Preparing for spring semester
With the spread of the Omicron variant, it is important to be up to date on the latest academic information and campus protocols for the start of classes. Continue reading…
Round 4 of teaching grants accepting applicants
Faculty have until Feb. 1 to apply for teaching grants offered by the Center for Transformative Teaching. Continue reading…
Gateway courses are focus of new institute
The Aspirational Teaching Institute, a semester long program created by the Center for Transformative Teaching, will provide resources and insight to university faculty members teaching gateway courses, large enrollment courses, and more. Continue reading…
Workshop series seeks to expand sustainability, resilience in curricula
Applications are open for a new workshop from the Chancellor’s Environment, Sustainability and Resilience Commission and the Center for Transformative Teaching. The deadline to apply is Jan. 22. Continue reading…
Teaching and learning support for spring
Faculty looking for assistance with preparing or redesigning courses for short-term remote or hybrid delivery can consult with instructional designers for ideas and use the CTT's Keep Teaching guide as a resource. Continue reading…
Join the First Gen Nebraska reading club
What distinguishes first generation students from continuing generation students? As part of creating an equitable and diverse university, how do we include and support first generation students? The First Gen Nebraska Reading Club is for university faculty and staff interested in these issues. Continue reading…
Instructors invited to use free events in classes
The E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues welcomes instructors to include its events in their spring 2022 courses. Upcoming events feature a renowned dramatist and actress, local youth activists, and an indigenous rights scholar. All events are free and will be streamed and recorded. Continue reading…
EvaluationKIT becomes Watermark CES
On Jan. 13, EvaluationKIT became Watermark Course Evaluations & Surveys. The name change will happen across platforms over the following weeks. Continue reading…
Nominations open for student awards
Nominations are being sought for the university's Student Luminary Awards — an honor designed to recognize 10 students for their exceptional leadership and commitment — and the James V. Griesen Service to Students Award. Nominations are due Feb. 11.
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Encourage students to visit spring career fairs
When faculty talk, students listen. By encouraging your students to participate in Career Fairs, you help connect them to internship and full-time job opportunities, gain insight into career paths, and build their professional network. Spring Career Fairs begin in February. Continue reading…
Help students connect directly with employers
Let your students know about new messaging and chat features in Handshake that allow them to connect personally with employers about part-time and full-time job, internship, and service opportunities. Continue reading…
Career clothing opportunities for students
First impressions make a difference. Career Services, with JC Penney and the LGBTQA+ Center, and the Colleges of Business and Arts and Sciences help provide career and dress clothing to students to help build their wardrobes. Continue reading…
Originally published January 18, 2022 -
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