125 Years

The Clarkson College tradition of caring traces back to our

beginning in 1888. To celebrate our past, we have outlined some

of our proudest moments in history, our ongoing traditions

and our all-abiding purpose.

In honor of our history and all those who helped shape it,

here’s to 125 years of caring.

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Our History

RIGHT REVEREND ROBERT H. CLARKSON FIRST EPISCOPAL BISHOP OF NEBRASKA(1826–1884)

He assumed the duty to lay a foundation of health care

in Nebraska.

1870

MELIORA CLARKSON (1828 –1902)

She forged ahead with the dream of her husband, the late Bishop

Clarkson, and fought to establish a training program for nurses.

1884

CLARKSON’S TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NURSES

We achieved the ultimate milestone in our history when we became

the first school of nursing in the state of Nebraska.

1888

MINERVA M. RYLEY (1875–1971)

She became one of our first graduates on record and earned

herself the honorary title of “Miss. Clarkson” nearly 60 years later.

1888

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS ESTABLISHED

We learned how to treat each departure of our students as a new

opportunity to join together.

1910

BISHOP CLARKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STUDENT NURSES’ RESIDENCE

We have provided circumstances for our students where they can

learn to care not only for the ill but also for one another.

SINCE

1888

WORLD WAR I RED CROSS PIN

We demonstrated honor and pride when our graduates served as the first

Nebraska Red Cross Nurses in WWI.

1917

We watched ourselves grow year after year, decade after decade.

1930’s

We have always taught our students to care for their patients with

competence and compassion.

1940’s

EVELYN & PETER KIEWIT

They made a generous donation that helped renew the opportunities

for future generations.

1960

We heightened our reputation when we advanced from a school of nursing

to a nationally accredited college.

1982

DR. PATRICIA BOOK PERRY (1924–2011)

She filled our future with promise and hope when she assumed the role as our first president.

1987

CLARKSON COLLEGE VIEW FROM 42ND & DODGE STREETS

We welcomed a new facility and a simplified name.

1992

INITIATION OF ONLINE CLASSES

We made pursuing an education from a distance a possibility.

1998

INTRODUCTION OF GATEWAY TO SUCCESS MINORITY NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

We increased the opportunities for minorities in the nursing field.

2000

DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM

We instilled a commitment to amend humanity within our community

through service-learning.

2002

ADDITION OF STUDENT CENTER, SUCCESS CENTER, HOWARD HALL & RESIDENCE HALL

We expanded our campus with a variety of new facilities

and services.

2004

ESTABLISHMENT OF CLARKSON SERVICE LEAGUE HERITAGE GARDEN

We received an endowment to build a garden dedicated to those

for whom we are grateful.

2006

PRESIDENT DR. LOUIS BURGHER LEADS FIRST ANNUAL STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION

He fostered a course of action to address our challenges

and discover our opportunities as one unified body.

2008

Mission

Preparing students to professionally

provide high quality, ethical and compassionate health care services.

We reassessed our purpose and refined our character.

2009

CURRENT CLARKSON SERVICE LEAGUE LIBRARY

We received a sizable contribution that allowed for the development

and relocation of a new library.

2011

2011

2012

CHOOSE TO GIVE CAMPAIGN2011–12 EMPLOYEE DONATIONS

$17,790

$18,232

We (our employees) invest in the future of our students

through our own personal financial contributions.

2011

OPENING OF ON-CAMPUS SIMULATION LAB

We unveiled a state-of-the-art space for our students

to develop and strengthen their patient care skills.

2012

EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN WALK AT WORK DAY, AN EVENT SPONSORED BY THE WELLNESS COMMITTEE

We make the health and happiness of our employees a priority.

2012

We gained national recognition back-to-back years for excellence

in online education.

2013

Our Traditions

CONVOCATION CEREMONY AT TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL

We gather together at the start of each academic year to

honor our history, successes and new beginnings.

CONVOCATION CEREMONIES

We adopted the Maltese Cross as a symbol of protection and a badge of honor in carrying out our Mission.

THE MALTESE CROSS

A GROUP OF “MISS CLARKSONS” DURING THE 1963 ALUMNAE HOMECOMING CEREMONY

We crowned our first ever “Miss Clarkson” in 1943. The annual

tradition continues today and also honors a “Mr. Clarkson.”

CROWNING OF MR. & MS. CLARKSON

PTA PINNING CEREMONY RIBBONS & PINS

We hold pinning (and previously capping) ceremonies to declare

the power and proficiency of our graduates to provide ethical

and compassionate health care.

PINNING & CAPPING CEREMONIES

2012 ACADEMIC TRAVEL ABROAD TRIP TO SPAIN

We opened our minds to the unknown when we

set sail on our first excursion overseas in 1999.

ACADEMIC TRAVEL ABROAD

We can attest to preparingmore than 6,300 graduates

up to present-day.

GRADUATION CEREMONIES

Our Purpose

We respect and obey our purpose of “preparing students to professionally

provide high quality, ethical and compassionate health care services.”

Our Mission

Learning

Caring

Commitment

Integrity

Excellence

We designated five core Values to support and honorably

carry out our Mission.

Our Values

We view the Value of Learning as a lifelong process of education

through both structured and unstructured experiences.

OUR VALUE OF

Learning

We view the Value of Caring as an empowering relationship

through an attitude of empathy, compassion and respect for

those with whom we interact, serve and lead.

OUR VALUE OF

Caring

We view the Value of Commitment as the dedication to the shared

Mission of Clarkson College.

OUR VALUE OF

Commitment

We view the Value of Integrity as an adherence to moral and ethical

standards in personal, professional and organizational actions.

OUR VALUE OF

Integrity

2013 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS INDUCTION CEREMONY

We view the Value of Excellence as a level of performance

in which all individuals strive for extraordinary quality.

OUR VALUE OF

Excellence

1888

1991

1994

2012

2013

2003

NURSING

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

HEALTH CARE SERVICES

HEALTH CARE EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP

HEALTH CARE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

THE YEARS THAT MARK THE BEGINNING OF OUR CORE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

OUR ACADEMIC

Programs

We adhere to the standards of our Mission and Values

with the integration of new academic disciplines as health

care demands grow and evolve.

We hope you enjoyed this glimpse back into

our 125-year history.

As we look to the future, we foresee further growth,

greater successes and, above all, an ongoing presence of caring.

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