{"id":2,"date":"2010-06-30T13:41:33","date_gmt":"2010-06-30T18:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wordpress\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:15:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:15:02","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About OPEN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

OPEN is the Office of Research and Innovation’s initiative, designed to extend professional development opportunities to R&I staff members and foster community engagement among all office units.
OPEN stands for the o<\/strong>rganizational and p<\/strong>rofessional de<\/strong>velopment in<\/strong>itiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OPEN’s Mission<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To foster an environment where R&I is a supportive, innovative and fulfilling place to work on campus. OPEN aims to align learning and relationship building opportunities with the needs of employees and satisfy R&I’s clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OPEN’s Objectives<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Build community<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Enable transformation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Increase engagement and initiative<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Foster innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Create a positive work environment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    R&I Communication and Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    OPEN Forum<\/em><\/strong> is a quarterly meeting for all R&I staff; it’s an opportunity to gather with colleagues, have fun, and learn about important aspects of the work we do. Sharing kudos about your colleagues is tradition at each OPEN Forum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    OPEN <\/strong>Book<\/strong><\/em> is a monthly electronic newsletter that highlights upcoming activities, office news, and accomplishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    OPEN Note<\/em><\/strong> is an email that is sent as needed to share important information with the staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    OPEN Website<\/em> <\/strong>is an internal resource for all R&I employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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