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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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Ellen Spencer, Ed.D.

Chair and Professor of Education,
MAE Program Director

Educational Background

Teaching Endorsement

Special Education/Strategist I Endorsement

Clarke University

Dubuque, Iowa

August 2016

 

Doctor of Education

Curriculum and Instruction

Northcentral University

Prescott, AZ

July 2015

 

Master of Arts in Education

Educational Leadership

University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida

July 2004

 

Bachelor of Arts in Education

Elementary Education with Spanish Endorsement

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa

May 1996

 

Bachelor of Arts in Business

Marketing and Management

Loras College

Dubuque, Iowa

1992

Teaching Philosophy

I want to honor each student right where they are and help them move forward in their development as a person. One way I do this is through discovery. Learning through discovery is the essence of meaningful retention and understanding of any concept.

‘Teach without seeming to teach.’ ~ Mary Frances Clarke

Ellen Spencer

Profile

Professional Background

Prior to my career in higher education I taught grades 3rd through 8th in both Iowa and Florida.

Research Interests

Special Education: Autism, behavior, and mental health

Courses Taught

  • EDSP 200: Foundations of Special Education
  • EDSP 301: Strategic Academic Learning
  • EDSP 400: Spec Education Practicum
  • EDSP 401: Prevention and Remediation of Challenging Behaviors
  • EDSP 402: Collaborative Solutions

Certifications and Memberships

  • AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education)
  • ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development)
  • ASTE (Association for Science Teacher Education)
  • CEC (Counsel for Exceptional Children)
  • IACTE (Iowa Association of Colleges for Teacher Education)
  • ISMTE (Iowa Science and Mathematics Teacher Educators)
  • NAPDS (National Association for Professional Development Schools)
  • NCEA (National Catholic Education Association)
  • NSTA (National Science and Technology Association)