Academic Travel and Mission Administrator, Associate Professor
Community Health, General Education
Dr. Rachel Holm came to Clarkson College in 2016, teaching in the General Education department. She currently oversees the Academic Travel & Mission programming and continues to teach Death & Dying, drawing on her background in hospice care. Dr. Holm is a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory and actively contributes to the College through service on committees including Student Support Committee, Personnel Committee, multiple Critical Success Factor committees, and Spirit Week Committee.
Beyond campus, Dr. Holm is deeply committed to service. She serves on the Dominican Development Group Board of Directors and the Clarkson College Alumni Board. She played a key role in founding Maltese Mission Week, which combines local service projects with international mission work in the Dominican Republic. Dr. Holm continues to foster community engagement through partnerships with local agencies and Episcopal churches.
Words of Wisdom
At Clarkson College, we pride ourselves on preparing students to be the best. What I like to remind students is that this process will, at times, involve giving yourself some grace. Higher education is life-changing and many lessons will be learned along the way. Many times, learning involves overcoming setbacks and getting up after a fall. Take advantage of the support of your amazing peers, faculty, and staff whenever you find yourself needing a hand!
Courses
EEA 205 – Death and Dying
HUM 215 – Academic Travel Abroad Humanities
Awards and Honors
Academic Excellence Award Winner, Clarkson College, 2024
Successful Completion of Leadership Development Experience Program, Clarkson College, 2023
Dr. Patricia Book Perry Academic Scholarly Project Award winner, Clarkson College, 2023
Inducted into National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi, 2020
Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee, Clarkson College Faculty Senate, Fall 2019
Scholarly Works (Selected)
Co-Presenter, “Transforming Healthcare Education Through Global Travel: Building Resilience, Empathy and Cultural Competence”
Consortium of Hospital-Affiliated Colleges and Universities (CHACU) Annual Conference
Spring 2025
Presenter, “Bridging the Distance: Using Video to Foster Personalized Connections in Online Learning”
Consortium of Hospital-Affiliated Colleges and Universities (CHACU) Annual Conference
Spring 2025
Presenter, “Beyond the Lecture: Using Video to Engage Online Learners”
Fall Faculty Development Day Breakout Session, Clarkson College
Fall 2024
Moderator, “Legacy Lunch”
Spirit Week Event, Clarkson College
September 2021, September 2022, September 2023, September 2024
Panel Member and Coordinator, “An Evening to Celebrate Survivor Resilience”
Professional Development Event, Clarkson College
April 2023
Presenter, “Essentialism: Book Discussion”
Faculty Development Committee Event, Clarkson College
August 2022
Co-presenter, “Cultivating Calm Amidst the Chaos”
Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS) Conference, Louisville, KY
Summer 2022
Co-presenter, “Time Management, Study Skills, and Organization”
New Student Orientation presentation, Clarkson College
Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025
Co-presenter, “Diversity in the Classroom”
Fall Faculty Development Day Breakout Session, Clarkson College
Fall 2021
Presenter, “Supporting Survivors”
Student Support Team drop-in session, Clarkson College
Spring 2021
Co-presenter, “Teach Students How to Learn: Book Discussion – Chapters 10-12”
Spring Faculty Development Coffee Chat, Clarkson College, Spring 2021
October 2020
Presenter, “Incorporating Video Into Virtual Instruction: Reducing Social Distance the Safe Way”
Fall Faculty Development Day Breakout Session, Clarkson College
Fall 2020
Co-presenter, “Toolkits and Takeaways: The Wellness Wheel in Action”
Summit on Promoting Well-being and Resilience in Health Care Professionals
Columbus, Ohio
October 2020
Co-presenter, “Cultivating Calm Amidst the Chaos”
Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Conference,
Omaha, Nebraska
October 2020
Co-presenter, “Flu Simulation Activity”
General Education presentation to HAL students, Clarkson College
Spring 2019
Co-presenter, “De-escalation in the Classroom”
Student Support Team drop-in session, Clarkson College
Fall 2019
Presenter, “The Happiness Advantage”
Faculty Development Committee Lunch Bunch, Clarkson College
Spring 2019
Presenter, “Adderall, Anxiety, and Academic Stress”
Student Support Team drop-in session, Clarkson College
Fall 2018
Guest Lecturer, “Domestic Violence in a Healthcare Setting”
Radiography Program, Clarkson College
2017-2024
Presenter, “Social Media: Healthy Boundaries & Cyber-Bullying”
Student Support Team drop-in session, Clarkson College
Spring 2018
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