FAQs Archive - The American Finance Association https://afajof.org/ufaqs/ Publishers of the Journal of Finance Fri, 27 Dec 2019 14:18:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://afajof.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-32x32.png FAQs Archive - The American Finance Association https://afajof.org/ufaqs/ 32 32 160384855 Who is the AFA Ombuds? https://afajof.org/ufaqs/who-is-the-afa-ombuds/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:19:37 +0000 https://afajof.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=3086 The Ombuds is independent, and not a member, of the AFA. Starting January 1, 2020, the role will be filled by Ms. Francine Montemurro.

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]]> The Ombuds is independent, and not a member, of the AFA.

Starting January 1, 2020, the role will be filled by Ms. Francine Montemurro.

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]]> 3086 How do I contact the AFA Ombuds? https://afajof.org/ufaqs/how-do-i-contact-the-afa-ombuds/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:18:25 +0000 https://afajof.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=3085 The Ombuds is available for consultation in person at the annual AFA meeting and available all year at ombuds@afajof.org.

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]]> The Ombuds is available for consultation in person at the annual AFA meeting and available all year at ombuds@afajof.org.

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]]> 3085 When should I contact the AFA Ombuds? https://afajof.org/ufaqs/when-should-i-contact-the-afa-ombuds/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:17:55 +0000 https://afajof.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=3084 You may contact the Ombuds whenever you are most comfortable doing so, and you are encouraged to do so at the early stage of a concern. Consulting with the Ombuds early on often preserves more choices for you to address your concern.

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]]> You may contact the Ombuds whenever you are most comfortable doing so, and you are encouraged to do so at the early stage of a concern. Consulting with the Ombuds early on often preserves more choices for you to address your concern.

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]]> 3084 Will the Ombuds make a permanent record of my conversations? https://afajof.org/ufaqs/will-the-ombuds-make-a-permanent-record-of-my-conversations/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:17:27 +0000 https://afajof.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=3083 No. The Ombuds maintains only anonymous, aggregate data. Informal notes may be temporarily created only as needed for case management. You are not required to provide your name or personally identifiable information to the Ombuds. If you choose to do so, no records containing identifiable information will preserved.

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]]> No. The Ombuds maintains only anonymous, aggregate data. Informal notes may be temporarily created only as needed for case management. You are not required to provide your name or personally identifiable information to the Ombuds. If you choose to do so, no records containing identifiable information will preserved.

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]]> 3083 Can the AFA Ombuds represent me? https://afajof.org/ufaqs/can-the-afa-ombuds-represent-me/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:16:38 +0000 https://afajof.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=3082 No. The Ombuds does not provide legal or other kinds of advocacy or enforce the AFA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.

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]]> No. The Ombuds does not provide legal or other kinds of advocacy or enforce the AFA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.

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]]> 3082 I may want to file a formal complaint. Can I talk to the AFA Ombuds first? https://afajof.org/ufaqs/i-may-want-to-file-a-formal-complaint-can-i-talk-to-the-afa-ombuds-first/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:15:10 +0000 https://afajof.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=3081 Yes. As a confidential resource, the Ombuds also provides a means to discuss informal and formal options off-the-record. While the Ombuds is empowered to provide only informal assistance, you may consult with the Ombuds for help in identifying appropriate resources for filing a formal grievance.

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]]> Yes. As a confidential resource, the Ombuds also provides a means to discuss informal and formal options off-the-record. While the Ombuds is empowered to provide only informal assistance, you may consult with the Ombuds for help in identifying appropriate resources for filing a formal grievance.

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]]> 3081 Are there issues the AFA Ombuds cannot help me with? https://afajof.org/ufaqs/are-there-issues-the-afa-ombuds-cannot-help-me-with/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:14:18 +0000 https://afajof.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=3080 The Ombuds provides only informal assistance, and does not make or override decisions, determine policy, testify or participate in formal actions, provide legal advice, or accept legal notice for the AFA or any other institution, entity, or person. If you wish to file a formal grievance or to go on-record, the Ombuds can help you …

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]]> The Ombuds provides only informal assistance, and does not make or override decisions, determine policy, testify or participate in formal actions, provide legal advice, or accept legal notice for the AFA or any other institution, entity, or person. If you wish to file a formal grievance or to go on-record, the Ombuds can help you locate appropriate formal channels so you can make choices about which process is best for you to pursue.

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]]> 3080 What can the AFA Ombuds do to help me? https://afajof.org/ufaqs/what-can-the-afa-ombuds-do-to-help-me/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:13:27 +0000 https://afajof.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=3079 As a confidential, informal resource, the Ombuds can help you identify resources and develop strategies and options to address your concerns. This may include, for example: providing a sounding board; helping to locate relevant policies and resources; and providing strategies for self-advocacy, difficult conversations, and managing conflict.

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]]> As a confidential, informal resource, the Ombuds can help you identify resources and develop strategies and options to address your concerns. This may include, for example: providing a sounding board; helping to locate relevant policies and resources; and providing strategies for self-advocacy, difficult conversations, and managing conflict.

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]]> 3079 What kinds of issues can the AFA Ombuds help with? https://afajof.org/ufaqs/what-kinds-of-issues-can-the-afa-ombuds-help-with/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:11:16 +0000 https://afajof.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=3078 The Ombuds may be contacted for assistance with concerns about AFA core activities, an AFA member’s home institution, or the full range of issues involving the academic finance profession, including but not limited to, concerns about ethical breaches and sexual harassment and discrimination.

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]]> The Ombuds may be contacted for assistance with concerns about AFA core activities, an AFA member’s home institution, or the full range of issues involving the academic finance profession, including but not limited to, concerns about ethical breaches and sexual harassment and discrimination.

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]]> 3078 Who can access the services of the AFA Ombuds? https://afajof.org/ufaqs/who-can-access-the-services-of-the-afa-ombuds/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:37:06 +0000 https://afajof.org/ufaqs/who-can-access-the-services-of-the-afa-ombuds/ Anyone with a concern regarding AFA core activities or the academic finance profession, more broadly, may consult with the Ombuds.

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]]> Anyone with a concern regarding AFA core activities or the academic finance profession, more broadly, may consult with the Ombuds.

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