Faculty partners observe each other’s in-person or synchronous classes or review an asynchronous online course and earn $300. Registration provides an opportunity to request a partner if needed.
Multiple professional development opportunities to redesign a course, enhance teaching, and/or engage with your colleagues. Register via the MavEd website.
Creating Lasting Partnerships for Maximum Impact - Becky Brusky, Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
Try one of these student reflection activities to close out your in-person or online course.
Activity 1: 3-2-1 Reflection – Students share the following in small groups or discussion boards:
3 new things they learned in your course
2 course topics they found most interesting
1 question or curiosity they still have
Activity 2: Learning Timeline – have students create a timeline of their learning journey over the semester, including challenges, “aha” moments, milestones, and how they plan to apply what they learned in the future.
Activity 3: Letter to My Past Self – in small groups or through a discussion board, have students write a note providing advice and guidance to the version of themselves who walked through the door/logged onto Canvas on day one of the semester.
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.
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