Tag: Wendy Smith

Easing the Transition to Four-year College

Transferring from a community college to a four-year college is often challenging. Students face bigger classes, farther-removed instructors and a larger, more affluent student body. Nebraska leads a 22-institution research collaboration aimed at smoothing this transition by strengthening partnerships between two- and four-year colleges. The team’s research aims to fill a critical gap in the […]

Preparing the Next Generation of Research Leaders

To successfully lead research programs and interdisciplinary projects, faculty need to develop skills beyond their discipline, including business acumen, management and leadership. The Office of Research and Economic Development supports faculty through innovative programs designed to prepare the next generation of research leaders. “Emphasis on research leadership is one of the cornerstones of our work,” […]