Judiciary appoints Segall as ombudsman
Judi Segall Takes Over as MIT's New Ombudsperson
Judi Segall, an accomplished professional in the field of conflict management and ombuds work, has been appointed as the new ombudsperson at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Segall brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having served for 17 years as the university ombudsman and director of the Stony Brook Ombuds Office. In this capacity, she conducted informal consultations with administrators and managers to raise awareness of systemic problems, led conflict management training courses, and outreach programs for faculty, students, and staff.
Segall's credentials include a Master's in Social Work from Stony Brook University and a BA in History from the State University of New York at Oswego. She was awarded certification from the Center for Mediation in Law in 2005 and became a certified organizational ombudsman practitioner in 2011.
Segall has held various local, national, and international conflict-resolution leadership positions. She served as president of the International Ombudsman Association and the University and College Ombuds Association. Her previous work also includes serving as executive assistant to Stony Brook's vice president for student affairs from 1989 to 1997.
Segall takes over from Mary Rowe, who retired after 41 years of service to MIT. In her new role, Segall will help the MIT community members resolve disputes, convey concerns, and express their points of view. She will work with fellow ombuds and representatives at MIT Lincoln Laboratory to identify problems, promote ethical conduct, and facilitate positive growth within the Institute.
The MIT Ombuds Office, established in 1980 by former MIT President Paul Gray, is an independent, neutral resource for the MIT community. It provides confidential and informal assistance to help resolve workplace conflicts, improve communication, and address concerns fairly within the organization.
For those seeking comprehensive and up-to-date details on Judi Segall’s professional background, including roles, expertise, and contributions, specialized conflict resolution organizations, professional profiles such as LinkedIn, ombuds associations, or publications authored by her are recommended sources.
- Judi Segall, in her new role as MIT's ombudsperson, will continue to offer courses and outreach programs focusing on education-and-self-development and personal-growth, as she did at Stony Brook University.
- During her 17-year tenure at Stony Brook University, Segall led policy changes in the curriculum of conflict management training courses and championed press releases about the success stories of students and faculty who benefited from her services.
- Segall's extensive experience in the field of conflict management has led her to serve as a graduate advisor and mentor for students striving for careers in this area, providing them with valuable insights gleaned from her own journey.
- As the new ombudsperson at MIT, Segall will collaborate with faculty members to create a curriculum that empowers students to deal effectively with disputes, fostering an environment conducive to personal-growth and positive change within the institution.
- Segall's appointment as the new ombudsperson at MIT marks a significant step forward in the Institute's commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment, where students, faculty, and staff feel supported in their pursuit of education and self-development.
