Office of Civil Rights Compliance Updates and Promotions

The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) is proud to announce the addition of a new team member and two key leadership promotions within the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, effective June 2025. These appointments underscore UNO’s ongoing commitment to cultivating a safe and equitable campus community. Please join us in congratulating Scott Seeba and Catherine Link on their well-earned promotions, and in welcoming Lauryn Lee to the team. Their leadership, expertise, and steadfast commitment to Title IX and civil rights will be invaluable assets to the entire university community.

Seeba Promoted to Title IX Coordinator

Scott Seeba has been named the new Title IX Coordinator, officially assuming his responsibilities in June 2025. In this role, Scott will provide leadership, compliance oversight, and strategic direction regarding Title IX and sexual misconduct policies at UNO.

Since joining UNO in Fall 2019, Seeba has served several vital roles, including Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Title IX Investigator, and Education Coordinator. His dedication to upholding campus equity and fostering respectful community standards has made a lasting impact on the university.

Before his time at UNO, Seeba was the Associate Director of the Thompson Scholars Learning Community at the University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK), where he also taught in the Counseling and School Psychology Department. He holds both a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Political Science and a Master of Education in Student Affairs-Counseling from UNK.

Link Promoted to Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Investigator

Catherine Link has been promoted to Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Investigator. In this expanded role, Link will continue to build upon her impactful work addressing issues of sexual misconduct and discrimination.

Link joined UNO in Fall 2023 as a Civil Rights Investigator, where she led sensitive and complex investigations with professionalism and compassion. Her background includes over seven years of service as a Special Agent with the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division, underscoring her strong investigative acumen.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a Master of Science in Forensic Medicine from the University of Florida. Her academic and professional experiences position her as a leader in creating safe and equitable spaces for all members of the UNO community.

Lee hired as a Civil Rights Resolution Specialist

Lauryn Lee was hired as a Civil Rights Resolution Specialist, responsible for responding to initial reports, providing resource and supportive measures, and conducting Informal Resolutions.

Lee earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Services with a minor in Criminal Justice from Northwest Missouri State University. She began her professional career as a case manager at a nonprofit organization in the Omaha area, where she supported individuals navigating complex systems of care. In 2023, she transitioned to graduate studies at the University of Nebraska Omaha, earning her Master’s in School Psychology in 2025. While pursuing her degree, she served as a graduate assistant at UNO for the graduate psychology department.

Her professional interests include expanding access to mental health resources and fostering student resilience through inclusive and trauma-informed practices.

Weil, Director of Civil Rights Compliance

Sarah Weil will continue to serve as the University of Nebraska Omaha’s Director of Civil Rights Compliance, ADA/504 Coordinator, and Title VI Coordinator. In these capacities, she will provide strategic leadership to advance equity and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and institutional non-discrimination policies, with particular focus on disability access and civil rights under Title VI. Weil will maintain oversight of civil rights compliance across campus and offer high-level guidance to support and reinforce UNO’s commitment to accessibility and non-discrimination.