Category Archives: For Faculty Archive

For Faculty Archive

Faculty Research Celebration: Call for Submissions

A celebration of faculty research and scholarship, showcasing the incredible contributions made by the Drake academic community will be held on April 9th from 4-5:30 pm in the Cowles Reading Room. This event will provide an opportunity for us to recognize and honor the achievements of our faculty in advancing knowledge across a variety of fields. 

Please help us to prepare by submitting this form  with information about books you have authored, co-authored, or edited since January 1, 2025, as well as peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, and notable papers. 

Your contributions are an essential part of our academic success, and we look forward to sharing them with our colleagues!

— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Serve as a Reviewer for the Drake Student Leadership Awards

Drake faculty and staff are invited to help recognize exceptional student leadership across campus through the Drake Student Leadership Awards.

Ceremony: Tuesday, May 5, from 4–6 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium

Nominate a Student Leader: Know a student or student organization demonstrating outstanding leadership at Drake? Please consider submitting a nomination here by April 12.

Serve as an Award Reviewer: Faculty and staff are also invited to help review award nominations! Time commitment includes: 

  1. 60 minutes reviewing submissions (April 13–15)
  2. 1-hour committee meeting to select winners (April 16–17)

If you’re willing to serve as an award reviewer, please indicate so here by March 12. (https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efAbZudsfoYv8fI)

Thank you for helping us celebrate student leadership on campus!

— Kristin Economos Novotny, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership







For Faculty Archive

Faculty Regalia Rentals

Faculty participating in May Commencement must order their regalia rentals through Herff Jones using the customer and order numbers below. Order online at: https://facultycapgown.herffjones.com

Deadline Information:

April 18 – Last day to order with free shipping

April 27 – Final deadline to place your order (rush shipping fees will apply after April 18)

MAIN FACULTY – Standard Regalia

Customer #: 14001855000

Order #: 5491961

LAW – Doctor of Law Regalia (purple panels and chevrons)

Customer #: 14001855000

Order #: 5491962

Please ensure you select the correct order number when placing your rental.

— Bulldog Shop

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

All Staff Council Presents Trivia

Join All Staff Council on Monday, March 23, from 2:30–4 p.m. in Parents Hall North, Olmsted Center, for trivia. All are welcome—form a group or come as an individual and join a team. The Provost’s Social will take place following the event, held at the same location. It is sure to be an afternoon of fun! Sign up at: https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1IaKSUMYwhrbdps.

— Toni White, On behalf of All Staff Council

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

FAFSA Requirement for Tuition Waiver

Students utilizing the Drake Tuition Waiver benefit for undergraduate degree programs in the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semesters are REQUIRED to complete the 2026–2027 FAFSA before by June 30, 2026. See Drake’s Tuition Waiver Policy for more details.

Employees should complete the Tuition Waiver Application for each semester that the employee or eligible dependent wishes to utilize this benefit.

— Laney Guintard, Financial Aid Office

For Faculty Archive

Faculty Regalia Rentals

Faculty participating in May Commencement must order their regalia rentals through Herff Jones using the customer and order numbers below. Order online at: https://facultycapgown.herffjones.com.

Deadline Information:

April 18 – Last day to order with free shipping

April 27 – Final deadline to place your order (rush shipping fees will apply after April 18)

MAIN FACULTY – Standard Regalia

Customer #: 14001855000

Order #: 5491961

LAW – Doctor of Law Regalia (purple panels and chevrons)

Customer #: 14001855000

Order #: 5491962

Please ensure you select the correct order number when placing your rental.

— Bulldog Shop

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Join All Staff Council for Trivia Prior to Drake Social March 23

Join All Staff Council on Monday, March 23, from 2:30–4 p.m. in Parents Hall North, Olmsted Center, for trivia. All are welcome—form a group or come as an individual and join a team. The Provost’s Social will take place following the event, held at the same location. It is sure to be an afternoon of fun! Sign up at: https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1IaKSUMYwhrbdps

— Toni White, On Behalf of All Staff Council

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Attend the Provost’s Social March 23

Please join us for the Drake Provost’s Social on Monday, March 23, in Parents Hall North in the Olmsted Center at 4 p.m. The social will be immediately following Trivia hosted by All Staff Council, which begins at 2:30 p.m. in the same location.

Refreshments will include an assortment of snacks and beverages. This is a family friendly event. Feel free to bring your children or partner.

— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost

For Faculty Archive

Call for Submissions: Faculty Research Celebration

A celebration of faculty research and scholarship, showcasing the incredible contributions made by the Drake academic community will be held on April 9 from 4–5:30 p.m. in the Cowles Reading Room. This event will provide an opportunity for us to recognize and honor the achievements of our faculty in advancing knowledge across a variety of fields. 

Please help us to prepare by submitting this form  with information about books you have authored, co-authored, or edited since January 1, 2025, as well as peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, and notable papers. 

Your contributions are an essential part of our academic success, and we look forward to sharing them with our colleagues! 

— Anne Marie Greenwood, Office of the Provost