All posts by Ashton Hockman

HR Information Archive

Walktober Step Challenge with Des Moines University and Wesley Life

Drake has challenged Des Moines University and Wesley Life to a step challenge. We are putting together a team and want you to participate.

During the month of October team members from all three institutions will track their daily steps. You may use a pedometer, fitness tracker, or smart phone app. Any movement that records steps counts, including walking, running, and fitness classes. You will be provided with a journal to make recording easy and receive fun facts and tips along the way.

At the end of the month the institution with the highest average step total will win a traveling trophy and bragging rights for the year. Individual prizes will be awarded as well. We need your help to win that trophy!

This event is open to all faculty, staff, and students so spread the word. To register, email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu. The deadline to register is Friday, Sept. 28.

Linda Feiden, Human Resources

Campus Announcements Archive

Weekly volleyball pick-up game

Take advantage of Drake’s new sand volleyball court with a weekly pick-up game of volleyball every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Games will begin Thursday, Sept. 13, over the lunch hour and will continue throughout the year. Faculty, staff, and students are all welcome to play. While the weather permits, games will be held outdoors at the new sand court and move indoors to the Bell Center once it gets too cold.

Request to be added to the email distribution list.

Three volleyballs and a rake are available to be checked out of the Student Life Office in Olmsted. Equipment is also available from the front desk of the Bell Center.

Kourtney Kirkpatrick, University Advancement

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Join the ITS project management team for ITS project updates

Please join the ITS project management team to learn about the progress of current technology projects. A 30-minute call is scheduled for every other Thursday at 10 a.m. on the following dates:

• September 6
• September 20
• October 4
• October 18
• November 1
• November 15
• November 29
• December 13

There are two different ways to connect with the meeting:

To both hear and see the presentation, go to the Blackboard Collaborate link and follow the on-screen instructions. Need assistance? See the Join the Bi-Weekly ITS Project Update Meeting (How To) article.

For audio only, call 571-392-7650 and enter PIN# 9060694541.

Contact Kris Brewster, Keren Fiorenza, or Jeff Regan with any quesitons.

Kris Brewster, ITS

For Faculty Archive

Starfish student success platform training for faculty

We are excited to formally announce the implementation of our new student success platform, Starfish. Starfish is an academic early alert and communication system. For phase one of the rollout, 107 faculty will participate in progress surveys, which allow faculty to easily “flag” students recognized as needing additional support. Once flagged, students receive recommendations and contact information for tutoring, advising and counseling, and services that can help them achieve academic and personal success. Faculty also have the opportunity to give students “kudos” for positive reinforcement.

There are two upcoming training sessions for faculty participating in phase one:

  1. Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 1-2 p.m. in Collier-Scripps, Room 235
  2. Friday, Sep. 7, from 10-11 a.m. in Aliber, Room 204

Starfish is:

Empowering: Starfish provides students with the information and feedback they need to make connections and become better self-advocates, thus becoming more autonomous.
Efficient: Faculty members contribute classroom observations with just a few clicks. Instructors, student services staff, and advisors can easily access and contact a student’s network.
Effective: Powerful positive encouragement is provided through kudos, and feedback on areas for improvement is provided through flags. A “close the loop” feature allows all involved to know when an issue has been resolved.

The link to Starfish is located on the MyDrake portal in two places: 1) Faculty and Advising section and 2) Administrative Tools section.

For more information, visit drake.edu/starfish, or contact the Starfish administrators at starfish@drake.edu with questions.

Melissa Sturm-Smith, Academic Excellence and Student Success

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Join Enterprise CarShare

Cars when and where you need them
Drake, in partnership with Enterprise, is excited to bring CarShare to campus. CarShare is a car-sharing program that allows members to rent and use a vehicle 24/7. Cars are currently parked in the Morehouse Parking Lot, adjacent to the Olmsted Lot. Members can rent a vehicle anytime and then return it to where they picked it up. Each vehicle comes equipped with fuel and damage/liability protection, all for one low hourly rate.

A special promotion is available to faculty and staff to join Enterprise CarShare. As a member, you can reserve a car by the hour for all of your to-dos, on and off site.

Visit the Enterprise CarShare website to become a member and Enterprise will waive your application fee and first-year membership fee! The application link is customized, so there is no need to enter a promo code.

Membership includes:
· Reserve, extend, or cancel reservations on the Enterprise CarShare App
· 24/7 vehicle availability
· Convenient, designated parking spots

Scott Law, Public Safety & Operational Services

For Students Archive

Drake student fall sports ticket information

Drake undergraduate, graduate, and law students are admitted to all home Drake Athletics events for free. Tickets will be automatically added to students’ Drake Card through Flash Seats. Drake Athletics has partnered with Flash Seats to help give students a convenient way to attend athletic events.

Students will receive a confirmation email from Flash Seats on Thursday, Aug. 30, that their tickets have been loaded to their Drake Card. Once they receive the confirmation, they can head to the game and cheer on the Bulldogs. If a student does not receive an email from Flash Seats, visit or contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.

Below is the additional information for attending fall sports events.

Drake Football
Enter the Drake Stadium southwest main entrance.
Present your valid Drake Card to the ticket taker. Your ticket will be printed at the gate.
Student seating is available in Sections U-V.

Drake Volleyball
Enter The Knapp Center main lobby entrance.
Present your valid Drake Card to the ticket taker. Your ticket will be printed at the gate.
Student seating is available in Sections E-G.

Additional student ticket information is available at DrakeTix.com/student.

Ryan Harris, Athletics

For Students Archive

ITS back-to-campus update

Happy fall semester! Need a refresher on what Information Technology Services (ITS) offers? Or, are you new to Drake? Here’s a snapshot of what you need to know.

ITS News & Announcements: Information on outages, new ITS initiatives, and other important news can be found at drake.edu/its, on our IT service portal at service.drake.edu/its, or by following @DrakeITServices on Twitter. Want outage notifications texted to you? Opt in by texting DrakeITS2018 to phone number 226787. We also include regular announcements in OnCampus.

ITS Support Center: Due to flooding this summer, the ITS support center is currently located on the 2nd floor of Collier-Scripps. Walk-in support is available Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone support is available 24/7 by calling 515-271-3001, or you can report an issue using the IT service portal.

IT Service Portal: Having a problem with technology? Need technology information? Visit the IT service portal at service.drake.edu/its to learn about technology services available, browse our knowledge base for how-to technology guides, or get assistance with a tech issue.

New this summer! MyDrake campus portal: Launched this summer, myDrake is your new gateway to campus information, resources, and functions and is located at my.drake.edu. myDrake is replacing our current portal, blueView in mid-September. You’ll see links to the tools you need regardless of your campus role(s). To help you get started using myDrake, see the IT service portal guide at Using myDrake for Students (How-to).

Need online training resources? Check out our curated list of technology training resources for students at Technology Training Resources for Students.

Not sure how to get started using campus technology? Visit drake.edu/its/students.

Also, watch for more details on the third annual ITS Phishing Quiz coming Oct. 22.

Carla Herling, ITS

For Students Archive

The Harkin Institute student employment opportunities

The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement is looking to hire students who are dedicated to civic engagement, social justice, equity, and inclusion.

Applications for Public Policy, Office, Event Planning Assistant, and Communications Assistant can be found on Handshake. The application will remain open until Sept. 7. Please direct any questions to Catherine Anderson at catherine.anderson@drake.edu.

Catherine Anderson, AS ’19