Staff

Connie Boehm, director of student resilience

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Boehm joins Nebraska as director of student resilience

Connie Boehm joined the Office of Student Affairs as director of student resilience on March 1. This new role will report to the assistant vice chancellor for student affairs (advocacy and support).

Professor Josephine Potuto presents 'Freedom of Expression & the Law' to student affairs professionals at Nebraska.

Monday, March 26, 2018 5 takeaways from ‘Freedom of Expression & the Law’

On Friday, March 16, nearly 40 Student Affairs employees at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln attended a presentation on Freedom of Expression and the Law. Dr. Josephine Potuto, the Richard H. Larson Professor of Constitutional Law at the Nebraska College of Law, provided an overview of the First Amendment and its applications in the campus environment.

While freedom of expression is a complex construct, here are five basic takeaways from Potuto’s presentation:

Freedom of Expression & the Law presentation

Thursday, March 8, 2018 Speaker discusses First Amendment in the college environment

Student Affairs professionals are invited to participate in the spring 2018 professional development workshop, focusing on freedom of expression in the college campus environment.

On Friday, Mar. 16, Josephine (Jo) Potuto, Richard H. Larson Professor of Constitutional Law in the Nebraska College of Law, will present on the legal intricacies of freedom of expression and academic freedom.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Overocker named associate vice chancellor for student affairs

Josh Overocker joined the Office of Students Affairs as associate vice chancellor for student affairs. He started working in the new role February 26.

Thursday, March 1, 2018 Registration open for the Assessment and Impact Summit, workshop proposal deadline extended

On Wednesday, May 9, staff from across the Nebraska campus will come together to strengthen our capacity as a data-informed campus through the Assessment and Impact Summit. Co-hosted by Student Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics, the summit offers employees the opportunity to share assessment practices, review policies with campus collaborators and hear examples of the impact and change inspired by data.

CAPS website (https://health.unl.edu/counseling-and-psychological-services-caps)

Monday, February 26, 2018 CAPS website redesign offers new resources

Counseling and Psychological Services redesigned its website this semester to better provide information about services and mental health to the campus community.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Leadership Retreat encourages division-wide strategic thinking

On Thursday, Feb. 15, over 55 leaders from Student Affairs units met to jump-start the strategic planning process for FY18. Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Laurie Bellows implemented planning retreats to increase communication between units and levels within the division.

During this retreat, staff worked toward finalizing language for new mission, vision and values statements; solidifying strategic priorities; crafting organization-wide goals; and discussing diversity initiatives—both currently taking place and new ideas for development.

Monday, February 19, 2018 Tetreault honored for research contributions

Pat Tetreault, director of the LGBTQA+ Resource Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, received the 2018 Research Recognition Award from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Coalition for Sexual and Gender Identities.

The award recognizes the completed or ongoing research on gender and sexuality in higher education. Since 2007, Tetreault has conducted research to advance the LGBTQA+ community.

“I am grateful to learn from and connect with others while doing this work,” said Tetreault. “It enriches my life and my ability to help create positive change.”

Monday, February 5, 2018 Presentation proposals requested for Assessment & Impact Summit

Staff at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln can learn fundamental assessment practices, review policies with campus collaborators and hear examples of the impact and change inspired by data collection at the Assessment & Impact Summit on May 9, 2018. The Summit seeks to build staff members' skills in assessment to increase data and analytical competencies to improve the student experience.

Salad bar in a dining center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Discounted faculty and staff meal pricing offered

New this year, faculty and staff can sign up to receive discounted meal pricing at most dining centers and Grab-N-Go locations across campus. More than 170 employees have already signed up to participate.

Through the program University Housing and Dining Services hope to increase opportunities for students to engage with faculty and staff. The anticipated revenue will help provide lower-cost meal plan options for students.

4 new Nebraska Medicine providers joined the University Health Center in the fall

Friday, January 26, 2018 Four new providers joined the University Health Center in the fall

The staff at the University Health Center grew last semester with the hiring of four new providers.

“We are excited to hire these exceptional new staff members so that the Health Center can continue to meet the needs of our students,” said Jeanine Soneson, student health operations manager.

Vicki Highstreet, associate director for Campus Recreation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Thursday, January 11, 2018 Vicki Highstreet honored with national award

Associate Director for Campus Recreation Programming Vicki Highstreet has been selected as the 2018 NIRSA Honor Award recipient. The honor recognized her exemplary services to the Association and her impressive achievements in the field of collegiate recreation. Read more about this honor

Thursday, December 7, 2017 Nominations sought for service to students, advising awards

Nominations are sought for the James V. Griesen Exemplary Service to Students Award and the University of Nebraska Foundation/Builders Award for Outstanding Academic Advising. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 19.

Prispa Espinosa from University Housing was honored by Chancellor Ronnie Green for her 45 years of service to the university.

Monday, October 16, 2017 81 Student Affairs employees honored for service

Student Affairs is honored to have 81 individuals receiving Service Awards in 2017.

Richard Harris will present "Disability Humor: The Bridge Over the Discomfort Gap" on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 Speaker invites humor while discussing disabilities

Student affairs professionals are invited to participate in the fall 2017 professional development workshop, focusing on bridging the gap between discomfort and humor in disabilities.

Student members of the Character Council march in the homecoming parade at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to honor Dr. Juan N. Franco.

Monday, September 25, 2017 Juan Franco honored during homecoming events

Franco, who passed away in August, served as vice chancellor for student affairs at Nebraska for 11 years. Events throughout the homecoming week recognized Franco’s life and legacy.

Pat Tetreault of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepts the alumnus of distinction award at K-State Lavender Graduation.

Monday, July 3, 2017 Pat Tetreault honored as K-State Distinguished Alumnus

Pat Tetreault, director of the LGBTQA Resource Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus at the Kansas State University Lavender Graduation in May.

Pat McBride, recipient of the Kansas Monk Award from Benedictine College.

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Pat McBride honored with Kansas Monk Award

Pat McBride, associate dean of enrollment management and director of New Student Enrollment, received the Kansas Monk Award during Benedictine College’s reunion weekend on June 17. The award honors graduates who have distinguished themselves in a professional field, shown a prominence of service to the civic community, demonstrated outstanding loyalty to the alma mater and reflected honor on the college through family and social life.

Monday, June 19, 2017 An introduction to Student Conduct and Community Standards

Over the past five months Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) has changed significantly to increase resources for student care and behavioral intervention as well as to implement enforcement of the student code of conduct. Among those changes is the hiring of three new staff members.

The Nebraska LGBTQA Resource Center accepts an ACPA award for Commitment to Social Justice Education.

Monday, June 12, 2017 LGBTQA+ Resource Center accepts ACPA award

The LGBTQA+ Resource Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently accepted the Commitment to Social Justice Education award from the ACPA, an international organization for college student educators.

Selected by the ACPA Commission for Social Justice Educators, this award honors a department, campus, ACPA committee or commission that demonstrates a commitment to social justice education and development, training or programming.

Nebraska faculty member Stephanie Bondi nominated the LGBTQA+ Resource Center for this honor.