This Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) newsletter includes:
Upcoming Opportunities – a curated list of professional development for new faculty
Student Services Spotlight – to help you support your students
UNO: Did You Know – an interesting tidbit to help you learn more about UNO
Dr. Connie Schaffer
Director, UNO Center for Faculty Excellence Professor, Teacher Education Department
RESCHEDULED: Walking tour of downtown Omaha and happy hour at Sips on 10th: October 9, 4:30 – 6:00, Durham Museum. Socialize with your new colleagues, have fun, and learn some local history. Email Connie Schaffer at cschaffer@unomaha.edu if you plan to attend.
TEACHING
UCAT and Digital Learning Teaching Observations: Options for in-person or online courses. Each participant earns $300. Get more details and apply here.
Grade Nudge Training: Learn to use Grade Nudge, an app that sends customized e-mails to students indicating how an upcoming assignment or exam will impact a student's overall grade, which has been shown to increase grade performance a half-letter grade beyond reminder emails. Faculty can be trained on the program and earn a stipend between $400 to $750 for less than three hours of work. Training sessions are open to all. To learn more, sign up for a training session, or apply for the training program, click here. Applications must be received by November 14th.
RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP/CREATIVE ACTIVITY
Virtual Qualitative Data Dive: October 17, 9:00 to 3:00 – One-day data analysis work session. Researchers (faculty, staff, and graduate students) will be expected to have datasets ready to analyze alongside other researchers at UNO. Get moreinformation and register using this link.
Fall Writing Retreat: October 20 and 21, 9:00 to 3:00 – An immersive writing experience for faculty. Join colleagues for two days of focused writing on your chosen project(s) during fall break. Peer support will be available. Breakfast and a snack will be provided on both days. Get more information and register using this link.
NU Faculty Collaboration Annual Meeting: November 14, 9:30 to 2:30 (lunch provided), Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center in Lincoln, NE – Attend this meeting to be eligible to apply for Collaboration Initiative Grants (ranging from $10,000 to $100,000). To get additional information and register, click on this link to the Faculty Collaboration Initiative website.
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Service Learning Roundtables – Virtual, no registration required. Join by clicking on this Zoom link.
October 15, 12:00 to 1:00 – Service Learning and Workforce Readiness
November 19, 12:00 to 1:00 – Intersession Courses and Service Learning
You play a critical role in connecting students to UNO’s academic support centers. Students are more likely to seek these free services if a faculty member recommends or refers them to a support center. Use these links to learn more about our academic support centers.
Speech Center - a resource where students and faculty can receive guidance, suggestions, and professional evaluations for oral communication; Dodge and Scott Campus locations
Writing Center - students and faculty can work with a writing consultant on any writing project; Dodge and Scott Campus locations
Language Lab - academic and linguistic support service for students, ASH 154 (shares scheduling with the Writing Center but provides unique services)
Familiarize yourself with core components and the language of MavEd, UNO’s new general education program, by accessing the MavEd website at this link or by scanning these briefs.
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.
