Get ready for summer with a new Drake hat. Buy one hat and get a second of equal or lesser value for 50% off at drake.bkstr.com. The promotion is available from June 2–4 and is online only. Use code HATDEAL at checkout.
— Katie Wilz, University Bookstore
ITS is upgrading the campus print services software. As a result, access to campus printing (PaperCut) will be completely unavailable from 4–6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3.
We appreciate your patience while we perform this necessary work. If you continue to have any issues after the planned maintenance window, please contact the support center at 515-271-3001 or visit service.drake.edu/its to report your issue.
YOU, Drake’s dynamic students and intrepid faculty and staff, along with our accomplished alumni and unwavering advocates, are building on Drake University’s strong history and leading onward, even during unexpected challenges.
We’re bringing all Bulldogs together to celebrate Drake’s past and present, as we stand as one community to support the University’s future during All In, from noon–noon, June 4–5.
During this year’s annual giving challenge, a generous group of alumni and friends will contribute $10,000 in matching funds for every 100 gifts made during All In, up to $70,000. Gifts can also be designated to specific areas, programs, and colleges/schools for additional matching gift opportunities, furthering the impact of your generosity even more.
Follow Drake Alumni on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, plus the All In website, for an online celebration, fun moments, and plenty of Bulldogs.
— Alicia Chilton, University Communications & Marketing
In May 2016, ITS deployed Proofpoint, an email protection system that improved our capability to filter malicious email and protect against phishing campaigns. In June, ITS will be migrating to a new email protection system, Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection, which will further improve our filtering capability as part of a larger set of security initiatives that we will be deploying over the coming year.
Because we’re changing service providers, you may notice some minor changes in email messages that you receive, like the formatting of link protection and blocked website notices. The core functionality, however, will remain the same.
Here are some examples of what the changes will look like:
Existing link protection text (URLDefense):
New link protection text (SafeLinks):
Existing malicious website protection message:
New malicious website protection message:
As we finalize the dates for these changes, additional information will be posted on the ITS website and on Twitter (@DrakeITServices). Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
— Peter Lundstedt, ITS
Shop online 24/7 for summer course materials, as well as great Drake merchandise, at www.drake.bkstr.com. For your convenience, the University Bookstore has resumed a modified in-store pick-up process. Call the number posted on the Bookstore’s front door, and we will set your order outside the door. In-store pick up is available weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Store visitors may park in the Olmsted Center parking lot. As a reminder, Bulldog Bucks can be used for online shopping.
— Katie Wilz, University Bookstore
In the fall of 2019, 954 first year and transfer students took part in the Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates online course. We had a 93% completion rate for undergraduates.
The surveys from this course allow us to see how students view the topic of sexual assault prevention and gives feedback on the value students see in the course. According to the survey, 80% of students agreed that this course helped them identify characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships. 78% reported that the course increased confidence in their ability to intervene when they witness a concerning behavior.
A notable statistic from this survey was that 93% of undergraduates felt that Drake University offered good resources for students going through difficult times. This course helped students increase their awareness of support resources and reporting options. The pre-course survey indicated that 64% knew how to report a sexual assault on campus and the post-course survey increased to 82% knowing how to report a sexual assault.
Additionally, 641 graduate students completed the course Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduates with an 86% completion rate. The survey indicates that these students increased their overall knowledge of sexual assault prevention by 15%. Other notable increases included recognizing relationship abuse from 74% in the pre-course survey to 95% post-course. Students also increased knowledge of understanding Title IX from 63% pre-course to 86% post-course. 90% of graduate students felt that Drake offers good support to those going through difficult times.
Our partnership with Everfi will continue over the next three years as we continue to establish programming across campus that supports the healthy majority and develops a strong positive culture on campus.
This year we are excited to add the Everfi, Equity and Inclusion module to our Bulldog Foundations classes. This well designed and engaging course will allow students an additional opportunity to have conversations related to Drake’s commitment to equity and inclusion.
For more information or a full copy of the Everfi Impact Report please contact Lynne Cornelius, violence prevention coordinator, at lynne.cornelius@drake.edu.
— Lynne Cornelius, Violence Prevention & Programming
Cowles Library has partnered with libraries throughout the state to allow the Drake community to return library items at 35 participating libraries across Iowa. This statewide initiative was created to help those living far from campus due to the pandemic. This service will be offered through May 31, 2020. Learn more.
— Leslie Noble, Cowles Library
All Staff Council is pleased to congratulate and welcome its newest members:
Governance Committee: Bridget Arrasmith, Chris Bass, Donita Greenough, Leslie Noble
Recognition Committee: Erin Bell, Teresa Downs
Special Events/Community Service: Kevin Saunders, Sydni Jennings, Lynne Cornelius, Mariah Mohler
Special Interest: Lori Richman, Rashmee Virmani, Megan Franklin
Chair Elect: Andy Verlengia
For more information on All Staff Council and its current members, visit drake.edu/asc/.
— Michelle Huggins, Facilities Planning & Management
Bb Annotate is a new tool in Blackboard Learn for inline assignment grading that will be available starting May 25. Bb Annotate replaces the New Box View integration. Bb Annotate offers new features for instructors to provide customizable feedback to students including a sidebar summary view, freehand drawing tools, and various color selections.
Migration Timeline
The file migration from New Box View to Bb Annotate will begin starting on May 25and could take several hours to days to complete depending on the number of files that need to be migrated. This ensures all older documents also use the same inline grading system and that no data is lost during the transition.
Existing Grading
All pre-existing annotations created through New Box View will be migrated and visible in Bb Annotate. If a user is actively annotating a file using New Box View during the migration, the file will not migrate to Bb Annotate until the user has completed that session. Upon loading the submission file again, it will display in the Bb Annotate viewer. User will be able to delete annotations as well as add new comments to any existing comment created using New Box View.
Mobile App Compatibility
Bb Annotate will work with the Blackboard Instructor app, but not the Blackboard app. Students should access their assignment submission through a web browser to see annotations.
More Information
The links provided below is where you can find all relevant information about inline assignment grading with Bb Annotate.
— Karly Good, ITS
Drake University’s Intensive English Program (IEP) is now offering an online Summer Language Institute for those who wish to improve their English skills. IEP courses are free for current students, faculty, and staff. View course fees for other applicants.
Courses will run from July 6–31 and will follow a two-track format: An academic English track for those who are pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in the United States and a general English track for those who want to improve practical English skills.
Apply now. Applications for admission are due June 1. For additional information or questions, contact kendra.hossain-morehead@drake.edu.
— Kendra Hossain-Morehead, Drake International
