Chrystal Stanley has been named director of Professional & Career Development Services (PCDS). Chrystal has fulfilled several roles during her 16-year tenure at Drake—most recently she served as the professional & career development and academic achievement coordinator. This promotion will allow Chrystal to focus her time on providing direction for PCDS and helping students accomplish their professional goals. Chrystal specializes in serving students in the College of Arts and Sciences, and her office was recently relocated to Room 280 in the Fine Arts Center.

Responsibility for academic achievement will now be fulfilled by Bryan Thomas, academic success and retention specialist. Bryan is starting his third year at Drake, and in addition to coordinating tutoring services and individual academic support appointments, he also serves as the staff director for the Crew Scholars program. Bryan’s office is located on the third floor of Old Main. Please see the Academic Achievement website for more information. Tutoring schedules will be posted after the second week of classes.

—Melissa Sturm-Smith, Associate Provost for Academic Excellence and Student Success