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Compliance and Complaints Statement _________________________________________
Introduction
_________________________________________________________________
>Degrees and
Certificates Offered
General Information __________________________________________________________
>Address and
Brief General Information
>Clarkson College Board of Directors
>Computer Equipment Recommendations
>Library and
Educational Resource Center (ERC)
>Electronic Resources Use, Copyright Infringement and Network Management
Policy
Academic Calendar ___________________________________________________________
Academic Travel Abroad
(ATA) ________________________________________________
Admissions __________________________________________________________________
>Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students
>Graduate
Degree-Seeking Students: Master's Level
>Graduate Degree-Seeking Students:
Doctorate Level
>International Applicants Admission Requirements
>Non-Degree Seeking Students and Visiting Students
>Health
and Safety Requirements
>Non-Matriculated Student Record Retention
>Application Deadlines and Start Dates
>Application Deadlines for International Students
Financial Aid _________________________________________________________________
>Financial Aid
Eligibility Determination
>Disbursement of
Financial Aid
>Enrollment Status Requirements for Financial Aid Purposes
>Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
>Warning, Suspension, Appeal and Reinstatement of Financial Aid
Eligibility
>Federal Student Employment and Loan
Programs
>Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans
>Unsubsidized Federal Stafford
Loans
>Federal
Nursing Student Loans
>Federal Direct
PLUS (Parent) Loans
>Federal Direct
Graduate PLUS Loans
>Undergraduate Merit-Based Scholarships
>Merit-Based Scholarship Information
>Gateway to Success for Minority Nursing Scholarship
>Academic Achievement Scholarship
>Clarkson College
Financial Assistance
>Outside and Private Scholarships
>Safeguarding Customer Information
Student Accounts _____________________________________________________________
>Statement of Financial Responsibility
>International Student Payment Policy
>COPPER (Clarkson
Optional Payment Plan – Employee Reimbursement)
Tuition and Fees ______________________________________________________________
Academic Information and Policies _____________________________________________
>Methods of Forming Advanced Standing Credit
>American Council on Education/College Credit Recommendation Service
>College Credit Recommendation Service
>Change of Personal Information
>Clarkson College Behavioral
Intervention Team
>Class Standing
for Undergraduates
>Coursework Categories for Undergraduate Degrees
>Credit Hour Load and Overload
>Dean’s List for Undergraduates
>Family Education
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
>Graduate Degrees and Certificates
>Graduation Academic Honors for
Undergraduates
>Graduation
Requirements and Procedures
>Grievance Process/Policy
>Health and Safety Requirements
>Petitioning for a Course Offering
>Diploma/Undergraduate Certificate Programs and Associate of Science
Degree
Programs with
exception of Health Information Technology
>Associate of Science in Health Information Technology Degree Program
>Bachelor of Science Degree and Post-Baccalaureate Programs
>Student Classifications and Status
Online Education _______________________________________________________
>Programs Offered Through Online
Education
Doctor in Health Care Education and Leadership (Ed.D.) ________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
Nursing Programs ____________________________________________________________
>Nursing Program
Course Descriptions
>Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) ________________________________________________
>Required
Courses/Curriculum Plan
>Post-Master’s
Certificate in Nursing Programs (Post-MSN) ____________________________
>Required Courses
>Family Nurse Practitioner Courses
>Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Courses
>Nursing Health Care Administration Courses
>Master
of Science in Nursing (MSN): Traditional Option ______________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
>Specialty Option Courses in Nursing Health Care Administration
>Specialty Option Courses in Nursing Education
>Specialty Option Courses in Family Nurse Practitioner
>Specialty Option Courses in Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse
Practitioner
>Specialty Option Courses in Nurse Anesthesia
>Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): RN to MSN Option
______________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
>Undergraduate Support Courses
>Required Undergraduate Nursing
Courses
>Specialty Option Courses
>Nursing Health Care Administration
>Adult–Gerontology
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
>Evidence-Based Practice Research Project
>Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN): Traditional Option ____________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum
Plan
>Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN): RN to BSN Option ____________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
>Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN): LPN to BSN Option ___________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
>Diploma
in Practical Nursing (PN) ________________________________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
Associate of Science
in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) ________________________
>PTA Program
Course Descriptions
>PTA:
Traditional Option
________________________________________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
>PTA: Transfer Option __________________________________________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
Associate of Science
in Radiologic Technology (RT) _______________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
>RT Program
Course Descriptions
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging
__________________________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
>Course Offerings per Semester
>Medical Imaging
Program Course Descriptions
>Medical Imaging Externship Checklist
Certificate in Imaging Informatics ______________________________________________
>Required
Courses/Curriculum Plan
Health Care Business
Programs ________________________________________________
>Business Program
Course Descriptions
>Master's
in Health Care Administration ____________________________________________
>Post-Master’s Certificate in Health Care Administration
_______________________________
>Bachelor
of Science in Health Care Business with major in Health Information
Administration
>Required Courses
>Health Information Administration Major Courses
>Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information
Administration ____________________
>Required Courses
>Health Information Administration Major Courses
>Bachelor
of Science in Health Care Business with major in Management
_________________
>Required Courses
>Associate
of Science in Health Information Technology ________________________________
>Certificate in Health Information Management
_______________________________________
>Certificate in
Long-Term Care Administration ________________________________________
>Health Care Business Minor ______________________________________________________
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Services ______________________________________
>Required
Courses
>Additional Major Concentration Courses
>Health
Care Business Concentration
General Education _____________________________________________________________
>General
Education Course Descriptions
Professional
Development ______________________________________________________
>Allied Health
Continuing Education
>Health
Information Management Continuing Education
>Programs Offered
Through Professional Development
Reserve Officers’
Training Corps (ROTC) - Air Force and Army ______________________
Administration,
Faculty and Staff Directory
Please Note: The information in this
catalog is intended to be informational and not contractual in nature. Clarkson
College reserves the right to amend, alter, change or modify the provisions of
this catalog at any time and in any manner that the administration or Board of
Directors deems is in the best interest of Clarkson College and its students. The catalog is
printed once annually in the fall. This interactive online catalog contains the
most current academic information.
COMPLIANCE AND
COMPLAINTS STATEMENT
Clarkson College complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws relating to discrimination based on
race, color, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability,
national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, veteran's status, or marital status. This
includes, but is not limited to, such laws as Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title
IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
This policy is applicable to complaints
alleging discrimination on the basis of sex. The Vice President Academic
Affairs and/or the Vice President of Operations is
responsible for coordinating compliance with these laws for students.
All complaints will be promptly and
thoroughly investigated and resolved. Complaint processes can be found in two
policies; Petition for Reconsideration and Grievance. The Vice President
Academic Affairs and/or the Vice President of Operations will be responsible
for conducting review of complaints for students. Complainants may provide
statements from witnesses as part of their information and evidence.
The College prohibits retaliation against a
complainant or other person(s) who participates in grievance proceedings.
A complete description of each formal
grievance process is contained in the student handbook/planner, which is
available online.
Last updated Nov.
26, 2008.
INTRODUCTION
Clarkson College is rich in history, academic
excellence and unmatched in preparing students to be the best in the field of
health care. The heart of our success resides in our dedicated staff, committed
student body and outstanding faculty members. As a student, you will have the
opportunity to experience our proud, long-standing tradition of upholding our
Mission of preparing students to professionally provide high quality, ethical
and compassionate health care services.
During the last
125 years, we have learned a few things about preparing students to provide
high quality health care services, and our results are showing it. While
focusing on quality we have not forgotten about cost. Clarkson College is
committed to responsible control of expenses for students and parents. This
combination of quality and efficiency equates to value at a private college you
can afford.
Clarkson College offers undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees,
post-graduate certificates and doctoral degrees in health sciences and health
care business. The College is devoted to ensuring high quality
health care education in the classroom, online or on campus, and during
clinical experiences.
Clarkson College Highlights and Key Facts:
·
Nebraska’s first health care education institution.
·
More than 1,200 students learning on-campus and online.
·
Learning focused on patient, caring, integrity, and a commitment to
excellence.
·
A student to faculty ratio of 14:1.
·
Pass rates on national board exams consistently above the state and
national average.
·
The Nursing program began over 125 years ago.
· Clarkson College has the
largest Radiologic Technology and Physical Therapist Assistant programs in the
state of Nebraska.
· Clarkson College has the
only PTA transfer program in the Midwest.
· Clarkson College is the
only accredited Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management program in
Nebraska and Iowa.
·
Clarkson College is the second least expensive private college in
Nebraska.
·
Access for our graduates to the largest and best medical campus in the
region, The Nebraska Medical Center.
Our faculty and staff are anxious to prepare you
with the high quality education you are seeking. We are passionate about your
success not only during your time at Clarkson College, but also long after you
graduate.
Sincerely,
Louis W. Burgher, M.D., Ph.D.
President
MISSION AND VALUES
Mission
Preparing students to professionally
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate health
care services.
Values
Learning: The lifelong process of education through both structured and
unstructured experiences.
Caring: An empowering relationship through
an attitude of empathy, compassion and respect
for those with whom we
interact, serve and lead.
Commitment: Dedication to
the shared mission of Clarkson College.
ACCREDITATION AND
APPROVALS
Clarkson College has maintained continuous
accreditation with The Higher Learning Commission North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools (NCA) from 1984 to present.
The Bachelor of
Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing
programs have accreditation from:
The Accreditation
Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road
NE, Suite 850 Atlanta,
GA 30326 PH 404.975.5000 acenursing.org
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is also approved by:
The
Nebraska State Board of Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing with a
specialization in Nurse Anesthesia program is also accredited by:
The Council on Accreditation of Nurse
Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
222 S. Prospect
Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068 PH 847.655.1160
The Diploma in Practical Nursing program has approval for operation from:
The Nebraska State Board of Nursing
The Associate of Science in Radiologic
Technology program at Clarkson College is fully accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
As an accredited program, the Radiologic Technology program is required to meet specific standards. Complaints or concerns involving accreditation issues should be directed to the Faculty Committee (any faculty member) or the JRCERT.
Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182
PH 312.704.5300 JRCERT@aol.com
Upon receipt of any
allegations of non-compliance, the program director and the faculty involved will
investigate the report within three weeks. If an incident of non-compliance is
identified, the program director and faculty will take action within the
following three weeks to remedy the situation. The results of such actions will
be reviewed and discussed during the next Faculty Committee meeting.
The Associate of Science in Physical
Therapist Assistant program has accreditation from:
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical
Therapy Education (CAPTE)
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314 PH 703.706.3245
accreditation@apta.org capteonline.org
The Master of Science in Health Care
Administration, Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business
Management and Associate of
Science in Health Information
Technology programs have accreditation from:
International Assembly for Collegiate
Business Education (IACBE)
P.O. Box 3960 Olathe,
KS 66063-3960 PH 913.631.3009 iacbe.org
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in
Health Information Administration, Bachelor of Science in Health Information
Administration and Associate of Science in Health Information
Technology programs have accreditation from:
Commission on Accreditation for Health
Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
233 N. Michigan Ave, 21st Floor Chicago, IL
60601-5800 PH 312.233.1131 cahiim.org
Nursing Continuing Education
Clarkson College is an approved provider of
continuing nursing education by the Nebraska Nurses Association, an accredited
approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on
Accreditation.
Clarkson College is approved Iowa provider
345.
Physical Therapy Continuing Education
For Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist
Assistant continuing education activities appropriate CEUs are sought through:
Nebraska Chapter
American Physical Therapy Association
600 S. 42 St. Omaha, NE 68198-5450 PH 402.559.6415 apta.org
Health Information Management Continuing
Education
For Health Information Management continuing
education activities appropriate CEUs are sought through:
American Academy of Professional Coders
2480 South 3850 West, Suite B Salt Lake City, UT
84120 aapc.com
And/or
American Health Information Management
Association
233 N. Michigan
Avenue, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60601-5809 ahima.org
The Basic
and Advanced Life Support and First Aid courses are approved by:
American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231 americanheart.org
The Nurse Aide and Medication Aide programs
are approved by:
Nebraska Department of Health and Human
Services
Regulation and Licensure; Credentialing
Division
P.O. Box 94986 Lincoln, NE 68509-4986 PH 402.471.4376 www.hhs.state.ne.us
The Nurse Refresher program is
approved by:
The Nebraska State
Board of Nursing
Clarkson College Professional Development is an authorized
Microsoft Office Specialist Exam Distributor for Microsoft Office Specialist
Certification as well as an approved Certiport and
Castle Worldwide Testing Center for other applications and certifications.
Note: Details and
updates concerning accreditation can be found by contacting the appropriate
program director.
DEGREES OFFERED
|
Degree |
Major |
Professionally Accredited |
|
Diploma |
Practical Nursing |
No |
|
Associate of Science |
Health Information Technology* Physical Therapist Assistant Radiologic Technology |
Yes Yes Yes |
|
Bachelor of Science |
Health Care Business: Management major* Health Care Business: Health Information
Administration major* Health Care Services Medical Imaging* Nursing (BSN)** |
Yes Yes No No Yes |
|
Master of |
Health Care Administration* |
Yes |
|
Master of Science |
Nursing (MSN): Adult–Gerontology Primary
Care Nurse Practitioner* Nursing (MSN): Family Nurse Practitioner* Nursing (MSN): Nursing Education* Nursing (MSN): Nursing Health Care
Administration* Nursing (MSN): Nurse
Anesthesia |
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes |
|
Doctorate |
Doctor in Health Care Education and
Leadership Doctor of Nursing Practice |
Yes Yes |
*These programs
may be completed through Online Education. Some online programs require periodic
campus visits for skills assessment. Contact the appropriate department for
current details.
**RN to BSN
options may be completed by Online Education. See details in the RN to BSN
sections of this catalog.
Health Information Management
Post-Baccalaurate
in Health Information
Long-Term Care Administration
Imaging Informatics
Post-Masters Health Care Administration
Post-Masters Nursing: Adult–Gerontology
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Post-Masters Nursing: Family Nurse
Practitioner
Post-Masters Nursing: Nursing Education
Post-Masters Nursing: Nursing Health Care
Administration
GENERAL INFORMATION
Clarkson College
101 South 42 Street Omaha, NE 68131-2739
PH 402.552.3100 TF
800.647.5500
This section contains general information
about the College, its facilities and its rich history of educating health care
professionals.
Since 1888, the College has experienced both
triumphs and challenges that have strengthened the institution and allowed it
to flourish. It began with the dream of Bishop Robert H. Clarkson in the late
1800s to establish a hospital in Nebraska. It continued with the dedication of
his wife, Meliora, to develop a training school for
nurses.
Today, Clarkson College continues to build
on a tradition of innovative education that anticipates changes in health care
systems, technology and society. The individuals we serve have always been and
will continue to be our success.
Chair Marlin G. Stahl,
M.D.
Vice-Chair The Very
Reverend Thomas Hurley, retired
Treasurer William S. Dinsmoor
Immediate Past Chair James T. Canedy,
M.D.
|
Executive
Committee James T. Canedy, M.D.* Robert S. Howard* Karen Verdirame, J.D.* Board Members Cynthia A. Arbaugh Allen Hager Rosanna Morris *Past Chair |
Ex
Officio Glenn
A. Fosdick Clarkson
College Faculty Senate Representative Jane Langemeier, Ph.D.,
M.S.N., R.N. Clarkson
College Student Government Representative Amanda
Hanlin |
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Clarkson College is a private, non-profit college
offering undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and post-graduate certificates
in health sciences and health care business.
Clarkson College exists to educate and
ensure the personal and professional development of individuals seeking a
career in health care. Through various activities, the College provides an
intellectual environment for the development of literate, knowledgeable and
scholarly individuals motivated to pursue lifelong learning and capable of
solving problems through the health care disciplines in which they major.
The success of each student at Clarkson
College is the center of the College Mission. For this reason, faculty works
closely with students as teachers, mentors, advisors and role models. Faculty
and staff are friendly and helpful and care about your progress and success.
The College also provides a variety of
co-curricular experiences on campus. The opportunity to serve in student groups
and organizations, College committees or to participate in service promotes development
of interpersonal skills and experiences that assist students in attaining
personal and career success.
Students at Clarkson College may choose to
study in any one of several areas in the Nursing, Health Care Business, Health
Care Services, Radiologic Technology, Medical Imaging/Imaging Informatics and
Physical Therapist Assistant.
The Clarkson College Professional
Development office is dedicated to assisting health care professionals in their
pursuit of lifelong learning. Professional Development encompasses a broad
spectrum of programs and courses intended for adult learners. It involves
developing an individual’s knowledge, skills and attitudes to ensure that they
can work confidently and effectively.
Online Education provides students who are
unable to attend classes on campus an opportunity to complete their education
in a flexible setting suitable for their individual lifestyle. Accessibility,
convenience and personalized instruction make the Online Education experience a
popular option.
Students are central to decisions made and
are included in many of the operational activities of the College through the
Student Government Association (SGA) and other organizations.
Clarkson College delivers a high-quality
education emphasizing early hands-on experiences, personal attention from
faculty, flexibility in program selection and high first-time pass rates on
board examinations for graduates. The College prepares students for a
profession embedded with opportunities and the potential of multiple careers
that enable a variety of jobs, settings, geographical locations, colleagues and
salary potential.
DIVERSITY
Clarkson College recognizes that we live in
a diverse society. We value the diversity of our employees, students and the
community, and strive to create an environment where all people have equal
opportunity. Clarkson College complies with all applicable federal, state and
local laws relating to discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental
disability, age, national origin, ethnicity, sex, veteran’s status or marital
status in the administration of its educational programs and policies,
financial aid, activities or other school administered programs.
The following designated position
coordinates the Clarkson College effort to comply with the regulations
implementing Title IX, Section 504 and the Age Act:
Vice President of Operations
Clarkson College 101 South 42
Street Omaha, NE 68131-2739 PH
402.552.6109
We will demonstrate our commitment to
diversify through the following actions:
· We will create an environment where all people are
treated with dignity and respect, and where difference is valued.
· We will create an atmosphere where all people feel
welcomed and where their unique cultural differences are respected.
· We will create an environment where all people have
the same ability to provide and receive quality health care education. This
will include awareness of the many cultural barriers, language and customs of
our employees, students and the community in order to provide health care
education to a diverse population.
· We will openly embrace the diversity of our employee,
student and customer population. We acknowledge that creating a diverse
environment must have the support and commitment of all levels of the
organization.
· We will celebrate diversity to create an environment
of inclusion.
FACILITIES
In the summer of 1992, Clarkson College
moved from Kiewit Tower, where it had educated students for over 30 years, to a
facility located prominently at the corner of 42 and Dodge Streets in Omaha.
Committed to living and learning, Clarkson Regional Health Services, Clarkson
College and The Nebraska Medical Center launched an enriched college life
experience with the opening of a new urban campus in fall 2004. The Residence
Hall includes apartment-style resident living, while the Student Center offers
convenience and a greater community connection among students.
The Student Center houses the campus
bookstore, community lounge, mailboxes, café and Student Government Association
office on the first floor. On the second level, Howard Hall, a multi-purpose
room, provides gym space as well as seating for 400 people. Next door is the J.
W. Upright Success Center, which caters to the study, tutoring and counseling
needs of students.
In the main building at 42 and Dodge
Streets, the lower level (LL) houses the Professional Development office, Life
Support training center, Nurse Aide classroom, Testing Center and skills
laboratory for the Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging programs. The
Educational Resource Center (ERC) is also located on the lower level.
On the first floor lobby of the College
main building you will find the Student Services Suite. The Admissions,
Registrar, Student Financial Services and Manager of Facilities offices are
housed in this suite. The Student Services Suite provides centralization of
student services and information to students and visitors. The first floor also
houses classroom 110.
The second floor houses the College
Library. Maintaining convenient hours, the Library provides students with
knowledgeable staff and resources necessary to complete projects and conduct
research.
The second floor also houses classrooms and
a science lab for the anatomy, physiology, chemistry and biology classes. Just
beyond the science lab is Second Floor South, which houses the Center for
Teaching Excellence (CTE) and the skills laboratory for the Physical Therapist
Assistant program.
The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE)
was established in 2008 to support teaching and learning at Clarkson College by
assisting faculty and academic programs in their continued pursuit of course
improvement and student learning. CTE manages and coordinates instructional
design, faculty development, online education, testing center, diversity,
community service, Service-Learning, accommodations, and institutional
effectiveness services for faculty and academic program needs.
The third floor provides the College with a
multipurpose area that can quickly be configured as two large rooms or three areas
for instruction, activities or workshops. The third floor also houses the
College computer lab. The Health Care Business program’s faculty members are
also located on the third floor.
Located on the fourth floor are classrooms
and the offices for the Director of Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging
and the Technology and Computer Services department. Also housed on the fourth
floor is the Nursing Skills Lab and state-of-the-art Simulation Lab.
Clarkson College faculty offices, the
Director of Undergraduate Nursing and the Assistant Director of Undergraduate
Nursing are located on the fifth floor.
The sixth floor of the
College houses the administrative offices of the President, Vice President of
Academic Affairs, Vice President of Operations, Dean of Nursing, Director of
Graduate Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice, Director of Health Care
Business, Director of General Education, Fiscal Services, Human Resources,
Marketing, Academic Travel Abroad (ATA) and Alumni Relations.
Our Ed-Tech Center is located at 121 South
44 Street. This is a yellow brick, apartment-style building on the corner of 44
and Douglas Streets (one block south of Dodge Street). The Center’s first floor
is the home of our Microsoft Office Training/Certification
Examination Center. Faculty offices are located on the second floor.
Advanced technology is architecturally
designed into the main building of the College, Student Center and Residence
Hall including wireless Internet access in each building and the courtyard. The
facilities were built to handle current and future computer and technological
needs. All main building classrooms are equipped with television monitors as
well as numerous types of audio/visual projection equipment. The capability
exists to transmit live or taped productions into all classrooms
simultaneously. Throughout the College facilities are connections that link
users of technology with computers, modems, satellites and the Internet.
Education at Clarkson College is truly global.
HISTORY
Clarkson College traces its roots to
Omaha’s Good Samaritan Hospital, which opened in 1869 and became the forerunner
of Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital. The first student nurse completed a
two-year training period in 1890. In 1902, a three-year nurses
training school accepted students at the Hospital’s 17th and Dodge Street
location. A Clarkson superintendent called civic leaders to the first meeting
of the Nebraska Nurses Association at Clarkson in 1906; three years later, the
founding members achieved their initial goal of registration for 10 trained
nurses who passed a state examination.
The Alumni Association was formed in 1910.
By 1913, Clarkson was the first Nebraska school to reduce the standard on-duty requirement
from 12 hours per day (six-and-a-half days a week) to eight hours per day. The
Hospital and School moved in 1936 to 26 and Dewey Streets where students were
housed in several homes nearby.
During World War II, a new nurse’s home
(dormitory) was built across the street from the Hospital. The School of
Nursing also actively participated in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps program, which
funded student tuition, books, uniforms and monthly stipends as a way to
recruit nurses for the war effort.
After the war, the Hospital moved to its
current location at 42 and Dewey Streets. However, related budget problems led
the Nursing program to close in 1955. A very generous donation from Mr. and
Mrs. Peter Kiewit enabled the Nursing program to reopen in 1960 with the
completion of Kiewit Tower.
The 1970s saw Clarkson College admit male
students to its burgeoning program. In the 1980s, Clarkson College received
accreditation from the North Central Association and National League for
Nursing. Development of the Online Education, Professional Development,
Radiologic Technology/Medical Imaging, Physical Therapist Assistant and
graduate programs swiftly followed. Today, the College also offers degrees and
certificates in Health Care Business, Imaging Informatics, Post-Master’s
certificates in Nursing and a host of Professional Development, Basic and
Advanced Life Support and Continuing Education opportunities.
Since 1888, Clarkson College graduates have
distinguished themselves at home and abroad, in peacetime and in wartime. Now
in its second century, the College continues to build on its solid tradition by
developing health care programs to provide for safe, compassionate and
effective care.
In the new millennium, a focus on diversity
led to the development of the Gateway to Success Minority Nursing Scholarship.
In order to serve our diverse population the College began the “Building on the
Legacy of Enriching Campus Life for Students” effort in 2004 to create an
environment of living and learning by constructing the new Student Village
campus. The new campus includes a Student Center, apartment-style Residence
Hall and courtyard complete with the Clarkson College Service League Heritage
Garden.
In 2008, Clarkson College enhanced student
services by opening a newly renovated lobby with student access to admissions
and student records services. In addition, a newly renovated lower level allows
easier access to professional development and basic life support services from
a 42 Street entrance. The Center for Teaching Excellence also opened its doors
in 2008.
Only two years later in 2010, the College
reconstructed the first floor main lobby area and developed the Student
Services Suite to establish convenient access to all facets of student
information.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Clarkson College, in compliance with
Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Rehabilitation Act”),
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), and the Nebraska Fair
Employment Practices Act, provides qualified individuals with disabilities the
opportunity to participate in the programs or activities of Clarkson College.
To request disability accommodation or information, please contact the Accommodations
Coordinator.
ARTICULATION
AGREEMENTS
Clarkson College shall create articulation
agreements and/or Memo of Understandings with any accredited community
college/health system according to the wishes of the academic program directors
and administration. The articulation agreement and/or Memo of Understanding is a formal, signed agreement that specifically states the
Clarkson College degree requirements and the community college/health system
courses that may be transferred. Current articulation agreements can be found
in the Admissions section of the College website.
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS
In order to increase their likelihood of academic
success, it is recommended that all Clarkson College on-campus students have
access to personal computers with a specified minimum level of hardware and
software. The specific recommendations are available to current and
prospective students in the Online Education manual.
Online Education students are required to
have access to specific equipment. These requirements are listed in the Online Education manual.
LIBRARY AND
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER (ERC)
The Library and Educational Resource Center
(ERC) supports the curriculum by providing flexible, responsive services, a
wide variety of print and non-print materials and the hardware needed to use
numerous types of media. The Library also provides access to FirstSearch, CINAHL, ERIC, ProQuest,
Ebsco’s Health Source and Sydney Plus, the online
public access catalog. Students may access these databases using the computers
in the library, on-campus or from remote home and office locations.
The Library and Educational Resource Center
is open 72 hours each week. A highly qualified staff is committed to providing
excellent service to the Clarkson College community. The Library is an active
member of ICON, a Nebraska and western Iowa consortium of health science libraries.
ICON member libraries participate in free interlibrary lending and support one
another by sharing staff expertise and other library resources. The Library
participates in the Nebraska Academic Libraries Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement
which gives students access to academic libraries across Nebraska. Access to
library collections throughout the United States is offered via DOCLINE and
OCLC.
NOTICE OF
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Clarkson College complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws relating to discrimination and does
not discriminate on the basis race, color, religion, ancestry, sexual
orientation, physical or mental disability, age, national origin, ethnicity,
sex, veteran’s status or marital status in the administration of its
educational programs and policies, financial aid, activities or other school
administered programs.
The following position coordinates
compliance with regulations in the implementation of Title IX, Section 504 and
the Age Act:
Vice President of Operations
Clarkson College 101 S. 42 St. Omaha, NE 68131-2739 PH 402.552.6109
RESEARCH
In fulfilling its mission, the College actively
supports and encourages scholarly activity and research. Members of the
Clarkson College community or members of the scientific community wishing to
conduct research within Clarkson College are to contact the chair of the
Clarkson College Institutional Review Board.
SCIENCE LABORATORY
The Science Lab
accommodates areas for chemistry, microbiology, physiology and anatomy to
support the general education science curriculum. It allows the student to gain
valuable, hands-on experience with the subject matter. Each semester,
designated open lab hours are established to allow students flexibility in
completing required coursework.
SKILLS LABORATORIES
Nursing Skills Lab
The Nursing Skills Lab is
designed to provide realistic, hands-on practice for students in an area that
simulates a variety of realistic medical facility environments. There are
numerous resources available to facilitate group or individual learning. The
south end of the lab features eight patient care cubicles arranged to simulate
semi-private hospital rooms equipped with items necessary for direct nursing
care.
The north end of the lab has two patient
care cubicles arranged to simulate one-bed hospital rooms, a pediatric
examination room, an adult examination room, a gynecological examination room,
five mobile workstations and a conference area. The classroom contains a video
viewing conference area and a computer workstation.
Students using the lab will have access to
realistic mannequins and models allowing them to practice skills needed in today’s
advanced health care setting. Designated open lab hours are established to
allow students to complete required
coursework and additional practice. Qualified faculty is available to assist
students in practicing skills.
Simulation
Lab
The cutting-edge Simulation Lab allows
students to manage hypothetical patient cases using digitally enhanced
mannequins that mimic real-life human health conditions.
Located on the fourth floor, the 375
square-foot facility includes a fully-equipped patient room where students can
practice procedures such as intravenous line insertion, breathing tube
insertion and medication administration; a control room where instructors can
manipulate the mannequins by raising their blood pressure or even sending them
into cardiac arrest; and a debriefing room where students and their instructors
will gather to review and analyze a video recording of how the students reacted
to the patient cases.
The simulation lab also houses high-tech,
computerized adult and child tetherless mannequins
that mimic real patients and are able to talk and respond to the students.
These life-like mannequins are controlled remotely by instructors who can make
them cry out in pain, move about and even react to a student’s touch. They
exhibit symptoms of minor or major injury, as well as mild to life-threatening
diseases—almost anything clinical staff might see in live patients
Physical Therapist Assistant Skills Lab
The Physical Therapist Assistant Skills Lab
provides students with an opportunity to practice a variety of clinically
related patient intervention techniques. Students have access to an assortment of
therapeutic equipment reflective of the current practice of physical therapy.
Lab time is scheduled as part of the curriculum and reserved lab hours can be
established to allow students to
complete required coursework and additional practice.
Radiologic Technology Energized Skills Lab
The Radiologic Technology Lab suite
contains a classroom; two x-ray rooms, one of which is energized; a darkroom
and a film library. The energized x-ray room is lead-shielded and the viewing
window is constructed of leaded glass for student safety. The energized x-ray
machine is capable of performing digital fluoroscopy and diagnostic
examinations. Two methods of image acquisition are offered. A fully functional
darkroom is available for film processing and a CR reader and imaging plates
are available for digital acquisition. Completing the digital imaging chain is
a quality control workstation and PACS workstation for image manipulation and
storage. An energized mammography machine, portable x-ray machine and C-arm are
also located within the suite to facilitate student learning.
Nurse Aide Center
Nurse Aide and
Medication Aide courses are provided in a classroom-skills lab suite. This
facility—located in the lower level of the main College building—offers students
the ability to learn as they practice skills needed to provide high quality
patient care.
STUDENT CENTER
The new Student Center enriches campus life
for students. Students can socialize in the café-style lounge area, exercise in
the fitness center, visit The Campus Corner bookstore or seek academic and
career guidance in the Success Center. Computer access is available and also
study areas for study collaboration. The Student Center also has wireless
capabilities for those students who wish to use their laptop computers in this
area. The Student Center also offers student meeting and recreational space for
events and intramurals in Howard Hall.
STUDENT HOUSING
The new, apartment-style Residence Hall is
conveniently located on campus and provides a greater community connection with
other students. Each apartment has four private, furnished bedrooms; two
private baths with double vanities; and a spacious, fully-equipped kitchen with
dining/study counter. The Residence Hall has 24-hour staff and front desk
services and each of the 35 apartments has controlled entry. The Residence
Hall, which houses up to 140 students, also offers laundry facilities, group
study areas and wireless Internet for its residents. Each apartment is also set
up for Internet and cable access in each bedroom and living room. Our Resident
Assistants (RAs) and onsite Resident Director (RD) encourage student involvement
and activities and assist the on-campus residents in a living and learning
environment.
TECHNOLOGY
RESOURCES
Students have access to computers in the
College Computer Laboratory, Success Center, Educational Resources Area and
Library. Word processing and desktop publishing software is available for
students who need to prepare class papers. Spreadsheets and database management
software permit students to analyze data. Interactive technologies provide unique
learning opportunities for students. Additionally, there are several multimedia
machines in the Library for viewing class assignments. Clarkson College is a
wireless campus, and students have access to the Internet in the Student
Center, Residence Hall, main building or the courtyard.
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES USE,
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Clarkson College electronic resources are defined as the
hardware, software, network and network connections within Clarkson College and
all connections to the Internet. This definition also includes P2P processes
and use.
All electronic resources at Clarkson College are provided
for the exclusive use of enrolled students, faculty, staff and individuals
directly affiliated with Clarkson College consistent with the mission of the
College.
Computer and network system users are responsible for
following the published restrictions to access Clarkson College computing
systems and networks.
1.
A user must use only the computer
account(s) that has been authorized for his/her use.
2.
Users are responsible for the use of
their computer accounts. Users should make appropriate use of systems-provided
protection features such as passwords and file protections and should take
precautions against others obtaining access to their computer resources. Users
should not make an account available to others for any purpose. If assistance
is needed in using computer resources, contact the Information Systems (IS)
department.
3.
Computer accounts and access to
networks (Internet, College Network (LAN), etc.) must be used only for the
purposes for which they are authorized. For example, student, faculty and staff
accounts issued for legitimate classroom or office work cannot be used for
private consulting, commercial enterprises and/or personal financial gain.
4. Users
will not download (or attempt to download) music, data or any other copyright
materials from others that are engaged in illegal activities involving
copyrighted, trademarked or patented products.
5.
Users will not access, copy or
transport programs, files or data without prior authorization. User software may be used on computers only
if it has been legally obtained and if its use does not violate license or
copyright restrictions. This policy specifically pertains to any Peer-to-Peer
uses as well as other types of electronic copyright violations. Peer-to-Peer
practices are not authorized on the Clarkson College network unless specially
approved by the Information Systems (IS) department.
6.
Users will not (or attempt to)
inspect, modify, distribute or copy privileged data, music or software, except
for users who have been given prior special permission to work with data in
accomplishing their job responsibilities, e.g. reporting, etc.
7.
Users will not infringe on others’
use of the electronic services or deprive them of those resources.
8.
Users will not attempt to modify
systems infrastructure. Users will not damage or obstruct the operation of any
of computer systems or networks of the College.
9.
Users will not supply or attempt to
supply false or misleading information or identification in order to access
computer systems or networks.
10.
Users will not attempt to subvert
the restrictions associated with any computer accounts.
11.
Playing computer games (other than
for educational purposes) on Clarkson College computers is not allowed and may
result in the loss of access to Clarkson College computers and networks.
12.
The computer will not be used as an
instrument to intimidate or offend persons. Using the computer as a means of
communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten, harass, annoy or offend another
person constitutes grounds for cancellation of access to Clarkson College
computers/networks and may result in disciplinary and/or legal action. Use of a
computer as a means of: a) communicating indecent, lewd or obscene language to
another person, or: b) communicating a threat or lewd suggestion to another
person shall be prima facia evidence of intent to
terrify, intimidate, threaten, harass, annoy or offend.
13.
Software will be used on computers
only if it has been legally obtained and if its use does not violate license or
copyright restrictions. Any software not approved or purchased by Clarkson
College will not be placed on network machines without approval from the
Information Services (IS) department. Such software may not receive support
from the IS department. Users may not (nor attempt to) inspect, modify,
distribute or copy privileged data or software, except for users who have been
given prior special permission to work with data in accomplishing their job
responsibilities, e.g. reporting, etc.
14.
Users shall not supply or attempt to
supply false or misleading information or identification in order to access
computer systems or networks.
Violations
of any on the above items will lead to loss of access privileges to all
Clarkson College computing and networking systems.
Further
disciplinary actions for violating the policy will be governed by but may not
be limited to the applicable provisions of student handbooks, faculty and staff
handbooks, policies of Clarkson College, statutes of
the State of Nebraska and federal law, including civil and criminal legal
actions.
Information Services will
review user accounts and network traffic to insure that violations to this
policy are reported to administration for disciplinary action of all offenders.
TESTING CENTER
The Testing Center is an on-campus facility
which provides exam proctoring service to our local students enrolled in online
classes. To learn more about the hours of operation, rules and regulations, and
scheduling appointments, visit the Testing Center webpage.
WEBSITE
The
website for Clarkson College is located at www.clarksoncollege.edu.
The website contains detailed information about programs and courses offered by
the College and online academic catalog as well as admission requirements,
applications, forms, directories and contact information. Other features
include: calendar of events, schedule of classes, Campus Corner bookstore and
link access to eCollege (online campus),
Self-Service, Library databases and e-mail accounts for students, faculty/staff
and alumni. Tools for searching our website and navigation include: Search
Clarkson College, Quick Links menu and site map. Students are also able add
themselves as friends/fans of Clarkson College in the online social network
Facebook.
Clarkson
College publishes academic calendars two years in advance.
This section gives you access to these calendars.
2013-14 Academic Calendar
August 2013
2 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session ends
2 Summer semester ends
3 Summer Graduation
6 Final grades due for
summer semester
7-16 Faculty off campus
19 Faculty report
20 Affiliate
faculty meeting
23 Fall orientation – new undergraduate students
26 Fall semester begins
26 Health Care
Administration: first six-week session begins
30 Last day to
withdraw from a regular semester course and receive 100 percent refund
of tuition and
fees
September 2013
2 Labor Day (No
classes, College closed)
10 Census Day
13 Tuition and fees
payment due date
17 Constitution Day
19
Convocation
19-20 Graduate weekend
(NS 830)
October 2013
4 Health Care
Administration: first six-week session ends
7-11 Fall mid-term
exams
11-12 Graduate weekend (NS 832, NS 844)
14 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session begins
15 Fall
mid-semester grades due
18 Last day to drop
a course with a “W” (Withdrawal) grade
November 2013
1 Deadline for
spring 2014 Graduation application
22 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session ends
27 Last day to drop
a course with a “WP” (Withdrawal Pass) or “WF” (Withdrawal Fail)
grade
27 Fall semester grades due for graduating students
28-29 Thanksgiving
Holiday (No classes, College closed)
December 2013
6 Fall semester ends
7 Fall Graduation
8-18 Academic
Travel Abroad
10 Final grades due
for fall semester
16-Jan. 1 Faculty
off campus
23-25
Christmas Holiday (College closed)
31 Holiday (College
closed)
January 2014
1 Holiday (College
closed)
2 Faculty report
2 Adjunct faculty
meeting
3 Spring
orientation – new undergraduate students
6 Spring semester begins
6 Health Care
Administration: first six-week session begins
10 Last day to
withdraw from a regular semester course and receive 100 percent refund
of tuition and
fees
20 Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day Observed (No classes, College open, Strategic Planning
Day)
21 Census Day
24 Tuition and fees
payment due date
31 Deadline for
summer 2014 Graduation application
February 2014
6-7 Graduate
weekend (NS 830)
14 Health Care
Administration: first six-week session ends
17-21 Spring
mid-term exams
21-22 Graduate weekend (NS 832, NS 844)
24 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session begins
25 Spring
mid-semester grades due
28 Last day to drop
a course with a “W” (Withdrawal) grade
March 2014
3-7 Spring Break (No classes, faculty off campus, College open)
April 2014
4 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session ends
17 Spring grades
due for graduating students
17 Last day to drop
a course with a “WP” (Withdrawal Pass) or “WF” (Withdrawal Fail)
grade
18 Good Friday (No
classes, College closed)
25 Spring semester ends
26 Spring
Graduation
27-May 8 Academic
Travel Abroad
29 Final grades due
for spring semester
30-May 6 Faculty
off campus
May 2014
5 Health Care
Administration: first six-week session begins
7 Faculty report
8 Adjunct faculty
meeting
9 Summer orientation – new undergraduate students
12 Summer semester begins
16 Last day to
withdraw from a regular semester course and receive 100 percent refund
of tuition and
fees
23 Census Day
26 Memorial Day
Observed (No classes, College closed)
30 Tuition and fees
payment due date
June 2014
5-6 Graduate
weekend (NS 830)
13 Health Care
Administration: first six-session ends
16-20 Summer
mid-term exams
23 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session begins
24 Summer
mid-semester grades due
27 Last day to drop
a course with a “W” (Withdrawal) grade
27-28 Graduate weekend (NS 832, NS 844)
July 2014
4 Independence Day
(No classes, College closed)
18 Deadline for
fall 2014 Graduation application
25 Last day to drop
a course with a “WP” (Withdrawal Pass) or “WF” (Withdrawal Fail) grade
25 Summer grades
due for graduating students
2014-15 Academic Calendar
August
2014
1 Summer semester ends
1 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session ends
2 Summer Graduation
5 Final grades due
for summer semester
6-15 Faculty off campus
18 Faculty report
19 Adjunct faculty
meeting
22 Fall orientation – new undergraduate students
25 Fall semester
begins
25 Health Care Administration: first
six-week session begins
29 Last day to
withdraw from a regular semester course and receive 100 percent refund
of tuition and fees
September 2014
1 Labor Day (No
classes, College closed)
9 Census Day
12 Tuition and fees
payment due date
17 Constitution Day
18
Convocation
18-19 Graduate
weekend (NS 830)
October 2014
3 Health Care Administration:
first six-week session ends
6-10 Fall mid-term
exams
10-11 Graduate weekend (NS 832, NS 844)
13 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session begins
14 Fall
mid-semester grades due
17 Last day to drop
a course with a “W” (Withdrawal) grade
31 Deadline for
spring 2015 Graduation application
November 2014
21 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session ends
26 Last day to drop
a course with a “WP” (Withdrawal Pass) or “WF” (Withdrawal Fail)
grade
26 Fall semester grades due for graduating students
27-28 Thanksgiving
Holiday (No classes, College closed)
December 2014
5 Fall semester ends
6 Fall Graduation
9 Final grades due
for fall semester
7-17 Academic
Travel Abroad
15-Jan. 2 Faculty
off campus
24-26
Christmas Holiday (College closed)
31 Holiday (College
closed)
January 2015
1 Holiday (College
closed)
5 Faculty report
6 Adjunct faculty
meeting
9 Spring
orientation – new undergraduate students
12 Spring semester begins
12 Health Care
Administration: first six-week session begins
16 Last day to
withdraw from a regular semester course and receive 100 percent refund
of tuition and
fees
19 Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day Observed (No classes, College open, Strategic Planning
Day)
27 Census Day
30 Tuition and fees
payment due date
February 2015
5-6 Graduate
weekend (NS 830)
6 Deadline for
summer 2015 Graduation application
20 Health Care
Administration: first six-week session ends
20-21 Graduate weekend (NS 832, NS 844)
23-27 Spring
mid-term exams
March 2015
2 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session begins
3 Spring
mid-semester grades due
6 Last day to drop
a course with a “W” (Withdrawal) grade
9-13 Spring Break (No classes, faculty off campus, College open)
April 2015
3 Good Friday (No
classes, College closed)
10 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session ends
24 Spring grades
due for graduating students
24 Last day to drop
a course with a “WP” (Withdrawal Pass) or “WF” (Withdrawal Fail)
grade
May 2015
1 Spring semester ends
2 Spring Graduation
3-14 Academic
Travel Abroad
5 Final grades due
for spring semester
6-12 Faculty off campus
11 Health Care
Administration: first six-week session begins
13 Faculty report
14 Adjunct faculty
meeting
15 Summer orientation – new undergraduate students
18 Summer semester begins
2 Last day to
withdraw from a regular semester course and receive 100 percent refund
of tuition and
fees
25 Memorial Day
Observed (No classes, College closed)
29 Census Day
June 2015
5 Tuition and fees payment
due date
18-19 Graduate
weekend (NS 830)
19 Health Care
Administration: first six-session ends
22-26 Summer
mid-term exams
26-27 Graduate weekend (NS 832, NS 844)
29 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session begins
30 Summer
mid-semester grades due
July 2015
2 Last day to drop
a course with a “W” (Withdrawal) grade
3 Independence Day
(No classes, College closed)
24 Deadline for
fall 2015 Graduation application
31 Last day to drop
a course with a “WP” (Withdrawal Pass) or “WF” (Withdrawal Fail) grade
31 Summer grades
due for graduating students
August 2015
7 Summer semester ends
7 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session ends
8 Summer Graduation
11 Final grades due
for summer semester
12-21 Faculty off campus
24 Faculty report
25 Adjunct faculty
meeting
28 Fall oOrientation – new
undergraduate students
31 Fall semester begins
ACADEMIC TRAVEL ABROAD (ATA)
Coordinator
of Academic Travel Abroad
Patricia Brennan, Ph.D.
PH 402.552.6125 TF 800.647.5500 brennan@clarksoncollege.edu
Inspired by the belief that some of the
best learning experiences cannot be duplicated in the classroom, Academic Travel
Abroad (ATA) offers a student-centered, first-hand introduction to the people,
arts, history and health care of Western (but non-American) cultures. Under
faculty guidance, ATA exposes students to other cultures, including its
challenges and perspectives, while earning college credit. Guided tours include
hospital visits, medical history sites and other customized tours. Free days
are included to foster students’ self-directed learning skills. In conjunction
with traditional ways of acquiring knowledge, experimental components such as
discovery learning help transform students’ finite educational experiences into
a lifetime of learning.
ATA is designed to make responsible use of
students’ limited resources (time and money). Offered between semesters, the
two-week immersion experience is the keystone of a General Education core
curriculum course (HC 204) and two General Education elective courses (HC 280
and HU 290), for one to five hours of course credit. Students who have
successfully completed one ATA course (see courses below) may travel a second
(or subsequent) time without registering for a class. Students will pay travel
costs, but no additional course fees will be required. Students will sign a
contract agreeing to listen to destination specific lectures, completing the
pre-trip notebook and meeting with Dr. Patricia Brennan before traveling. Each
course option is organized around pre-trip lectures and readings, intra-trip
activities and post-trip coursework. Each student is welcome to invite a travel
companion to share the learning experience. Since 1999, the Clarkson College
learning community has explored Ireland, Scotland, England, Northern Ireland,
France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Greece.
ATA supports the mission, philosophy and
learning objectives and outcomes for General Education. Academic Travel course
descriptions follow:
HC 204 Core II:
A Cultural History of the Healing Arts
Three semester hours
Core II: A Cultural History of the Healing Arts positions
the history of health care within a cultural framework.
The course reviews the social, intellectual and cultural history of the healing
arts from ancient times to the 21st century. Not limited to the
Western tradition, this approach invites the student to identify and explore
the people, practices and beliefs that have shaped the healing
professions. Consideration of the still-evolving role
of the health care professional includes the history of Clarkson College.
Student engagement will be emphasized using a required service experience. This course can be taken on campus, online or
through Academic Travel Abroad.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Core I.
HC
280 International Health Care
One to two semester hours
International Health Care
examines health care systems in other countries and compares them to the
American health care system. Students will participate in international visits
to hospitals and other historical health care sites in the country visited by
students participating in the Academic Travel Abroad program.
HU 290 Special Topics in Humanities
One to three semester hours
Taken through Academic Travel Abroad, this
course provides a first-hand introduction to the historical and artistic
identity shaped by a Western (but non-American) culture. Foci may include the
history (people, places, ideas, events) and the arts
(architecture, sculpture, literature, painting) that reflect a unique cultural
identity. This ATA course may be taken in conjunction with HC 204 and/or HC 280
and may be repeated as different cultures are visited and studied.
Another
travel option:
Clarkson College initiated a collaborative
academic travel experience during the 2011-12 academic year.
Students from Clarkson College, Nebraska Methodist and Bryan LGH now have the
opportunity to experience cultural diversity and travel as well as an
international view of health care through ATA 270.
ATA
270 Special Topics in ATA
This course is a team-taught variable
credit course that satisfies one to three hours of General Education credit. It
offers a first-hand introduction to the history, arts and health care systems
of other cultures, including at least one hospital tour for students to
interact with providers and educators from another system. The course may
include more than one culture and may be repeated as different cultures are
visited
ADMISSIONS
Director of Admissions
Denise Work
Admissions Office
101 South 42 Street Omaha, NE 68131-2739
PH 402.552.3100 TF 800.647.5500 admiss@clarksoncollege.edu
In this section you will find information
about applying as an undergraduate, graduate, international or non-degree
student. Our Admissions staff is available to guide you through the admissions
process. We want to make your transition to Clarkson College a smooth one.
Clarkson College is selective and meeting
all criteria for admission does not guarantee admission. Qualified applicants
are admitted without regard to national or ethnic origin, gender, age, marital
status, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, creed or disability in the
administration of its educational policies, financial aid or other school
administered programs.
UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS
Applications for
undergraduate degree-seeking students are reviewed based on the following
criteria:
· 2.5 cumulative GPA.
· 2.5 math and
science GPA.
· ACT or SAT scores
(May be considered within two years of high school graduation).
· Class rank.
· High school and
college coursework.
·
English Proficiency: This requirement
applies to all individuals whose first language is not English. Student must
meet one of the following:
o Official TOEFL
(Test of English as a Foreign Language) score (Minimum of 100 total score on
the TOEFL iBT, minimum of 250 total score
computer-based TOEFL, or minimum of 600 total score on the paper-based TOEFL).
o ACT English score
of 20 or higher.
o Graduation from an
accredited U.S. high school.
o U.S. GED English
score of 500 or equivalent.
o Bachelor’s or
higher level degree from a U.S. accredited college or university.
Additional Admission Requirements
· Students who have
completed the GED are reviewed with a score of 500 or above on each of the five
GED tests.
· Students that have
been home schooled are required to submit GED scores.
· All transcripts
from high school and post-secondary institutions will be evaluated for “Ds,” “Fs,” no pass, withdrawals and withdrawal fails.
· International Nurse
applicants are also required to submit documentation
of successful achievement of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing
Schools (CGFNS) qualifying examination.
· Applicants must be
in good standing from all previous institutions attended.
Undergraduate Application Materials
Required for Degree-Seeking Students
Undergraduate
degree seeking students will be required to submit the following items to be
considered for admission. Only students who have submitted all necessary items
will be considered for admission.
·
Undergraduate application and application
fee.
·
Transcripts:
Official transcripts are required from high school and all postsecondary
institutions attended or currently attending. Clarkson College will not accept
transcripts issued to the student. Post-secondary institutions include college
and universities, professional, technical and business schools regardless of
whether or not credit was earned. Transcripts from all institutions outside the
U.S. must be official, translated to English and credentialed.
·
Typed
2-3 page motivational essay or program specific application questions.
·
Official
ACT or SAT scores: Required within two years of high school graduation for
students graduating from a U.S. accredited high school.
Additional admission requirements for the
following programs:
·
Physical Therapist Assistant – PTA application
packet.
·
Radiologic Technology – RT application packet.
·
Traditional BSN and Practical Nursing – Active status on
a nurse aide registry. Applications may be reviewed for acceptance with proof
of intent to complete a nurse aide course.
·
LPN-BSN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN – Copy of current
unencumbered nursing licensure.
·
Medical Imaging – Copy of current American Registry
of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) card.
Applications for
master’s degree-seeking students are reviewed based on the following criteria:
· 3.0 cumulative GPA
on a 4.0 scale
·
English Proficiency: This requirement applies to all individuals
whose first language is not English. Student must meet one of the
following:
o
Official
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score (Minimum of 100 total score
on the TOEFL iBT, minimum of 250 total score
computer-based TOEFL, or minimum of 600 total score on the paper-based TOEFL)
o
ACT
English score of 20 or higher
o
Graduation
from an accredited U.S. high school
o
U.S.
GED English score of 500 or equivalent
o
Bachelor’s
or higher level degree from a U.S. accredited college or university
Students entering the master’s degree programs are reviewed based on the
following application materials and requirements:
· Graduate
application and application fee.
· Scholarly essay.
· Official academic transcripts from each post-secondary institution
previously attended.
Transcripts must be sent directly from each institution to Clarkson College.
Transcripts from all institutions outside the U.S. must be official, translated
to English and credentialed.
· Two professional
recommendations using the Graduate Professional Reference
forms.
·
Current
resume.
Additional
admission requirements for the following programs:
Master
of Science in Nursing:
·
Baccalaureate
degree in nursing from a professionally accredited institution by National
League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE).
·
A
valid state unencumbered RN license. License must be effective in the state
where practicing or where clinical experience will occur.
·
One
year of professional RN work experience prior to registration for the MSN Nurse
Educator and Health Care Administration specialty option courses.
·
Two
years of professional RN work experience prior to registration for MSN Nurse
Practitioner specialty option courses.
·
Completion
of the Acute Care Skills
Assessment form for the MSN Nurse Practitioner
options.
Master
of Science in Nursing with specialization in Nurse Anesthesia:
·
Complete
at least one year of recent full-time critical care nursing experience
(post-ADN or post-BSN) as an RN prior to application to the program.
·
Submit
a current curriculum vitae indicating critical care nursing experience and
length, any professional or scholastic honors, and listing of all colleges
attended and degrees obtained.
·
Provide
proof of advanced nursing specialty certifications in BLS, ACLS and PALS
·
Completion
of the Assessment of Critical Care Skills
form.
·
Completion
of a graduate-level statistics course equivalent to Clarkson College NS 847
prior to enrolling in the program.
Post-Masters
in Nursing Certification:
·
Master’s
degree in nursing from a professionally accredited institution by National
League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE).
·
A
valid state unencumbered RN license. License must be effective in the state
where practicing or where clinical experience will occur.
·
Two
years of professional RN work experience prior to registration for the MSN
Nurse Practitioner specialty courses.
Masters
in Health Care Administration:
· Baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applications for doctoral degree-seeking students are reviewed based on
the following criteria:
· 3.0 cumulative GPA
on a 4.0 scale
·
English Proficiency:
This requirement
applies to all individuals whose first language is not English. Student must
meet one of the following:
o
Official
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score (Minimum of 100 total score
on the TOEFL iBT, minimum of 250 total score
computer-based TOEFL, or minimum of 600 total score on the paper-based TOEFL)
o
ACT
English score of 20 or higher
o
Graduation
from an accredited U.S. high school
o
U.S.
GED English score of 500 or equivalent
o
Bachelor’s
or higher level degree from a U.S. accredited college or university
Students entering
the doctoral degree programs are reviewed based on the following application
materials and requirements:
· Graduate application and application fee.
· Statement of
educational goals to include evidence of potential dissertation/residence
project.
· Official academic transcripts from each post-secondary institution
previously attended. Transcripts must
be sent directly from each institution to Clarkson College. Transcripts from
all institutions outside the U.S. must be official, translated to English and
credentialed.
· Three faculty or
professional recommendations using the Graduate Professional
Reference forms.
· Current resume or
curriculum vitae.
· Sample formal
master’s degree level scholarly paper.
· Three credit hour
graduate-level statistics course to be completed prior to enrollment.
· Three credit hour
graduate-level research course to be completed prior to enrollment.
Additional admission requirements for the following
programs:
Doctor of Nursing Practice:
· Unencumbered APRN
license. License must be valid in the state of practice or where an immersion
experience will occur.
· One year of work
experience as an APRN.
· Master of Science
degree in Nursing from an accredited program/institution.
Doctor in Health Care Education and Leadership:
· Minimum of one year
work experience, preferably in the health care field.
· Master’s degree or
higher from an accredited institution.
INTERNATIONAL
APPLICANTS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Clarkson College allows applications from students
who have been educated in another country who meet the admission requirements
established by the College and the academic program of interest. Additional
requirements from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program may be required.
Applications are reviewed based on the criteria of academic performance and
English proficiency as outlined for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
NON-DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS AND VISITING STUDENTS
Students
may wish to enroll in coursework without the intension of earning a degree from
Clarkson College. Any person may register for and take courses offered at
Clarkson College if that person fulfills the course prerequisites and selected
requirements for admission. Proof of English proficiency as outlined for
degree-seeking students will be required for those whose first language is not
English.
Additional requirements include:
For undergraduate coursework: Proof
of high school graduation, GED or current enrollment in high school.
Admission
to Clarkson College as a non-degree seeking student does not guarantee later
admission into a degree program. Application to a degree-seeking program may be
requested at any time. All admission requirements must be met for acceptance.
ACCEPTANCE
Accepted students will receive an official
letter of acceptance from Clarkson College along with an Admissions
Confirmation form. To accept an offer of admission, the student must sign the
Admissions Confirmation form and return it with a non-refundable enrollment
fee. This fee reserves a student’s place in the program.
The enrollment fee is requested within 30 days
of admission notification and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served
basis.
CONDITIONAL
ADMISSION STATUS
Undergraduate and graduate applicants who do
not meet all of the admission criteria may be granted Conditional Admission
status.
Undergraduate students admitted
under conditional admission status will remain conditional for two (2)
consecutive semesters. During each semester, the following requirements must be
met:
· Enroll in their first semester and successfully
complete General Education course Strategies for Success;
· Students are only allowed to take a maximum of 15
credit hours each semester;
· Students needing to enroll in BI 211 Anatomy, BI 222
Anatomy/Physiology, BI 210 Microbiology, CH 110 Chemistry or BI 213 Physiology
may only enroll in one course per semester;
· Students will be enrolled in the recitation course
corresponding to the science course in which they are enrolled (listed in
previous bullet). Additional fees will apply. Recitation courses include: BI
211.RS, BI 213.RS and CH 110.RSEnroll in General Education course GEN 101
Strategies to Success;
· Earn at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average;
and
·
Will not have received
any of the following end-of-the-semester course grades: “D,” “F,” “NP,” “WF” or
“I” grades.
The Registrar will track and review all
conditionally admitted undergraduate students at the end of each semester of
conditional status. The program director and Registrar will review and
determine if they may continue as fully admitted students. Undergraduate
students who do not meet requirements will be dismissed from the program of
study.
Graduate students admitted under
conditional admission status must meet the following requirements:
·
Complete at least
six hours of credit;
·
Earn a 3.0
cumulative grade point average; and
·
Will not have
received any of the following end-of-the-semester course grades: “C,” “D,” “F,”
“NP,” “WF” or “I” grades.
The Academic Review Committee will review
all conditionally admitted graduate students at the end of their first semester
of enrollment to determine if they may continue as fully admitted students.
Graduate students who do not meet the requirements will be dismissed from the
program of study. Doctoral students will not be admitted conditionally.
The above conditions may result in a change
in the anticipated graduation date for a conditionally admitted student.
Meeting the above conditions may affect the length of a student’s program.
Concerns should be directed to the Admissions office or academic advisor prior
to a conditionally admitted student reserving a spot in their academic program.
RE-ADMISSION
APPLICANTS
Re-application is required for applicants
previously denied or who have been admitted and moved their enrollment date
forward more than one year.
COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS
Bachelor
of Science in Nursing
This
program is based on an agreement between Grace University in Omaha, Neb. and
Clarkson College. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses. Grace University provides Clarkson
College with appropriate admissions-related documentation upon acceptance of
the student. Students who complete the cooperative program should be able to:
1.
Demonstrate
proficiency in the professional field of nursing established by Clarkson
College.
2.
Fulfill
the objectives of Grace University’s Biblical Studies division.
3.
Fulfill the
objectives of Grace University’s general education division.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging
This program is based on agreements with Radiologic
Technology programs at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Neb., Alegent Health School of Radiologic Technology in Omaha,
Neb. And Mary Lanning School of Radiologic Technology in Hastings, Neb. and
Clarkson College. These agreements allow students to enroll in the Clarkson
College Medical Imaging program after completing their first year of Radiologic
Technology training. This option allows students to simultaneously pursue both
degrees. Students must obtain ARRT licensure and successfully complete all
degree requirements before the degree will be conferred.
For more information regarding cooperative programs,
contact the Clarkson College Admissions office.
DOUBLE MAJORS
Students must apply and be properly
admitted to both majors. It may be possible to pursue both majors at the same
time. An official degree plan must be completed for both majors. Admission
into one major does not guarantee later admission into a second major.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS
All
Clarkson College students may be required to complete certain health and safety
requirements according to individual program needs at their own expense (non-refundable).
Students will not be allowed to attend classes and/or clinical when out of
health and safety compliance.
Students
enrolled in academic programs at Clarkson College are required to follow health
and safety requirements specific to their academic program.
Health
and safety requirements are subject to immediate change in order to maintain
compliance with state and federal requirements, Center for Disease Control
requirements and standards of practice.
Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening
for Students
To be in
compliance with clinical and/or course requirements, background checks and drug
screenings will be completed at the expense of the student. The completion of a
background check and/or drug screening will be facilitated by the program
requirements. Students must complete the required background check and/or drug
screening prior to participation in other degree or service experiences.
Students will not be allowed to progress to their course until clearance
documentation is reviewed by the clinical coordinator or designee.
Additional
background checks and/or drug screenings may be required at the expense of the
student with or without cause for suspicion as required by the clinical agency
or Clarkson College.
Background check
and drug screening results will only be accepted from a Clarkson College
approved vendor.
Clarkson College
cannot guarantee that students with significant findings in their background
check will be permitted to participate in clinical rotations or be a candidate
for licensure/certification in every state.
Additionally,
prior conviction of a felony or misdemeanor may make a student ineligible for
professional licensure, professional certification, or professional
registration depending on the specific regulations of the individual health
profession and the state of practice. If a student is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor during
the time they are a student, it is the student’s responsibility to inform their
program director immediately.
The student must
meet the guidelines for prior criminal convictions of the agency where the
clinical is scheduled and no special accommodations for alternative clinical
placement will be made for the student.
All student
information is kept confidential.
MENTORING
First-year students have the opportunity to
participate in the Clarkson College mentoring program. This program was
designed to provide students with individualized assistance for the transition
into the College. Each first-year student is paired with a faculty or staff
member who will serve as a mentor while a student is at Clarkson College. There
is no cost for this program, and every student is invited to participate on a
voluntary basis. For more information, contact the Director of the Student
Center.
NEW STUDENT
ORIENTATION
Orientation gives new students information on
services provided by Clarkson College. New undergraduate students are strongly
encouraged to attend the New Student Orientation program, usually held each
semester on the Friday before classes begin. New graduate online students will
be oriented to the College by participating in NS 799 and MB 799. Additional
information for new students can also be found on the Clarkson College website
within the “Current Students” section underneath “New Student Experience.”
NON-MATRICULATED
STUDENT RECORD RETENTION
It is the policy of Clarkson College that
applications and application materials including official academic transcripts,
letters of reference, student essays, observation hours and letters from the College
will be retained two years for all non-enrolled students. Updated documents may
be required if the student would like to re-apply. Records from applicants who
do not enroll are not covered under The Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974 (FERPA).
APPLICATION
DEADLINES AND START DATES
Application
deadlines and start dates are determined by program. Students are encouraged to
visit the Clarkson College website for the most up-to-date
deadline and start date information.
All
application materials must be received prior to the application deadline. After
deadlines pass, applications will be reviewed as complete if space is available
in the program. Wait lists for programs will be formed as necessary.
Applications may be held over to be reviewed at a later date at the discretion
of the Admissions Committee.
APPLICATION
DEADLINES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International
students must meet program-specific requirements and deadlines. The following
deadlines must be met by international students considering programs with
rolling admission:
·
Fall semester –
June 1
·
Spring semester –
October 1
·
Summer semester –
March 1
FINANCIAL AID
Director of Student Financial Services
Margie Harris, CPFM
Student Financial Services Office
101 South 42 Street Omaha, NE 68131-2739
PH 402.552.2749 TF 800.647.5500 sfsassist@clarksoncollege.edu
Clarkson College Federal School Code:
009862
The mission of the Student Financial
Services department is to provide education, counseling and support services
designed to assist students and their families in financing their education at
Clarkson College.
Financial aid is money provided by federal,
state, institutional and private sources to help students meet expenses while
attending college. Financial aid only supports a portion of a student’s
educational costs. The student and his or her family are expected to assist
in meeting college expenses.
Clarkson College is committed to providing
access to financial assistance for qualified students who, without such aid,
would be unable to attend college. Financial assistance includes scholarships,
grants, loans and part-time employment which may be offered to students in
various combinations, depending upon the student’s degree of financial need.
Financial need is determined by comparing results of the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the total estimated cost of attendance for the
academic year. Financial aid received from Clarkson College is intended to
supplement student and family resources.
If you would like to explore more after
reading this section of the catalog, please visit the Financial Aid section of
our website.
FINANCIAL AID
ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION
In order to uniformly determine the need of
students applying for financial assistance, all applicants must complete a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicate Clarkson College
(federal school code 009862) as a recipient of the results. The award year at
Clarkson College begins with the fall semester and concludes with the summer
semester. If eligible, the student will be offered via official award
notification, a financial aid package consisting of one or more types of
assistance. The student may accept the aid in total or in part.
To be considered for financial aid, a
student must also:
· Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
· Have a valid Social Security Number.
· Have earned a high school diploma or GED certificate.
· Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a
refund to any federal financial aid program at any institution.
· Have not received a conviction for any offense—during
a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving federal financial
aid—under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of illegal
drugs.
· Register with the U.S. Selective Service if required to
do so.
· Be admitted into an eligible degree-seeking program at
Clarkson College.
· Be enrolled in at least half-time (undergraduate
students: six credit hours; graduate students: three credit hours) for each
semester the student wishes to be considered for financial aid.
· Be enrolled in courses that fulfill the student’s
degree requirements.
· Submit additional documents or information as
requested by the Student Financial Services department.
· Maintain all Satisfactory Academic Progress
requirements each academic term.
· Certify that federal student aid awards will be used
only for educational purposes.
Students who
qualify for financial aid and have successfully completed the financial aid
application process may view their award notifications online through Net
Partner (accessed through the Clarkson College website). Net Partner access instructions, log-on ID information
and instructions on how obtain your password will be sent to the student
the first time financial aid is awarded from Clarkson College. The student’s
Financial Aid counselor will send the student notifications of subsequent and
revised awards.
Net Partner allows
the student to view, accept or decline awards and to receive specific
information about award offers. The student must accept financial aid award
offers through Net Partner before the aid can be disbursed. The student also
has the option to decline awards or reduce student loan award offers.
DISBURSEMENT OF
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid will be applied directly to
Clarkson College tuition, fees, on-campus housing (if applicable) and other charges
before funds will be released to the student for other educational expenses. If
financial aid exceeds the semester charges, a refund check will be issued to
the student and mailed to the address on record with the Registrar.
If a balance remains after financial aid is
received, the student is responsible to pay the outstanding balance by the
tuition payment date.
ENROLLMENT STATUS
REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL AID PURPOSES
To
receive most financial awards, including a student loan, the student must be
enrolled at least half-time. Some financial aid awards are prorated based on a
student’s enrollment status.
Undergraduate
Students:
|
Enrollment Status |
Semesters |
Credit
Hours |
|
Full-time |
Fall,
spring and summer |
12 or more per semester |
|
Three-quarter
time |
Fall,
spring and summer |
9-11 per semester |
|
Half-time |
Fall,
spring and summer |
6-8 per semester |
Graduate
Students:
|
Enrollment Status |
Semesters |
Credit
Hours |
|
Full-time |
Fall,
spring and summer |
6 or more per semester |
|
Half-time |
Fall,
spring and summer |
3-5 per semester |
REPAYMENT OF
FINANCIAL AID
When a student withdraws from all Clarkson College
courses and the student received financial aid, he or she may be required to
return/repay a certain percentage of federal financial aid that was or could
have been disbursed. The amount of repayment required is based on formulas
mandated by the Federal government. Federal funds that may have to be returned,
in order of their required return, are unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans,
subsidized Federal Stafford Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, Federal Pell Grants and
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG).
Students must realize this policy may
result in the student owing a balance to Clarkson College and/or to the federal
government.
SATISFACTORY
ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)
Federal regulations require that students
attending an educational institution maintain satisfactory academic progress in
the degree program he or she is pursuing in order to receive federal financial
assistance. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that limited federal
financial assistance is disbursed only to those students sincere about pursuing
and obtaining their educational objectives.
In order to comply with these federal
regulations, Clarkson College has established certain standards of satisfactory
academic progress. All continuing and former students who apply for financial
aid must meet the academic standards listed below before federal assistance is
certified and disbursed to the student.
The progress for each student will be
verified with official Clarkson College enrollment records at the completion of
each semester/quarter/term. To meet satisfactory academic progress, Clarkson
College students must comply with the following requirements, showing
progression toward graduation:
Undergraduate Qualitative Standard
·
An undergraduate
student must maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 on
a 4.0 scale.
Undergraduate Pace Standards
·
An undergraduate
student must successfully complete at least 66 percent of total credit hours attempted.
Grades of D, F, Incomplete (I), Withdrawal (W, WF, WP) and No Pass (NP) are not
considered successful. A student’s transfer hours that count toward the
student’s program will be considered as both hours attempted and hours
successfully completed when calculating the student’s SAP pace.
·
A student
pursuing an undergraduate degree at Clarkson College may not receive financial
assistance when the student has attempted more than 150 percent of the required
number of credit hours to complete the degree. The total number of credit hours
includes courses taken at other institutions, which are applied to Clarkson
College degree requirements. For example, if the undergraduate degree requires
130 credit hours for completion, the student may receive financial aid for up
to 195 credit hours (150 percent of the credit hours required).
Graduate Qualitative Standard
·
A
graduate student must maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Graduate Pace Standards
·
A
graduate student must successfully complete at least 80 percent of the total
semester hours attempted. Grades D, F, Incomplete (I), Withdraw (W, WF, WP) and
No Pass (NP) are not considered successful. A student’s transfer hours that
count toward the student’s program will be considered as both hours attempted
and hours successfully completed when calculating the student’s SAP pace.
·
A
student pursuing a graduate degree at Clarkson College may not receive
financial assistance when the student has attempted more than 150 percent of
the required number of credit hours to complete the degree. The total number of
credit hours includes courses taken at other institutions which are applied to
Clarkson College degree requirements. For
example, if the graduate degree requires 40 credit hours for completion, the
student may receive financial aid for up to 60 credit hours (150 percent of the
credit hours required).
WARNING, SUSPENSION,
APPEAL AND REINSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY
Satisfactory
Academic Progress Warning: A student who fails to meet one or more of the
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards will be placed on financial aid
warning for one semester/quarter/term. This means that the student may receive
financial assistance during the warning period. The student’s academic progress
will be verified at the end of the warning period.
Satisfactory
Academic Progress Suspension (Loss of Financial Aid Eligibility): If the student
fails to meet the SAP standards during the warning period, the student will be
placed on financial aid suspension. This means the student is ineligible to
receive funding from federal and non-federal financial aid programs at Clarkson
College.
Satisfactory
Academic Progress Suspension Appeal: A student whose financial aid eligibility
has been suspended may submit a written appeal to his or her Financial Aid
counselor. The appeal must be typed or written clearly, must provide a full
explanation why SAP standards were not met and how the student will ensure the
standards will be met in the future if his or her eligibility for financial
assistance is reinstated. The appeal must explain any special or extenuating
circumstances beyond the student’s control that may have prevented all
standards from being met. The student must sign and date the appeal. Supporting
documentation from a physician, counselor, academic advisor or faculty member
may be included with the written appeal but is not required.
The Financial Aid counselor will present
the student’s appeal for reinstatement of financial assistance to the Financial
Aid Committee for review. The student will be notified by mail whether or not
the appeal has been approved.
An appeal denied by the Financial Aid
Committee may, at the student’s request, be forwarded to the Director of
Student Financial Services for further review. The Director’s decision will be
final.
Satisfactory
Academic Progress Probation: A student whose SAP appeal is approved
will be placed on SAP probation for one semester/quarter/term. This means the
student may receive financial assistance during the probationary period and may
continue to receive financial assistance as long as SAP standards are
maintained. A probationary status may require the student to enter into a
financial aid academic plan that, when followed, will ensure the student will
meet SAP standards for a specific time.
A student who fails to meet SAP standards
by the end of the probationary period will no longer be eligible to receive
funding from federal and non-federal financial aid programs at Clarkson
College, and the student is no longer eligible to file an appeal.
Satisfactory
Academic Progress Reinstatement: A student who has failed to maintain SAP
standards may reinstate his or her financial aid eligibility by successfully
completing sufficient semester hours and/or attaining the required cumulative
grade point average. A student remains ineligible for financial assistance
until the semester following his or her attainment of the SAP standards.
When a student has attempted 150 percent of
the required number of credit hours to complete the degree, the student is
ineligible for federal and non-federal financial aid from Clarkson College.
There is no appeal or reinstatement process for this SAP requirement
FEDERAL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT AND LOAN
PROGRAMS
Federal Work-Study
(FW-S) Program
The Federal Work-Study (FW-S) program is funded
by both the federal government and Clarkson College. The program provides
on-campus employment opportunities for undergraduate students with financial
need. An eligible student will be awarded a dollar amount that may be earned
each semester. The FW-S awards and amounts are determined by Clarkson College.
A FW-S award is not a guarantee of employment. The student must be eligible for
employment with The Nebraska Medical Center, which includes a successful
interview, background check and drug screening. Employment is also contingent
upon availability of job openings within the College. To view current Federal
Work-Study job openings at Clarkson College, visit The Nebraska Medical
Center’s website.
Federal Direct Stafford Loans are federally
funded, low interest rate loans that are available to both undergraduate and
graduate students. A student’s eligibility for a Federal Direct Stafford Loan and
the amount of the award is determined by Clarkson College. Several factors are
used in the calculation of a student’s loan award, including the student’s
grade level, cost of attendance, enrollment status, expected family
contribution (EFC) and other financial aid awarded to the student. A student
must file the FAFSA, complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN), complete loan
entrance counseling and be enrolled at least half-time to receive a Federal
Direct Stafford Loan award.
Federal Direct Stafford Loans are usually
awarded for a two-semester loan period. The first disbursement will occur at
the beginning of the first semester and the second will occur at beginning of
the second semester.
The fixed interest rate on
Federal Direct Stafford Loans is established through federal regulation and may
change for new loans disbursed after July 1 of each year. Repayment of Direct Stafford Loans
begins six months after the student either graduates or ceases to be enrolled
at least half-time. The maximum aggregate (life-time) loan amount a student may
borrow under the Federal Direct Stafford Loan program is: $31,000 (no more than
$23,000 of which can be subsidized) for a dependent, undergraduate student;
$57,000 (no more than $23,000 of which can be subsidized) for an independent,
undergraduate student; and $138,500 for a graduate student.
Subsidized Federal
Stafford Loans
The interest on a subsidized Federal
Stafford Loan will begin to accrue when the loan funds are disbursed to the
student. However, that interest is paid by the federal government while the
student is enrolled at least half-time.
Maximum annual subsidized Stafford Loan
limits are: $3,500 for first year undergraduate students; $4,500 for second year
undergraduate students; and $5,500 for third and fourth year undergraduate
students. A student’s grade level is determined by the student’s current
academic status at Clarkson College.
Starting July 1, 2012, graduate students
are no longer eligible for subsidized Stafford Loans.
Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans
Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans are
similar to the subsidized Federal Stafford Loans except that the student is
immediately responsible for payment of the interest on these loans. Students
can make interest payments while in school, or the interest can be capitalized
and added to the principal loan balance when the student graduates or ceases to
be enrolled at least half-time.
Maximum annual unsubsidized Stafford Loan
limits are: $6,000 for first and second year undergraduate students; $7,000 for
third and fourth year undergraduate students; and $20,500 for graduate
students. A student’s grade level is determined by the student’s current
academic status at Clarkson College.
The Federal Nursing Student Loan Program is
a federally funded loan program, administered by Clarkson College. Loans are awarded
to undergraduate and graduate nursing students and are based on the student’s
financial need. The interest rate is fixed at five percent, which begins to
accrue nine months after the student either graduates or ceases to be enrolled
at least half-time. Award amounts are determined by Clarkson College. The
maximum lifetime amount a student can borrow from the Federal Nursing Student
Loan Program is $13,000.
Federal Direct PLUS
(Parent) Loans
The Federal Direct PLUS (Parent) Loan is a
federally funded, low interest rate loan for parents of dependent,
undergraduate students. A parent may borrow a Direct PLUS, regardless of
financial need, for each dependent, undergraduate student enrolled at least
half-time (six credit hours per semester). Potential borrowers will have their
credit reviewed by the U.S. Department of Education
as part of the loan origination process. A parent may borrow up to the
estimated cost of attendance, less any financial assistance received by the
student. The interest rate on a Direct PLUS loan is fixed at 7.9 percent and
repayment of principal and interest usually begins 30-60 days after the loan
has been fully disbursed. To apply for a Direct PLUS loan, one parent of the student
must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) on the
Direct Loan website, StudentLoans.gov and a Direct PLUS Request form, which is
available on the Financial Aid page of the Clarkson College website. A parent who applies for a Direct PLUS must be a
parent whose information is provided on the student’s current academic year’s
FAFSA. Completed forms must be returned to,
the Student Financial Services department.
Federal Direct
Graduate PLUS Loans
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans are
available to graduate students to help pay for educational expenses. A graduate
student must be enrolled at least half-time (three credit hours) to borrow from
this program. The student may borrow up to his or her estimated cost of
attendance, less Federal Direct Stafford Loan amounts and/or other financial
assistance received.
The interest rate is fixed at 7.9 percent
and repayment usually begins 30-60 days after loan funds are fully disbursed.
The borrower may receive a deferment while he or she is enrolled at least
half-time at an eligible institution. Deferment requests must be made directly
to the lending institution.
FEDERAL GRANT
PROGRAMS
The federal government provides a variety
of grant programs for undergraduate students. The grants are awarded based on a
student’s financial need as determined from the student’s Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Pell Grants are designed to provide
educational financial assistance to those undergraduate students with the
greatest financial need. Federal Pell Grants provide the foundation for many
financial aid packages to which other federal and non-federal funds can be
added. Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree are ineligible for a
Federal Pell Grant. A student is limited to receive 12 semesters (or its
equivalent) of Federal Pell Grants.
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grants are awarded to undergraduate students with financial need
and have not earned a bachelor’s degree. Students receiving a Federal Pell
Grant, and who have remaining financial need, will be given priority when
awarding FSEOG funds. FSEOG awards and amounts are determined by Clarkson
College.
STATE GRANT
PROGRAMS
Nebraska Opportunity Grants
Nebraska Opportunity Grants
(NOG) are funded by the State of Nebraska and where
applicable, other contributing partners. The grants are awarded to
undergraduate Nebraska resident students who demonstrate financial need as
determined from the students’ FAFSA results. NOG awards and amounts are
determined by Clarkson College. Estimated NOG awards that appear on a student’s
award letter are contingent upon approval by the Nebraska Coordinating
Commission for Postsecondary Education.
UNDERGRADUATE
MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS