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Looking for 2026 resolutions or annual review goals? Consider goals for engaging in professional development (see Upcoming Opportunities), networking with local employers at the spring career fairs (see Student Services Spotlight), or attending campus art or athletic offerings (see UNO: Did You Know). We hope to see you there!
Dr. Connie Schaffer
Director, UNO Center for Faculty Excellence Professor, Teacher Education Department
Make Sense of Fall Course Evaluations
January 21, noon to 1 P.M.: Criss Library 320. No registration required.
Exclusive to new faculty. Get tips for understanding your course evaluations and incorporating them into your upcoming annual review. Leave with a plan to capitalize on your strengths and address areas for improvement. We’ll provide beverages; feel free to bring your lunch.
Earn $300 by engaging in structured teaching observations/reviews. Participants will identify or request a faculty partner outside of their department/school. Each will observe their partner’s in-person or synchronous classes or review an asynchronous online course.
Asynchronous virtual writing challenge: each day, record a writing goal, devote an hour of your choosing to work toward that goal, and log a brief progress update. Open to full- and part-time faculty, staff, and graduate students.
Improve the accessibility of your Canvas courses. Explore why accessibility matters, what areas to prioritize, and how to evaluate your course for compliance and usability. The 6-week course is asynchronous but not self-paced, with rolling start dates and an expected commitment of 3 to 5 hours per week. Faculty who complete all requirements are eligible for a $300 stipend.
📅Plan ahead
Nebraska Women in STEM Conference
March 26 and 27, Embassy Suites LaVista Conference Center
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.
According to a Gallup poll, college graduates who visit campus career centers are more likely to obtain full-time jobs than their peers who do not use this service, and they also find their jobs more fulfilling.
The UNO Career Center offers resume development, practice interviews, employer connections, Handshake (an online jobs database), and career fairs. Encourage your students to access these services and attend the spring career fairs.
UNO contributes to Omaha’s arts and entertainment scene in many ways. UNO is home to KVNO, Omaha’s only classical music station, and also offers high-quality, affordable performances, concerts, and exhibits throughout the year. You can also have a great night out cheering on one of UNO’s athletic teams.
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.
