Please join us for this month’s Provost’s Social on Thursday, Jan. 25, in the Cowles Library Reading Room beginning at 3:45 p.m.
Refreshments will include an assortment of beverages and light snacks. This is a family friendly event. Feel free to bring your children or partner.
— Madison Bemus, Office of the Provost
The Bell Center will be open the following hours during J-Term.
January 8–28
Monday–Thursday: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
**All Facilities will be CLOSED Monday, Jan. 15, and Sunday, Jan. 28**
— Allison Bjork, Rec Services
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2024-2025 is now available at studentaid.gov. US Citizens and eligible non-citizens should complete the 2024–2025 FAFSA to be considered for need-based grants, federal work-study, or to take advantage of federal student loan programs in the Summer 2024, Fall 2024, or Spring 2025 semesters.
Please note that the FAFSA will be unavailable intermittently when updates to the application are needed. If it is unavailable when you attempt to access it, try again later. If you need assistance with completing the FAFSA, please reach out to Drake’s Financial Aid Office for help.
The US Department of Education should begin sending submitted FAFSAs to schools by the end of January. Until that begins, the Financial Aid Office will not be able to confirm receipt of your FAFSA.
— Ryan Zantingh, Financial Aid Office
The Iowa Wild is offering Drake faculty, staff, and students discounted tickets to their home hockey games this season. Purchase tickets. Their link will continue to be updated with new games throughout the season. For faculty and staff, this information and link can also be found on the Human Resources Employee Perks page on myDrake.
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
The Drake Principal Center for Global Citizenship is currently accepting nominations from Drake faculty and staff for the 2024 Principal Global Citizenship Award, recognizing outstanding contributions to global engagement and internationalization of the campus and curriculum on the part of faculty or staff.
The selected awardee will receive a plaque and a stipend of up to $3,000. A screening committee, appointed by the Provost, reviews all nominations and makes recommendations to the Provost.
A letter of nomination should be submitted recommending an individual for the award and explaining the context and manner in which the nominator has come to know the faculty or staff member:
Pursuant to the University’s mission to prepare students for “responsible global citizenship,” this letter must also explain how the nominee has made outstanding contributions toward at least one of the following priority areas:
The nominee must be a faculty or staff members in their fourth year of service at the University, at minimum. The nominee cannot have won this award within the past five years. Faculty and staff members who work directly for Global Engagement are ineligible.
Nominees who indicate a willingness to be considered will be invited to submit a CV and a statement discussing their contributions to the above goals. One or two additional letters of support from faculty, staff or students will be accepted; this is optional.
Any individual who was nominated for the award in the preceding year may be re-nominated if the nominator resubmits a letter offering the individual for consideration this year. A record of previous nominees is maintained for two years. If a faculty or staff member is re-nominated, the nominator will be invited to review the file from the previous year to ensure that the nomination details are current.
The nomination period closes on Friday, February 11, 2024. Nomination letters should be submitted via this online form.
Questions may be directed to Annique Kiel, Executive Director for Global Engagement and International Programs.
The Drake Principal Center for Global Citizenship is pleased to announce that it is now accepting nominations from faculty, students, and staff for the 2024 Principal Global Citizenship Award for students, recognizing one current undergraduate or graduate student for their outstanding global and intercultural competency.
A letter of nomination should be submitted recommending an individual for the award and explaining the context and manner in which the nominator has come to know the student. This may be submitted by any member of the Drake campus community, including faculty, staff, administration, current students, and alumni. Students may self-nominate for this award, in which case they must submit a letter of support from a member of the Drake campus community.
Pursuant to the University’s mission to prepare students for “responsible global citizenship,” this letter must also explain how the nominee has made outstanding contributions toward enhancing their global and intercultural competency during their Drake career. Preference will be given to nominees who demonstrate any of the following attributes:
The nominee must be a current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in any Drake degree program and who is in good academic standing. The nominee cannot have won this award within the past five years.
Nominees who indicate a willingness to be considered will be invited to submit a resume/CV and a brief statement. One or two additional letters of support from faculty, staff, or students may be submitted to support the nomination; this is optional. The recipient of the award will be strongly encouraged to present at the following year’s annual Global Citizenship Forum.
Any individual who was nominated for the award in the preceding year may be re-nominated. A record of previous nominees is maintained for two years. If a student is re-nominated, the nominator will be invited to review the file from the previous year to ensure that the nomination details are current.
Nominations for the 2024 award are due February 11th, 2024, and the recipient will be announced later in the Spring term. The selected awardee will receive a plaque and an award of up to $1,000. Nomination letters should be submitted via this online form.
Questions may be directed to Annique Kiel, executive director for Global Engagement and International Programs.
Please join All Staff Council packaging meals at Meals from the Heartland on Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 2:30–4:30 p.m., located at 357 Lincoln Street in West Des Moines. If you haven’t done so yet, you may use a portion of your annual Community Service Leave for this volunteer event.
Please register here to participate.
— Courtney Conrad, On behalf of All Staff Council
Join us for a faculty development opportunity Thursday, Jan. 25, from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., in the Cowles Library Reading Room. This event is designed to equip educators with the necessary tools and strategies to navigate the challenges posed by “Generation Pandemic.” We will delve into various topics such as student engagement and retention, mental health support, and innovative instructional techniques.
The incoming classes of students had their formative years disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had an acute effect on their college-readiness. This workshop seeks to explore ways in which we can better prepare for and support “Generation P.”
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. The training will be followed by the monthly Provost’s Social, also held in Cowles Library.
Please sign up through Eventbrite or by contacting Madison Bemus at madison.bemus@drake.edu.
— Madison Bemus, Office of the Provost
All Staff Council (ASC) nominations are now open for the 2024–2025 year. Do you know a staff member who would like to make an impact to strengthen the staff experience on campus? Are you interested in joining All Staff Council yourself? Submit a nomination. Self nominations are welcome.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Wednesday, Feb. 14, at midnight.
— Heather Winslow, On behalf of All Staff Council
Drake reimburses mileage for the use of personal automobiles by employees for actual miles driven during business travel, not gas receipts. The reimbursement rate is based on the current standard mileage rate issued by the Internal Revenue Service.
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the standard mileage rate issued by the IRS for the use of a car will be: $.67 cents per business mile driven, up 1.5 cents from 2023.
The standard mileage rate is evaluated annually by the IRS and is based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of operating an automobile. If you have any questions regarding the reimbursable mileage rate, visit the IRS website or contact Accounting at accounting@drake.edu.
—Jenifer Baugher, Accounting