BIS Self-Study Appendices - University of Nebraska Omaha

awareness and expanding the international connections of the students and faculty of UNO and the
citizens of the State of Nebraska. IS&P provides outstanding programs and services for prospective and
currently enrolled international students, as well as all other UNO students, faculty and staff. IS&T
international students are serviced by IS&P staff advisors and are the first point of contact for all
applicants.
Primary contact: Merry Ellen Turner, Director of International Studies & Programs (554-2562;
mturner@mail.unomaha.edu)
UNO Writing Center (http://www.unomaha.edu/writingcenter/)
The Writing Center offers UNO students, faculty, and staff in all university divisions the service to work
with a writing consultant on any university-related writing project. This free service can be used to work
on assignments, resumés, business letters, or other projects. The center’s goal is to encourage students
to become effective, independent writers, rather than edit papers for you, the center helps student
develop the ability to edit their own work. A number of IS&T students use this center’s service.
Primary contact: Dorianne Richards, Director (554-3311; drichards@mail.unomaha.edu)
UNO Math and Science Learning Center
The Math-Science Learning Center (MSLC) is a place where UNO students can find the assistance they
need to conquer academic challenges in Math and Science. Model students serve as tutors,
supplemental instruction leaders and study group facilitators trained to assist their peers in achieving
academic success. The MSLC houses meeting alcoves, study/tutoring space, tutorial computers and
reserve study materials. It also offers academic consultation for students seeking to increase their
overall learning effectiveness and efficiency.
Primary contact: Dr. Dana Richter-Egger, Director
UNO Honors Program
The mission of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Honors Program is to provide an enhanced and
supportive learning environment responsive to the educational needs of highly able and/or
exceptionally motivated undergraduate students. This goal will be accomplished through participation of
faculty noted for excellence in teaching by providing small honor sections of regular courses,
interdisciplinary Honors colloquia, special seminars, and increased opportunity for undergraduate
research/creative activity. The University Honors Program is a program with its own budget with a
Director who is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs through the
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The Director works closely with the University Honors
Committee to establish and review policies and procedures for the University Honors Program.
Primary contact: Dr. Rosalie C. Saltzman, Director (rsaltzma@mail.unomaha.edu; 554-4963)
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