The University of Nebraska System’s Office of Diversity, Access and Inclusion has announced a call for proposals for the Fall 2021 Inclusive Excellence Development Grants. Four grants of up to $3,000 each will be awarded to initiatives that advance campus climate, student recruitment and retention, and/or faculty and staff recruitment and retention. Eligible proposals must involve collaboration across campus units or among multiple University of Nebraska campuses and may … [Read more...] about NU System invites proposals for Fall 2021 Inclusive Excellence Development Grants
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University of Nebraska systemwide climate survey launching Monday
University of Nebraska students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a systemwide climate survey beginning Monday. The survey, administered by Gallup, will assess areas like the student experience, workplace engagement, diversity and inclusion, and communication. Students and employees will receive separate but similar surveys. An annual climate survey is one of the goals outlined in University of Nebraska System President Ted Carter’s strategic plan … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska systemwide climate survey launching Monday
College of Education committee focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Change doesn’t happen overnight. You can’t solve social injustice and inequality during a one-day seminar or training session. It takes long-term commitment to create a truly inclusive environment that’s free of these issues. “If you’re going to be competent – not culturally competent, but competent – you must continue to educate yourself and educate others,” said Toni Hill, an associate professor in the University … [Read more...] about College of Education committee focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion
UNK grad student Asianna Harris shares blueprint for equity and inclusion
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Civil rights attorney and law professor Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, believes there are four things we must do to achieve justice: Stay proximate to the people you are trying to help Change the narrative Never lose hope Be prepared to do things that are uncomfortable and inconvenient These rules – a blueprint for a better world – can be used to … [Read more...] about UNK grad student Asianna Harris shares blueprint for equity and inclusion
President Carter: ‘Everything we do is going to be about students’
By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications LINCOLN – University of Nebraska President Ted Carter told the Board of Regents on Friday that he has begun a strategic planning process that will articulate ambitious goals for growth and value over the next five years. Carter, who became president of the NU system on Jan. 1, said he has convened a university-wide team of students, faculty and staff to help guide the development of the strategic plan. Following … [Read more...] about President Carter: ‘Everything we do is going to be about students’
