Following a national search, Jaci Lindburg, Ph.D., has been named the University of Nebraska’s associate vice president for digital education and director of University of Nebraska Online. NU System President Ted Carter and Executive Vice President and Provost Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., made the announcement Thursday. Lindburg, who came to the University of Nebraska in 2012, most recently served as assistant vice president for IT strategy for NU’s Information Technology … [Read more...] about Jaci Lindburg named director of University of Nebraska Online
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UNK gave Shahram Alavi the opportunity to do what he enjoys most
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Shahram Alavi had opportunities to leave the University of Nebraska at Kearney. In a field like computer science, there’s always a demand for workers in the private sector. And companies were willing to pay top dollar to lure him away. So why did he stay? “I felt the satisfaction of teaching wasn’t there,” said Alavi, who is retiring after 38 years at UNK. An assistant professor in the department of cyber systems, … [Read more...] about UNK gave Shahram Alavi the opportunity to do what he enjoys most
OER program saves UNK students thousands of dollars in textbook costs
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kim Carlson knows firsthand how frustrating it can be to spend a couple hundred dollars on a college textbook that gets used for one semester. The University of Nebraska at Kearney biology professor went through the process this summer when her son Zane enrolled in classes as a freshman. “I know how expensive books are, and it’s ridiculous,” Carlson said. According to survey data from the College Board, the … [Read more...] about OER program saves UNK students thousands of dollars in textbook costs
Virtual IT Accessibility Lab looking for new members as part of ITS Strategic Plan
By ANDREA CHILDRESS Assistant VP, CIO of Information Technology Services Over the past year, faculty, staff, students and the community have been working with campus leaders and partners to strategize big ideas that identify areas the University of Nebraska is good at - and where we can be great. Areas that transform lives for our students and the community. As part of that Big Ideas Initiative and in collaboration with Chancellor Kristensen, Information Technology … [Read more...] about Virtual IT Accessibility Lab looking for new members as part of ITS Strategic Plan
Andrea Childress new CIO, assistant vice president for Information Technology Services
KEARNEY - Andrea Childress has been hired as the new UNK Chief Information Officer and University of Nebraska Assistant Vice President for Information Technology Services. Her new role became effective Tuesday. NU Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Bret Blackman and UNK Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Charlie Bicak made the announcement today (Wednesday) following an internal search and interview process. An … [Read more...] about Andrea Childress new CIO, assistant vice president for Information Technology Services
