In celebration of Ombuds Day on Thursday, October 10, Austin Community College District’s (ACC) ombuds has partnered with the University of Texas at Austin’s (UT) ombuds office to offer three lunch-and-learn webinars to help you navigate conflict. 

Ombuds Week Lunch & Learns

  • Wednesday, October 9 | Understanding Conflict Styles with ACC Ombuds Amanda Dean
  • Thursday, October 10 | Navigating Generational Conflict at Work with ACC Ombuds Intern Dea Barker
  • Friday, October 11 | An Intro to Nonviolent Communication with UT Ombuds Kouang Chan

All Ombuds Week webinars run from noon to 12:30 p.m. Register HERE.

The ACC Ombuds Office serves all faculty and staff as a confidential and neutral resource to help navigate anything affecting your work life. Learn more about ACC’s Office of the Ombuds at austincc.edu/ombuds

About Ombuds Day

Ombuds around the world celebrate Ombuds Day on the second Thursday of October, which is Conflict Resolution Month. 2024 marks the seventh year recognizing the profession that has existed for centuries yet remains relatively unknown.

More information about Ombuds Day and events happening around the world can be found at the American Bar Association’s Ombuds Day website: abaombudsday.wordpress.com/about-ombuds-day.