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Clarke University Campus is Closed Monday, March 16.

Campus Community,   

Due to the forecasted inclement weather and to allow extra travel time as students return from spring break, the Clarke University campus will be closed on Monday, March 16. All classes and events are canceled. 

Faculty and staff are excused from work, however, essential employees should report to campus unless otherwise advised by their supervisor.    

Hours of Operation  

Café 1843 will open 5-9 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 for dinner service. 

On Monday, March 16, the Dining Hall will operate for lunch from 11:15 a.m-1 p.m. Café 1843 will be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m., with the grill available from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.

The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

The Kehl Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Practices are canceled except for teams with competition the next day.

During a Winter Weather Emergency, limit travel as much as possible. If you should need to go out, be sure to travel slowly, and dress in layers to stay dry and warm. 

Snow Emergency Parking in the City of Dubuque will be enforced. Those parking on Clarke Drive should move their vehicle to a parking lot to allow city crews to remove snow and avoid receiving a ticket or being towed.

Want to receive text alerts for future winter weather alerts? Sign up on CUhub by following these instructions.  

Stay warm & stay safe, Clarkies!

 

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Melody "Dee" Higgins, Ph.D.

Program Director and Professor of Athletic Training

Educational Background

BS from University of Minnesota –Mankato, Makato, MN

MS from Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

Ph.D. from Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

Teaching Philosophy

Every patient and every student is inherently good, is worth time, effort, and care, and deserves your best efforts.

The Chinese Proverb, ‘Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.’

Tomas Carruthers, ‘A good teacher has been defined as one who makes [herself] progressively unnecessary.’

Melody "Dee" Higgins

Profile

Professional Experience

Dee has been at Clarke since 1999 and in her current position since 2000. Previous to Clarke, she held positions at various places in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Some of these included: Lead athletic trainer at Mercy Hospital/Medical Associates in Dubuque, Galesburg Clinic, Monmouth College, and Western Illinois University.

Certifications and Memberships

BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

State of Iowa Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)

Member – National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA)