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Klaper comes to Northwestern from Northern Illinois University
Sarah Klaper has been named as Northwestern University’s first Ombudsperson, Provost Kathleen Hagerty announced today. She was hired following a national search and will start on Aug. 1.
The Ombudsperson acts as a neutral, independent, impartial and confidential resource for faculty, staff and students on all three Northwestern campuses: Evanston, Chicago and Doha, Qatar. The Ombudsperson will offer assistance on a broad array of issues, including academic and work-related concerns.
Sarah Klaper
“I am delighted to welcome Sarah Klaper to Northwestern,” Hagerty said. “Our community identified a need for an impartial, confidential resource, and I am confident that Sarah has the experience and temperament to make an immediate impact on campus.”