Clarkson College has not always been a college. Instead, we began in 1888 as a school of nursing—the first in the state of Nebraska. Over the last 125 years, we've established a new campus, expanded our program offerings and adopted a new name. All the while, we've maintained a commitment to preparing our students to be the best in various realms of health care. This commitment to excellence has and always will remain a defining quality of Clarkson College.

About

At Clarkson College, you don't just study health care—you prepare to be the best in it. All around you are professionally trained faculty, practicing clinicians and classmates who share the belief that they, too, can better the lives of others. With eight fields and twenty majors to choose from, you have a broad range of options for making a difference—quite possibly even before you graduate.

Academics

Clarkson College welcomes undergraduate and graduate students, transfer and international students, and adults who are returning to college to continue their studies or advance their health care careers. Here, you'll find everything you need to get started.

Enrollment

The Student Financial Services department helps provide opportunities for talented, dedicated and deserving students to attend Clarkson College. Whether you're seeking scholarships and grants, loans, payment plans, or a combination, we'll help you find the answer most suitable for you.

Tuition & Financial Aid

College is a time of self-discovery, personal growth and—most certainly—fun. We're thrilled your main objective is to pursue a future in health care, but we also want you to look back on your college education and recollect all of things you experienced—lectures and textbooks aside. There are numerous ways for you to get involved at Clarkson College. Here's a peek at some of them.

Student Life

Every day, Clarkson College alumni are changing lives in ways that are both practical and profound. As the proud alma mater of these astounding health care professionals, Clarkson College strives to keep our alumni connected to not only the College but also with one another. Here, you will find all the ways you can stay connected.

Alumni

Clarkson College provides a variety of professional learning opportunities and health care courses. Our Basic Life Support, Medication and Nurse Aide courses can help individuals getting certified for the first time or needing renewal. These programs are either online or on campus with ongoing offerings year-round.

Professional Development

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Role of the Tutor

What is the Role of the Tutor?

The purpose of a tutor is to encourage the student in his/her own mastery of the subject so that the student feels competent in his/her understanding of the material.

Four elements that comprise a successful tutor:

The tutor must be competent in the subject material.
The tutor must address and be sensitive to the needs and attitudes of the students.
The tutor needs to listen to the student. From listening, the tutor must determine what the student thinks he/she knows and what he/she thinks the problems and solutions are. The tutor should ask questions and guide the student’s learning. The tutor must show the student ways to discover answers to their own questions.
The tutor needs to help make students accept responsibility for their own learning.

Tutoring is not teaching. It is a method for assisting the student in reaching his/her educational goals.

Tutoring is not counseling. If a student begins discussing personal problems as opposed to working on academics, it is not the responsibility of the tutor to refocus the student.

Tips for Tutors

Use simple language
Paraphrase what the student says
Provide information that the student needs
Avoid asking "yes" or "no" questions
Check to see that you have been understood (have the student show you he/she understands)
Do not be condescending
Do not comment on how easy a problem/concept is to understand (not true for everyone)
Provide realistic feedback about learning and expectations
Keep a positive attitude about the student you are tutoring
Be conscious of your body language
Show enthusiasm for learning
Do be encouraging but do not give false hope about a particular grade a student might receive
Look for opportunities to encourage and affirm the student’s work
Teach study skills as appropriate
Remain neutral if the student expresses frustration toward a particular instructor

Sources: Learning Strategies Center, Cornell University; Creighton EDGE, Creighton University