Relevant. Coherent. Integrated
MavEd strengthens UNO as a whole by transforming how we teach, advise, and support students. Its impact is seen in higher retention and graduation rates, a stronger culture of innovation, expanded faculty development, deeper community partnerships, and an enhanced reputation as a metropolitan university of distinction.
Transforming Teaching and Learning
MavEd shifts general education from a set of disconnected requirements into a coherent program with shared goals. Faculty receive support through professional development, course redesign assistance, and collaborative communities that spark innovation in teaching. Advisors gain clearer tools, including reflective practices, to guide students through their academic journey. Together, these efforts raise the quality and consistency of the student experience across campus.
Driving Student Success
MavEd directly addresses challenges in retention and graduation by creating a more engaging and relevant curriculum. When students experience how MavEd’s integrative learning, enduring questions, and transferable skills connect their courses to real-world goals, they are more likely to persist, succeed, and complete their degrees on time. As student outcomes improve, the entire university benefits — from stronger persistence rates to more timely degree completion.
Innovation Ecosystem
MavEd strengthens an ecosystem of innovation at UNO. Faculty and staff engage in course redesign, advising partnerships, and professional learning communities that continuously improve how general education is taught and experienced. This culture of innovation extends beyond general education, shaping how the entire campus approaches teaching and learning, and ensuring that MavEd remains relevant, adaptive, and forward-looking.
Building Partnerships
MavEd positions UNO as a leader in connecting education with workforce and community needs. Partnerships with employers, nonprofits, and civic organizations help shape pathways that prepare students for meaningful careers and civic engagement, while also bringing new ideas and energy back into UNO classrooms. These connections highlight UNO’s metropolitan mission: serving Omaha and beyond.
Elevating Reputation
As MavEd takes root, it enhances UNO’s reputation as a forward-thinking university committed to innovative teaching, integrative learning, and real-world relevance. This recognition strengthens recruitment of both students and faculty, while reinforcing UNO’s identity as a campus that invests in student success at every level and delivers on its metropolitan mission.
