COVID-19 Updates:
Student Updates
Staff Resources
Contact Student Affairs
Give to Support Students
Helping Staff Succeed
Helping Staff Succeed Remote Work & Professional Development
Spring 2021
Self-care & Well-being
Professional Development Events
Online Trainings
Remote Work
Tools for Teams
Workplace Guidance for Spring 2021
Student Affairs Workplace Guidance
Get an overview of policy changes and expectations for Spring 2021.
SA Guidance Implementation Checklist
Complete this checklist to assist departments with COVID-19 preparedness.
SA Supervisor Resource Guide
View the companion guide to the Workplace Guidance which offers supplemental information for supervisors.
Alternative Work Arrangement Request
View the university's principles, guidelines and procedures for Alternative Work Arrangements due to COVID-19.
Saliva-Based Testing
Get details and answers to commonly asked questions about the new saliva-based testing protocols.
Safer Community App
Get an overview of the Safer Community app and its use in the spring semester.
Self-care & Well-being
Taking care of yourself is always important—and changes in daily routine and the stress that has come with the global pandemic offer new challenges for self-care and well-being. Here are a few resources to help you and your colleagues.
- COVID-19: Self-care
Offers EAP resources and tips to manage stress and stay socially connected. - Fitness At-home
- Group fitness for one: Barre, Boot Camp, Cardio & Core, Cardio Kickboxing, Meditations, Upper Body Blast
Follow on Instagram: @fitunl - Personal training
Follow on Instagram: @unlcampusrec
- Group fitness for one: Barre, Boot Camp, Cardio & Core, Cardio Kickboxing, Meditations, Upper Body Blast
- Wellness & Nutrition
Simple recipes and cooking tips. Follow on Instagram: @unlwellness
Online Trainings
Office 365 Training Center
Use your UNL login to access numerous training videos to enhance your skills.
LinkedIn Learning
Access online video learning modules on a variety of business topics. Available free for one month.
Coursera
Create a free account and access hundreds of on-demand video lectures, homework exercises, and community discussion forums.
Free-Ebooks.net
Sign up for free and up to five free e-books per month.
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
Request online access to this 60-minute online training that can help you save a life. Free to UNL students, faculty and staff.
Remote Work
Getting Started
ITS Remote Work FAQ (Phone, VPN, support and more)
Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication (Duo)
COVID-19: How to Keep Working & Stay Safe
COVID-19: Remote/Alternate Work Site Info
Tips & Tricks
Common Tools for Teams
Microsoft Teams
Includes topic/project channels with file sharing, chat conversations, direct message and video meeting options. Mobile app available.
Slack
Includes topic/project channels with file sharing, chat conversations, direct message and notifications from integrated platforms. Mobile app available.
Zoom
Includes video and audio calls, chat conversations, direct messaging, screen share capabilities.
Skype for Business
Includes voice or video calls, direct messaging, ability to see when in a meeting or presenting, screen share capabilities.
Box
Online file sharing