Full-time Faculty Newsletter | December 2025

        A focused newsletter for UNO 

Dr. Connie Schaffer

Director, UNO Center for Faculty Excellence
Professor, Teacher Education Department

Winter Writing Retreat – Registration required

January 8 and 9, 9 to 3: Faculty Study Lounge, Criss Library 320

Join colleagues for two days of focused writing on your chosen project(s). Breakfast and a snack provided.

Making the Most of Your Fall Course Evals

January 21, 12 to 1: Faculty Study Lounge, Criss Library 320

No registration required, drop in for snacks and conversation.

Learn how to review your course evals, benchmark yourself to UNO and your college norms, and reflect/address course evals in your upcoming annual review.

Community Engagement Roundtable

January 28,12 to 1: Virtual - join via Zoom

No registration required

Creating Lasting Partnerships for Maximum Impact - Becky Brusky, Mathematical & Statistical Sciences

University Committee for Research and Creative Activity (UCRCA)

UCRCA Full Proposal

Deadline: February 16 (pre-submission review deadline - January 16)

Funding up to $10,000

UCRCA Mini Grant

Deadline: First working day of each month (October – March)

Funding up to $2,000

AI Grants and Training

See full schedule on the AI Learning Lab website.

MavEd (UNO’s new vision for general education)

Multiple professional development opportunities to redesign a course, enhance teaching, and/or engage with your colleagues. Register via the MavEd website.

Plan ahead: Nebraska Women in STEM Conference

March 26 and 27

An opportunity to develop your personal and professional identity, build networks of support to achieve your goals, and have a great time. Reserve your spot through the Women in STEM registration site.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is here to help students navigate the end-of-semester and holiday stress. Located in 101 H&K, CAPS offers free, confidential counseling via in-person or telehealth services to all enrolled students (in-person and online). UNO students experiencing after-hours mental health emergencies may call 402.554.2409 and press "2" after the prompt to speak with someone directly.

Way to go UNO!!

In 2025, the Wall Street Journal recognized UNO’s excellence in several categories.

• Best Value: UNO has the highest placement of any Nebraska school in terms of how quickly graduates’ salary gains pay back the cost of a degree.
• Student Experience: UNO is #1 in Nebraska based on a nationwide student survey that assesses the quality of the learning environment and campus life.
• Social Mobility: UNO leads Nebraska on metrics recognizing schools that successfully enroll and graduate a high proportion of lower-income students with strong outcomes.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.