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Shelley Hurst receives Called to be True Blue Award

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Shelley Hurst, senior student records systems coordinator, received the Called to be True Blue Award from the All Staff Council last week for her positive attitude and for providing excellent service. Shelley’s two nominators said:

“No matter what her deadline pressures, or what is going on in her world, Shelley has always responded promptly with kindness and professionalism. Shelley is a true team player at Drake, both in her role in Student Records, as well as her campus committee work.”

“I don’t work with her often, but when I do she goes out of her way to get me what I need quickly with a top-notch level of service, a high level of expertise, and a cheerful attitude. She has a love and enthusiasm for Drake that doesn’t quit, and a positive, can-do attitude that leaves a big impression on anyone who comes into contact with her.”

Do you know someone who is Called to Be True Blue? Nominate an individual or unit today!

—Submitted by All Staff Council Communications Committee

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Office of Alumni honored with Called to be True Blue

The Office of Alumni Relations recently received the Called to Be True Blue Award for their work planning and hosting a variety of events during the Drake Relays. As the nominator said: “This year was particularly challenging for the Office, as they had several new staff members who were unfamiliar with all the work put in for the Relays, and they were short-staffed, missing one of their key team members. Year after year, they produce great events for alumni, ensuring our graduates maintain a positive connection to the University, which leads to monetary support as well as connections for our students.”

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Do you know someone who is Called to Be True Blue? Nominate an individual or unit today!

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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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All Staff Council updates

On Sept. 9, All-Staff Council representatives brought puppy chow around campus to staff areas as a welcome back treat. ASC will continue to host a variety of events throughout the year. You can learn more about these events and how to get involved with All Staff Council here.

Also, committee meetings for ASC are open to all staff on campus:

Executive Committee
Carnegie Conference Room 009, 1–2 p.m., contact: Chrystal Stanley
Oct. 6
Nov. 3
Dec. 1
Jan. 5
Feb. 2
March 1
April 5
May 3

Communications Committee
A&S Conference Room, FAC 268A, 3–4 p.m., contact: Jennifer Tran-Johnson
Sept. 29
Oct. 27
Nov. 24
Dec. 15

Governance
Old Main 208, 1–2 p.m., contact: Chrystal Stanley
Sept. 15
Oct. 20
Nov. 17
Dec. 15

Recognition
Location TBD, 10–11 a.m., contact: Jen Hogan
Sept. 30
Oct. 28
Nov. 25
Dec. 16

Special Events
Old Main 319, 10–11 a.m. contact: Renee Sedlacek
Oct. 13
Nov. 10.
Dec. 8
Jan. 12
Feb. 9
March 8, 2016
April 12, 2016
May 10, 2016
June 14, 2016
July 12, 2016

—Submitted by All Staff Council Communications Committee

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Updates for budget and office managers

Budget and Office Managers:

Please note that the form for reporting gifts, prizes, and awards given to employees, students, and non-employees has been updated. The updated form eliminates the need to collect social security numbers and provides additional information regarding taxability of gifts to the recipients.

I would also like to take this opportunity to inform you that procedures for awarding gift cards has also changed. Departments will no longer be required to order gift cards through accounting. Instead, departments can purchase gift cards as necessary, providing greater flexibility and efficiencies in the purchasing process.

Please contact accounting at accounting@drake.edu or x2125 with any questions you might have.

—Submitted by Heather Travis, Controller, Finance