All posts by Alyssa Young

Division of Student Affairs promotes Joe Campos to associate dean

The Division of Student Affairs/Student Life promoted Joe Campos from community standards officer to associate dean of students on Sept. 1.

In his new role, Joe will serve as the University’s liaison to the student body. He will provide leadership assistance to the dean of students, evaluate division policies pursuant to student life, provide support to students and families during crisis situations, keep the dean informed and connected to student organizations, and much more.

Joe graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and minor in psychology, and a master’s in educational leadership policy study.

He has more than 10 years of experience in higher education working with diverse student groups. Before coming to Drake, he served as the residence director of administration at the University of Illinois–Chicago and the assistant director of student conduct at Iowa State University.

Joe will play a vital role in enhancing the Drake experience for students, while upholding the values and responsibilities of the University.

Please congratulate Joe on his new position. He can be reached at 271-4199 or joe.campos@drake.edu. Or, stop by his office in Old Main, Suite 205.

— Jerry Parker, Dean of Students

CBPA welcomes new faculty and celebrates promotions

This summer, four new faculty members joined the College of Business and Public Administration. The college also celebrated the promotions of four professors.

Meet CBPA’s new faculty members:
Douglas Bujakowski, assistant professor of actuarial science and risk management, comes to Drake from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a graduate of Ohio State University with degrees in actuarial science and economics. He received his doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in risk and insurance.

Doug is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. He enjoys adventure sports and has participated in skydiving, canyoneering, flyboarding, mountain climbing, and whitewater rafting. His other hobbies include ping pong, running, and strategy games.

Anna Clark, assistant professor of public administration, comes to Drake from Texas Women’s University. She received her bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Denver. She continued her education at the University of Texas at Dallas where she received her master of public administration and doctorate of public affairs.

Before academia she worked as a baker’s apprentice, ran a law office, and sold cars. She grew up near Denver, Colo. She loves ethnic food and would welcome any suggestions for local Thai, Indian, Greek, or Lebanese restaurants.

Lendie Follett, assistant professor of business analytics, previously taught at Iowa State University where she also received her BS, MS, and doctorate in statistics.

In her free time, Lendie likes to cook delicious food, read good books, and go bird watching. She has two highly intelligent cats named Franklin and Ginger.

Denise Hill, associate professor of practice in public administration, is already a member of the Drake family. Previously, she taught in Drake’s Law School where she also received her JD.

Before law school, she completed her bachelor’s in political science and communications at Wartburg College and her master of public administration in state and local government at Drake.

Denise is an expert in health law, policy, compliance, and ethics. She was the 51st Youth Governor of New York State during the term of Mario Cuomo. The following year, she interned for Gov. Terry Branstad. Before discovering her passion for teaching and law, she was an athletic trainer during her first two years of college.

Promotions:
Congratulations to Deb Bishop, promoted to professor of practice in management and international business; Andy Norman, promoted to professor of marketing; Rick Long, promoted to associate professor of practice of finance; and Sean Severe, who achieved tenure and was promoted to associate professor of economics.

—Dianna Gray, College of Business and Public Administration

Drake Basketball Happy Hour

Join Head Basketball Coaches Niko Medved and Jennie Baranczyk for happy hour at Hotel Renovo in Urbandale as we approach the start of basketball season. All are welcome to attend so bring your family, friends, neighbors, and more! The fun begins at 6 p.m. Mark your calendars and join us on Sept. 13!

What: Basketball Happy Hour Party
Where: Hotel Renovo in Urbandale,11167 Hickman Rd.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 13, 6–8 p.m.
Who: All are welcome to attend
Why: Meet the head coaches and student-athletes while celebrating the rapidly approaching start of the college basketball season

No RSVP is required, but feel free to check out the Facebook event .

—Tom Florian, Drake Athletics

Register for on-campus wellness screenings

If you are on Drake’s health plan and wish to complete your annual wellness screening on campus with UnityPoint Health, the online registration form is now open!

There are three screening options:

  1. Complete a screening with your physician and have your doctor fill out a Physician Wellness Screening Results Form. This form must be faxed by you or your doctor by Sept. 30.
  2. Complete your screening at a participating Hy-Vee. This option is available through Sept. 15.
  3. Complete your screening on campus through UnityPoint Health. The on-campus dates are Oct. 4–6, 9, 11, 13, 17, and 19.

The online registration form opened Sept. 1.You may select the option that works best for you. However, it’s important to note that there are a limited number of spaces available for the on-campus screenings, so you are encouraged to complete your screening with your physician or at a participating Hy-Vee. In addition, if you complete your screening and the online assessment at www.wellmark.com by Sept. 30, your name will be placed in a drawing for a chance to win your choice of a prize from an online wellness catalog.

Additional information about this year’s biometric screenings and wellness assessments (including copies of the Physician Wellness Screening Results Form and participating Hy-Vee locations) can be found under the employee tab of blueView. The Wellness Portal is on the right-hand side of the employee page.

Please note that if you are on Drake’s health plan you must complete a biometric screening and wellness assessment annually to retain your wellness premium discount, which is a savings of approximately $300 in 2018.  Questions may be directed to Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu or 271-1880.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Join Weight Watchers at Work

Summer is coming to a close and the fall term has started. Now is the perfect time to get into the habit of making healthier choices. If your goals include losing weight, Weight Watchers at Work may be the solution.

Weekly meetings include a confidential weigh-in prior to the meeting, followed by a 30-minute class. Weight Watchers’ unique mix of face-to-face interaction with a trained leader, group support, accountability, digital tools, and the convenience of meetings in the workplace have helped faculty and staff be successful in their weight loss goals.

The cost is $156 for a 12-week renewable series with a minimum of 15 participants. Payment may be made in a lump sum or split into three payments.

If you are interested in joining Weight Watchers at Work, please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Bulldog pack rewards program

Bulldog Pack Rewards Program is a points-based scorecard that is dedicated to helping you enhance your quality of life in five areas: physical, financial, community, social, and occupational. Earn points by participating in various activities and making healthy choices. Reach 100 points between Sept. 15 and June 1, 2018, and you will be placed in a drawing for a chance to win your choice of prizes from a wellness catalog.

Beginning Sept. 15, the Bulldog Pack Rewards Program will be available to all current Drake full-time and regular part-time employees, regardless of enrollment in the Drake Medical Plan. Instructions on how to access and use the scorecard will be coming soon.

Please note that the annual biometric/wellness screenings and online wellness assessment are separate from this scorecard. These two items are only for those current employees on Drake’s medical plan and must be completed annually to receive the wellness premium incentive.

For more information please contact Linda Feiden.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Dining notes for faculty and staff

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Lunch: Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 6 for lunch. Drake faculty and staff can dine for just $5!

We Heard You! Drake Dining has made some exciting changes based on your feedback. This year we’ve introduced extended dining hours! Hubbell Dining will now be open from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch and from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for dinner.
 
—Jennifer Bowersox, Drake Dining Services

Build a tiny home with your colleagues

The All Staff Council Special Events Committee invites Drake staff to participate in a service project benefitting Joppa Outreach on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Two shifts are available, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–5 p.m. Volunteers will help build tiny homes for Joppa’s Tiny Home Village, which serves homeless men and women in Des Moines. The build will take place in the parking lot across from the Alumni House. There are a limited number of spots available for these shifts, so please register online as soon as possible. This is a great opportunity to work together with fellow Drake staff to fill a community need! Light refreshments will be available and staff will have the opportunity to put their name in for a raffle for a parking pass for the 2018–2019 year.

Also, bring a canned food item or non-perishable items to help stock Drake’s Free Little Pantries!

If you are not available at this time but would still like to volunteer, shifts are available all week long as a part of DU Good Day. Click here for more information or to register. Full-time Drake employees are eligible for eight hours of Community Service Leave—check with your manager to see if this is an option.

—Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning

Exclusive: Faculty/staff basketball season tickets

Drake Athletics is excited to announce an exclusive pre-sale of both men’s and women’s basketball season tickets available to Drake faculty and staff. Faculty and staff can take advantage of discounted pricing with a valid Drake Card. To purchase season tickets, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.

Season tickets go on sale to the general public Sept. 15, so be sure to take advantage of this special offer to lock in the best seats.

Men’s Basketball

  • Premium Center (C,D,E,N,O,P)—$124 per seat plus $250 Bulldog Club donation
  • Premium Outer (A,B,F,G,M,Q,R)—$124 per seat plus $150 Bulldog Club donation
  • Reserved Center (3,4,5)—$124 per seat plus $250 Bulldog Club donation
  • Reserved Outer (1,2,6,7)—$124 per seat plus $150 Bulldog Club donation
  • General Admission (8-25)—$75 per seat plus no Bulldog Club donation

Women’s Basketball

  • Reserved Sideline (A-G, M-R)—$60 per seat
  • Reserved Baseline (S-T)—$50 per seat

Questions? Call 515-271-3647 or email tickets@drake.edu.

— Tom Florian, Ticket Sales and Donor Management

From the office of Associate Provost Art Sanders

A reminder, the first Friday FYS lunch/discussion is this Friday, Sept. 8, at noon in Olmsted Center, TMR 133. These meetings are open to those with an interest in possibly teaching FYS in the future. It is too late to order a lunch, but you are welcome to bring your own and join us.

Our first meeting to begin planning the spring semester Engaged Citizen Experience with the theme Nourishing (Feeding) the World, is this Friday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m. in Old Main, Room 208. Among the events we will be planning are our annual conference and a film series. For additional information contact me at arthur.sanders@drake.edu.

For the past two years, a group of faculty and staff have been meeting monthly to discuss issues related to creating inclusive learning environments. We will be continuing those meetings and opening them to anyone on campus who wishes to talk about the challenges, successes, and failures we have faced as we try to navigate this difficult issue. This semester the group will be meeting the second Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Thus, our first meeting will be at 3:30 on Monday, Sept. 11 in the Drake Room. If you have any questions, contact me at arthur.sanders@drake.edu.

—Art Sanders