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Full-time Faculty Newsletter | May 2025

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        A focused newsletter for UNO 

New full-time faculty

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
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Dr. Connie Schaffer

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

Upcoming opportunities

De-stress fun

🐐 UNO Faculty are the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time)

May 8, 11:00 to 1:00, (1st floor CL)

Hang out with miniature goats and feel the end-of-semester stress melt away for a few moments. Photo ops and prizes for faculty. Sponsored by Faculty Senate, UNO Library, CFE, and Spirit and Tradition. Click here to learn more.

Support Your Scholarship

IRB Webinar – Intro to Human Subject Research and the IRB

May 5, 9:00 to 10:00

Get started in human subject research. Topics include what constitutes human subject research and needs IRB approval, working within the online platform RSS, approval criteria of IRB applications, and more. Click here to register.

 

Data and Research for Community Impact - Part 1

May 7, 9:00 to 12:00

Explore trends in demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau. This event provides an opportunity for professionals, researchers, and community leaders to enhance their understanding of Census data resources. Buy your tickets here.

 

IRB Webinar – Does My Project Need IRB Review

May 8, 10:00 to 11:00

Learn what constitutes human subject research and needs IRB review and approval. Topics include HRPP Policy 1.8, the "Am I Doing Research?" form, and examples of projects that would and would not need IRB review and approval. Click here to register.

 

Nebraska Scholars Strategy Network

May 12, 10:00 to 11:00 (Zoom)

This training will equip scholars with the tools they need to make critical connections and build relationships with government agency staffers. Use this link to register and get additional information.

 

Camp Completion

May 19 to 23, 9:00 to 3:00, Faculty Study Lounge (3rd floor CL)

Register on the CFE website for an immersive writing experience ideal for new faculty. Join colleagues for a week of focused writing on your chosen project(s). Peer support and writing consultants will be available. Breakfast and lunch are provided.

 

Support Your Teaching

Service Learning Seminar

July 21 to 24, 9:00 to 3:30

Interactive, in-person seminar to support faculty in bringing classroom teaching and learning into the community. Incentivized ($400); lunch and snacks are provided.  Register here.

 

Student Services Spotlight

We know the one element that ALL students have in common is their interactions with faculty. We also know that a suggestion from a faculty member is a key factor in getting students to seek assistance and guidance. When you talk with a student, send a personal email, or provide feedback that directs them to services, it matters. So, THANK YOU for taking the time to do this.

 

As you wind down the semester, don’t forget to tell students you’re looking forward to seeing them on campus in the fall! If they haven’t yet enrolled – they can still do so.

UNO- Did You Know

Baxter Arena is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, and UNO and Baxter Auto have extended the naming rights agreement for 10 additional years. Over the past decade, Baxter has provided a home for UNO athletic teams and held notable events such as a U.S. presidential visit, Olympic trials, concerts, performances, and community events. Click here to learn more.

 

Hope to see you at Baxter for Commencement!

University of Nebraska at Omaha, Center for Faculty Excellence, 6401 University Dr, Criss Library 320, Omaha, NE 68132, unocfe@unomaha.edu

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