Faculty Referral Guide

 For emergencies, call 911 or UNLPD at 402-472-2222 (2-2222 on campus). Non-emergency concerns can be submitted to UNL Report. Visit the New Faculty Resource Guide for a comprehensive list of non-urgent faculty support resources. 

(Faculty Referral Guide go.unl.edu/facultyreferral)

Personal or Life Issues
TopicResourceDescriptionContact
Disability Services / ADAFaculty/Staff Disability Services FSDS coordinates American with Disabilities Act accommodations and assists with job-related disability needs. 

access@unl.edu

402-472-3417

Discrimination / Title IXInstitutional Equity and Compliance IEC handles discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct complaints. It also does training and investigations. 

oiec@unl.edu 

titleixcoordinator@unl.edu

402-472-3417

Mental Health / CounselingEmployee Assistance ProgramEAP offers free, confidential counseling for employees and families for stress, grief, workplace conflict, and more. It also offers an employee emergency loan fund. 

eap@unl.edu

402-472-3107

Threats / Safety ConcernsUNL Police Department / Threat Assessment TeamUNLPD provides emergency response and threat assessment services including support for online harassment. It encourages reporting troubling behavior. 

unlreport.unl.edu

unlpd@unl.edu

402-472-2222 (2-2222 on campus)

 

Academic Issues
TopicResourceDescriptionContact
Academic Grievances / MisconductAcademic Rights and Responsibilities CommitteeARRC reviews faculty grievances related to academic freedom, tenure, and professional conduct. Initial contact is informal and confidential.go.unl.edu/arrc
Research Compliance / MisconductResearch Compliance, Integrity, and SecurityRCIS oversees research ethics, data security, export controls, and misconduct investigations. 

unlresearch@unl.edu

402-472-3123

 

Faculty Issues
TopicResourceDescriptionContact
Conflict ResolutionFaculty OmbudsFaculty ombuds provide confidential, informal, independent, and impartial assistance to faculty experiencing workplace difficulties. They help clarify university policies, explore resolution options, and facilitate respectful dialogue. ombuds@unl.edu
Faculty Development, Support, and ConsultationFaculty Affairs in the EVC OfficeFaculty Affairs supports faculty careers through mentoring, leadership programs, and inclusive climate initiatives. It offers orientation and development fellowships. 

facultyaffairs@unl.edu

402-472-3751

Faculty GovernanceFaculty SenateFaculty Senate represents faculty in shared governance, advising on academic policy, planning, and faculty rights. 

facultysenate@unl.edu

402-472-7211