Bob Kuzelka, emeritus associate professor, has been named SNR ombudsperson.
"I hope this position will provide a possible avenue for graduate students to improve their communications and relationships with their advisers and committee," Kuzelka said.
As SNR ombudsperson, Kuzelka's main responsibility is to be available to discuss any concerns that graduate students may have about adviser-student relationships.
In assisting graduate students, the SNR ombudsperson is to use confidentiality, neutrality, independence and flexibility, and will place emphasis on non-adversarial problem-solving options such as mediation, rather than formal, rights-based options.
"I will aim to provide advice and means to improve and strengthen that relationship," Kuzelka said.
Graduate students who would like to learn more about Kuzelka's role as SNR ombudsperson can contact him at rkuzelka1@unl.edu or 402-472-7527.