Projects Report
This report shows the various collaborative projects between UNO and the community.
Engagement Type:
Knowledge and Resource Sharing
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2023-24
UNO Student Hours: 1
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Medicolegal Death Investigation Conference and Professional Development
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 17
Start Academic Year: 2023-24
UNO Student Hours: 102
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Students engaged with the AIM Institute to learn about careers and skills used in coding and drone work. Students practiced flying drones and learned about how drones are used to help with military and rescue missions. Students were able to learn and gain soft skills to use for their major and career decision. EXPL 1010.002 Traditional/Indirect
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 30
Start Academic Year: 2023-24
UNO Student Hours: 240
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : UNO students engaged with children and their families at Indian Hills Educare in a free pop up play event. Students learned the positives of play and how to communicate with young students in the community through play. TED 2350.002 P-16/Direct
Engagement Type:
Knowledge and Resource Sharing
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2023-24
UNO Student Hours: 1
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : American Society of Criminology Division on Corrections and Sentencing
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 29
Start Academic Year: 2023-24
UNO Student Hours: 435
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Students enrolled in ENGR 100 (Interpersonal Skills for Engineers) will teach topics related to their coursework to 4th and 5th grade students from the After-School Program at Kids Can Community Center. UNO students are grouped together into teams of 3-4 and each team will get the opportunity to practice their topic presentation one week before they go to Kids Can and work with the elementary students. ENGR 100.002 Direct/P-16
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 12
Start Academic Year: 2023-24
UNO Student Hours: 25
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Students in PSYC 4510 utilize their school psychology skills to work with youth at the Westside Boys and Girls Club on their Readers to Leaders program. Students have the opportunity to practice their skills, while helping the youth improve their reading and comprehension skills. Psyc 4510.001 P-16/Direct
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 27
Start Academic Year: 2023-24
UNO Student Hours: 15
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : UNO students enrolled in Intro to Communication Disorders participated in up to 10 hours of service to various community organizations over the course of the semester. These organizations include Autism Society of Nebraska, Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands, and Ollie Webb. A final presentation session was held at the end of the semester for the students to present their experience working with individuals with disabilities and communication disorders, and how this experience strengthened student allyship and peer-to-peer connection to persons with disabilities. CDIS 1400.001 Direct/Traditional
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 27
Start Academic Year: 2023-24
UNO Student Hours: 11
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : UNO Speech Language Pathology graduate students planned and led age appropriate literacy activities for preschoolers at Cody Elementary school. CDIS 8590.001 Traditional/Direct
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 39
Start Academic Year: 2023-24
UNO Student Hours: 9
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : The " Pollinators Garden" Project is an exciting and educational collaboration between students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and Walnut Creek Elementary School. In this two-semester endeavor, UNO students enrolled in the BIOL 1330 class will work together with students from Walnut Creek Elementary to create a Pollinator Garden. The primary goal of this project is to raise awareness about the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem and to actively contribute to their conservation efforts. To achieve this, both UNO and Walnut Creek students will participate in seed collection activities at Glacier Creek Preserve. BIOL 1330.001 &.850 P-16
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 28
Start Academic Year: 2023-24
UNO Student Hours: 3
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : Students in SOWK 1500 will complete 20 hours of service learning with a local community organization, engaging in meaningful work with a variety of non-profits in the Omaha area. This experience will allow students to explore and review the services provided by these organizations, deepening their understanding of diverse community needs, such as food insecurity and support for individuals with cognitive differences. The project will culminate in a professional group presentation, where students will share their experiences, strengthen their referral skills, and enhance their presentation abilities, all of which are essential in the field of social work. SOWK 1500.001 Traditional/Direct