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Uno News Maverick Daily, November 24, 2015 Inclusive Early Childhood Major Approved For 2016, Uno News
Uno News Maverick Daily, November 24, 2015 Inclusive Early Childhood Major Approved For 2016, Uno News
Student Learning
OMAHA - Starting with the Fall 2016 semester, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) will offer a Bachelors of Science in Education with an Early Childhood Inclusive focus.
The degree program, which was approved last week by the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (CCPE) brings together faculty from UNO's Teacher Education Department and Special Education and Communication Disorders Department to prepare future educators to support a wide range of needs young learners may face during their formative years.
Uno News Maverick Daily, November 23, 2015 Testing Center To Offer Proctoring Services In Spring 2016, Uno News
Student Learning
The UNO Testing Center is offering exam proctoring services to all UNO faculty who teach an online Distance Education (DE) course beginning the Spring 2016 semester. Interested faculty are to contact John Golka, Testing Center Director, at unotestingcenter@unomaha.edu or 402.554.4800 to discuss exam proctoring arrangements. Faculty with arrangements will be forwarded a Distance Education Instructor Testing Request Form. This is to be returned via email to the address noted on the form by December 21 , 2015. Meeting the deadline will enable the Testing Center to reserve testing space and provide details for the instructor to shore with students by …
Oasa Memo To Deans, Chairpersons, And School Directors November 19, 2015, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs
Oasa Memo To Deans, Chairpersons, And School Directors November 19, 2015, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs
Employee-Related
Campus-wide Professorships
The following campus‐wide professorships will be available for the 2016-17 academic year:
- Isaacson Professorship (1 available)
- Kiewit Professorship (2 available)
Uno Staff Advisory Council Constitution And Bylaws, Uno Uno Staff Advisory Council
Uno Staff Advisory Council Constitution And Bylaws, Uno Uno Staff Advisory Council
Mission/Vision/Leadership
The Staff Advisory Council consists of members of the staff of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and staff of other University of Nebraska divisions working primarily at the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus.
Uno News-11.23.2015-Title Ix Training For Students, Uno News
Uno News-11.23.2015-Title Ix Training For Students, Uno News
Business/Finance/Operations
If you hove not yet finished UNO's Title IX Training, please do so at this time. Your compliance is critical to maintaining a campus free of sexual misconduct and harassment.
Uno News-11.23.2015-Title Ix Training Available On Firefly, Uno News
Uno News-11.23.2015-Title Ix Training Available On Firefly, Uno News
Business/Finance/Operations
Earlier this month, you received on email from the chancellor informing you that the entire UNO community is expected to complete Title IX Training. The goal of the training is to make students, faculty, and staff aware of sexual violence and to understand how to prevent it.
Nu Board Of Regents Campus Visit To Uno Agenda 10/23/15, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs
Nu Board Of Regents Campus Visit To Uno Agenda 10/23/15, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs
Mission/Vision/Leadership
Agenda for the Board of Regents visit to campus, October 23, 2015.
Aqip Action Project Gen Ed Assessment 2014-2015 Summary, The Higher Learning Commission
Aqip Action Project Gen Ed Assessment 2014-2015 Summary, The Higher Learning Commission
Student Learning
University of Nebraska at Omaha: Assessment of General Education Student Learning Outcomes
Co-Curricular Learning Outcomes Student Affairs, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs
Co-Curricular Learning Outcomes Student Affairs, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs
Student Support
This white paper is the culmination of a series of meetings held over the summer of 2015 by the Co-Curricular Learning Outcomes working group to establish a framework that supports student success through the development of skills and competencies related to intentional outcomes. All of the learning outcomes are closely aligned with national and professional recommendations in this area, as well as with the mission, vision and values of UNO.
Uno Committees, Task Forces, And Boards, Uno Faculty Senate
Uno Committees, Task Forces, And Boards, Uno Faculty Senate
Mission/Vision/Leadership
Committees, Task Forces, and Boards and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Uno Academic Program Proposals - Guidelines For New Degrees Or Majors, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs
Uno Academic Program Proposals - Guidelines For New Degrees Or Majors, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs
Student Learning
This New Degree and Major Proposal Form includes Guidelines and Descriptive Information.
New Faculty Orientation (Ft) Eval 2015, Uno Center For Faculty Excellence
New Faculty Orientation (Ft) Eval 2015, Uno Center For Faculty Excellence
Employee-Related
Full Time Faculty Orientation, August 2015, Evaluation
Hlc Assumed Practices Policy Changes Adopted On Second Reading June 2015, Higher Learning Commission
Hlc Assumed Practices Policy Changes Adopted On Second Reading June 2015, Higher Learning Commission
Employee-Related
Adjustments to the Criteria for Accreditation and Assumed Practices are considered by the Board annually, usually with first reading in February and second reading in June. These adjustments are based on comments received from institutions and peer reviewers when they find that certain Core Components and Assumed Practices require clarification or are subject to misinterpretation.
The proposed changes were circulated to the membership and other interested parties this spring. HLC received approximately 35 comments regarding the proposed changes to the Assumed Practices related to faculty qualifications. Most comments were supportive of the proposed revisions, but some raised concerns regarding the …
Uno Academic Assessment Cycle 2015, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Uno Academic Assessment Cycle 2015, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Student Learning
UNO Academic Assessment Cycle 2015: Updated June 25, 2015.
Oasa Slo Assessment Presentation Spring 2015, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs
Oasa Slo Assessment Presentation Spring 2015, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs
Student Learning
A Comprehensive Plan forCampus-wide Assessment
Uno Comprehensive Plan For Campus-Wide Assessment 2015, Office Of Academic And Student Affairs
Uno Comprehensive Plan For Campus-Wide Assessment 2015, Office Of Academic And Student Affairs
Student Learning
THE UNO Assessment Committee updated guidelines for program reports on SLO assessment results and analysis. A four part process developed.
Uno Gened Curriculum Handout 2015, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Uno Gened Curriculum Handout 2015, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Student Learning
A comprehensive college education provides you with knowledge that should enrich your life and prepare you to face the challenges of living and learning in an ever-changing world. Courses in the university general education curriculum are designed to expand your knowledge and experience, preparing you to be an informed and engaged citizen.The American Association of Colleges and Universities examined skills that employers look for in their employees. These include skills such as the ability to think clearly about complex problems, the ability to analyze a problem to develop workable and creative solutions, an understanding of the global context in which …
Uno Stem Annual Report 2015, Uno Stem Leadership Team
Uno Stem Annual Report 2015, Uno Stem Leadership Team
Student Learning
The following document is a brief Annual Report for the STEM Priority at UNO as of May 1, 2015. The document builds upon past strategic planning discussions, meetings,and conversations and aligns with the UNO STEM Strategic Plan, as first published in the Fall of 2013. It is important to note that the annual report is essentially a“work in progress” and will be continually refined during the next year and updated as initiatives progress. It is also a “springboard” for a continued and strategic review of our local STEM statistics and the professional literature on STEM learning, and it serves as …
Student Affairs Program Review Cycle 2015, Uno Student Affairs
Student Affairs Program Review Cycle 2015, Uno Student Affairs
Student Support
The Program Review cycle involves the following three components: Self Study, Program Review, and Department Response.
Cla+ Spring 2015 Uno Institutional Report, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Cla+ Spring 2015 Uno Institutional Report, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Student Learning
CLA+ has two primary uses. The first use—helping institutions estimate their contributions to the development of students’ higher-order thinking skills—is achieved through growth estimates, as well as overall evidence of students’ competency in critical-thinking and written communication. The second use highlights these skills for individual students; CLA+ results provide a valuable tool for potential employers and graduate schools to ascertain the depth of a student's critical-thinking and written-communication skills. With CLA+ Career Connect, those results become accessible and actionable. CLA+ Career Connect gives students a leg up in today’s competitive job market, enabling them to: post electronic badges verifying their …
Uno Enrollment Update To The Academic Affairs Committee, Board Of Regents, Uno Student Affairs
Uno Enrollment Update To The Academic Affairs Committee, Board Of Regents, Uno Student Affairs
Student Learning
UNO Enrollment Update to the Academic Affairs Committee, Board of Regents
Nu Strategic Planning Framework 2014-2016, Nu System
Nu Strategic Planning Framework 2014-2016, Nu System
Mission/Vision/Leadership
The University of Nebraska is a four-campus, public university which was created and exists today to serve Nebraskans through quality teaching, research, and outreach and engagement. We strive to be the best public university in the country as measured by the impact we have on our people and our state, and through them, the world. To do that, we must compete effectively with other institutions around the world for talented students and faculty. The future of Nebraska is closely tied to that of its only public university, and this framework guides university-wide and campus planning to help build and sustain …
Nu Strategic Planning Framework 2014-2016, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Nu Strategic Planning Framework 2014-2016, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Student Learning
The University of Nebraska is a four-campus, public university which was created and exists today to serve Nebraskans through quality teaching, research, and outreach and engagement. We strive to be the best public university in the country as measured by the impact we have on our people and our state, and through them, the world. To do that, we must compete effectively with other institutions around the world for talented students and faculty. The future of Nebraska is closely tied to that of its only public university, and this framework guides university-wide and campus planning to help build and sustain …
Nu Strategic Framework Investing In Nebraska's Future, University Of Nebraska
Nu Strategic Framework Investing In Nebraska's Future, University Of Nebraska
Student Learning
The University of Nebraska is a four-campus, public university which was created and exists today to serve Nebraskans through quality teaching, research, and outreach and engagement. We strive to be the best public university in the country as measured by the impact we have on our people and our state, and through them, the world. To do that, we must compete effectively with other institutions around the world for talented students and faculty. The future of Nebraska is closely tied to that of its only public university, and this framework guides university-wide and campus planning to help build and sustain …
New Student Wellness Survey Exec Summary 2-2015, Uno Student Affairs
New Student Wellness Survey Exec Summary 2-2015, Uno Student Affairs
Student Support
The New Student Wellness Survey (NSWS) was first implemented in Fall 2013 based on the University’s focus on student wellness and Dr. Shipp’s philosophy of being “intentionally intrusive” to improve student wellbeing and experience at UNO. The survey initially consisted of 22 questions that covered the 8 areas of wellness, program completion information, and supplemental information. After the first year, we re-evaluated the survey, and expanded it to 35 possible questions and made many of the new questions dynamic or open text fields.
New Student Wellness Survey Summary 2015, Uno Student Affairs
New Student Wellness Survey Summary 2015, Uno Student Affairs
Student Support
The Survey: The New Student Wellness Survey (NSWS) is a 35 question survey completed by new incoming students as part of the Orientation sign up process. The questionnaire captures student perceptions on the 8areas of wellness: Emotional, Financial, Intellectual, Occupational, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Environmental,as well as supplemental information. The NSWS was first implemented in the fall semester of 2013, and 2015 is the third consecutive year that this project has been worked on. Results from this year are consistent with previous findings.
Oie Presentation On Uno Analytics At Strategic Planning Forum January 2015, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Oie Presentation On Uno Analytics At Strategic Planning Forum January 2015, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Decision Support/CQI
Presentation: "Analytics at UNO" by Dr. Hank Robinson and Bret Blackman
Uno Gened Student Orientation Presentation 2015, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Uno Gened Student Orientation Presentation 2015, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Student Learning
Things Employers Look for in New College Graduates.
Uno Office Of Distance Education Functions, Uno Office Of Distance Education
Uno Office Of Distance Education Functions, Uno Office Of Distance Education
Student Learning
This document outlines the responsibilities of the UNO Office of Distance Education Functions including: Administrative, Enrollment, Support Services, Academic, Marketing, Technical Infrastructure, and Faculty Support.
Post-Graduate Survey Results, Final Fall Summary Tables 2015, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Post-Graduate Survey Results, Final Fall Summary Tables 2015, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness
Student Learning
Post-graduate Survey Results, Final Fall Summary Tables 2015