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For Students Archive

ITS student phishing quiz coming soon

1 in 5 people can’t identify a phishing email. Can you? That’s why ITS works to educate you about how to detect and avoid being caught by malicious emails that “phish” for personal and campus data. In celebration of October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) ITS is sharing additional tips and tools for keeping yourself safe online and not becoming a cyber-victim.

Between Oct. 22 and Nov. 2, ITS is holding its third Phishing Quiz, a contest where students can take a quiz to learn more about how to identify phishing emails and fraudulent websites. The first 500 students to take the quiz will win a free taco courtesy of Taco Johns. Everyone who completes the quiz will be entered to win one of ten additional prize packages. Visit drake.edu/its/phish/ to take the quiz starting Oct. 22.

The goal of this contest is to empower you to be able to keep your data secure. Learn more about IT Security by following Drake ITS on Twitter at @DrakeITServices and be sure to stop by the Olmsted breezeway on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. or Monday, Oct. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spin the wheel, answer an IT security question, and win a prize.

Peter Lundstedt, ITS

Campus Announcements Archive

Online Contact Directory is changing Oct. 22

Following the launch of myDrake, ITS is making changes to the faculty and staff contact directory, currently located at www.drake.edu/directory. On Oct. 22, the full campus directory will only be available in myDrake from the Campus Directory link (under the Commonly Used Apps section). It will contain the contact information for departments as well as individual faculty and staff members. The directory at www.drake.edu/directory will be modified to only contain the main departmental contact information.

This change will centrally locate the main contact directory within myDrake, and over time, will decrease unwanted spam and phishing of faculty and staff by having individual contact information unavailable to the public. With the every-increasing complexity of attacks, we cannot afford to give away our personal information.

For questions, contact Peter Lundstedt at informationsecurity@drake.edu or Jeremy Sievers at jeremy.sievers@drake.edu.

Peter Lundstedt, ITS and Jeremy Sievers, UC&M

HR Information Archive

Open enrollment period begins Friday

The annual open enrollment period for Drake University benefits will begin Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. As previously communicated, employees will be required to make benefit elections for the 2019 plan year online, via the eBenefits Portal. To assist in the enrollment process, an eBenefits User Guide will be provided via email later this week.

Information about Drake’s upcoming medical, dental, wellness premium incentive, and flexible spending account plan changes will be provided by email Friday. The open enrollment period will be held Oct. 19 through Nov. 30.

Marlene Heuertz, Human Resources

Campus Announcements Archive

Domestic travel risk and eight-plus-passenger vehicle processes

Domestic Trip Risk Mitigation Process Update. A more streamlined process for domestic trip registration and tracking of forms was developed over the summer. This updated process has resulted in a decentralized approach where departments, schools/colleges, and student organizations have ownership of their specific online trip forms and can easily monitor the receipt of the form(s).

A travel risk mitigation decision checklist tool was created to help identify the risk level for the domestic trip (low, medium or high) and then based upon risk level, determine what risk mitigation form(s), if any, to complete. Currently several travelers are using this process. Learn more. Please remember to book any airline travel through Shorts Travel.

>8 Passenger Vehicle Driver Approval Process.

Reminder: the driving >8 passenger rated vehicle driver approval process can be found online.  These driver protocols were implemented last year to improve Drake’s current vehicle/driver safety program and to help reduce potential accidents and losses.

Donna Blunck, Director, Risk and Insurance

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Grant Writing and Research session

The fourth session in our series on Grant Writing and Research, is Tuesday, Oct. 23, in the Drake Room in Olmsted from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The topic is Writing a Grant Proposal I. By the end of the two sessions on this topic, the second is on Nov. 6, you will have the beginnings of the outline of a grant proposal. It is best to attend both sessions, but we can work with you if you only can attend one. There is no need to register.

Art Sanders, Associate Provost

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Meet the New Faculty social next week

The second of our “Meet the New Faculty” social gatherings will be Monday, Oct. 22, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Levitt Hall. The session will open with four of our new faculty speaking briefly about their professional and personal development, answering questions in dialogue with the audience. We will then will move into an informal social gathering where attendees will have the opportunity to meet and get to know the new faculty. All attendees will receive a drink ticket (beer or wine) and there will be non-alcoholic drinks and snacks served.

Art Sanders, Associate Provost

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Upcoming Scholarship of Teaching and Learning session

The second Friday Scholarship of Teaching and Learning session is Oct. 26 at noon in TMR 133. These discussions are opportunities for those engaged in SoTL projects at any level—from just thinking about starting one, to almost complete, or those simply curious about SoTL—to share ideas, seek advice or ask questions of colleagues engaged in this process. Members of the IT Support Services staff will be present to provide advice/information about SoTL projects that might involve technology usage. If you would like us to provide lunch for you, please register by Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m.

Art Sanders, Associate Provost

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Online learning session Oct. 25

The third session in our series on Online Learning is Thursday, Oct. 25, in the Drake Room in Olmsted from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The topic is Building Presence. These sessions are not meant to be “nuts and bolts” how-to sessions, but rather discussions of the issues related to the topic. You do not need to have experience teaching online to attend, nor do you have to have attended the previous session. There is no need to register.

Art Sanders, Associate Provost

Featured Events Archive

Iowa Civic Action Academy

Interested in learning new ways of making a difference and building skills through civic and community engagement? Attend the Iowa Civic Action Academy Nov. 9–10 on Drake’s campus, a regional conference offering skill-building in civic action, philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, dialogue, advocacy, and more. You’ll have the chance to network and learn what peers are doing on other campuses. Keynote speakers include owner of RAYGUN, Mike Draper, and founder of Pursuit of Innovation 515, Nancy Mwirotsi. As an Iowa Campus Compact member, Drake students can attend for only $25. Use the code iaccmember when registering. Register here by Oct. 31.

Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning & Service

For Faculty Archive

Upcoming faculty development opportunities

The Office of Community Engaged Learning is sponsoring three faculty development opportunities this month. No RSVP is required, but it is appreciated for planning purposes. If you are interested in attending any of the following sessions, please contact renee.sedlacek@drake.edu.

Implementing Community Engaged Learning 101
Friday, Oct. 19, 1–2 p.m., Aliber 110
This workshop is for those new/inexperienced with community engaged learning, service-learning, and other forms of community-based pedagogy. This session will highlight the value and benefits of Community Engaged Learning (CEL), overview what CEL looks like here at Drake, share models and course examples, and explore the concept of the Civic Minded Graduate.

Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Facilitating Reflection in the Classroom
Friday, Oct. 26, 2:30–4 p.m., Aliber 112
Many know that reflection is important, but struggle to know how to structure reflection. If this sounds familiar, then this is the workshop for you! Participants will engage in hands on activities and reflection strategies that can be used to guide student learning. TOPICS covered include: introductions & icebreakers, ground rules (communication guidelines, establishing a friendly environment, learning agreement), importance of reflection, and specific reflection ideas.

Meet the Partners Networking Event and Social
Monday, Oct. 29, 3–4 p.m. (partners available), 4–5 p.m. (open sharing of ideas for CEL), Olmsted room 310
Have you been interested in developing a community project for your course, but you are having trouble connecting with a non-profit? Come meet some of our partners and network with other faculty interested in community-engaged learning. Beer, Wine and light snacks will be served. Cash bar (attendees get 1 Free Drink Ticket).

Confirmed Community Partners include: 
Children and Family Urban Movement
Lutheran Services in Iowa
Wesley Life Adult Day Services
Urban Dreams
Greater Des Moines Habitat
IHYC
Eat Greater Des Moines
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Amanda the Panda
Community Youth Concepts

Renee Sedlacek, Community Engaged Learning