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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| Collaborative Interns A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation: 2017-18 (2589) | Educational Support | A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation | Student Service and Leadership Collaborative (The Collaborative) | Community-Based Learning | Internship/Externship | None | Fall | 2017-18 | None | None | 1 | 360 | 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. | ||
| IT for Development (Fall 2019): 2019-20 (1219) | Economic Impact | Aksarben Village Senior Living, Dial Senior Living, A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation, Completely Kids, Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands, Habitat for Humanity: Omaha, Live Well Omaha Kids, Omaha Childrens Museum | Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | Course | None | Fall | 2019-20 | Fall | 2019-20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Employment and Workforce | IT for development students work with a variety of local businesses. | ||
| Social Work Practicums (Fall 2021): 2021-22 (2610) | Economic Impact, Educational Support, Health and Wellness, International Service, Social Justice | 75 North, Aksarben-Elmwood Neighborhood Association, Alliance for a Better Omaha, ALS in the Heartland, AM Counseling & Consulting, AseraCare Hospice Foundation, A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation, Bellevue Public Schools, Benefis Health System, Better Living Counseling Services: Lincoln, Boys Town, Brookestone Village, Bryan Health,West Campus, Burke High, Omaha Public Schools, Center for Holistic Development, CenterPointe, CHI Health Lakeside, CHI Health St. Francis, CHI Lasting Hope Recovery Center, Childhood Autism Services, Papillion, Childrens Hospital and Medical Center, Child Saving Institute, Columbus Area United Way, Columbus Community Hospital, Community Alliance, Compassionate Minds Therapy, Completely Kids, Crawford County Mental Health Center, Dismas Charities, Kearney, ED care, Endless Journey Hospice, Essential Pregnancy Services, ESU 3 High Ability Learners Board, Field Club Elementary, Omaha Public Schools, Fillmore County Hospital, Good Neighbor, Grand Island Public Schools, Heartland Family Service-Homeless Program, Heartland Family Service-In home, Heartland Family Service-One Oak, Heartland Family Services, Heartland Family Services-DV, Heartland Family Services-Family Works, Hillcrest Foundation for Enhancing Lives, Hillcrest Hospice, Integrated Behavioral Health Services, International Council for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc, Jenda Family Services, Legal Aid of Nebraska, Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln Regional Center, LRC-Whitehall, Madonna Rehabilitation, McMillan Magnet Center, Omaha Public Schools, Methodist Fremont Health, Methodist Fremont Hospice, Metropolitan Community College (MCC), Mid plains Behavioral Health, Millard Public Schools, Monroe Carell Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Mourning Hope Grief Center, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Nebraska Medicine, Nebraska Parole, Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition, NE Mental Health Centers, New Vista-Schwartz Center, Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty, Omaha Therapy & Arts Collaborative, OneWorld Omaha, Partnership 4 Kids, Project Everlast, Project harmony, Providence medical center, Ralston High School, Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare, Restored Wings, Sarpy County Community Corrections, Sarpy County Head Start, Sarpy County Juvenile Diversion, Sarpy County Public Defender's Office, SASA Crisis Center in Hastings, Southeastern Behavioral Health, Stephen Center, The HUB Lincoln, University of Nebraska Medical Center, VA Lincoln, Westside High School, Westside Middle School, YRTC-Lincoln | Social Work | Community-Based Learning | None | None | Fall | 2021-22 | None | 131 | 36,352 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Wellness, Aging, Business, Early Childhood Education, Food and Water Security, Refugees, Disadvantaged Populations, Inequality, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Holistic Wellness, Medical Services, Civic and Political Engagement, Homelessness/Shelter, Veteran Support, Self-Sufficiency, Poverty, Economic Sufficiency Awareness, Capacity Building, Grief, Gerontology, Juvenile/Adult Justice System, Social Justice Awareness, Other | 131 total students in practicum (38 BSSW + 93 MSW students 11 students did a full time/block practicum (11 x 512 hours = 5,632 practicum hours) 120 students did a part time/concurrent practicum (120 x 256 hours = 30,720 practicum hours) Total of 36,352 practicum hours for fall 2021 semester | |||
| Maverick Community Connection (Fall 2021, 8601): 2021-22 (2084) | Educational Support, Social Justice | American Foundation of Suicide Prevention-Nebraska Chapter, A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation, Autism Society of NE, Bluebird Cultural Initiative, College Possible, Conservation Fusion, Girls Inc., Heart Ministry Center, International Council for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc, Leona's Dance Company, Little White Dog Rescue, NAMI Nebraska, Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, New Visions Homeless Services, Omaha Area Youth Orchestra, Open Door Mission, Restored Wings, Team Jack Foundation, UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute, Voice of Hope, Wisdom House Collaborative | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | Course | None | Fall | 2021-22 | None | None | 24 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Capacity Building | UNO Students from Casey Reisberg's CMST 1110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking courses will engage in the student philanthropy model of service learning, where course content and student learning is linked to charitable giving. Students select and research a community agency of their own interest, then develop and present a persuasive speech and call to action on behalf of the organization. This is a student led initiative, giving students a $1,000 grant to distribute to one community agency - the persuasive speech presentation with the best call to action. | ||
| Maverick Community Connection (Fall 2021, 008): 2021-22 (2082) | Educational Support, Social Justice | A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation, Autism Society of NE, Bluebird Cultural Initiative, Brighten Our Future Early Learning Center, College Possible, Conservation Fusion, Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands, Heartland Family Services, International Council for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc, Little White Dog Rescue, NAMI Nebraska, Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, Open Door Mission, Prairie STEM, SAC Museum, Team Jack Foundation, UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute, Voice of Hope | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | Course | None | Fall | 2021-22 | None | None | 24 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Capacity Building | UNO Students from Casey Reisberg's course CMST 1110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking courses will engage in the student philanthropy model of service learning, where course content and student learning is linked to charitable giving. Students select and research a community agency of their own interest, then develop and present a persuasive speech and call to action on behalf of the organization. This is a student led initiative, giving students a $1,000 grant to distribute to one community agency - the persuasive speech presentation with the best call to action. | ||
| Maverick Community Connection (Fall 2021, 8602): 2021-22 (2086) | Educational Support, Social Justice | AIM Institute, American Foundation of Suicide Prevention-Nebraska Chapter, A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation, Autism Society of NE, Bluebird Cultural Initiative, Child Saving Institute, College Possible, D2 Center, Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Eat 'N' Talk Africa, English Language Network, Go Beyond, Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA), Heart Ministry Center, Hillcrest Foundation for Enhancing Lives, International Council for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc, Little White Dog Rescue, NAMI Nebraska, Omaha Summer Arts Festival, Open Door Mission, Project Hope, Restored Wings, SAC Museum, Team Jack Foundation, UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute, Voice of Hope | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | Course | None | Fall | 2021-22 | None | None | 25 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Capacity Building | UNO Students from Casey Reisberg's CMST 1110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking courses will engage in the student philanthropy model of service learning, where course content and student learning is linked to charitable giving. Students select and research a community agency of their own interest, then develop and present a persuasive speech and call to action on behalf of the organization. This is a student led initiative, giving students a $1,000 grant to distribute to one community agency - the persuasive speech presentation with the best call to action. | ||
| Maverick Community Connection (Fall 2021, 001): 2021-22 (2078) | Educational Support, Social Justice | AIM Institute, American Foundation of Suicide Prevention-Nebraska Chapter, A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation, Autism Society of NE, Bluebird Cultural Initiative, Child Saving Institute, College Possible, Combined Health Agencies Drive, Kaneko, League of Women Voters, Leona's Dance Company, Little White Dog Rescue, Mystery Code Society, NAMI Nebraska, Nebraska Enterprise Fund, Prairie STEM, Restored Wings, Sheltering Tree Inc, Team Jack Foundation | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | Course | None | Fall | 2021-22 | None | 23 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Capacity Building | UNO Students from Casey Reisberg's course CMST 1110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking courses will engage in the student philanthropy model of service learning, where course content and student learning is linked to charitable giving. Students select and research a community agency of their own interest, then develop and present a persuasive speech and call to action on behalf of the organization. This is a student led initiative, giving students a $1,000 grant to distribute to one community agency - the persuasive speech presentation with the best call to action. | |||
| Maverick Community Connection (Fall 2021, 006): 2021-22 (2080) | Educational Support, Social Justice | American Foundation of Suicide Prevention-Nebraska Chapter, A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation, Big Muddy Urban Farm, Bluebird Cultural Initiative, Child Saving Institute, College Possible, Easter Seals Nebraska, Hot Shops, International Council for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc, Josie Harper Hospice House, Language and Culture School of Omaha, Little White Dog Rescue, NAMI Nebraska, Omaha Summer Arts Festival, Open Door Mission, Restored Wings, Team Jack Foundation, UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute, Voice of Hope, WhyArts | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Communication, Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | Course | None | Fall | 2021-22 | None | None | 24 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Capacity Building | UNO Students from Casey Reisberg's course CMST 1110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking courses will engage in the student philanthropy model of service learning, where course content and student learning is linked to charitable giving. Students select and research a community agency of their own interest, then develop and present a persuasive speech and call to action on behalf of the organization. This is a student led initiative, giving students a $1,000 grant to distribute to one community agency - the persuasive speech presentation with the best call to action. | ||
| 60 Minutes of Service - 10/5/2016: 2016-17 | Educational Support | A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation, Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, Urban League of Nebraska | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Service Learning Academy (SLA), Student Service and Leadership Collaborative (The Collaborative) | Volunteering | Volunteerism | None | Fall | 2016-17 | None | 39 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Waste Not Want Not (Fall 2023): 2023-24 (3185) | Service Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 13 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Students` awareness of composting and zero waste school lunches will be raised during this course. Students will work in groups with Blackburn students to come up with a proposal to give to OPS and UNO staff to expand composting more thoroughly on campus. SUST 1000.001 P-16 |