Academic Affairs

- Institutional Services Overview
- - Accreditation & Assessment
    Access resources and the most up-to-date information about our institutional accreditation and assessment initiatives.
  - Institutional Research
    View institutional data regarding students and faculty, as well as Coalition for Next Generation Life Science data.
  - Design Thinking
    Discover new ways to generate innovative solutions to complex issues by using human-centered design methods.
  - Interactive E-Learning
    Harness the power of digital learning by creating high-quality, interactive experiences for students.
- - Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska
    BHECN recruits and educates students in behavioral health fields and trains and retains professionals already in the workforce.
  - Community Engagement
    The office builds relationships and collaborations between UNMC faculty, staff, students and the communities we serve.
  - Rural Health
    The office provides direction and support for a variety of health programs, services and initiatives across Nebraska.
- - Global Center for Health Security
    The center encompasses all biopreparedness, infectious diseases and high-consequence infections research, education and clinical care.
  - Global Engagement
    Our experts promote international diversity, foster global understanding and awareness, and advance internationalization efforts throughout.
  - iEXCEL
    Discover how we foster the practice of patient care in effective interprofessional teams in a safe and innovative learning environment.
- - Ombuds Program
    The Ombuds Team of impartial, confidential consultants can help faculty, staff, and students resolve conflicts informally.
  - Open Nebraska Textbooks
    This university-wide program helps students save money through free and reduced-cost digital course materials.
  - Academic Services
    Faculty and staff receive support and assistance in their clinical, teaching and administrative roles.
  - Noncredit Course Development
    The Office of Noncredit Learning offers faculty resources to create and administer noncredit and professional development courses.
- Educational Services Overview
- - High School & Undergraduate Programs
    Our pathway programs for high school and undergraduate students offer the opportunity to work toward health care careers.
  - Colleges & Graduate Studies
    Learn about our allied health, dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health colleges, as well as our graduate programs.
  - Interprofessional Education
    IPE allows students across colleges to learn and work together to optimize their unique strengths and increase the quality of care for patients.
  - Online Programs
    Our online certificate, bachelor's, master's or doctoral programs enable you to earn an advanced degree at a time and place convenient for you.
- - Health Security Training
    Discover interprofessional academic, national or international training on biodefense, emergency preparedness, biosafety, infectious diseases and more.
  - Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska
    BHECN recruits and educates students in behavioral health fields and trains and retains professionals already in the workforce.
  - Noncredit and Professional Education
    If you want to advance your skills but don't need the in-depth training of a certificate or degree, take a noncredit course from NU Advance that's taught by university experts.
  - Postdoctoral Education
    We promote and facilitate outstanding training and education of postdoctoral scholars and their timely transition toward independent careers.
- - Student Success
    No matter where you are in your educational journey, we’ll help you thrive as you prepare for your career in the health sciences.
  - Financial Aid
    The Office of Financial Aid provides guidance on applying for financial aid or FAFSA, information on scholarships and loan repayment options.
  - Information for Current Students
    Access all the resources and portals you'll need as a student, including tech help, wellness resources, study space scheduling and more.
- Faculty Affairs Overview
- - Faculty Development
    The Office of Faculty Development provides training and resources to enhance faculty’s skills in clinical and classroom teaching, research and leadership.
  - Interprofessional Academy of Educators
    Connect with a diverse community of educators who foster a supportive environment for educational innovation, collaboration and scholarship.
  - Mentoring
    We are dedicated to the mentoring of our faculty and ensuring you succeed, whether you are the one receiving or providing the guidance.
  - Leadership Training
    Established and emerging leaders can grow and enhance their leadership skills through one of our training programs.
- - Overview
    Faculty Commons is a dedicated space for faculty members where they can test ideas, ask questions, check out resources or focus on writing projects.
  - Features
    Faculty Commons includes a living room area, hoteling suites and conference room, and is closely located to a practice classroom and e-learning resources.
  - Services
    Faculty Commons offers one location where you can consult with education, career, technology and educational research experts.
  - Experts
    Meet the experts housed in Faculty Commons who are ready to consult with faculty on your professional development needs.
- - Overview
    Discover the process and guidelines for when you are submitting your achievements for promotion and tenure.
  - Promotion & Tenure Forms
    Access all the UNMC forms you’ll need when applying for promotion and tenure, as well as college specific guidelines.
  - Promotion & Tenure Toolkit
    Learn what is needed to create an impactful teaching portfolio from individuals who have successfully navigated the promotion and tenure process.
- - Resource Center
    Discover professional development opportunities, options for independent learning, network and support communities, and more.
  - Education Awards
    The Impact in Education Awards are the highest education-related awards conferred by UNMC and recognize the dedication of our faculty.
  - Faculty Diversity Fund
    Apply for funding to help recruit and retain diverse faculty; applications are accepted twice a year.
  - ConnectED Portal
    Learn independently through our open-access portal with educational resources, infographics, videos and more from local and national experts.
- Compliance Overview
- Areas
  Discover all the areas who provide expertise, resources and training on laws and regulations related to research and health science education.
- Training
  Mandatory compliance training for employees, students and visitors is a critical component of the UNMC Compliance Program.
- Conflict of Interest
  You can submit a conflict of interest disclosure through COI-SMART, and check faculty payments in the CMS Open Payments Database.
- Research Integrity
  UNMC is committed to maintaining an academic environment based on honesty, integrity and ethical conduct.
- Additional Resources
  Access other compliance services that provide compliance information, guidance and/or regulations.
- Report a Compliance Issue
  If you have questions or concerns about conduct that may violate requirements, there are several options available to you, including anonymous reporting.

— Academic Affairs — ConnectED Portal — Tag: coaching

Tag: coaching

THRIVE: Success strategies for the modern-day faculty member

A new resource is available to help faculty succeed! THRIVE is a collection of more than 50 ideas for fast, focused professional development, created by experts across UNMC — the people who walk in your shoes. One- to two-page briefs were designed to be absorbed and implemented immediately in your work as an educator, clinician, […]

Oct 16, 2019

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Performance Reviews: Try the GROW Coaching Model

Performance review season is coming up and leaders may benefit from using COACHING techniques for better outcomes. The GROW model is outlined below with some sample coaching questions to incorporate into the dialogue. Goal(s) What would you like to get out of this discussion? What would be the most helpful for you to take away […]

Feb 15, 2018

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Coaching: Developing Faculty and Academic Talent

COACHING for peak professional performance is making a strong appearance in academic health science organizations. But, use of the word coaching can be confusing with so many applications including life coaching, academic coaching, and peer coaching. The following infographic offers a snapshot of the defining features of TALENT DEVELOPMENT COACHING. Talent coaching is an investment in […]

Oct 10, 2017