Student Life Inclusion and Diversity Office
Our Mission
The UNMC Student Life, Inclusion and Diversity Office (SLIDO) creates a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that connects people, fosters collaboration, and develops community partnerships. SLIDO advocates for excellence through the development and implementation of best practices, programs, and events that foster student engagement and success.
Student Organization Advisory and Preparation (SOAP) Council
The purpose of SOAP is to advise SLIDO, the Office of Community Engagement, and the UNMC Student Senate on what’s happening in the student organization space and to offer professional development and resources to student organization leaders. All registered student organizations are required to send one representative a month to attend SOAP Council meetings.
SLIDO Objectives
Commitment
Advance UNMC's commitment to diversity and inclusion by developing programs that target issues related, but not limited to ability, status, age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, native language, race, religion, sexual orientation, globalization, and socioeconomic background.
Community
Promote a sense of community, nationality, and acceptance of differences in ethnicity, religion, economic status, and viewpoints.
Support
Provide support for services that facilitate the transition, retention, persistence, and graduation of University of Nebraska Medical Center’s students of color.
Collaboration
Collaborate with academic units to develop inclusion, diversity and equity content for classes and organize DEI workshops for students.
Student Satisfaction
Collaborate with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success to enhance all students’ satisfaction, not only the satisfaction of students of color. Fund campus committees for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts.
Student Development
Provide leadership in the training and development of student organizations, officers and advisors.
Annual Student Events
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Student Involvement Fair
UNMC is home to 50+ registered student organizations that provide fantastic opportunities across our five campuses in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Norfolk, and Scottsbluff. Following New Student Orientation activities each fall, SLIDO hosts the Student Involvement Fair to allow new UNMC students to visit with student organization members and leadership and get connected to the causes and activities they're passionate about.
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#WeAreUNMC BBQ
SLIDO co-hosts the annual #WeAreUNMC BBQ, a welcome back event for faculty, staff and students at the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza featuring free food, giveaways, music and backyard games.
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DeStress Week
DeStress Week takes place twice a year in the fall and spring semesters and features free food, giveaways, wellness presentations and activities promoting relaxation. DeStress pop-up events throughout the year remind students to prioritize self-care and take time for themselves.