Shelli Weddum is the Director of the Radiography and Medical Imaging programs. She received a certificate in Radiologic Technology from Jennie Edmundson School of Radiologic Technology in 1993, a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Imaging from Clarkson College in 2005 and a Master’s degree in Health Care Administration from Clarkson College in 2011.
Ms. Weddum’s teaching career began at Clarkson College in 2002 as an adjunct faculty member. Her roles developed into a full-time faculty member, Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Director and her current position as Director. She has been a member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) since 1999, the Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists (NSRT) since 2002 and is currently a member of the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS).
Ms. Weddum has held several positions within NSRT including a member of the Board of Directors, Nominations Chair, President, Chairman of the Board and Advisory Board member. She also served as a representative from Nebraska for two years at the ASRT House of Delegates and Annual Conference.
As a participant of the TeamMates program, Ms. Weddum works to develop mentor/mentee relationships with students. She enjoys walking, hiking, listening to self-help and motivational podcasts, reading, and getting the family together for a traditional dinner as often as possible. She cherishes her time with her two grown boys and husband and traveling whenever possible.
I cherish advising and time in classroom and labs, further allowing the opportunity to connect with our students. My personal mission is to always be growing and improving. My goals are to continue to give back to the profession that has given me so many career and life opportunities.
RT 101 - Introduction to Radiography
RT 110 - Procedures I and lab
RT 265 - Clinical Experience I
RT 275 - Clinical Experience II
RT 285 - Clinical Experience III
RadReviewEasy (RRE): R/MI Department Meeting, student and faculty resources for ARRT board preparation and testing Spring 2020.
Presenter. Heartland Interprofessional Education Conference: Come Together to Work Together, University of Nebraska Medical Center, August 2019.
Presenter. Career Advancement Day, Glenwood Community High School, March 2015-18.
Presenter. Pat Perry Award Presentation, Clarkson College Community Nov 2013.
Presenter. Capstone Presentation, Development of Critical Thinking Skills in Radiography Students, Dec 2011.
Presenter. NSRT Student Symposium 2010 & 2011.
Presenter. “Keeping it Green. Online Recording Keeping”, UNMC, Methodist, Alegent, and South East Community College Radiography Programs May 2011.
Presenter. Healthcare Academy, 2011.
Presenter. “Keeping it Green. Online Recording Keeping”, Faculty Development Dec 2010.
Presenter. Student Career Expo, Council Bluffs, IA; Dec 2009 and 2010.
Presenter. Radiology Profession, Omaha South Students March 2009.
Presenter. Radiology Profession, Westside Students Oct 2009.
Presenter. Graduation Speaker, Summer 2008.
Presenter. Graduation Speaker, Spring 2008.
Presenter. Clarkson College Faculty, Faculty Development, Video Integration in Labs, May 2005.