| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 60.35 |
| Liaison | Cody Friend |
| Submission Date | May 6, 2024 |
University of Nebraska at Omaha
IN-48: Innovation B
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Cody
Friend ORCA Researcher Office of Sustainability |
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
The Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (Weitz CEC)
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The Weitz CEC is a nationally unique space that serves to strengthen UNO's existing outreach efforts and foster future opportunities for partnerships among UNO students, faculty, staff, and nonprofit or governmental organizations.
The Weitz CEC building partner organization have the opportunity to work within the center where they benefit from unique access to UNO faculty, staff, and student resources; other UNO and community building partners; and the amenities within our state-of-the-art facility. UNO and community building partners also receive access to non-profit capacity building, technical assistance, and the benefits of Omaha's urban, metropolitan campus life. Eligible community organizations for office space within Weitz CEC include nonprofit, government, education, social entrepreneurs, other similar entities. Eligible UNO organizations for office space within Weitz CEC include academic programs, student organizations, faculty initiatives, and other similar entities.
The Weitz CEC includes numerous meeting spaces for both small and large groups, and are equipped with the latest technology. The Weitz CEC is a building designed to provide FREE meeting and collaborative space for area non-profits, UNO and community groups, government agencies, and educational institutions for the purpose of community engagement.
Since the Weitz CEC has opened, more than 724 groups have used their space with over 14,000 events hosted for the University, students, building partners, nonprofits, and government organizations.
The Weitz CEC building partner organization have the opportunity to work within the center where they benefit from unique access to UNO faculty, staff, and student resources; other UNO and community building partners; and the amenities within our state-of-the-art facility. UNO and community building partners also receive access to non-profit capacity building, technical assistance, and the benefits of Omaha's urban, metropolitan campus life. Eligible community organizations for office space within Weitz CEC include nonprofit, government, education, social entrepreneurs, other similar entities. Eligible UNO organizations for office space within Weitz CEC include academic programs, student organizations, faculty initiatives, and other similar entities.
The Weitz CEC includes numerous meeting spaces for both small and large groups, and are equipped with the latest technology. The Weitz CEC is a building designed to provide FREE meeting and collaborative space for area non-profits, UNO and community groups, government agencies, and educational institutions for the purpose of community engagement.
Since the Weitz CEC has opened, more than 724 groups have used their space with over 14,000 events hosted for the University, students, building partners, nonprofits, and government organizations.
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Eligible organizations include:
Nonprofit
Government
Education (K-12 or higher education partners)
Private sector organizations
Collaboratives
Grant-funded initiatives
UNO students are welcome to request a small meeting or project room for a one-time collaborative class project or study group, under the following guidelines:
May book as early as one (1) week in advance or as late as the day of the meeting
Limited to booking one (1) meeting/session
Minimum of three (3) students in the shared spaces
Minimum of one (1) student in small meeting and project rooms
Maximum use is two (2) hours (may be extended in 2 hours blocks if available)
Nonprofit
Government
Education (K-12 or higher education partners)
Private sector organizations
Collaboratives
Grant-funded initiatives
UNO students are welcome to request a small meeting or project room for a one-time collaborative class project or study group, under the following guidelines:
May book as early as one (1) week in advance or as late as the day of the meeting
Limited to booking one (1) meeting/session
Minimum of three (3) students in the shared spaces
Minimum of one (1) student in small meeting and project rooms
Maximum use is two (2) hours (may be extended in 2 hours blocks if available)
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.