What We Do in Student Affairs

What We Do

We help students create a home, explore activities, find a sense of self, engage with one another, build a network, discover academic support and maintain well-being.

Programs & Collaborations Marketing & Communication

Programs & Collaborations

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Student Luminary Awards recognize students for their exceptional leadership and commitment.

Learn more about the awards

Student pins a note on a feedback board at a student event

The Student Affairs Assessment Team serves to strengthen our capacity as a data-informed campus to recognize and use quality information to improve student success experience.

Learn more about Assessment in Student Affairs

Gates on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus

Our campus and community partnership is designed to influence change through environmental policy, enforcement and education. Despite tremendous accomplishments and efforts in the past, high-risk drinking continues to challenge our campus.

Learn more about the Campus-Community Alcohol Partnership

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Emeriti faculty and retirees can continue serving the university and help our students be their best.

Learn more about opportunities

Husker Dialogues Cards to inspire meaningful conversations at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Specially designed to help participants develop and/or practice skills for meaningful conversations about difficult topics, Husker Dialogues cards are available from Student Affairs.

Learn more about Husker Dialogues Cards

Student works in Bike Shop at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Husker Grow conversations are brief but powerful guided reflections on work. Student employees learn to connect skills and knowledge from the classroom with the work they are doing, and visa-versa.

Learn more about Husker GROW

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Student Life & Leadership Committee

This committee serves as a conduit for community ideas regarding co-curricular life. As such, members work with the Student Affairs’ senior leadership team to establish and maintain a culture of student engagement, inclusion and success that welcomes and supports all students.

Student Affairs Staff Council group photo from fall 2016

The Staff Council exists to enhance communication within Student Affairs, to promote strong staff connections and effective integration for new staff, and to support a positive climate of recognition, community and professional development.

Learn more about the Staff Council

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The association works to strengthen the bond between the university and parents by encouraging two-way communication, supporting activities that enhance students' educational experience, keeping parents informed and promoting the advancement of the university.

Learn more about the UNL Parents Association

Marketing & Communication

Marketing Requests

Student Affairs Marketing & Communication provides design, photo, video and strategic marketing and communication for Student Affairs units and Recognized Student Organizations. Submit a project request.

Next@Nebraska Newsletter

This is a weekly newsletter distributed on Sundays during the academic year to all students. Each issue contains upcoming campus events and important information. Content submissions are due on the Thursday prior. Submit content to Next@Nebraska.

UNL Parent Newsletter

This is a monthly newsletter distributed the beginning of each month to parents of university students. Each issue contains announcements, timely reminders and campus news. Content is typically due by the 24th day of the month prior. Submit content to the UNL Parent Newsletter.