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Melody Higgins, Ph.D., serves as Program Director and Professor of Athletic Training at Clarke University, where she has held academic and administrative roles since 1999 with her current directorship beginning in 2000. Her career spans multiple Midwestern institutions with significant clinical and educational leadership in athletic healthcare.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) from University of Minnesota – Mankato
- Master of Science (MS) from Western Illinois University
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Capella University
Dr. Higgins specializes in Athletic Training with deep expertise in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science, emphasizing hands-on clinical education. Her teaching philosophy centers on active student engagement and the inherent value of every learner, drawing from the Chinese proverb 'Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand' and Tomas Carruthers' principle of progressive teacher independence.
Professional credentials include Board of Certification Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and State of Iowa Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) certifications, alongside active membership in the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA). No scientific awards were documented in source materials.
Her clinical background informs her academic leadership, with prior roles including Lead Athletic Trainer at Mercy Hospital/Medical Associates in Dubuque, Galesburg Clinic, Monmouth College, and Western Illinois University. While student advising details were not specified, her position inherently involves mentoring athletic training students through Clarke's program.
