Drake values lifelong learning among its faculty, staff, and students. The Excellence in Learning & Development Program is designed with that in mind, emphasizing that varied and frequent learning opportunities enhance personal and professional growth and effectiveness. Watch OnCampus and blueView for learning opportunities available for the 2016–2017 year.
Congratulations to the following 44 individuals who made learning a priority this year by completing eight hours of programming through the 2015-2016 ELD Program.
Bridget Arrasmith, School of Education
Teresa Bartschat, RaySociety
Jill Batten, Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Vici Bice, RaySociety
Donna Blunck, Finance & Administration
Jana Brem, Finance & Administration
Stephanie Cardwell, Business & Public Administration
Renae Chesnut, Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Alice Cronin, Residence Life
Lauren Dixson, Alumni & Development
Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Caron Findlay, Finance & Administration
Catherine Gillespie, School of Education
Dianna Gray, Business and Public Administration
Sandy Hatfield Clubb, Athletics
Victoria Haugen, Head Start
Shelley Hurst, Student Records
Patsy Johnson, ITS
Linda Judd, RaySociety
Lynn Kassel, Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Debra Kem, Student Financial Planning
Nicole Kerr, Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Heidi Kramer, The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center
Kim Lammers, Dean of Students Office
Amanda Martin, Community Engagement & Service Learning
Cheri McDaniel, The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center
Leslie Merriman, Head Start
Cherie Moen, Provost’s Office
Sharon Moran, Residence Life
Lisa Murphy, Athletics
Sharyn O’Connor-Beener, College of Arts & Sciences
Cassie Paterson, Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Mary Sanders, School of Education
Aimee Schmidt, Athletics
Rachelle Setsodi, Office of Admission
Joyce Sharp, Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Katie Shields, Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Amy Smit, The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center
Shari Tenney, Journalism and Mass Communications
Carole Tillotson, Law School
Marina Verlengia, Academic Excellence & Student Affairs
Debra Wiley, Human Resources
Kodee Wright, Student Involvement and Leadership
Jennifer Zwagerman, Law School