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: |
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| Intro to Communication Disorders(Fall 2024): 2023-24 (3369) | Educational Support | Autism Society of NE, Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands, Ollie Webb Center | College of Education, Health, and Human Science, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 27 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | ||||
| HONORS HUMANITIES(Fall 2023): 2023-24 (3172) | Educational Support | Ollie Webb Center | Honors Program | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 17 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | The service learning project in this class brings together students from a non profit community partner, dedicated to individuals with disabilities, and students from UNO in the Honors Program for a collaborative learning experience. Through interactive workshops, collaborative projects, and inclusive outings, our goal is to foster inclusivity, empathy, and knowledge sharing among students of diverse abilities, while creating lasting bonds and enhancing educational opportunities for all involved. HONR 1130.099 Traditional | ||||
| SOCIAL WORK AND CIVIC ENGAGE(Fall 2023): 2023-24 (3181) | Economic Impact | Ollie Webb Center | College of Public Affiars and Community Service | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 23 | 322 | 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. Based on their placement site they may be supporting folks with cognitive differences, participating after school programming for elementary aged children, and much more. SOWK 1500.002 P-16 | ||||
| Ollie Webb & Humanities 1110 (Spring 2024): 2023-24 (3237) | Educational Support | Ollie Webb Center | College of Public Affiars and Community Service, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | None | None | Spring | 2023-24 | None | 20 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | This project looks to have students from UNO and Ollie Webb create a film about the importance of Omaha history and the empowerment of people with disabilities. Humanities 1110.001 Traditional | ||||
| SOWK 1500.850 Service Learning Project (Spring 2024): 2023-24 (3249) | Educational Support | Completely Kids, Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands, Ollie Webb Center, Rose Theater, WhyArts | College of Public Affiars and Community Service, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | None | None | Spring | 2023-24 | None | 25 | 361 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Each student will complete 20 hours of service learning with a local community organization, requiring participants to explore and review its services, culminating in a professional group presentation to showcase their experiences, strengthen referral skills, and enhance presentation abilities crucial in the field of social work. SOWK 1500.850 P-16 | ||||
| AUTOBIO READING & WRITING (Fall 2024): 2023-24 (3399) | Economic Impact | Ollie Webb Center | College of Public Affiars and Community Service, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | This course helps students to write effectively by focusing on their own personal experience and by examining a variety of autobiographical writings. Students are exposed to multicultural perspectives throughout the course. HUMN 1200.002 Traditional/Direct | ||||
| Social Work Service Learning Hours-001(Fall 2024): 2023-24 (3373) | Social Justice | inCOMMON Community Development, Ollie Webb Center, Whispering Roots | College of Public Affiars and Community Service, Maverick Food Pantry, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 1500.003 Traditional/Direct |