We know that developing leadership skills is crucial in preparing you for your Drake college experience and for your future career. To that end, here are two leadership opportunities offered exclusively to Drake students through the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute on campus.

Emerging Leaders Model
Are you a first-year student interested in leadership? Apply to participate in the Emerging Leaders Model (ELM) this fall. This seven-week workshop series provides first-year Drake students an opportunity to gain leadership skills and prepare for their future leadership roles on campus, all while exploring valuable tools to lead effectively as a college student through “The Student Leadership Challenge.”

Attend an information session to learn more:
• Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 4 p.m., Olmsted, Room 312
• Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 9 a.m., Olmsted, Room 312

Ready to Apply? Submit your ELM application by Sept. 13. For questions, contact Kristin Economos, director of student leadership programs, at kristin.economos@drake.edu. Find more information.

Adams Academy
Are you interested in enhancing your student leadership skills? The Adams Academy is a signature program offered exclusively to Drake sophomore, junior (P1), and senior (P2) student leaders. This semester-long leadership program will enhance your leadership skills through educational workshops, interactive activities, and guest speakers from across the Drake and greater Des Moines communities. Students who participate in the Adams Academy will:

• Enhance your leadership knowledge and skills
• Identify strengths and areas of weakness as a leader
• Build authentic and inclusive relationships with other student leaders
• Join a network of 1,400+ Adams Academy graduates
• Learn more from faculty and staff in leadership roles across campus

Attend an information session to learn more:
• Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 12 p.m., Olmsted Center, Drake Room
• Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 3 p.m., Olmsted Center, TMR 132
• Friday, Sept. 14, at 9 a.m., Olmsted Center, Drake Room

Ready to Apply? Submit your Adams Academy application by Sept. 16.

For questions, contact Kristin Economos, director of student leadership programs, at kristin.economos@drake.edu. Find more information.

Kristin Economos, Student Leadership Programs