Faculty Senate will meet in regular session on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 3:30 p.m. in Cowles Library, Room 201. One item for discussion will be the progress toward and draft of the position description of the senior-level administrator who will be responsible for leading and coordinating a holistic institutional commitment to equity and inclusion.
—Nancy Geiger, Academic Excellence and Student Success
A reminder: The deadline for submission of your J-Term 2018 travel seminar proposal to your school/college curriculum committee is Nov. 4. For more details, review the J-Term 2018 Call for Proposals , or contact Maria Rohach at maria.rohach@drake.edu.
—Art Sanders, Associate Provost
The second of our monthly Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) lunches is Friday, Oct. 28, at noon in Olmsted Center, TMR 133 (lower level). 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.
If you would like us to provide lunch for you, please register at: http://tinyurl.com/SoTL-Oct2016. For more information, contact arthur.sanders@drake.edu.
—Art Sanders, Associate Provost
Drake University is hosting the 10th conference of the Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum (CLAC) Consortium on Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22, sponsored by World Languages and Cultures.
The primary purpose of CLAC is to provide students with opportunities to use their linguistic and cultural competencies outside of the language classroom. To show our commitment to CLAC, 25 Drake University professors now include CLAC options for their students as a result of CLAC workshop participation the past two summers.
The “Drake University Language Acquisition Program” (now the Department of World Languages and Cultures) drew national attention for creating a unique and experimental environment for language acquisition following the disbanding of the Modern Language Department in 2001. As a site of innovation in practice and delivery, Drake offers an appropriate venue for a lively discussion and debate about the future of languages in the curriculum, methods for promoting meaningful language use beyond the language classroom, and CLAC’s role in developing engaged and globally-minded citizens.
Drake faculty are welcome to register for the conference. For more information about the workshops, schedule, and registration, please view the website at http://clac2016.wp.drake.edu/conference-schedule/.
—Dorothy Pisarski, Global Communications Liaison
Rec Services hosts an open hour of drop-in basketball every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 12–1 p.m. at the Bell Center. If you are looking for a way to get back on the court and meet new members on campus, the lesser-known NBA is for you!
—Jordan Grindeland, Rec Services
Make plans to attend the 4th annual Executive Forum on Diversity and Inclusion, presented by the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Featured topics include:
The event will be on Friday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.–noon, at the Airport Holiday Inn, 6111 Fleur Drive. Drake is supporting this event as a table sponsor. Register online today.
—Melissa Sturm-Smith, Academic Excellence and Student Success
Drake and Catch Des Moines are co-sponsoring the November Multicultural Reception, an event presented by the Greater Des Moines Partnership, on Nov. 3, 5:30–7:30 p.m. in Parents Hall, Olmsted Center. Come and enjoy some beverages and appetizers while networking with other professionals from the Greater Des Moines region. These receptions have a history of attracting 200–500+ attendees; it is a great opportunity to build new relationships with others who are passionate about our region and building an even more inclusive community.
—Melissa Sturm-Smith, Academic Excellence and Student Success
What is my responsibility as a faculty member when a student in my class requires exam accommodations?
When utilizing the SDS office, flexibility is encouraged and appreciated. The office works with the library staff, exam taker’s schedule, and proctor to ensure the exam accommodations are being met.
Please note: Makeup exams and/or entrance exams for graduate school are not coordinated through the Student Disability Services office.
If you have questions regarding exam accommodations, please contact:
Leah Berte
Coordinator, Student Support Case Management
Student Disability Services
107 Old Main
515-271-2917
leah.berte@drake.edu
—Leah Berte
Make plans to attend the 30th annual The Way Up Conference on Nov. 3–4 in Coralville. With the theme of “30 Years of Inspiring Excellence for Women in Higher Education,” this conference will inspire, motivate, and energize as you join other women on their way up in higher education. Whether you participate in formal or informal conversations about excellence in higher education leadership and administration, this conference is for you!
Chrystal Stanley from Professional Career Development Services and Bengu Erguner-Tekinalp from the School of Education will present.
This conference will give you two days of concurrent sessions and keynote speakers dedicated to providing you with ideas and strategies to chart your course for success today.
The Way Up Planning Council, comprising women leaders and administrators in higher education across Iowa, continues to sponsor this conference and has a special celebration planned for the 30th anniversary of the conference. Plan to attend the conference, and you will return to your institution feeling re-energized and inspired as you continue on your Way Up to excellence in higher education!
Registration: https://cgi.access.uni.edu/cgi-bin/wayUp/theWayUp.cgi
Reserve your room directly through the Marriott: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cidic-coralville-marriott-hotel-and-conference-center/. Use the group code wyuwyua to make your reservation by Oct. 19.
—Office of the Provost
The Fall 2016 issue of Blue arrives on campus today. Using feedback from our online reader survey, the alumni magazine has a new look and feel to increase engagement while reducing cost. As usual, hard copies will be dropped off in Kinne, the Alumni House, Cole Hall, Cowles Library, The Point, and all academic units. A digital version of Blue can be viewed online at http://alumni.drake.edu/magazine.
—Beth Wilson, University Communications