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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

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Add learning & development to your New Year’s goals

Are you curious about the “Generation on a Tightrope”? Would you like to learn about the balanced scorecard? How do YOU manage change? These are just a few of the topics that remain as part of the 2015–2016 Excellence in Learning & Development program. Check out this program, as well as other development opportunities, on the Learning & Development website. Pre-registration is requested, but not required.

—Submitted by Debra Wiley, Assistant Director, Human Resources

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Staff notes from the Office of the Associate Provost

FYS Requests

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 for 2016–2017 Undergraduate Assistantship Program (UGA) are due in the office of your supervisor by Friday, Feb. 6. 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.

—Submitted by Art Sanders, Associate Provost

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Called to be True Blue

Capping off a semester where the All Staff Council honored more than six staff members or units, Sandy Hatfield Clubb, director of athletics, received the honor. As her nominator said:

“While the True Blue Award should be named after Paul Morrison, Sandy would be a close second with her amazing energy, personality, excellence, and vision with her leadership in our athletic department to make Drake University a better place for our students. It goes without saying, Sandy truly lives the Bulldog Way!

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

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Called to be True Blue

Sara Schoneberg, student records service specialist, was recognized Dec. 9 with the Called to be True Blue Award from All Staff Council. She was honored for being a valuable team player who is always willing to go above and beyond.

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As her nominator stated:

“Over the past few weeks, Sara has been instrumental in assisting with the posting of transfer credit for current Drake students for the Spring 2016 semester. Without her assistance, not nearly as many students would have been able to register in an earlier timeslot. This exhibits a willingness to learn a new skill set and goes above and beyond her other daily job responsibilities. Her hard work has not only made the Office of Student Records run efficiently, it is also directly helping Drake students toward their goal of earning their undergraduate degree.”

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