Academic Senate calls for immediate Ombuds office reestablishment

By Christopher Pimentel, May 12, 2026 The Academic Senate passed a resolution during its meeting May 6, reaffirming its strong support for a fully staffed, independent university Ombuds office and calling for the initiation of an expedited search to fill the Ombuds position. According to Senate Chair Peter Hanink, the vote demonstrates how the Academic Senate is unified in its belief the…