Projects Report
This report shows the various collaborative projects between UNO and the community.
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 210
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2022-23
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
1
Topics:
Wildlife/Animal Welfare
Description : UNO Students will explore animal behavior at the Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. The project will start in October, where students will visit the Zoo to learn about four species. The student will spend time researching and learn about enrichment. Traditional service learning project PSYC 4280.860
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 25
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 237
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2022-23
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
2
Topics:
Capacity Building
Description : The project is built around service in the Tri-Faith orchard, integrated with learning about intersections between space and land use, interreligious dialogue, sustainability, and concern for human rights. In the classroom, the students studied topics including indigenous rights and land as well as human rights in general. Traditional service learning project RELI 2020.001
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 10
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 245
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2022-23
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
1
Topics:
Develop./Physical Disability
Description : UNO speech-language pathology (SLP) graduate students had the opportunity to engage in a service learning project encompassing interdisciplinary collaboration with Creighton occupational therapy (OT) students. UNO and Creighton students designed activities for participants on the autism spectrum to build upon various gross motor and speech skills during the Autism Society of Nebraska (ASN) Winter Festival. UNO graduate students applied knowledge gained through course content and presentations to this project. P-16 service learning project CDIS 8540.001
Engagement Type:
Volunteering
Activity Type:
Volunteerism
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 30
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 120
End Semester:
Spring
Total K-12 Students: 10
End Academic Year:
2022-23
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
110
Topics:
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
Description : Students, faculty, staff, and community partners are invited to participate in UNO's 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. 2023 Theme "Beloved Community" - Dr. King's philosophy is that a beloved community is one where economic and social justice is inclusive and provides everyone the ability to live a high quality of life. • Number of Total Volunteer Participants = 150 • Number of Community Organizations Served = 8 • Number of UNO Students/Staff/Faculty/Alumni = 55 • Volunteer Representation across the Omaha Community : Volunteers were a part of 11 Unique Community Organizations
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 13
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 227
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2022-23
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
1
Topics:
Early Childhood Education
Description : This service learning project for speech-language pathology (SLP) graduate students was centered around supporting emerging literacy and language development in Hartman Elementary preschool. SLP students crafted a 15-minute activity that revolved around a children’s book; the activity incorporated lessons from class content. P-16 service learning project CDIS 8590.001
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 40
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 560
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2022-23
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Develop./Physical Disability
Description : For Omaha Skills Connections, UNO students will provide marketing support (specifically regarding branding, recruiting job seekers, and recruiting employers). Traditional service learning project MKT 3310.820
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 26
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 195
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2022-23
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
1
Topics:
Early Childhood Education
Description : Students are a part of Play in Early Childhood Inclusive Education. In this project UNO students will develop an understanding of children in play; an understanding of cognitive, social, and communicative stages related to developmental theory through play. P-16 service learning project TED 2350-001
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 23
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 299
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2022-23
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
2
Topics:
Business/Business Development
Description : For the SAC Museum, UNO students will work in small groups as a "consulting firm" to run an 11-week social media campaign for the brand. Groups will then "pitch" their strategy to the SAC Museum at the end of the semester. For Everyday Science, UNO students will work in small groups to audit the company's current social media marketing efforts, develop a social media marketing plan, and write a letter with the purpose of explaining why and how the strategy needs to be improved. Groups will then present their strategy. Traditional service learning project MKT 3370.001
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 24
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 504
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2022-23
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
5
Topics:
Other
Description : Students will be divided into 4 groups, with each group working with one non-profit. Students will be responsible for finding organizations through ShareOmaha. The students will then reach out to the nonprofit of their choice and initiate contact. Students will work on a research paper based on the non-profit and what the non-profit does for the community. The students will then interview the nonprofit. Students will then work on a campaign on social media to help the non-profit reach their goals. Lastly, at the end of the semester, the students will vote for one nonprofit to receive the $1000 grant.. MPI service learning project CMST 2410.001
Engagement Type:
Service Learning
Activity Type:
Course
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 21
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 336
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2022-23
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Poverty
Description : This project will focus on working with community partners whose primary mission is to work with those in the community who are experiencing poverty. Students will use theories learned in class along with research to provide an analysis of partner campaign or website content to provide feedback for improvement. Students serve as consultants to organizations and provide feedback to client. This project will prioritize poverty in our community. Students will review identified written materials (reports, fliers, website, campaign materials, etc.). They will develop a video presentation that will be shared with the organization that will include a summary of their recommendations as well as a case for support for their organization. The class will vote on one of the organizations who will receive the $1,000 MPI grant. MPI service learning project CMST 4510.001