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System of D isputes Resolution: University of Warsaw E arly E xperiences European Network of Ombuds in Higher Education Oxford, England April , 2013. Ewa Gmurzyńska Center for Conflict and Dispute Resolution Faculty of Law and Administrati University of Warsaw.
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System of Disputes Resolution: University of WarsawEarlyExperiencesEuropean Network of Ombuds in HigherEducationOxford, England April, 2013 Ewa Gmurzyńska Center for Conflict and Dispute Resolution Faculty of Law and Administrati University of Warsaw
University of Warsaw • is biggest university in Poland – 65.000 students • is one of two best universities in Poland • it is situated in the Center of the Capital of Poland • it is state institution • number of students increased in the last 15 years 3 times
System of conflict resolutionatUniversity of Warsaw • Mediation Center (2006) • Trainings for students, academic and administrative emloyees since 2006 • Promotion of ADR : e.g.International Mediation Day UW, Conference on Academic Disputes • Creation of the Ombuds Office (2011)
Standardsfor UW Ombudsman Activities(International Ombudsman Association– AOA) • Confidentiality • Independence • Neutrality • Impartiality • Informality
Goals of ombudsman • Promotes of the high standards in ADR • Helps in conflict resolution • Supports individuals & institutions in solving problems connected to activities of the University • Identify sources of conflicts at the University • Informs & recommends to the President necessary improvements of the system
Challenges to introduce the ombudspersonoffice(system for conflict resolution) • Where to start ? • Overcoming the mental barriers of approach to conflicts (administration) • Choosing an appropriate model of ombudsperson • Selection of types of cases • Time and resources limitation • Overcoming formal and administrative barriers