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Volume 5 Issue 1 July/August 2013 Alumni Times QUARTERLY CLARKSON COLLEGE ALUMNI NEWSLETTER Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory Survey Results INSIDE: Annual survey reveals students satisfaction with the College 2 President’s Message: Thanks & By Chris Swanson, Institutional Effectiveness & Quality Assurance Coordinator Looking Ahead at New Year Clarkson College students recently › This institution has a good reputation 2013 Alumni Scholarship completed the Noel-Levitz Student within the community. Recipient Satisfaction Inventory (SSI), a national survey › The Clarkson College website is easy to 3 New Alumni Association Ofcers that measures student satisfaction across a navigate. & Board Members broad spectrum of college life. This year, 21 percent of the student body participated. › On the whole, the campus is well- 4 Decorated Table Trivia Event maintained. This is the fth year Clarkson College 5 Alumni Association Sponsors students have had the opportunity to let When asked each of the ve years, “Would Spring Finals Study Hall their “opinion count." you enroll here again?” an overwhelming 6 Graduate Capstone Review majority of Clarkson College students Nearly 81 percent of indicated they would. This has been the 8 Academic Integrity at the College case over the past ve years and has been at 9 Alumni Association Membership students stated that a higher response rate than other four-year Clarkson College was private institutions. 11 Alumni Weekend: Event Registration Form their rst college choice. More good news from this year’s survey is that Clarkson College was the rst choice 12 Continuing Education Event: among schools for nearly 81 percent of our Health Care Ethics The survey incorporates a two-prong students, a number that is up almost 3.5 13 Spring Garden Walk Recap approach for evaluation: how “important” percent from last year. an item is to an individual and his/her 14 Alumni Class Notes “satisfaction.” On nearly all of the items All results from this year’s SSI conrm the 16 Students of All Types Coming surveyed, students expressed greater upward satisfaction trend our students have Together in New Organization importance and satisfaction than students been indicating over the past ve years. from the national comparison group. The During this time, there have been changes 17 Service Reaches First Lady top four most important aspects of and made to improve a variety of student Celebration of Writing & the satisfaction with the Clarkson College services and facilities as well as enhance Creative Arts experience expressed are as follows: academic and advising practices. 18 Faculty of the Year › The quality of instruction I receive in most A constant over the past ve years is & Distinguished Service Award of my classes is excellent. that the results from the statement “This › The content of the courses within my institution has a good reputation within major is valuable. the community” has always appeared high on the “Clarkson College Strengths” › Nearly all of the faculty members are The Alumni Times is a quarterly publication list from Noel-Levitz, a tribute to the knowledgeable in their eld. that is distributed by the Alumni Association College alumni who carry on the tradition of Clarkson College at 101 South 42 Street, › The instruction in my major eld is of being those prepared students who Omaha, Neb. 68131. For story or photo excellent. professionally provide high quality, ethical submissions, please contact Rita VanFleet, and compassionate health care services to › Class size at this institution facilitates my Alumni Coordinator, at 402.552.3516 or via the community and the world. learning. e-mail at [email protected]. Alumni Times 1 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ASSOCIATION HIGHLIGHTS Thanks & Looking 2013 Alumni New Alumni Association Ahead at New Year Scholarship Recipient Ofcers & Board Members The 2013-14 Alumni Association Board members and ofcers were Summer is nally here! I hope The Alumni Association awarded a $2,500 scholarship nominated from an uncontested ballot. They began their duties on everyone is having a safe and to Radiologic Technology (RT) and Medical Imaging June 1. wonderful summer. student Michelle Glow. She is a Westside High School graduate and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise The Alumni Association has Science at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. Michelle been busy. The membership PRESIDENT plans to graduate from Clarkson College in fall 2014 with drive started this May, and I MICHELLE GLOW, her Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology and Rachel Thompson, M.S.N., R.N. would like to remind you to THIS YEAR'S ALUMNI Bachelor’s degree in Medical Imaging. Rachel graduated from the Clarkson College Bachelor of Science please ll out the membership SCHOLARSHIP in Nursing program in 2004 and obtained her Master of Science in form (page 9) and send it RECIPIENT The dual degree program option was a determining factor Nursing degree from the College in December 2012. She currently in to Rita VanFleet, Alumni for Michelle’s college decision. The decision was solidied serves as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Nursing at the College. Coordinator. Joining the Alumni Association after speaking with a Clarkson College RT student during a Rachel has taken on the responsibility of heading the iPad Academy provides opportunities to mix, mingle and network visit and observation at a local radiology department. The for the Alumni Association and is a great proponent of advanced with old friends as well as new acquaintances. student had high regards for the Clarkson College program technology use in the educational setting. Your membership matters. Membership dues and expressed her excitement about her educational are vital to fund Association programs, activities, experiences to Michelle. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD, FIRST ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, communications and various academic support VICE PRESIDENT SUE LEUTZINGER, CHERA TREMBLAY & SUSAN BRISTOL. SECOND initiatives such as the Association’s support for Michelle is the Radiologic Technology Student Association ROW, NICKKI HARDIN & RITA VAN FLEET. THIRD ROW, RACHEL THOMPSON & CARLA DIRKSCHNEIDER. FOURTH ROW, ANN campus organizations, programs and scholarships. (RTSA) President and a tutor for anatomy, physiology, Nickki Hardin, M.S., R.T.(R)(M) (CIIP) HAGENAU, JEANETTE KASSMEIER & TRISH WEBER. By doing your part as a passionate alumni member, medical terminology and any RT/Medical Imaging courses. Nickki received her Associate of Science degree in Radiologic you will help to ensure that Clarkson College Her hobbies include rowing, biking, watching European Technology and Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Imaging from continues to be strong for generations to come. soccer, baking and puzzles. Michelle has two siblings and a Clarkson College in 1995 and her Master of Science degree in Health Ann Hagenau, M.S., R.T.(R)(M) large extended family. After graduation, she hopes to travel Services Management in 1997. Nickki is the manager of the Radiology Ann is a three-time Clarkson College graduate. She received both her The new Alumni Association Board ofcers and to Europe, specically to Ireland and England. department at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Associate of Science degree in Radiologic Technology and Bachelor members took ofce in June, and you will see some of Science degree in Medical Imaging from Clarkson College in familiar faces again this year. The 2013-14 Board 1995. She obtained her Master of Science degree in Health Services SECRETARY members are prepared and energized to start the Management from the College in 1997. Ann is a Radiologic Technology new year. Once again, the Board is creating some Carla Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA and Medical Imaging faculty member at the College. After the death of great events and moving forward with the Alumni Carla graduated from Clarkson College with her Master of Science her son, Christopher, Ann and her family founded the CHRS foundation Association iPad Academy. The Alumni Association 125 Years. One Scholarship. degree in Health Care Business Leadership in 2007. She is the Director to help lower socioeconomic families in Omaha, Neb. and surrounding will continue to give back to the College community, of the Health Care Business program at Clarkson College. areas. To learn more about the wonderful work of CHRS foundation, publish quarterly newsletters and organize special Unlimited ways to help a current Clarkson College student visit chrscharity.org. programs and events to bring alumni together. Several donations have been received for the 125th Anniversary Alumni Scholarship. TREASURER Jeanette Kassmeier, B.S.N., R.N., ONC I have been privileged and honored to serve as the This one-time scholarship is a way for the Alumni Association to honor and celebrate Jeanette (JJ) has worked at Clarkson Hospital—now The Nebraska Alumni Association President for the year. I have the founding of Clarkson College. The scholarship will be awarded during the 125th Chera Tremblay, P.T.A., B.S. Medical Center—since her graduation from Clarkson College in 1972. met and worked with some amazing individuals anniversary dinner held Sept. 20 at Joslyn Art Museum. Chera graduated from Wayne State University with her Bachelor’s She currently serves as a Case Manager for the Ortho/Neuro specialty throughout my term. I would like to take the degree in 2004 and from Clarkson College with her Associate’s degree and is an Orthopedic Certied Nurse. JJ has volunteered many hours Donations are still being accepted, and you are invited to participate. Donations with a opportunity to thank Rita VanFleet and the 2012-13 in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in 2008. She is a faculty member of her time to the Alumni Association over the years. “125” or any dollar amount are appreciated. Your contributions are an excellent way to Alumni Association Board ofcers and members and Assistant Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education for the assist Clarkson College students as they pursue their education.