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WLC expands foreign language offerings

Foreign language study at Drake is changing, with even more growth to come. The program is now the Department of World Languages and Cultures, led by Chair Marc Pinheiro-Cadd, associate professor of German.

In addition to the Spanish minor that launched this fall, WLC has revived the Latin American Studies Concentration, which students can also declare this fall. Another offering returning to Drake in Spring 2016 is Spanish for Healthcare Providers (SPAN 165).
Additionally, WLC has launched a collaboration with Minzu University in Beijing to send one instructor each year to Drake, enabling the University expand offerings in Chinese. Currently, Drake offers study at all levels in American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish, with Certificates of Competence available in all but ASL.

—Submitted by Marc Pinheiro-Cadd, Department Chair, Associate Professor of German

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Faculty advisers: Attend the Global Opportunities Expo

The annual Global Opportunities Expo will be held Thursday, Oct. 8, 2–5 p.m., on Helmick Commons South.

Drake International sponsors this annual event. Representatives from Drake’s exchange partners, affiliate program providers, and short-term faculty programs will be available to inform students about study, volunteer, service-learning, intern, and work opportunities abroad. Additionally, faculty and students with international experiences will be on hand to answer questions and provide insights.

Advisers are welcome and encouraged to attend this event to explore different models of international experiences including J-Term; May Term; spring break; and summer, semester, and yearlong opportunities for students. As we approach the open period for spring registration, students may be asking advisers questions about international experiences. Attending the Expo is an excellent way to gain an enhanced understanding of the international opportunities available to Drake students.

—Submitted by Drake International

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Considering offering a travel seminar during 2017?

Faculty who are thinking about leading a short-term travel seminar during J-Term, May Term, or summer in 2017: It is time to begin planning. By Nov. 1, contact Annique Kiel, director, Drake Administered Programs Abroad. Initial communications may be as brief as the course subject and country you are considering for your travel seminar. You will be supported throughout the planning process, which begins with this first communication.
Send your travel seminar idea to annique.kiel@drake.edu.
Look for additional details in upcoming OnCampus editions.

—Submitted by Drake International

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Spring textbook adoption deadline Oct. 15

It’s time to look at the timeframes for spring textbook adoptions. The textbook information deadline is no later than Oct. 15. Textbook adoptions should be submitted electronically using the adoption form located on the home page of the book store website. Once completed, the adoption will feed directly into the textbook management system and be reflected on the book store website.

FIRST IMPORTANT NOTE: When you initially register to use the online adoption tool you will be asked for a book store supplied password. The password is 1623 (our store number).

SECOND IMPORTANT NOTE: You will be asked to select your role as a submitter or approver. Please code yourself as an approver. This way your adoption will flow into the system and not be held awaiting higher approval (not required at Drake). If you have previously registered to use the online tool, please take a moment to double check how you coded yourself and update it to approver if needed. You will know the answers to all the other questions asked.

If you are considering creating a custom course pack, please contact me. I can assist you in securing copyright approvals, quote gathering, etc. Once a decision is made, I will work directly with the print shop on copies, delivery, and resale. Other printers in the local area may not be securing copyright approvals, which is a liability for Drake.
As I am sure you are aware, federal legislation that went into effect July 1, 2010, requires textbook listings, complete with ISBN information for every offered course each semester, be readily available. The University Book Store supports Drake’s compliance with this legislation.

I appreciate the opportunity to serve you and our students. Feel free to contact me if I can assist you in any way.

—Submitted by Donna Hallstrom, Textbook Manager

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New intake form with the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment

The Office of Institutional Research & Assessment (OIRA) strives to provide clients with timely, accurate, and clearly presented information for data-informed decision-making. We can assist you with a report or project requiring University data, data analysis/compilation, IRB/IACUC, Qualtrics questions, or assistance with assessment and evaluation.

In order to process incoming requests in an efficient and effective manner, we are introducing an online intake form. A link to the form is on our website, or you can click here. We look forward to working with you.

—Submitted by Sandra Harris, Administrative Assistant II

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Encourage students to apply for global learning scholarships

The application for Global Learning Scholarships is available today until Thursday, Oct. 15. Please encourage student applications among your advisees who are interested in studying abroad, participating in global service-learning or experiential learning abroad. Priority will be given to students studying abroad in 2016. These are need-based scholarships.

The following is a summary of eligibility requirements:
1. Applicants must be admitted, currently enrolled, degree-seeking Drake students.
2. Applicants must apply for a scholarship before the term they intend to use it.
3. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
4. Students from all majors, including undergraduate, graduate, and law students, are eligible.
5. Applicants must have a college GPA of at least 2.5 at the time of application.
6. Priority is given to students who have financial need.
7. Scholarships are for existing Drake-affiliated, exchange, or faculty-led programs.
8. Students who have not previously received a global learning scholarship may be given priority.
9. A disciplinary check will be done and may affect an applicant’s eligibility to receive this scholarship.
10. Applicants are able to apply for scholarships up to a year in advance.

Complete eligibility requirements, expectations, and the application are available here.

Direct your questions to Maria Rohach, global learning program coordinator, at maria.rohach@drake.edu.

—Submitted by Drake International

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Faculty Senate recap

Faculty Senate held its first meeting of 2015–2016 last Wednesday. Highlights from the reports to Senate included:

  • President Martin provided an update on his efforts to get to know groups and individuals within the Drake and Des Moines communities.
  • Interim Provost Lenz announced 22 faculty searches are underway for 2016–2017.
  • Student Senate Vice President Zach Blevins indicated the students are setting their goals and committee memberships.
  • Craig Owens and Kevin Saunders discussed the status of the HLC accreditation process and the next steps in the process.

Under New Business, a case was put forth for Faculty Senate to lead efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion on campus.

Additionally, senators had a conversation regarding Senate priorities including the Drake Curriculum.

The meeting concluded with a discussion encouraging the 2015–2016 Faculty Senate membership to be proactively engaged in the Senate processes, issues, and conversations.

More information on Faculty Senate meetings and committee work can be found on the Faculty Senate website.

—Submitted by Nancy Geiger, Student Information Analyst

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Speaking Center now open

Drake University’s Speaking Center in Cowles Library is now open for the fall semester. Students can book appointments online to see a tutor for help in researching, preparing, composing, and delivering speeches and presentations or for support with other situations requiring oral communication skills. Students, faculty, and staff members can also reserve the Speaking Studio to practice and record presentations alone or in small groups.

Location and Hours: The Speaking Center is located in Cowles Library, Room 18, on the lower floor just down the stairs and through the right door of the main entrance. Hours are:

  • Monday/Wednesday 3:30–8 p.m.
  • Tuesday/Thursday 11 a.m.—12 p.m. and 2–5 pm
  • Sundays 2–4 p.m.

Tutors are also available outside those hours on an individual basis, if scheduling allows.

To make an appointment, visit http://library.drake.edu/speaking. Appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes each, and students are encouraged to visit multiple times while preparing for a single event if they wish. Any questions or concerns should be directed to speaking-help@drake.edu.

Speaking Center Services: Speaking Center tutors are students with experience and training in speech pedagogy who are prepared to assist students when selecting and narrowing topics, organizing ideas, drafting and revising an outline, preparing visual aids, and practicing delivery. The Speaking Center’s new location provides access to research and reference librarians who can help students gather resources. Our facilities feature a tutoring room and a speaking studio, where presentations can be recorded and saved by students, faculty, and staff members.

—Submitted by Art Sanders, Associate Provost