Continuity of Instruction
The Center for Faculty Excellence has prepared a number of tips for you regarding instructional continuity. This information is particularly relevant for in-person or synchronous classes, providing tips for various times during the semester.Mentoring
The Center for Faculty Excellence will be facilitating two new opportunities related to faculty mentoring. General mentor training is available for current academic mentors and individuals who wish to become mentors. The TANDEM program is open to second and third year full-time faculty who will be partnered with mentors outside their home academic unit who might share broader social and cultural affinities within our community of shcolars. This program is optional and designed to work in tandem with the mentoring that occurs in the faculty member's home unit.Syllabus Statements and Communication Tips
Communication is a two-way endeavor. Faculty are encouraged to share these Student to Faculty Communication Strategies with students and implement the parallel Faculty to Student Communication Strategies to help facilitate effective communication. Course syllabi also serve as a key communication tool. Digital Learning offers an excellent resource including a syllabus template via Canvas. In addition to this resource, find links to other syllabus statements you may want to include below:University Committee for the Advancement of Teaching (UCAT)
In spring 2022, the University Committee on the Advancement of Teaching (UCAT) members adopted the following mission: UCAT promotes student learning across the campus by focusing on teaching excellence and pedagogical improvement and innovation. UCAT aligns its resources with opportunities for faculty that have the potential to impact students from multiple disciplines.
UCAT is comprised of an eight-member committee appointed by the Faculty Senate whose members serve three-year staggered terms.
Resources for a Trauma Informed Campus
The following information addresses the science behind trauma and how trauma impacts our students, as well as guidance on what resources are available on campus for faculty and staff to utilize when working with students experiencing trauma or distress. Building a trauma-informed campus and classroom not only helps protect the safety and well-being of our students, but also the wellness of our faculty and staff.Working with Students in Distress
The following links address commonly asked questions regarding how to help students in distress or experiencing trauma. While it is not the responsibility of faculty and staff to be experts in trauma responses, these resources can guide faculty and staff as they help students, support colleagues, and maintain sustainable professional boundaries.Campus-wide Teaching Policies and Support
The following resource highlights and aggregates UNO policies and procedures in support of teaching and learning and serves as a resource to help faculty prepare for the semester and academic year.
▪Teaching Policies, Procedures, and Resources
The Testing Center supports academic testing in multiple ways. Detailed information can be found using the links below.