Nicole Shives

Nicole Shives, M.S., M.S.

Associate Professor
General Education, Community Health

Contact Info
ShivesNicole@clarksoncollege.edu
402.552.2307

Nicole Shives has been a Clarkson College faculty member since 2016. She earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Athletic Training from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master’s degree in Biology from the University of Nebraska-Kearney. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Healthcare Education and Leadership from Clarkson College.  

Before coming to Clarkson College, Ms. Shives served as a certified athletic trainer and an associate professor at Iowa Western Community College. She is a member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society, iTeach Anatomy and Physiology and the National Society of Leadership and Success. She earned the Employee Scholar Award in 2019 and the Excellence in Teaching Award in 2016 from Clarkson College.  

Outside the College, Ms. Shives is a member of Rumsey Station PTO and a volunteer for the American Heart Association.  

Words of Wisdom  

My advice to students is that it is never too late to discover their abilities and passions. Keep being resilient, persevere through life, and do what makes you happy. 

Courses 

BI 211 - Anatomy Lecture/Lab/Recitation 
BI 213 - Physiology Lab 
HM 224 - Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 

Scholarly Works (Selected)  

Research Study: “Influence of Body Position on Grip Strength in Females” University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE. IRB Approval: October 2014. 

Research Study: “Validation of Accelerometers as a Measure of Knee Dysfunction” University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA. IRB Approval: September 2006.  

Co-Presenter for the High Ability Learners Hands-on Experience Session for Papillion LaVista Middle School: March 2020 

Co-Presenter for the High Ability Learners Hands-on Experience Session for Millard Middle School: December 2019 

Co-Presenter for the High Ability Learners Hands-on Experience Session for Millard Middle School: December 2018 

“Scholarly Activity for Rank and Promotion” Guest Speaker at Clarkson College Faculty Development, Omaha, NE: April 2018. 

Board of Advisors for the Human Physiology 15th edition Textbook by Stuart Fox, McGraw-Hill Education: 2016-2017 

5th Grade Career Fair for Council Bluffs Rotary Club, Presenter, Council Bluffs, IA: April 2016 

5th Grade Career Fair for Council Bluffs Rotary Club, Presenter, Council Bluffs, IA: April 2015 

“An Interactive Method Using an In-Class Responding System to Increase Retention” Co-Presenter at the Academy for Teaching Excellence, Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IA: October 2013. 

Biological Sciences, Physical Therapy, Sports Science & Sports Medicine Discipline Round Table Presenter at the Academy for Teaching Excellence, Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IA: October 2012. 

IWCC Program Showcase Presenter for High School Seniors Recruitment Event, Council Bluffs, IA: October 2011-2016 



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