Ombuds
The AERA Ombuds is a resource that will be available to attendees during the 2022 Annual Meeting. The ombuds is a neutral, confidential, informal, and independent resource who will be available to hear meeting attendees’ concerns and can assist them by identifying options and resources to resolve conflicts or issues – including harassment, discrimination, or any violation of the AERA Ethics Code or Standards of Conduct.
The Ombuds Role at the AERA Annual Meeting is to…
- Listen and understand your concerns, neutrally and confidentially
- Identify and discuss the range of options available to you
- Provide guidance and resources for understanding how to resolve conflicts or address concerns about unethical or inappropriate behavior
- Inform you about and explain options for formally reporting misconduct to AERA
- Offer support and guidance even if you choose not to file a formal report or complaint
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