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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

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Writing internships available

It is not too late for students with strong writing skills from any academic discipline to apply for a writing internship position for 1-3 credit hours this fall. A variety of nonprofit organizations partner with the Writing Internship Program to provide service-learning and pre-professional experience to our students. Opportunities include social service, youth, cultural, and arts organizations. In addition, interns are needed to serve in the Iowa Downtown Economic Development Program through the Office of Community Engagement and Service-Learning. Students with a background in historical research, graphic design, cultural studies, environmental advocacy, health-related disciplines, government, social media, or youth services are especially encouraged to apply.

Requirements: Juniors with a 3.4 GPA or higher, or professor recommendation. Students should contact Carol Spaulding-Kruse, professor of English, at carol.spaulding@drake.edu to apply.

—Submitted by Carol Spaulding-Kruse

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Advisers: Encourage intercultural learning

Drake University and the Principal Financial Group Center for Global Citizenship offers students a unique learning opportunity to earn a Global Ambassador certificate. The purpose of the program is to:

  1. Provide students with a combination of concentrated study, personal experience, and reflection that will inform their understanding of global issues and perspectives,
  2. Provide students with the intercultural skills that will allow them to make the most of future international opportunities in business, the professions, or public service.

Students in the Global Ambassador certificate program participate in a variety of classes, cocurricular experiences, a credit-bearing study abroad experience, and service-learning. Additionally, participants enjoy several special opportunities with visiting speakers and scholars. The program capstone is a group learning experience designed to put the concept of global citizenship into practice by educating the campus and/or community about a global issue or cultural perspective.

Advisers are reminded that this certificate program complements a student’s central program of academic study. Students in any major can apply. Advisers can find more information and the downloadable application at www.drake.edu/cgc/globalambassadorprogram/

—Submitted by Drake International