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UNO Employees Encouraged to Work Remotely if Possible

The following message from University of Nebraska System President Ted Carter reinforces existing University of Nebraska at Omaha guidance encouraging university employees – including student workers – who are able to work remotely to do so.

  • published: 2020/03/19
  • contact: University of Nebraska
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NU President Ted Carter

Due to COVID-19 concerns, University of Nebraska President Ted Carter and UNO Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., are calling for all University of Nebraska employees, including student employees, who are able to work remotely to do so beginning Monday, March 23.

"One of the most effective ways to mitigate the spread of the virus is through social distancing," said Carter in a message to university leaders explaining the reasoning for the decision. "Wherever possible, I am asking that supervisors create as much flexibility as possible for their teams."

Since not all jobs can be performed at home, Carter said, supervisors, working with system or campus leadership, will determine which jobs can be performed remotely and which require a presence on campus. Employee work arrangements are subject to supervisor approval.

"Our system and campus leadership teams will have final say on which jobs need to have a physical presence," Carter said. "I want to reiterate our goal is to maintain the continuity of our work while also protecting the health and safety of our faculty, staff, and students, along with the community around us."

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Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community.

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