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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| 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. | ||
| Prescription Drug Takeback UNO Event (Fall 2022): 2022-23 (2733) | Health and Wellness | Coalition Rx | Public Safety | Knowledge and Resource Sharing | None | None | Fall | 2022-23 | None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | UNO Police and Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) building partner, Coalition Rx, will host a special event for UNO students, faculty, and staff to safely dispose of prescription drugs. | ||||
| BOLD Academic Fellows (Fall 2022): 2021-22 (2726) | International Service | Civic Nebraska, Coalition Rx, Malcolm X Memorial Foundation, Omaha Area Youth Orchestra, WhyArts | International Programs | Knowledge and Resource Sharing | None | None | Summer | 2021-22 | Fall | 2022-23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | Global Engagement | This nonprofit panel included community organizations that also reside in the CEC. About the program: BOLD (BIH Omladinski Lideri, Bosnia and Herzegovina Young Leaders) Institute is an international exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Bosnia & Herzegovina, which brings the best and bright young professionals from BiH region to the U.S. The BOLD Fellowship consists of an academic residency hosted by UNO. This five-week intensive academic residency program takes place on the UNO campus, and introduces participants to a range of diverse cultures and opportunities within the context of U.S. civic engagement. Through the BOLD Institute on Civic Engagement at UNO, BOLD fellows will learn about the principles of democracy, diversity, and community service. Through experiential learning opportunities, fellows will develop leadership, communication, and team-building skills that will be used to enhance civic engagement in their communities, deepen bonds among ASEAN member-states, and reinforce ties between the U.S. and ASEAN. BOLD fellows will also have opportunities to interact with civic leaders from across the state and academic leaders from UNO. Fellows will also connect with UNO students from the U.S. and other countries through civic and cultural events. In addition, fellows will have time to explore the local area, participate in U.S. holidays and celebrations, and travel to historical sites throughout the Midwest. Fellows will also develop an Action Plan to implement in their home countries, and upon completion of the Action Plan, be eligible for funding opportunities through the BOLD alumni network (see the below information about the Action Plans). This panel is part of multiple activities and events that happen throughout omaha with specialty interest meetings. | ||
| Principles of PR (Fall 2019): 2019-20 (1220) | Economic Impact | Coalition Rx, Heartland Workforce Solutions, Omaha Fire Department | Service Learning Academy (SLA) | Service Learning | Course | None | Fall | 2019-20 | Fall | 2019-20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Principles of PR students worked with a variety of different local businesses and non-profits. | |||
| MaverickPR and CoalitionRx PR Project: 2018-19 (933) | Educational Support | Coalition Rx | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Communication | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Spring | 2018-19 | Summer | 2018-19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | MaverickPR students redesigned Coalition Rx's brochure, as well as created and designed two fact cards and shot and produced a commercial for their Strengthening Families Program. Five students were part of the project and two staff members from Coalition Rx were involved. | |||
| Coalition Rx UNO Class Project: 2018-19 (941) | Health and Wellness | Coalition Rx | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Spring | 2018-19 | Spring | 2018-19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | A group of UNO students in a Social Work and Civic Engagement class reached out to Coalition Rx in spring 2019 and completed a small project that doubled as a class project. | |||
| Coalition Rx UNO Student Art Intern: 2016-17 (940) | Health and Wellness | Coalition Rx | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Fine Arts | Community-Based Learning | Other | None | Fall | 2016-17 | Spring | 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | In 2016, Coalition Rx hosted a UNO intern from the art department. Their project was to improve and update the coalition website and she received academic credit for her work with our coalition. | |||
| CEC Faculty Fellow Coalition Rx Board of Directors: 2018-19 (924) | Educational Support | Coalition Rx | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Public Administration | Knowledge and Resource Sharing | Other | None | Fall | 2018-19 | Fall | 2018-19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Coalition Rx partnered with the first CEC Faculty Fellow, Dr. Tara Bryan from the UNO School of Public Administration. We worked with Dr. Bryan to educate our board of directors and advise our executive director on best practices of nonprofit management and board governance. We plan on continuing to work with Dr. Bryan to improve our board and coalition structure. | |||
| Collaborative Interns Coalition Rx (2658) | Social Justice | Coalition Rx | Student Service and Leadership Collaborative (The Collaborative) | Community-Based Learning | Internship/Externship | None | Fall | 2022-23 | None | None | 3 | 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. | ||
| Durango Days (Fall 2023): 2023-24 (3161) | Health and Wellness | Coalition Rx, Education Rights Counsel (ERC), Elevate Omaha Inc, Learning for ALL, Partnership 4 Kids, The Wellbeing Partners, WhyArts | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Service Learning Academy (SLA), Volunteer and Civic Engagement Programs | Community-Based Learning | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | Fall | 2023-24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Various CEC building partners with office space in the building signed up and participated in Durango Days—organizations connected with UNO students in different ways. For example, WhyArts shared teaching artist opportunities with students while creating a group art project. | |||
| Equity in Nonprofit Organizations & Management (Fall 2023): 2023-24 (3196) | Social Justice | Coalition Rx | College of Public Affiars and Community Service | Engaged Research | None | None | Fall | 2023-24 | None | 10 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | As a collective group, students will work with a nonprofit partner to conduct an equity audit, evaluation, or strategic plan based on the organization's needs related to equity. They will engage with practitioners' experiences and knowledge throughout the semester. PA 3500.001 Traditional |