Remote Learning: College of Business Administration

Students and colleagues,

Our College of Business Administration continuously works to enhance business education and meet the needs of the community. We have recently learned that protecting the well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and community requires us to transition learning and student engagement to a remote delivery mode.

Our department chairs have been working with full-time and part-time faculty for nearly two weeks to ensure this transition is as seamless as possible. I am thrilled with the progress we have made!

This webpage will be a portal for existing and new information directly related to the CBA and Mammel Hall.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at unocbainfo@unomaha.edu or 402.554.2303 for any additional questions.

Michelle W. Trawick, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Business Administration

UPDATES:

4/13/20

University of Nebraska Emergency Assistance Fund

The University of Nebraska is working to support the needs of students, faculty and staff affected by COVID-19. One of those ways is our Emergency Assistance Fund. Read more here - https://nebraska.edu/covid-19

Contacting Your Professor

We suggest emailing your professor first, which can be found on your class’s Canvas site. Department and Program contacts can be found below if you do not have the professor’s email address.

You will need this information when you call:

• NUID
• Your email address
• Your phone number(s)

Mammel Hall Building Hours & Access

Mammel Hall is open Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | Please enter through North and South entrances

Remote Services Available

Accounting Online Lab | Online via Zoom - https://unomaha.zoom.us/j/621863256

Students should have paper, pencil, and book available during tutoring to facilitate communications with the tutors.

Finance Online Lab | Online via Zoom - https://unomaha.zoom.us/j/306898601

Statistics Online Lab | Online via Zoom - https://unomaha.zoom.us/j/659997870

Changes to Hours for Services Offered

Department and Program Contacts

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CHANGES

• Laptops Available for Loan
• WiFi Accessibility
• eTextbooks Available for Free
• Revised policy for CR/NC grading
• Sharing concerns about a course
• Getting help

Laptops Available for Loan

We know that not all students have access to a computer, and we want to get all available laptops checked out to as many students as possible. ITS has a small number of laptops still available for student check out, and encourages students to apply if they are in need of a loaner to complete coursework.

WiFi Accessibility

Additionally, we know not all students will have reliable internet connectivity in your homes, so the campus remains open for student usage. Wireless connectivity does exist in some outdoor spaces on campus, should you want to use that option to access course materials or digital resources. For connectivity off-campus, students are encouraged to check with local internet providers, many of whom are offering significantly discounted internet access packages for students at this time. In addition, the campus will be making a limited number of mobile hotspots available for student check out beginning in early April.

eTexbooks Available for Free

Our campus bookstore’s eTextbook provider – VitalSource – is now offering free access to ebooks for students who may have lost access to course materials as we transition to remote teaching and learning. If you previously accessed textbooks via the library, shared a book with a classmate, or accidentally left your books on campus, visit bookshelf.vitalsource.com to access free books through May 25. You will need to create an account using your unomaha.edu credentials, and we encourage you to check out this student FAQ.

Revised Credit/NonCredit Policy

At all times, undergraduate students at UNO may request, instead of a letter grade (A,B,C,D,F) for a class to instead receive a grade of “Credit” (CR) or “No Credit” (NC). This is essentially “pass” vs “fail,” since to receive a grade of CR one has to earn a C-. The grade of CR means you have passed the course, earned credit so the course will be on your transcript, and can go on to take other courses that list your course as a pre-requisite requirement. Ordinarily, students may request up to 24 hours in his/her degree plan to be CR/NC and the deadline to request it is generally at the time in the semester when the 50% refund is given. This can be a helpful tool if students are confident about passing a course but concerned about a course contributing to one’s GPA. For Spring 2020 semester only, any undergraduate student may request one (1) additional class be graded on a CR/NC basis, irrespective of major, minor, or other requirements, and this course will not count toward the 24 hour limit. Students interested in this option should consult his/her advisor and complete the form by April 10th. Each college may, at the discretion of the academic dean, utilize the grades Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) in lieu of CR/NC. We hope this additional flexibility will allow students to complete the semester in confidence.

Concerns about a Course?

As your dean, I want to hear about any concerns about your courses. I’ve been working with faculty throughout the College these past few weeks, and all are committed to your success and learning as we resume (remote) instruction March 30. That said, if you are encountering difficulties or have a concern, you may tell me about it confidentially by visiting the Keep Learning tab within Canvas (or at keeplearning.unomaha.edu) and clicking on Student Assistance -> Course. This form will route your concern directly to me so that I can look into the situation further.

Getting Help