Karen Burbach
UNO seeking chancellor nominees
University of Nebraska officials have launched a national search to recruit a new UNO chancellor and are seeking input from UNMC faculty and staff about qualified candidates for the position.
Jan 11, 2007
Consultant-evaluators to recommend reaccreditation
Although the formal decision by the Higher Learning Commission becomes available later this year, the visiting team will recommend 10 years of reaccreditation and that UNMC’s request to expand distance education degree and degree completion programs be approved. That was the exit report Wednesday of the seven-members of the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, who were on campus this week to assess UNMC’s reaccreditation status.
Jan 11, 2007
A note about the campus drug policy
UNMC employees are required to adhere to the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which prohibits employees from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol and/or a controlled substance on UNMC property. The term “substance” refers to drug or chemical compounds that are controlled by local, state, or federal law. UNMC complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, as amended.
Jan 10, 2007
Meet Distinguished Scientist Geoffrey Thiele, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Geoffrey Thiele, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Jan 10, 2007
Employee forum with reaccreditation evaluators today
Employees are encouranged to attend a meeting today with site visit evaluators from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Jan 9, 2007
About 200 attend employee night at Durham museum
About 200 people attended an employee night event last Thursday for UNMC, UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center personnel at the Durham Western Heritage Museum.
Jan 9, 2007
Reaccreditation evaluators on campus today through Wednesday
Seven site visit consultant-evaluators from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools are on campus today and will remain until Wednesday.
Jan 8, 2007
UNMC docs to share stage with celebs in March
UNMC and The James Redford Institute for Transplant Awareness (JRI) will present “Share the Beat,” a benefit to raise awareness and support for organ donation on Saturday, March 10, at the Joslyn Art Museum’s Witherspoon Hall.
Jan 5, 2007
Site visit for reaccreditation is imminent
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools will send seven site visit consultant-evaluators to UNMC Jan. 8-10 to tour the medical center and meet with campus leaders.
Jan 3, 2007
Today last day to RSVP for Durham museum event
Students and employees of UNMC, UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center have until noon today to RSVP for Thursday’s “Durham Western Heritage Museum Time Traveler Employee Night.”
Jan 3, 2007