Our Division

It is a privilege to serve the UNO community through our work in online course and program development, instructional design, academic technologies, workforce development, microcredentials, and new market expansion. Our division advances the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s mission as a metropolitan university dedicated to academic excellence, community engagement, and transformative student experiences. We operate at the intersection of innovation and access—designing high-quality, future-focused learning environments that expand opportunities to strengthen our region and beyond.

UNO’s commitment to innovation in digital learning dates to the late 1990s, when faculty first developed and delivered online courses and programs. That pioneering spirit continues today. Our nationally ranked online programs serve students locally, nationally, and globally, while most of our online instructors remain actively engaged in teaching and research on our Omaha campus. Faculty are deeply committed to excellence in teaching and regularly participate in professional development that enhances engagement, rigor, and student success across modalities.

Through strategic partnerships and initiatives such as Open Nebraska, we have advanced UNO’s commitment to access and affordability—saving students more than $8 million by promoting free and low-cost digital course materials integrated through our learning management system. We have also expanded flexibility and access, with 98% of UNO students completing at least one online course prior to graduation, reinforcing our role as a university that meets learners where they are.

The work of our division is inherently collaborative and mission driven. We are strengthening institutional capacity and building bridges across campus and throughout the community—from faculty, staff, and students to K–12 partners, community colleges, and industry. Our focus remains learner-centered: cultivating a comprehensive digital learning ecosystem; supporting the development of future-ready skills; expanding re-skilling and up-skilling microcredentials; and designing flexible academic pathways that align with the evolving needs of learners and employers.

I invite you to explore this site, which highlights our services, projects, strategic initiatives, and ongoing updates. Our goal is to connect the ideas and aspirations of the campus and community with the people, partnerships, and resources that advance UNO’s mission and extend its impact.