Student Affairs

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 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.

Assistant Chief of Police Hassan Ramzah and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jake Johnson meet with fraternity and sorority leaders at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Monday, January 29, 2018 Greek leaders meet with administrators at ‘Friday Afternoon Collaboration’

Fraternity and sorority presidents at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln kicked off the semester’s ‘Friday Afternoon Collaborations’ program by meeting with Assistant Chief of Police Hassan Ramzah and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jake Johnson on January 26.

A result of the Greek Vitality movement, the session was an opportunity to increase communication and strengthen the relationship between the Greek organizations and the university.

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 Johnson named assistant VC for student affairs

Jake Johnson joins the Office of Students Affairs as assistant vice chancellor for student affairs. He began his duties January 22.

Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Health Center offers new diversion-approved alcohol education program

In an effort to continually enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its services, the University Health Center (UHC) as expanded its alcohol and other drug programs by adding the Alcohol Psychoeducation Workshop.

Wednesday, December 20, 2017 Office of Student Affairs temporarily moves to old CBA building

On Monday, Dec. 18, the Student Affairs office in Canfield officially closed for renovation. Asbestos abatement will start immediately and renovations are targeted to be complete by Spring Break. In the meantime, Student Affairs has moved to the second floor of the old College of Business Administration, suite 214. The primary Student Conduct and Community Standards office has moved to Canfield 328.

Monday, November 27, 2017 31 students named to ‘Franco’s List’

Thirty-one University of Nebraska-Lincoln students were recently recognized as outstanding agents of character and integrity by being named to "Franco's List."

Richard Harris presents "Disability Humor: The Bridge Over the Discomfort Gap"to employees at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Harris leads conversation on disabilities

On Friday, Oct. 27, more than 70 employees at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln participated in a professional development program on disabilities and interpersonal communication sponsored by Student Affairs. Presenter Richard Harris, retired director of student disability services at Ball State University, addressed common stereotypes through cartoons and led a discussion on how cartoons have brought disability issues to the mainstream.

Harris offered the following tips for working with individuals with disabilities:

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.

6 Weeks of Welcome Infographic - Big Red Welcome at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Monday, October 16, 2017 Six Weeks of Welcome and countless activities

As students enjoy Fall Break, it's worth noting the number of activities and accomplishments from the beginning of the semester.

Tuesday, August 8, 2017 Student Affairs priorities announced

New priorities for Student Affairs were announced on August 1 in an email to division employees. In the communication Laurie Bellows, interim vice chancellor for Student Affairs, introduced herself, explained her interim role and outlined five priorities.

Portrait of Juan N. Franco, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Friday, June 2, 2017 Q&A with Dr. Juan N. Franco

Before Juan N. Franco, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs returns to faculty in the Counseling Psychology Department, he shared a few thoughts on his career and the higher education environment.

2017 Nebraska Outstanding Student Leadership Award finalists, not pictured: Angela Mercurio

Monday, April 24, 2017 Beier, Lofdahl and Mercurio named outstanding student leaders

2017 Outstanding Student Leadership Award finalists. (Top left: Eastin Allgood, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Juan N. Franco, Taylor Lofdahl. Bottom left: Brianna Ridenour, Olivia Beier, Tiffany Truong. Not pictured: Angela Mercurio.)

Olivia Beier of Omaha, Taylor Lofdahl of Omaha and Angela Mercurio of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada received the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s 2017 Outstanding Student Leadership Awards.

Friday, April 21, 2017 43 students honored for character and civic engagement

A combined ceremony on Thursday, April 19, recognized positive achievements for students named to ‘Franco’s List’ and those who earned certificates and service awards through the Center for Civic Engagement. At the event the Character Council debuted two new distinctions, the Sam Foltz Award and the Franco Fund Scholarship.

Dr. Franco enjoys hosting his last Franco Friday networking event for staff members.

Friday, April 21, 2017 Staff celebrate the last Franco Friday

On Friday, April 21, the last Franco Friday networking event took place at the Recreation and Wellness Center on East Campus. Prior to the event, Student Affairs Staff Council members encouraged City Campus employees to take the bus to East Campus to broaden their campus knowledge.

The event took place in the new test kitchen where Campus Recreation offered Scooter’s coffee and fruit and yogurt parfaits to attendees.

Daryl Swanson Campus Life Impact Award 2017, Hope IV Us

Friday, April 7, 2017 Student achievements applauded at Student Impact Awards

On Thursday, April 6, Student Involvement honored outstanding contributions and efforts by Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), RSO leaders and advisors at the Student Impact Awards.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Big Red Talk with Tyler Riewer of charity:water

Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Tyler Riewer of charity:water kicks off Big Red Talks

On Tuesday, March 28, Tyler Riewer, Brand Content Lead at charity:water, spoke to Nebraska students and campus community members about the influence that activities outside classroom played in his professional experiences.

A 2004 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Riewer worked in the advertising field for eight years. While working in Portland, charity:water, a nonprofit dedicated to providing clean water to people in need, reached out to ask him to join their team.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Goodin named director of Services for Students with Disabilities

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has named George “Sam” Goodin as director of Services for Students with Disabilities. Goodin, director of Disability Support Services at Southern Illinois University, will start his new role April 3.

Saturday, March 11, 2017 Our Nebraska celebrates inclusion

Our Nebraska, a series of events held March 6-10, gave students from all backgrounds the opportunity to discuss what it means to be diverse and how to create an inclusive campus and community.

Previously known as the Empowerment Forum, Our Nebraska offered events throughout an entire week rather than in a concentrated day-long seminar. Activities were sponsored by Student Affairs and the Office of Academic Support and Intercultural Services (OASIS) with co-sponsorship from the Diversity Council.

Student Affairs staff members attend Franco Friday

Monday, February 20, 2017 Franco Friday provides town hall for staff members

On Friday, February 17, more than 50 staff members from various departments in the Division of Student Affairs gathered in the Nebraska Union third floor hallway for Franco Friday. This town hall style event began last spring to encourage staff to connect with colleagues beyond their department and to provide staff with a venue to get questions answered by Juan Franco, vice chancellor for student affairs.