Friday, November 14, 2025
Collaboration vs. Collusion: What’s the Difference? A Fairness Lens on Group Work
Whitney, the University Ombudsperson, speaks about the difference between collaboration and collusion and the intersections with fairness.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Stress, Pressure, and Fairness: Navigating Academic Challenges
Whitney, the University Ombudsperson, speaks about midterms, stress, pressure, and fairness.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
What is an Ombudsperson? History, Role, and Impact in Higher Education
In this issue, Whitney provides a brief history of 'Ombudsing' in Canada and the importance of an Ombudsperson in Higher Education.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Through the Phoropter: Perception, Bias, and the Quest for Fairness
University of Waterloo Ombudsperson, Whitney Barret, shares insights on the importance of perception and bias and how an Ombudsperson can support fairness.