Students have access to student support services including University Housing, University Libraries, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, University Health Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, Career Services Center, University Child Care, Student Ombudsperson, Husker Hub, and Campus Recreation. A listing of campus resources and details on accessing these services can be found on the Office of Graduate Studies website.
Student Resources
Student Life offers a comprehensive list of resources connecting students to advocacy, wellness, academic, and financial support services to help them navigate campus life and thrive.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers confidential mental health support to help students enhance their emotional well-being and thrive throughout their academic journey.
Center for Academic Success and Transition (CAST) supports student success through individualized coaching, tutoring, and transition programs.
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) provides support to ensure equal access to all academic and campus programs and assists in removing barriers and promoting academic success and independence.
Institutional Equity and Compliance
At the University of Nebraska, we strive for excellence and recognize that our differences make us stronger. We respect and seek out inclusion of differences, realizing we can learn from each other. The Institutional Equity and Compliance services as a civil rights office, providing support and handling all matters that involve discrimination, harassment, and any form of sexual misconduct. To learn more about Civil Rights, visit the Institutional Equity and compliance website.
Safety Procedures
The safety of all individuals in SECD is of utmost importance to the department. General emergency information can be found on the UNL Police Department website.
Faculty and students are strongly encouraged to sign up for the UNL Text Alert system, which provides messages during emergency situations. Sign-up can be completed by clicking here.
The phone number for UNL Police is 402-472-2222. If there is an immediate emergency, dial 911.
The following is a list of topics that may require action. Preparation is the best way to manage emergency situations. Please consider reviewing the policies and procedures for the following possible incidents each semester:
Tornado: https://safety.unl.edu/emergency-response/weather-emergenciesnatural-disasters/
Fire: https://safety.unl.edu/emergency-response/fire/
Active Shooter: https://safety.unl.edu/emergency-response/shooting-incident/
Weather Emergencies
The decision to close the University because of severe weather or other reasons shall be made by the Chancellor. The Director of University Communications will notify radio and television stations and other appropriate media. Every effort will be made to have closedown information in the news media by 6:00 a.m. for day classes and by 2:00 p.m. for night classes. During an emergency, the UNL community and public will receive information through the web and news media, as well as by email and text through UNL Alert.
Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders Contacts
Emily Wakefield, AuD, Program Coordinator
emily.wakefield@unl.edu
402-472-3940
Jill England, Graduate Coordinator
jill.england@unl.edu
402-472-2141
Dr. Angela Dietsch, Graduate Faculty Chair
angela.dietsch@unl.edu
402-472-3956
Miechelle McKelvey, PhD, Department Chair & Director of Barkley Memorial Center
mmckelvey2@unl.edu
402-472-2498