The third session in our series on Grant Writing and Research, is Monday, Oct. 8, in the Drake Room in Olmsted from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The topic is Institutional Assurances: What Every Researcher Needs to Know. Each session is designed as a separate stand alone session so that those who have not attended previous sessions are welcome. There is no need to register.
Art Sanders, Office of the Provost
Please note a correction in the date of this session since last week’s OnCampus.
The second session in our series on online learning is Thursday, Oct. 4, in the Drake Room in Olmsted from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The topic is Building Online Learning Communities. 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. There is no need to register.
—Art Sanders, Associate Provost
The second Friday FYS lunch/discussion is on Oct. 5 at noon in TMR 133. While these meetings are designed for those currently teaching FYS, we welcome those with an interest in possibly teaching FYS in the future as well. While it is too late to order a lunch, you are still are welcome to attend.
—Art Sanders, Associate Provost
Please note a correction in the date of this event since last week’s OnCampus.
The first of two “Meet the New Faculty” social gatherings is Wednesday, Oct. 3, 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 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
As many of you know, Susan Ladd, director of student financial planning, retired this summer. Susan had a long and distinguished career at Drake. She has helped so many students gain access to educational opportunities and reach their goals. We celebrated her accomplishments and accolades at a gathering this summer. Susan has made a lasting impression on Drake University and we sincerely thank her and wish her joy in her retirement.
After conducting a nation-wide search, which involved representatives from financial aid and all of the colleges and schools, Ryan Zantingh has been hired as Drake’s new director of financial aid. He has more than 11 years of financial aid experience in private, higher education. For the last six years he has been the director of financial aid at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL. He has also served on the Financial Aid Commission of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, most recently as chair. In this role, he contributed to advocacy and professional development opportunities on behalf of financial aid colleagues at more than 180 member institutions. Ryan has a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity Christian College and an Master of Business Administration from Governors State University. Ryan and his wife are from Pella and they are excited to move back to Iowa. He will start in his new role on Oct. 15. Please join me in welcoming Ryan Zantingh to Drake.
Teresa Krejci, Finance and Administration
The Engaged Citizen Experience (ECE) seeks to mobilize the entire campus community to discuss a critical theme or global issue. In order to create an integrated experience, the ECE is a blend of academic and co-curricular programming. New courses and existing courses are designed to engage students in the exploration of an annual theme. This 2019 theme for the Engaged Citizen Experience is Migration.
This academic year, the ECE is partnering with Drake International, the Nelson Institute for Diplomacy & International Affairs, the Principal Center for Global Citizenship, the Office of Community Engaged Learning, and The Harkin Institute to present a new signature event, the Global Citizen Forum. The Forum is scheduled for March 7-8, 2019, and will invite participants to explore the topic of migration through a series of events including documentary film, an undergraduate student research symposium, a dynamic keynote speaker, and an experiential activism workshop in partnership with local community agencies.
While we are still in the process of finalizing exact details, we wanted to share this initiative now so that you can:
We appreciate your support as we create opportunities for our students to become engaged and responsible global citizens.
Melissa Sturm-Smith, Engaged Citizen Experience, and Jeffrey Kappen, Nelson Institute for Diplomacy & International Affairs
This year, attackers will target Drake, and you, in an attempt to steal information. The actions that each of us take on a daily basis make the difference in stopping these attacks from succeeding.
Each of us have the ability—and the responsibility—to protect information at work, on campus, and at home. Beginning this October during National Cyber Security Awareness Month and continuing through the coming year, ITS will be emphasizing how to protect confidential information through OnCampus, Twitter, new campus initiatives, and the ITS website.
Here are a few of the upcoming cyber security educational opportunities:
ITS is working on several extensive information security initiatives, with the broad goals of reducing account compromises and preventing data theft. One of the smaller changes within these initiatives is moving individual online contact information into myDrake. On Oct. 22, the directory at drake.edu/directory will only contain main departmental contact information. The new directory will be accessible from the Campus Directory link under the Commonly Used Apps section in myDrake.
I look forward to working with many of you on the upcoming initiatives and changes. Please reach out with any questions or inquiries related to the protection of information.
Peter Lundstedt, ITS
ITS typically allows campus users to update their Drake-owned computer after the first or second point release of a new operating system (OS). This allows the company, in this case, Apple, to fix the bugs and security issues in the operating system. It also allows ITS to thoroughly test the new OS to ensure compatibility with Drake systems. Since there is no way to rollback an operating system, we must be careful when authorizing system updates. If you would like to upgrade to OS Mojave we can make exceptions, but it should be understood that IT support is best effort only. To request an exception, please submit a request for an Operating System Upgrade.
Jerome Hilscher, ITS
The Director of the Diversity Fellowship Program reports to the Associate Provost for Campus Equity and Inclusion, and is responsible for the implementation, strategic planning, vision and evaluation of the newly formed Diversity Fellowship program (see description below). This position will support the development and expansion of the Diversity Fellowship program and will work on recruitment, retention, development, and support of the fellows. The Director will work with stakeholders across the University to coordinate professional development initiatives and minimize duplication of efforts, as well as identify fellows’ skill needs.
The position requires strong teaching and facilitation skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across many diverse disciplines and backgrounds. The Director will lead efforts within Drake to create and institutionalize programs, resources, and practices throughout the University that support the scholarly and career development of the fellows from groups that historically have been underrepresented in American institutions of higher education.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serves as an advocate for fellows across the university; liaisons with faculty and administration regarding fellows concerns and issues.
2. In coordination with university administration, faculty and fellows, drafts, implements and communicates fellowship policies.
3. Develops workshops, curriculum and programming to support fellows in achieving their career goals and possible retention as tenure track faculty at Drake university.
4. Plans and coordinates social events to connect fellows and enhance their experience.
5. Develops informational publications, brochures and website content for the program.
6. Collaborates with Human Resources, academic departments to recruit fellows.
7. Collaborates with Human Resources, academic departments and schools to ensure fellowship appointments are in accordance with the fellowship Policy and the policy is communicated to all fellows, mentors and administrators.
8. In coordination with Human Resources, develops offers and annual evaluation letters for fellows to ensure compliance with University and Federal policies
9. Develops and manages a budget for the Diversity Fellowship programs.
10. In coordination with Human Resources and other relevant stakeholders, develop and maintain a database of fellows and outcomes.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum requirements:
Tenured professorship.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in administration or project management
• Strong interpersonal, creative problem solving and persuasive communication skills
• Ability to determine priorities and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Capacity to manage website and database development projects
• Able to work independently
• Adept at collaborating with cross functional teams; prowess to balance conflicting priorities and agendas.
• Willing to roll up sleeves and be hands on in the details to get things done
• Knowledge about the challenges that underrepresented faculty face
• Willing to expand knowledge about systemic barriers to success in university environment.
Compensation: The Director will receive a course release or monetary stipend for serving as the director.
Deadline and Process: Applicants must apply by Oct. 19 by submitting a CV and cover letter to Drinda Williams. The successful applicant will begin their role as director in January of 2019.
Diversity Fellowship Program Description
Drake University is offering three interdisciplinary fellowships that will significantly contribute to the diversity of our community. Drake broadly defines diversity to include race, ethnicity, gender, military veteran, socioeconomic status, disability, or LGBT status. Fellows will teach two courses each semester, advance their scholarly or creative work, and participate in the academic and intellectual communities of the units with which they are affiliated and across Drake University.
Fellows receive an annual stipend of $40,000, a $2,000 annual research/travel allowance, and a $1,000 one-time moving allowance. The fellowship is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years. Successful participation in the program may lead to a tenure-track appointment at Drake. Credit toward tenure may be granted for teaching, scholarship, creative work, and service conducted by the fellows during their appointment.
Candidates with a master’s degree, doctoral candidates or ABDs, and those who have received their J.D. or Ph.D., are eligible to apply for the fellowship program. Drake will offer tuition assistance to help a fellow obtain a terminal degree in their field if needed.
Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost
Short’s Airline Travel Program will officially launch Tuesday, Oct. 2. From that date forward, all Drake Air Travel not previously booked will need to be booked through Short’s Travel.
On Oct. 1, Short’s will present two live informational sessions in the Olmsted Center, Rooms 310–312. Sessions will be held from 10–11:30 a.m. and 1–2:30 P.M.
During the sessions, Short’s will demonstrate their online portal and how to log in and book your own tickets, or when to contact an agent if your travel is more complex. Please plan to attend one of these sessions if you travel or manage travel within your department. Although electronic materials will be available after the sessions, it will be more effective to attend one of these in person to understand how to book travel beginning Oct. 2.
There is no need to RSVP and light refreshments will be provided by Short’s. If it would help, once you choose your session, send an email to caron.findlay@drake.edu to be sent an Outlook Appointment for your calendar.
Caron Findlay, Purchasing and Business Services