Nebraska

Institute Conducted By

University of Nebraska at Omaha is endorsed by the League of Nebraska Municipalities (Recognized March 1975).

Department Conducting Institute

School of Public Administration

Program Coordinator

Ellen Freeman-Wakefield, Institute Director
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Nebraska Municipal Clerks Institute and Academy
College of Public Affairs and Community Service 
CB109, 6001 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182-0276
Phone: (402) 554-2636 Fax: (402) 554-2862
E-mail Ellen Freeman-Wakefield
Clerk's website: Clerk Institute of Omaha

Location of Instruction

Rotates across the State – 2026 Embassy Suites and Convention Center LaVista, Nebraska 

Dates of Institute and Academy

Jump Start - For all clerks with less than a year in their position - March 15, 2026, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

In-person CMC institute Program - March 16 – 20, 2026

In-person MMC Academy Program - March 18- 20, 2026

Cost Breakdown of the Institute

Registration fee: $493 ($50 discount for early registration). Includes tuition, materials, refreshment breaks, banquet, 2 lunches, and 1 reception.

Municipal Clerk Academy

Separate workshops held during basic Institute
Registration fee: $273 ($50 discount for early registration). Includes tuition, materials, refreshment breaks, banquet, 1 lunch, and 1 reception.

Scholarship(s) Available

Nebraska Municipal Clerks’ Association
The IIMC Foundation

Program Scheduling

Time to graduate: Four-year program
May enter in any year