Drake recognizes the importance of supporting new parents by providing paid time off for the purpose of bonding with a new child. Through the efforts of a group of concerned faculty and staff, the University Benefits Committee, an ad hoc committee, Dean’s Council, and President’s Council, the paid parental leave policy was created. The new policy on paid parental leave provides the needed flexibility for parents to balance their family and work life responsibilities.

Please take a few moments to review the policy. Consistent with the policy development, approval, and communication policy, this will be posted for comment from May 1­—15, 2018.  Comments should be sent to dupolicies@drake.edu.

— Debra Wiley, Human Resources