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Uno Website Registrar Advanced Placement Credit, Uno Office Of The University Registrar

Student Learning

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) participates in the Advanced Placement (AP) program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). A maximum of 32 hours of credit may apply toward graduation. Advanced Placement credit is based on criterion examination(s) administered by CEEB.

Beci Homepage, Buffett Early Childhood Institute

Student Learning

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Uno Website Registrar International Baccalaureate Program (Ib), Uno Office Of The University Registrar

Student Learning

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum leading to exams for students aged between sixteen and nineteen. Students who participate in this program enroll in specially designed courses through their high school and take international exams in May.

Uno Website Registrar Retroactive Credit, Uno Office Of The University Registrar

Student Learning

Students may be eligible to apply for Retraoctive Credit in English, Spanish, and French based on test scores in:

• English Placement / Proficiency Exam (EPPE)
• Advanced Placement
• Spanish and French Placement Exams

Successful completion of a specific upper level University of Nebraska Omaha course is also required. Credit is granted through the specific department:

• Department of English Retroactive Credit Information
• Department of Foreign languages Retroactive Credit Information

Please contact the specific deportment for more information

Uno Website Registrar Military Credit, Uno Office Of The University Registrar

Student Learning

Submit official transcripts to the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) to have military credit considered for evaluation:

• Army, Coast Guard, Navy and Marine service members, reservists, guard and veterans con request the Joint Services Transcript
• Air Force Active Duty, Guard and Reservists or retired or separated Air Force Members may request transcripts from the Community College of the Air Force.

Military Credit will be evaluated by your advisor in your individual college upon admission.

Uno Website Registrar Transfer Credit Policies And Procedures, Uno Office Of The University Registrar

Student Learning

The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) accepts transfer credits from other post-secondary institutions. See the policies and procedures below to make sure your credits will transfer.

Uno Website Registrar Transfer Articulation Guide, Uno Office Of The University Registrar

Student Learning

The Transfer Articulation Guide is a tool you con use to see how coursework from other colleges and universities typically transfers to the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO). The information here is provided only as a guide and should be considered unofficial. Final determination of transfer credit acceptance is ultimately made by on academic advisor in your area of study.

Uno Website Registrar College Level Examination Program (Clep), Uno Office Of The University Registrar

Student Learning

The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) grants college credit for specific CLEP Exams with an acceptable score.

Uno Website Student Conduct Policies, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Student Learning

The University of Nebraska at Omaha expects students to maintain standards of personal integrity that are in accordance with the goals of the institution This means that students are expected to assume responsibility for their actions; observe national, state, and local lows and University policies; and respect the rights and property of other people.

Uno Website-Gened Committee-Us Diversity, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

Courses in this category focus on significant cultural, economic, historical, political, and or sociological aspects of one or more underrepresented groups in the United States.

Diversity requirements, consisting of U.S. Diversity and Global Diversity coursework, comprise six hours of the general education curriculum. Students must complete three credit hours of coursework in U.S. Diversity, and three credit hours of coursework in Global Diversity to fulfill their diversity requirements.

Uno Website-Gened Committee-Natural And Physical Sciences, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

Understanding the nature of scientific inquiry and the operation of the natural, physical, and technological world is essential for making personal and public policy decisions.

To fulfill their distribution requirements, students must complete seven credit hours of coursework, representing at least two disciplines in this category, with at least one laboratory course. In addition, students must complete nine credit hours of coursework in Social Sciences, and nine credit hours in Humanities & Fine Arts towards their distribution requirements. Distribution requirements comprise 25 hours of the general education curriculum.

Uno Website-Gened Committee-Humanities And Fine Arts, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

The Humanities & Fine Arts courses seek to help students understand, analyze, and explore the human condition. Studying Humanities & Fine Arts contributes to personal growth and well-being, as well as to living in, and contributing to various communities.

To fulfill their distribution requirements, students must complete nine credit hours of coursework representing at least two disciplines in this category. In addition, students must complete nine credit hours of coursework in Social Sciences, and seven credit hours in Natural & Physical Sciences towards their distribution requirements. Distribution requirements comprise 25 hours of the general education curriculum.

Uno Website-Gened Committee-Social Sciences, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

Courses in this category will allow students to gain on understanding of the complex dynamics that make up the world, and in particularly the challenges, problems, and factors that lead to social stability and change. This understanding is essential for contributing to, and living in, a contemporary society.

To fulfill the distribution requirements, students must complete nine credit hours of coursework representing at least two disciplines in this category. In addition, students must complete nine credit hours of coursework in Humanities & Fine Arts, and seven credit hours in Natural & Physical Sciences towards their distribution requirements. Distribution requirements comprise …

Uno Website-Gened Committee-Public Speaking, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

The goal of the public speaking requirement is to help students acquire the knowledge and skills needed for effective oral communication m their academic career or community life.

Fundamental academic skills, consisting of Public Speaking, English & Writing, and Mathematics coursework, comprise 15 hours of your general education requirements Students must complete three credit hours of Public Speaking coursework.

Uno Website-Gened Committee-Global Diversity, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

Courses in this category focus on significant cultural, economic, geographical, historical, political, and/ or sociological aspects of one or more countries or (indigenous) notions, and may include a comparative analysis to the United States.

Diversity requirements, consisting of Global Diversity and U.S. Diversity coursework. comprise six hours of the general education curriculum. Students must complete three credit hours of coursework in Global Diversity, and three credit hours of coursework in US Diversity to fulfill their diversity requirements.

Uno Website-Gened Committee-Mathematics, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

Algebra is a foundational branch of mathematics that involves operations and relations, and which emphasizes the process of formulating, solving, interpreting, and applying equations of many different types to solve many different real-world problems, using systems of abstract symbols. It is a branch of mathematics with significant applications across a wide variety of disciplines.

Fundamental academic skills, consisting of Mathematics, English & Writing, and Public Speaking coursework, comprise 15 hours of the general education requirements. Students must complete three credit hours of Mathematics coursework.

Uno Website-Gened Committee-English And Writing, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

The work of the university is to construct and share knowledge. Because this work is done largely by means of the written word, it is important for students to gain control over written language Proficiency in reading, research, and written expression is essential for professional success and effective citizenship.

Fundamental academic skills, consisting of English & Writing, Public Speaking and Mathematics coursework, comprise 15 hours of your general education requirements. Students must complete nine credit hours of English & Writing coursework.

The nine credit hours include English 1150 and English 1160 (students may test out of one or both courses), …

General Education Committee, Uno General Education Assessment Committee

Student Learning

In Spring 2010, the faculty created a University General Education Committee consisting of one representative from each college. The representative is determined by the college. The committee was created to ensure UNO's general education program is student-centered, aligned with specific Student learning Outcomes, and assessable.

The University General Education Committee is responsible for (1) establishing the definition, criteria, and learning outcomes for each university general education area; (2) reviewing syllabi and approving courses used to satisfy university general education requirements; and (3) facilitating on-going review, assessment, and modification of the university general education curriculum.

Deborah Smith-Howell, Associate Vice Chancellor for …

Uno Academic Program Review - A Guide To The Review Process, University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Student Learning

Internal program reviews are conducted by the Academic Planning Council (APC) and are an integral part of UNO’s assessment and planning processes for the unit, college, and University. The review process is designed to monitor the quality and assist in the ongoing development of UNO’s academic programs and units.

Every academic program offered at UNO will be reviewed at least once within a seven-year cycle. The reviews are conducted routinely and are coordinated with the review reports prepared for the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (CCPE).

For programs with external accreditation the UNO review process may be coordinated to minimize …

Admissions 2016-17, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

IPEDS Admissions

Welcome to the IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey component. The primary purpose of ADM is to collect basic information about the undergraduate selection process for entering first-time, degree/certificate-seeking students. This includes information about admissions considerations, admissions yields, and SAT and ACT test scores (if test scores are required for admission). ADM will be collected only from institutions that do not have an open admissions policy for entering first-time students.

Color Me Calm: Adult Coloring And The University Library, Heidi Blackburn, Claire E. Chamley

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

An activity often reserved for children, coloring books for adults rose from hipster trend to global phenomenon beginning in 2013. Adults flocked to the activity for a variety of reasons, including stress relief, socialization, a way to unplug from technology or even as a way to gain social status by appearing trendy. Participants reported enjoying the tactile, interactive nature of the books as a respite from constant screen time. Coloring books became big business for craft suppliers and bookstores by 2015. Coloring books shot to the top of the Best Sellers list on Amazon and were prominently displayed in book …

Introducing The 17th Annual Promoting The General Welfare Conference, Uno William Brennan Institute For Labor Studies

Programs and Brochures

UNO’s William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies is excited to bring you a one-day conference to explore how to expand the boundaries of democracy.

Uno And Ops Service Learning Partnerships, Uno Service Learning Academy

Programs and Brochures

UNO and OPS Service Learning Partnerships

Weitz Cec Building Viewbook, Weitz Cec

Programs and Brochures

Welcome to the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (Weitz CEC), the first of its kind in the country. Since opening in April 2014, the Weitz CEC, and the programs and partnerships it houses, have made a dynamic impact on our students, campus, and community.

The Weitz CEC is an expansive concept in university-community relations. Through its Student Service and Leadership Collaborative, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) will elevate student volunteerism initiatives by incorporating leadership, civic responsibility, and cultural competence. Our award-winning Service Learning Academy now has room to grow, providing more students with experiences that enhance learning, foster …

A Comparison Of The Use Of The Antisocial And Borderline Personality Disorder Scales In The Mcmi-Iii And Personality Assessment Inventory With A Criminal Justice Population, Christine Chasek, Thomas Maxson, Brittany Schmidt, Julie A. Dinsmore, Douglas R. Tillman, David D. Hof

Counseling Faculty Publications

The present study compared outcome measurements on the Antisocial and Borderline scales of the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) with those on the Milion Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-III) when both were used with a criminal justice population. Significant positive correlations were found between the Antisocial scales on the PAI and MCMI-III, as well as between the Borderline scales of both assessments, indicating that in an evaluation process it would be sufficient to use only one assessment. It is suggested that the MCMI-III is the better option to save costs and time while preserving the clinical accuracy of the testing protocol for …

An Integrated Relational Model Of Substance Abuse Counseling In An Outpatient Setting, Christine Chasek

Counseling Faculty Publications

Historically, there has been a lack of formalized substance abuse counseling models in outpatient counseling settings beyond the 12-step model of treatment that honor the therapeutic relationship. An Integrated Relational Model of Substance Abuse Outpatient Counseling is proposed based on the therapeutic relationship and counseling for solutions. Person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy are integrated into a proposed phased model to use in outpatient counseling. The structure and application of the model is described, including goals, objectives, and intervention tools for each phase of counseling that honors the power of the therapeutic relationship.

12-Month Enrollment 2016-17, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

IPEDS 12-month Enrollment

The 12-Month Enrollment component collects unduplicated student enrollment counts and instructional activity data for an entire 12-month period. Using the instructional activity data reported, a full-time equivalent (FTE) student enrollment at the undergraduate and graduate level is estimated. Institutions with Doctor's-professional practice students will also report the FTE enrollment of those students. NCES uses the FTE enrollment to produce indicators such as expenses by function per FTE as reported in the IPEDS Data Feedback Report.

Jesse James Syndrome, A Scholarly Review Of Serving Gifted Students In Rural Settings, Jeanne Surface

Educational Leadership Faculty Publications

Serving Gifted Students in Rural Settings is a superb set of essays that would help practitioners in rural settings develop or enhance services for gifted students. The authors are specialists in Rural Studies, Counseling, and Gifted Education. Dr. Tamra Stambaugh is an Assistant Research Professor for Special Education and the Executive of Programs for Talented Youth at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Susannah M. Wood is an associate professor at the University of Iowa in the Department of Rehabilitation and Counselor Education. The talent of the two editors created this manual for practitioners that brings much-needed guidance for building and enhancing programs …

Enhancing The Stem Ecosystem Through Teacher-Researcher Partnerships, William E. Tapprich, Neal Grandgenett, Heather Leas, Steven N. Rodie, Robert Duncan Shuster, Chris Schaben, Christine E. Cutucache

Biology Faculty Publications

STEM faculty at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) have partnered with teachers and administrators in the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) to implement a Teacher-Researcher Partnership Program. This program establishes resources and infrastructure that engage K-12 science teachers in scientific research experiences. In the first implementation of this program, eleven UNO faculty mentors, drawn from several STEM disciplines, were matched with eleven OPS teachers to conduct genuine research projects in support of their teaching.

Changing The Scholarly Sources Landscape With Geomorphology Undergraduate Students, Heidi Blackburn, Ashlee L.D. Dere

Criss Library Faculty Publications

Science is a core discipline in academia yet the focus of most undergraduate technical writing is generally on the data and results, not the literature review. The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) librarian and a new geology professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) collaborated to develop an information literacy session for students in a geomorphology class. Here we outline the background of the campus STEM initiatives and the assignment as well as the library instruction activity, learning outcomes, and assessment components. The activity improved student use of scholarly sources and we provide suggested activity modifications for …