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Iowa Network for Women in Higher Education conference

The Iowa Network for Women in Higher Education (IowaWHE) Annual Leadership Conference brings women together from all corners of the state to network and discuss the issues facing leaders in higher education today. The theme of the 2016 conference is “Preparing for Leadership Challenges.” What are some of the major challenges confronting higher education today? How do women leaders prepare themselves to meet those challenges? An outstanding panel of women leaders will share their insights and experiences on some of the issues so relevant for current and aspiring leaders. This year’s conference is being hosted by Iowa State University on April 8. More information can be found online.

 

—Submitted by Maria Bohorquez, Professor of Chemistry, Department Chair

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Be True Blue Today, Win a Sapphire in April

Have you encountered a Drake staff member or even a whole office or team who practices excellence, learning, integrity, citizenship, and/or fiscal responsibility? Nominate them for All-Staff Council’s Called to be True Blue Award today at www.drake.edu/asc/recognition.

All True Blue recipients nominated before Friday, March 18, will be in the running to receive All-Staff Council’s highest recognition for staff members at Drake—a Sapphire Award. Mark your calendar for the Sapphire Awards Show, held Tuesday, April 19 from 2 to 3 p.m. in Levitt Hall.

— Submitted by All-Staff Council

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A True Blue Leader: Melissa Sturm-Smith

Melissa Smith, True Blue Award winner, with her nominator Bryan Thomas.
Melissa Smith, Drake’s newest Called to be True Blue Award winner, with her colleague Bryan Thomas.

Melissa Sturm-Smith, associate provost for academic excellence and student success, was honored Feb. 9 with the Called to be True Blue Award. In nominating her, Melissa’s colleague wrote:

“Melissa has shown exemplary leadership as a supervisor, colleague, and supporter for all students, faculty, and staff. She never takes any credit for her hard work and dedication. Whether it’s working with Welcome Weekend, Dean’s Council, SDAT, etc., she embodies what it means to be an effective and humble leader. I can’t think of anyone here at Drake who cares about the well being of their staff and colleagues more than her. I hear students say that they want to be ‘Just like Melissa.’ If that isn’t True Blue then I don’t know what is.”

Melissa was surprised at a meeting and awarded a certificate and gift card, and is now in the running, along with other True Blue Award winners from this fiscal year, to win top honors for staff accomplishment at the All-Staff Council Sapphire Awards event April 19.

Do you know of a staff member or department that has gone above and beyond to exemplify True Blue spirit? Nominate them today! The nomination form is available online.

—Submitted by All Staff Council Communications Committee

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Nominations for All Staff Council now open

Nominations are open for All Staff Council. Please take a few minutes to nominate yourself or others to serve on the All Staff Council. The nomination process will close on Friday, March 4, at 8 a.m.

The following committees and number of positions are open for election:
Communications: 2
Governance: 2
Recognition: 3
Special Event/Community Service: 2
Member at Large: 1

All nominated individuals will be contacted for confirmation that they wish to run and asked to provide a brief statement about why they wish to serve on the committee.

Click here to submit your nomination. (Link may be used multiple times for multiple nominations.)

—Chrystal Stanley, Academic Achievement Coordinator, Professional and Career Development Services

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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Spring 2016

The first of our monthly lunch/discussions of the Scholarship of Teaching Learning (SoTL) is on Friday, Feb. 19, in Cowles 201. These lunchtime discussions are opportunities for those engaged in SoTL, thinking about SoTL, or just curious to get together and discuss ideas or concerns about teaching. If you would like us to provide a lunch for you, please go to: http://tinyurl.com/SoTLFeb to register for the event.

—Art Sanders, Associate Provost

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Stand Up, Speak Up

Save the date for “Stand Up, Speak Up: A Drake University Women & Leadership Symposium.” This unique, all-day event will take place on March 8 in the Olmsted Center’s Parents Hall. The symposium will feature some of Des Moines’ most accomplished female leaders as they share information on forging your leadership presence, building your network, and creating a concrete action plan.

As an added bonus, attendees will receive credit toward the Excellence in Learning & Development Certificate. Faculty and staff are welcome to join for all or part of the day, and lunch will be provided for registered attendees.

RSVP for the event at www.drake.edu/womenleaders by this Friday, Feb. 19. For questions, please email any of the event organizers listed below.

Drake University Women and Leadership Committee:
Cris Wildermuth
Annique Kiel
Eliza Dy-Boarman
Stephanie Cardwell
Bengu Erguner-Tekinalp
Shelley Hurst
Debra Wiley
Alyssa Young

—Submitted by Eliza Dy-Boarman, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice

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February staff anniversaries

All Staff Council recognizes the following staff celebrating anniversaries this month:

Emma Akerly, University Communications
Tricia Atterberg, Art and Design
Lisa Boes, Center for Professional Studies
Justin Bohn, Athletics
Armando Davila, Facility Services
Jonathan Dixon, ITS
Lauren Dixson, Alumni and Development
Anthony Doss, Facility Services
James Gieseke, Student Financial Planning
Emily Hamilton, I Have A Dream Foundation
Matthew Haydon, ITS
Daniel Hostager, Athletics
Aggie Jones, School of Education
Antonio Joya, Facility Services
Danette Kenne, Graduate Programs
Kelly Kennedy, Head Start
Jeffrey Kluever, Robert D. & Billie Ray Center
Donna Knight-Donovan, Office of Student Accounts
Tom McCarthy, Facility Services
John Meyer, Athletics
Thomas Mills, Facility Services
Carl Olsen, ITS
Brenda Kay Rodriguez, University Communications
Steven Rogers, Facility Services
Georgia Sheriff, Robert D & Billie Ray Center
Terri Smith, Office of Student Accounts
Nicolle Smith, Head Start
Jennifer Spacek, Head Start
Todd Stepsis, Athletics
Melissa Sturm-Smith, Provost’s Office
Joshua Tatman, Facility Services
Terry Thorpe, Extended Campus Programs
Anne Triplett, Office of Admission
Daniel Walker, Facility Services
Suzanne Wisslead, Office of Admissions
Craig Zika, Facility Services

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Called to be True Blue

Tony Tyler from the Division of Student Life was honored Jan. 26 with the Called to be True Blue Award from All Staff Council. Tony, who is part of the newly reorganized Office of Student Inclusion, Involvement & Leadership, serves as director of student engagement, equity, and inclusion.

In his nomination, a colleague commented:

“A couple weeks ago, we had special visitors to campus. Their visit was very last minute, and Tony was extremely accommodating and welcoming to the group, ensuring their needs were met and that they had a positive first impression of Drake University. Throughout a long day of many last-minute requests, Tony maintained a positive and enthusiastic attitude. I should also note that this was the first time I had met Tony in person, and I was impressed by his interactions with the students we worked with that day. They all knew him and seemed genuinely happy and excited to see him.”

Do you know of a staff member or department that has gone above and beyond to exemplify True Blue spirit? Nominate them today!

—Submitted by All Staff Council Communications Committee

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Bulldogs for Heart Health

Please join the All Staff Council for Bulldogs for Heart Healthy on Thursday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. We will use The Knapp Center track and court for walking, hula hooping, jumping rope, tables with snacks and health info, blood pressure checks,and body composition screenings. You can even pick up some healthy recipe cards and enter your name into a drawing for a chance to win a parking pass!

Recreational services will also offer some “sample” classes for staff to try out during this time:

11–11:30 a.m.: Trax—a strength and cardio interval class

11:40 a.m.–12:05 p.m.: Dance Express

12:15–12:45 p.m.: Mat Worx

1–1:30 p.m.: Pilates

A big thank you to our sponsors, including Rec Services, CPHS, Hy-Vee, Sodexo, and the American Heart Association!

Also, please plan to wear red on Friday, Feb. 5!

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Staff notes from the Associate Provost (Jan. 25)

First Year Seminar requests are due Feb. 5:
If you would like to offer an FYS in the fall of 2016, please fill out the FYS request form on the FYS Resource website. The course submission form is at the bottom of the page, which also includes other resources you might find useful, including syllabi from previous FYS classes. Note that if you have taught the particular FYS you are proposing since 2012, you will not need to provide any information except for your time preferences. Please submit these applications by Friday, Feb. 5. If you have questions, please contact me (arthur.sanders@drake.edu).

Undergraduate Assistantship Program applications are due in your supervisor’s office by Feb. 5:
Applications for 2016–2017 Undergraduate Assistantship Program (UGA) are due in the office of your supervisor by Friday, Feb. 5. Supervisors will provide their comments and ranking (if more there is more than one application from your particular office) to my office by Monday, Feb. 15. For information about the UGA program, go to the Faculty/Staff Development Grant website. You will find information about the UGA programs, an FAQ about all of the grant programs run through the Provost’s Office, and the forms you need to submit the application. If you have questions, please contact me (arthur.sanders@drake.edu).

—Art Sanders, Associate Provost