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4th annual Executive Forum on Diversity and Inclusion

Make plans to attend the 4th annual Executive Forum on Diversity and Inclusion, presented by the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Featured topics include:

  • A keynote presentation by John Forsyth, chairman and CEO, and Rona Berinobis, vice president, inclusion and organizational development, both of Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield on “Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture, Radical Acts of Civility.” (Facilitated by Donna Redwing, executive director of One Iowa, and Heather Schott, assistant director of diversity and inclusion, Principal)
  • Roundtable discussions on “Talent Pools to Consider: homeless, immigrant/refugee, ex-offender, and veteran populations.”

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

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Multicultural Reception

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.

Register online today!

—Melissa Sturm-Smith, Academic Excellence and Student Success

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SDS—Requesting exam accommodations for registered students

What is my responsibility as a faculty member when a student in my class requires exam accommodations?

  1. A student should present their Student Academic Accommodation Request form to the faculty member in advance to discuss the accommodations.
  2. The faculty member/department and student need to work together initially to determine if the department can provide the accommodations required at least a week in advance before an exam.
  3. If you are unable to find a solution, please contact Leah at Student Disability Services (SDS) within 2–3 business days to coordinate the exams. If a request is not made in the time frame requested above, the SDS office will not be able to proctor the exam. There is a form that needs to be filled out that gives our office the following information:
  • Dates of Exams
  • Delivery and return method of exams
  • Time frame that exam needs to be taken
  • Exam accommodations for student

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

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Attend The Way Up Conference

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

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The new, new Blue is here!

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

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Advisor Resource Network (ARN) October session

Hello Student Organization Advisors! The Advisor Resource Network (ARN) is back for its second session. The ARN is a time for those who advise student organizations—or those who are interested—to come together and talk about various topics pertinent to advising student organizations. The October session will focus on student development theory. Sessions will be held at various times to accommodate varying schedules. You need only register for one. You can register for a session by clicking on the links below. Registration is not required, but greatly appreciated. Questions? Contact Kodee Wright at kodee.wright@drake.edu.

Session 2—All sessions held in the Drake Room, Olmsted Center
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2–2:50 p.m.  
Thursday, Oct. 20, 12–12:50 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 28, 10–10:50 a.m.

—Kodee Wright, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership

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Faculty/staff social this Thursday

The next social, open to all faculty and staff, will be on Thursday, Oct. 6, 4–6 p.m. in Shivers Hospitality Suite, adjacent to The Knapp Center. Attendees will receive one complimentary ticket for beer or wine, and water, soda, etc., are also on the house. Nearby parking is available in Lot 2 east of Shivers at the northeast corner of Forest Avenue and 25th Street.

Mark your calendar for future socials (revised):

  • Dec. 15
  • April 6, 2017
  • May 11, 2017

Sponsored by the Office of the Provost

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IMPORTANT: Course materials requests due Oct. 28

It’s time to submit your course material requests for J-Term and Spring. The deadline for submitting your materials is Oct. 28. Receiving your list of materials as soon as possible allows us to source the most affordable books for your students and provide top dollar for students selling books back at the end of this term. With our Online Adoption Tool, selecting your course materials is fast and easy.

Access the Online Adoption Tool 

  1. Visit www.drake.bkstr.com
  2.  Go to “Books” in the top navigation and under the Information heading, click “Online Adoptions.”
  3. If you need additional training to use the Online Adoption Tool, please contact me.

Are You a New User? 

  1. Follow the steps listed above.
  2. Click on “New? Register Here” and complete the required fields.
  3. Enter 1623 in the Bookstore Supplied Password field.

Download the 6 Ways to Help Students Save on Textbooks to learn about Follett’s course material purchasing options. If you have any questions about the Online Adoption Tool or how to save students money, please contact me anytime:

Donna Hallstrom, Course Materials Manager
1623txt@follett.com or donna.hallstrom@drake.edu 
515-274-3401

—Donna Hallstrom, Drake Bookstore