Ombudsman Office

Collection

Identifier: RHC-UA-15-##l1b

Dates

created: 1969+
Other: Majority of material found in 1969-1997

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on access.

Biographical or Historical Information

The position of Ombudsman was created in 1969 to handle complaints and grievances of faculty, staff, and students. Michael McDermott started work as the first NIU Ombudsman on September 10, 1969 and served until 1971. He was followed by Don Snow, 1971-1975; David L. Knowlton, 1975-1977; Don Snow, Acting Ombudsman, 1977; Leon M. Miller, 1978-1983; Patricia M. Lambert, Acting Ombuds Officer 1983-1985, and Ombudsman, 1985-1986; Arnold B. Fox, Interim Ombudsman, April 1, 1986-1987; Bertrand J. Simpson, Jr., 1987-1990; Stacey E. Dolby, Jr., Interim Ombudsman, 1990-1991, and Tim Griffin who began his tenure in 1991 and as of 2010 was still Ombudsman. For information on the decision to establish an Ombudsman Office researchers are referred to the early history found in file one of this record group and should also consult the NIU Archives holdings in the Boards, Councils, and Committees record group.

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