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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| Secret Kindness Agents workshop with QLI: 2021-22 (2867) | Educational Support | Quality Living Inc. | Teacher Education | Knowledge and Resource Sharing | Workshop | None | Spring | 2021-22 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Inclusion, Diversity & Equity | Secret Kindness Agents workshop | |||
| QLI (Fall 2016): 2016-17 (001) | Social Justice | Edison Elementary, Quality Living Inc. | Service Learning Academy (SLA), Social Work | Service Learning | Course | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | None | 5 | 167 | 0 | 22 | 308 | 0 | UNO students worked with 2nd grade students at QLI to create 'Buddy Boxes' for QLI residents to use with their loved ones during visits. These Buddy Boxes include a variety of games and activities created by the UNO students and 2nd graders for QLI residents to use when their loved ones visit. The boxes help to create conversation and interactions between those using the boxes. | |||
| 2018 Service Learning Seminar Nonprofit Fair: 2017-18 (2018) | Economic Impact, Educational Support | Alliance for a Better Omaha, Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands, Coalition for a Strong Nebraska, Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands, Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, Heartland Hope Mission, Inclusive Communities, Intercultural Senior Center, Joslyn Art Museum, Keep Omaha Beautiful, Kids Can, Lauritzen Gardens, Learning Community Center of South Omaha, Legal Aid of Nebraska, Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Omaha Housing Authority, Omaha Police Department, Omaha Public Schools, Open Door Mission, Opera Omaha, Quality Living Inc., Royale Oaks Assisted Living, The Hope Center for Kids, The Union for Contemporary Art, Together Inc, UNL Nebraska Extension, Urban Abbey | Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Knowledge and Resource Sharing | Community-oriented lecture/event | None | Summer | 2017-18 | Summer | 2017-18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Capacity Building | Every year, the UNO Service Learning Academy (SLA) brings P-12 and UNO educators together to learn and understand the value of service learning. Participants increase awareness of the Omaha community, their needs, assets, personnel, and practice. Participants demonstrate an understanding of the Pre-K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice (NYLC, 2008). Participants understand the benefits of service learning and its connections to other key frameworks such as AAC&U High Impact Practices, 40 Developmental Assets, 21st Century Skills, and standards-driven curriculum. UNO, P-12, after-school program faculty, and community partners build collaborative relationships and begin service learning project planning. Participants are prepared to create quality service learning experiences. | ||
| QLI (Fall 2017): 2017-18 | Educational Support, Health and Wellness | Edison Elementary, Quality Living Inc. | Service Learning Academy (SLA), Social Work | Service Learning | Course | None | Fall | 2017-18 | None | None | 5 | 195 | 0 | 23 | 276 | 0 | Medical Services, Literacy, Gerontology | Social Work 1500 students partner with second graders of Mrs. Doll-Fowler’s class at Edison Elementary School. UNO students, Edison Elementary students, and residents of Quality Living Inc. will collaborate together with elderly participants of Florence Home to build relationships across generations and communication levels. UNO students, 2nd graders, and QLI residents will work on areas of learning related their respective curriculum standards and social goals (such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing), while demonstrating creative ways to visualize the life stories shared by the seniors. | ||
| Stephenson-Harrington Internship (SHI) - Henamari (Fall 2018): 2018-19 (1260) | Health and Wellness | Quality Living Inc. | Goodrich Scholarship Program, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Community-Based Learning | Internship/Externship | None | Fall | 2018-19 | Fall | 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mental Health, Medical Services | The intern worked the site therapists to host adaptive sport activities for clients. | ||
| Collaborative Interns Quality Living Inc: 2016-17 (2557) | Economic Impact | Quality Living Inc. | Student Service and Leadership Collaborative (The Collaborative) | Community-Based Learning | Internship/Externship | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | None | 1 | 1,080 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Capacity Building | UNO students hired as Collaborative interns are matched with community organizations, working 10 hours a week for that organization in the community. Students are paid through the grant-funded program. Nonprofits coordinate meaningful work for interns to benefit the student experience in different ways. Students typically intern during the fall and spring semesters and may serve the same organization for more than one academic year. Each unique student that works as a Collaborative intern with this specific community partner is identified within this project. | ||
| Seven Days of Service - 3/21/2017: 2016-17 (002) | Health and Wellness | Quality Living Inc. | International Studies, Student Service and Leadership Collaborative (The Collaborative) | Volunteering | Volunteerism | None | Spring | 2016-17 | None | 13 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Develop./Physical Disability | Revitalized and landscaped home health communities |