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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Category: Career Advancement

Speaking Your CFOs Language

Speaking your CFO’s Language For an idea to come to fruition, you must do something completely foreign to many faculty—speak like the business gurus. Turn “no” into “yes” for your next “big ask” to your CFO, Dean, or philanthropic foundation.

Oct 27, 2025

How to Get What You Want

Legal Implications of Teaching

Like a true-crime documentary, academia style. From copyright confusion to classroom conduct, the legal landscape of higher education can be tricky to navigate. A panel of experts will break down common legal issues faculty may encounter in teaching—and how to handle them with confidence.

Oct 10, 2025

Legal Implications of Teaching

Leading Engaging Meetings

Don’t count your meetings. Make your meetings count. Tired of meetings that could’ve been emails?Learn simple, effective strategies to lead meetings that are focused, relevant, and energizing. Boost your skill in setting meaningful agendas, fostering real engagement, and transforming meetings into powerful tools for progress.

Oct 3, 2025

Leading Engaging Meetings

Promotion & Tenure Planner

Use this guide to activate and make progress toward your promotion journey. The guidebook is based on the most up-to-date P&T Requirements for the College of Medicine, though could be applied broadly to other Colleges. Always know the full details of your specific College/Department’s promotion requirements and processes. Watch a recording of the latest Faculty […]

Aug 1, 2025

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Empowering Educators: Accessibility & AI Tech Bootcamp

Get the most out of the tech at your fingertips Leverage new tools, ensure ADA Title II Compliance, and get the support you need.

Jul 31, 2025

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Faculty Retirement Guide

A diverse array of current and retired faculty shared perspectives at a retirement-focused panel on April 18, 2024.

Oct 1, 2024

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Struggling with Test Item Writing?

Test item writing is not easy for experts, so if you’re struggling, you are not alone. In this 50-minute session, you’ll learn how to write a good test question and how to examine the results to see if your question performed as planned. There is also a short discussion at the end where you’ll learn answers […]

Mar 23, 2023

Calling for Help

Constructive Collaboration: Using Student Feedback and Peer Coaching to Improve Teaching

The rapid changes and advancements of today’s world continue to present new challenges in education. Success in 2020 is achieved, in part, by being skilled at adapting and evolving based on the demands of society. Health science education and academic medical centers are not exempt from this reality. Educators must continue to create processes that […]

Feb 14, 2020

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Getting the Most Out of Your Multiple-Choice Questions

Grading high-stakes exams is easy … but building them is an entirely different story Effective multiple-choice questions ask students to do more than memorize facts and details — they engage students at a higher-level of thinking. But while administering and grading high-stakes exams are easy, building them is hard.Watch this engaging session focused on providing you […]

Oct 25, 2018

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Becoming a Better Mentor

You may have found yourself in a mentorship position, providing advice and guidance for professionals looking to grow. However, regardless of your proficiency in mentoring, there will always be room for you to improve your skills. Even the best mentors seek to learn optimal practices, incorporate effective techniques, and attain a greater understanding of the mentor/mentee relationship […]

Apr 11, 2018

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