Academic Affairs

- Institutional Services Overview
- - Accreditation & Assessment
    Access resources and the most up-to-date information about our institutional accreditation and assessment initiatives.
  - Institutional Research
    View institutional data regarding students and faculty, as well as Coalition for Next Generation Life Science data.
  - Academic Services
    Faculty and staff receive support and assistance in their clinical, teaching and administrative roles.
  - Interactive E-Learning
    Harness the power of digital learning by creating high-quality, interactive experiences for students.
- - Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska
    BHECN recruits and educates students in behavioral health fields and trains and retains professionals already in the workforce.
  - Community Engagement
    The office builds relationships and collaborations between UNMC faculty, staff, students and the communities we serve.
  - Rural Health
    The office provides direction and support for a variety of health programs, services and initiatives across Nebraska.
- - Global Center for Health Security
    The center encompasses all biopreparedness, infectious diseases and high-consequence infections research, education and clinical care.
  - Global Engagement
    Our experts promote international diversity, foster global understanding and awareness, and advance internationalization efforts throughout.
  - iEXCEL
    Discover how we foster the practice of patient care in effective interprofessional teams in a safe and innovative learning environment.
- - Ombuds Program
    The Ombuds Team of impartial, confidential consultants can help faculty, staff, and students resolve conflicts informally.
  - Open Nebraska Textbooks
    This university-wide program helps students save money through free and reduced-cost digital course materials.
  - Design Thinking
    Discover new ways to generate innovative solutions to complex issues by using human-centered design methods.
  - Noncredit Course Development
    The Office of Noncredit Learning offers faculty resources to create and administer noncredit and professional development courses.
- Educational Services Overview
- Student Success
  No matter where you are in your educational journey, we’ll help you thrive as you prepare for your career in the health sciences.
- High School & Undergraduate Programs
  Our pathway programs for high school and undergraduate students offer the opportunity to work toward health care careers.
- Colleges & Graduate Studies
  Learn about our allied health, dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health colleges, as well as our graduate programs.
- Postdoctoral Education
  We promote and facilitate outstanding training and education of postdoctoral scholars and their timely transition toward independent careers.
- Interprofessional Education
  IPE allows students across colleges to learn and work together to optimize their unique strengths and increase the quality of care for patients.
- Health Security Training
  Discover interprofessional academic, national or international training on biodefense, emergency preparedness, biosafety, infectious diseases and more.
- Faculty Affairs Overview
- - Faculty Development
    The Office of Faculty Development provides training and resources to enhance faculty’s skills in clinical and classroom teaching, research and leadership.
  - Interprofessional Academy of Educators
    Connect with a diverse community of educators who foster a supportive environment for educational innovation, collaboration and scholarship.
  - Mentoring
    We are dedicated to the mentoring of our faculty and ensuring you succeed, whether you are the one receiving or providing the guidance.
  - Leadership Training
    Established and emerging leaders can grow and enhance their leadership skills through one of our training programs.
- - Overview
    Faculty Commons is a dedicated space for faculty members where they can test ideas, ask questions, check out resources or focus on writing projects.
  - Features
    Faculty Commons includes a living room area, hoteling suites and conference room, and is closely located to a practice classroom and e-learning resources.
  - Services
    Faculty Commons offers one location where you can consult with education, career, technology and educational research experts.
  - Experts
    Meet the experts housed in Faculty Commons who are ready to consult with faculty on your professional development needs.
- - Overview
    Discover the process and guidelines for when you are submitting your achievements for promotion and tenure.
  - Promotion & Tenure Forms
    Access all the UNMC forms you’ll need when applying for promotion and tenure, as well as college specific guidelines.
  - Promotion & Tenure Toolkit
    Learn what is needed to create an impactful teaching portfolio from individuals who have successfully navigated the promotion and tenure process.
- - Resource Center
    Discover professional development opportunities, options for independent learning, network and support communities, and more.
  - Education Awards
    The Impact in Education Awards are the highest education-related awards conferred by UNMC and recognize the dedication of our faculty.
  - Faculty Diversity Fund
    Apply for funding to help recruit and retain diverse faculty; applications are accepted twice a year.
  - ConnectED Portal
    Learn independently through our open-access portal with educational resources, infographics, videos and more from local and national experts.
- Compliance Overview
- Areas
  Discover all the areas who provide expertise, resources and training on laws and regulations related to research and health science education.
- Training
  Mandatory compliance training for employees, students and visitors is a critical component of the UNMC Compliance Program.
- Conflict of Interest
  You can submit a conflict of interest disclosure through COI-SMART, and check faculty payments in the CMS Open Payments Database.
- Research Integrity
  UNMC is committed to maintaining an academic environment based on honesty, integrity and ethical conduct.
- Additional Resources
  Access other compliance services that provide compliance information, guidance and/or regulations.
- Report a Compliance Issue
  If you have questions or concerns about conduct that may violate requirements, there are several options available to you, including anonymous reporting.

Enriching Academic Experiences

for faculty, students and trainees

We remain focused on making UNMC the most learner-centered health science center in the nation.

The UNMC Academic Affairs mission is to lead the world in the creation of enriching learning experiences for students and trainees, and cultivate the ongoing professional growth of faculty. It is our vision to make UNMC the most learner-centered health science center in the nation and across the globe.

Meet the Senior Vice Chancellor

H. Dele Davies, MD, is an internationally recognized expert in pediatric infectious diseases and a leader in community health. He has received numerous awards for his research, teaching and mentorship, and focuses on empowering faculty, staff and students to achieve success at UNMC and beyond.

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Institutional Services

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Educational Services

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Faculty Affairs

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Student Success

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Compliance Services

4,000+

students from Nebraska and beyond

1,800+

faculty across all five campuses

100+

postdocs trained by 80+ mentors

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New Health Design Thinking Program established

The new program signals a major strategic initiative for UNMC and new partnerships with industry leaders.

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UNMC educational programs awarded high rankings

Multiple education programs were ranked among the best in the 2023 U.S. News & World report.

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2021-2022 Impact in Education winners announced

Seven faculty members were honored for their dedication and ingenuity to educational excellence.