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UNO Names Huai-Mei Furman Employee of the Month, June 2023

Furman was recognized by her colleagues for her support of faculty and staff in their efforts to advise and retain students.

Huai-Mei Furman, Director of Academic Advising and Certification Officer

Huai-Mei Furman, Director of Academic Advising and Certification Officer, was recently recognized as UNO’s June 2023 Employee of the Month.

Huai-Mei Furman, the Director of Academic Advising and Certification Officer, has been named UNO Employee of the Month for June 2023. Furman was recognized by her colleagues for her support of faculty and staff in their efforts to advise and retain students.

"Huai-Mei has been an asset to UNO since her beginnings in the Admissions Office over a decade ago to her role as an Academic Advisor to now serving as a unit leader for the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences," one nominator said. "Huai-Mei is the type of person that is task orientated and leads by calm, steady example. She isn't one to seek accolades but simply serves her unit and the wider UNO community to the best of her abilities. She has shown humility and growth when mistakes are made, gives grace and support to her team, and constantly refines her leadership process."

Furman’s talent for refining, streamlining, and improving processes has led to the creation of innovative methods to track student success and support their journey as Mavericks.

"Huai-Mei worked with Systems Intelligence & Data Analytics to develop a more robust Academic Advising report that units could use to track enrollment, advising holds, specific course enrollment and other essential data," the nominator added. "This report has been critical in retention and outreach efforts."

Her focus on data-driven solutions has enhanced the way CEHHS faculty and staff work, and academic advisors, together. "She uses her leadership, tact, assessment, and data analysis skills to skillfully work with CEHHS departments on catalog changes, program admission, required reporting, program design and recruitment efforts," the nominator said.

For being named as Employee of the Month, Furman will receive a certificate, a hot/cold tumbler provided by the UNO Bookstore, a monetary award, two tickets to a UNO sporting event, and use of a designated parking space.

Congratulations, Huai-Mei!

Huai-Mei Furman is presented with the Employee of the Month award


Nominate a Colleague for Employee of the Month

Do you want to submit a nominee for Employee of the Month? Use the People Are Everything software to access the Employee of the Month nomination form.

Questions about Employee of the Month? Contact Kristina Hoffmann at kristinahoffmann@unomaha.edu.


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