Projects Report

This report shows the various collaborative projects between UNO and the community. Various filters are provided to gain a better understanding of how different UNO units collaborate with the community.

Project Project Focus Areas Community Partners Campus Partners Engagement Type: Activity Type: Other Activity Type: Start Semester: Start Academic Year: End Semester: End Academic Year: Total UNO Students: UNO Students Hours: UNO Faculty/Staff Hours: Total K-12 Students: K-12 Student Hours: Total Number of Other Participants: Topics: Other Topics: Description: Subtags:
Judy Monoghan Intern (Spring 2023): 2022-23 (3077) Community-Based Learning Internship/Externship None Spring 2022-23 Spring 2022-23 1 0 0 0 0 0 Intern is working with UNO and NAMI to develop an understanding of what mental health programs are currently available to students faculty and staff and then to determine which programs from NAMI would align with the UNO offered options. The student works 10 hours per week with the nonprofit through the paid internship.
SOWK 1500-Social Work And Civic Engagement(Spring 2023)t: 2022-23 (3078) Educational Support Completely Kids, NAMI Nebraska, Ollie Webb Center Service Learning Academy (SLA), Social Work Service Learning None None Spring 2022-23 None 28 840 0 0 0 0 Students enrolled in SOWK 1500 are working with a variety of non-profits in the area. In doing this work, students are able to learn about the needs of diverse populations throughout the Omaha area. They are serving at a food pantry, working with children in an after school program, and supporting adults with disabilities in their various roles. P-16 / SOWK 1500.850
Durango Days (Fall 2022): 2022-23 (2732) Educational Support, Social Justice Coalition Rx, Elevate Omaha Inc, Inclusive Communities, Learning for ALL, NAMI Nebraska, The Wellbeing Partners, WhyArts Maverick Food Pantry, Student Service and Leadership Collaborative (The Collaborative) Knowledge and Resource Sharing Other None Fall 2022-23 Fall 2022-23 0 0 0 0 0 0 Capacity Building CEC Building Partner Organizations interacted with hundreds of UNO students, allowing them to learn more about volunteer opportunities and needs in the community. Organizations were able to share their missions and activities in order for students to think about how they can get involved. Organizations reported that students took the information, and many see opportunities for follow-up engagement.
NAMI OnCampus ETS Presentation (Fall 2022): 2022-23 (2828) Health and Wellness NAMI Nebraska Nami ON Campus Knowledge and Resource Sharing None None Fall 2022-23 Fall 2022-23 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mental Health Helped students gain a better understanding of mental health and begin conversations about mental health. The conversation led to additional support for students experiencing mental health.
Student Government Mental Health Panel (Fall 2022): 2022-23 (2829) Knowledge and Resource Sharing None None Fall 2022-23 Fall 2022-23 0 0 0 0 0 0 NAMI shared information about programs available to UNO students. This was part of DeStress Fest event that provided a space for discussion about mental health, self-care, and how to get help.
NAMI Nebraska UNO Student Life and Wellbeing Staff Board Member (Fall 2022): 2022-23 (2834) Board Memberships None None Fall 2022-23 None 0 0 0 0 0 0 Leadership from UNO Student Life and Wellbeing serves on the NAMI Nebraska Board.
Judy Monoghan Intern (Fall 2022): 2022-23 (2827) Health and Wellness NAMI Nebraska Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) Community-Based Learning Internship/Externship None Fall 2022-23 None 1 0 0 0 0 0 Capacity Building Intern is working with UNO and NAMI to develop an understanding of what mental health programs are currently available to students faculty and staff and then to determine which programs from NAMI would align with the UNO offered options. The student works 10 hours per week with the nonprofit through the paid internship.
Foundations of Public Speaking (Fall 2022 Section 023): 2022-23 (2793) Educational Support Civic Nebraska, Omaha Street School, Stand for Schools, The Wellbeing Partners Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) Service Learning Course None Fall 2022-23 Fall 2022-23 25 525 0 0 0 4 Education Students will be required to give two speeches for this course - an informative speech, and a persuasive speech. In the informative speech, the students will talk about their research on the different areas of improvement within the community. Following this speech, the students will each choose a nonprofit of their choice and give a persuasive speech as to how the nonprofit is contributing to the area of focus they chose for the informative speech. At the end of the semester, the students will vote for one organization to recieve the $1000 grant. MPI service learning project CMST 1110.023 Foundations of Public Speaking (Fall 2022 Section 023)
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