The ‘Finland: Perspectives on Education’ J-Term 2021 travel seminar will have a Zoom information session on Wednesday, May 20, at 12 p.m. Attend to learn from the lead instructor, Professor Trent Grundmeyer, about the course, about the excursions and activities included in the program, and to ask any questions you may have about this travel seminar.
Faculty, final grades are due by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Exception: Law School grades are due Tuesday, May 26.
You may enter your final grades directly in MyDUSIS or send them from Blackboard to MyDUSIS (with proper configuration).
The Final Grade Submittal page in MyDUSIS now displays each student’s grade mode, and the drop-down menus display only the grade options applicable to each student’s grade mode. For example, only “credit” or “no credit” will display for students who have opted for the credit/no credit option.
You may send your grades from Blackboard to MyDUSIS for only the students earning standard letter grades or only for students earning CR/NC grades, using MyDUSIS to directly enter grades for the opposite set of students. Or, you may send grades for both sets of students by repeating certain steps in Blackboard. The Blackboard instructions page has been updated with step-by-step instructions. After sending your grades to MyDUSIS, it is wise to double-check the Final Grade Submittal page in MyDUSIS to do ensure MyDUSIS received all of them.
Drake University’s Intensive English Program (IEP) is now offering an online Summer Language Institute for those who wish to improve their English skills. IEP courses are free for current students, faculty, and staff. View course fees for other applicants.
Courses will run from July 6–31 and will follow a two-track format: An academic English track for those who are pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in the United States and a general English track for those who want to improve practical English skills.
Apply now. Applications for admission are due June 1. For additional information or questions, contact kendra.hossain-morehead@drake.edu.
ITS is migrating print services to a new server. As a result, access to campus printing (PaperCut) will be completely unavailable between 1–3 p.m. on Thursday, May 21.
We appreciate your patience while we perform this necessary work. If you continue to have any issues after the planned maintenance window, please contact the support center at 515-271-3001 or visit service.drake.edu/its to report your issue.
Many people turn to food to cope with emotions. If you find yourself struggling with emotional or stress eating during this unusual—and often stressful— time, you are not alone.
Allowing yourself to enjoy an extra dessert or some sweet or salty snacks is understandable. However, if you cannot seem to step away from food, the quick fix of cookies or cake can ultimately make you feel worse, both physically and emotionally. This can drive anxiety and worsen your mood. Here are five tips that may help.
Make a schedule or daily meal plan. Just like scheduling your work routine, you can schedule your meals. This includes times for your main meals and snack breaks. If it helps, post it on a calendar. Select a location to eat your meals and snacks like your kitchen table and keep that place separate from where you work and relax. Finally, prepare your snacks in advance to control portion size and select healthier options.
Become aware of your triggers. When do you most often reach for food? When watching TV or scrolling through social media? When working on a project? Next, ask yourself how hungry you are. Are you eating from hunger or emotion? Keep a record of your triggers in a journal. By understanding what prompts the eating, you can learn to anticipate these moments and find a healthier way to cope. Maybe it is calling a friend, deep breathing, journaling, meditation, or taking a walk.
Keep temptations out of the house. Make the healthy choice the easy choice by surrounding yourself with nutritious options. Buy fewer processed, high-salt or high-sugar snacks. Load up on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins. Do not forget your beverages. Skip the soda and replace it with flavored water.
Get exercise and plenty of sleep. Both physical activity and rest are important for managing stress and emotions. The better you feel, the less likely you are to make poor eating choices.
Get support when needed. Sometimes you cannot do it alone. When this happens reach out to a friend or family member for support. Registered dietitians and counselors, including Employee & Family Resources, can help.
The bottom line: increased anxiety can cause you to abandon your healthy eating intentions. But, with a little thought and planning, you can continue to make good food choices and maybe even boost your mood and immunity.
ITS is making updates to TeamDynamix in order to facilitate single sign on (SSO). TeamDynamix is the system behind our ITS and facilities portals.
After the upgrade at 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, if you’ve previously signed into any Drake website using your Drake credentials you will no longer have to re-enter them when you submit a request or report an issue to ITS or Facilities.
Faculty Writers Workshop, Summer 2020 Wednesday, June 3, 10–1 p.m.; Wednesday, June 10, 10–1 p.m.
Drake faculty members are invited to participate in an intensive version of the Faculty Writing Workshop (FWW) focused on using the summer effectively for our scholarship. We will meet from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, and Wednesday, June 10. The FWW will be co-facilitated by Nate Holdren (LPS) and En Li (History). Our goal will be to help set ourselves up to make progress on our scholarship over the summer. We will draw from Joli Jensen’s book Write No Matter What and discuss it to the degree that participants find it useful. The session will also include discussion on how to carve out time for writing while teaching, a workshop on better integrating research and teaching, and on-site writing time. We will also discuss coordinating writing support and intellectual community for Drake faculty writers over the summer.
This writing group is generously supported by the Center for the Humanities. There are spots for ten faculty participants. Should more than 10 individuals express interest, priority shall be given to 1) Those who actively participated in the previous Faculty Writing Groups, 2) Tenure-track faculty who are not yet tenured, 3) Faculty who are members of groups under-represented, and 4) Faculty members whose works are related to humanities
Participants who commit to the whole time for both sessions will receive a small stipend.
The College of Business and Public Administration held their annual awards and recognition ceremony Friday, May 8. There were three faculty members recognized for promotion.
Andrew Bryant from the Department of Marketing—promotion from assistant professor to associate professor with tenure
Royce Fichtner from the School of Accountancy—promotion from associate professor to full professor
Ina Purvanova from the Department of Management and Organizational Leadership—promotion from associate professor to full professor
Retirement: Rick Long, finance professor, is retiring this year. Rick has been a standout both in and out of the classroom as a teacher, mentor, and friend. He has a gifted knack for relating to students and bringing content to life in ways that make complex concepts seem intuitive.
Outstanding Graduate Admissions Ambassadors: A number of faculty members were honored for their graduate recruiting efforts by participating in information lunches, scheduling coffee chats, and connecting with prospective students. These individuals include Kelley Ellis and Steve Gara for the Master of Accounting program; Heidi Mannetter, Alanah Mitchell, Matthew Mitchell, and Carl Vieregger for the MBA; and Anna Clark, Lance Noe, and Allen Zagoren for the MPA.
Teaching Awards Adam Drake, Management Professor is the recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award for Adjunct or Part-Time Instructor. In nominating Adam, students spoke of his caring and compassionate nature, the ability to present information clearly, and a willingness to provide constructive feedback that would challenge students to become their best selves. He instills confidence in students and helps the overcome one of people’s most dreaded fears, speaking in public.
David B. Lawrence Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher of the Year: Marketing Professor Heidi Mannetter was presented with the David B. Lawrence Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher of the Year award. Our undergraduate students nominate faculty for this award and the student sentiment was clearly evident in comments such as: “Great class! Super motivated professor – definitely feel like the professor cared about us and our learning! The professor’s enthusiasm helped to always make class engaging.”
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award: This year’s Graduate Teaching award, chosen by our graduate students was presented to Carl Vieregger, Management Professor. One individual summed it up best: “This instructor was great. I can honestly say that I looked forward to this class almost every day I had it. Class was engaging and intellectually stimulating. I’m so glad I had this instructor.”
Harry Wolk Research Award: Economics Professor Heath Henderson received The Harry Wolk Research Award which recognizes a CBPA faculty member who has published exemplary research in top journals and made significant contributions to the bodies of knowledge in an academic business discipline. Heath was selected because of the quantity, breadth, and quality of his research.
Dianna Gray
Jenny Jones
Madeline Mongar-Brodie
Team Innovation Award: The Team Innovation Award was presented to the Office of Graduate Programs team of Dianna Gray, director, graduate admission and engagement; Jenny Jones, director, graduate student programs; and Madeline Mongar-Brodie, administrative assistant. This team is collectively recognized for its deep knowledge of programs and systems to support the student experience. The members of this team support each other; they lift each other up, and through their generosity of spirit, they inspire each other to do their best.
Anna Clark
Kelley Ellis
Unsung Hero Award: Anna Clark, public administration professor, was a recipient of the Unsung Hero Award. She has identified creative collaborations and works tirelessly to integrate experiential learning into courses to provide outstanding learning opportunities while increasing Drake’s connectivity with our community. Her close attention to student needs and their ability to think in a broad perspective has been a true asset to all with whom she works.
Kelley Ellis, director and chair of the Accounting Department, was also a recipient of the Unsung Hero Award. She addresses each challenge as an opportunity with a can-do spirit, an attitude of resolve, and the ability to figure it out. Through it all, she maintains a ready smile for others, a positive perspective, and a willingness to collaborate and find solutions.
Extra Blue Mile Service Award: The Extra Blue Mile Service Award was presented to Success Coach Sophie Tibbals of the Undergraduate Office. Sophie is truly exceptional and has stepped up when asked and stepped in when there were holes needing filling. Her dedication and loyalty to the CBPA is unmatched. Sophie has a positive attitude and serves as a warm, friendly representative for the College.
Blue Star Award for Teamwork: Lendie Follett, business analytics professor, is the recipient of the Blue Star Award for Teamwork. Despite a very full plate and juggling multiple balls, she is quick to say yes when asked for help with research, especially when it comes to statistical modelling, leading to successful collaborations and co-authored publications with her colleagues.
Outreach Award: Matthew Mitchell, international business professor, is this year’s Outreach Award recipient. In a community like Des Moines, it is important to create connections and be visible. This person connects with the community in person, through social media, and via the media. He made a promise to willingly respond when asked to be an “expert” voice – being connected with the media, engaging in panels, and answering questions.
Blue Star Award for Leadership: The Blue Star Award for Leadership recognizes Professor Alanah Mitchell whose leadership has been instrumental in moving an initiative forward. She is an innovator in the classroom and has been the catalyst behind several important initiatives. She was the primary architect in creating the online Master of Data Analytics Leadership degree and led the recent effort to rename the degree to the Master of Science in Business Analytics. She is a part of the Faculty Senate’s Information Technology Committee, Program Co-Chair for Data Analytics, and Chair of the Department of Information Management and Business Analytics.
Brooks Excellence Award: The Brooks Excellence Award goes to Academic Support Manager Karen Pomeroy who has gone above and beyond the call of duty and has made key contributions to advance the College’s mission. Always ready to serve, Karen often plays a parental role for our students. Karen has been a rock of stability in the Office of Undergraduate Programs, played key roles in transforming the office and assuming additional duties during times of transition and maternity leaves.
Legacy Award: John Rozycki, finance professor, is the recipient of the Legacy Award. John is passionate about his work and about Drake. Over his illustrious career, John has served Drake and the College in many ways, including as a faculty senator, a member of the Faculty Senate Budget Committee, and as associate dean of the College. Within the College, besides being known as an outstanding teacher, fabulous colleague, and friend, John is probably most known for being a man of integrity, for reminding us why we are here at Drake (to serve our students), We salute John and say congratulations on a job well done. Good luck to John in your new adventures.
Drake University will hold a virtual commencement ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of 1,071 students who are eligible to receive their undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees.
The virtual commencement website can be viewed any time beginning Saturday, May 16. Content on the website will include the conferring of degrees; remarks from University administrators and deans, including Chair of the Drake University Board of Trustees Peggy Fisher, FA’70, and Drake University President Marty Martin; a message from alumnus Steve Berry, LA ’83, LW ’86; student submitted images; and video content specific to each academic discipline.
The virtual commencement will be accessible online through December. This semester’s graduating students are also invited to walk in the December 2020 commencement exercises.
To commemorate the celebration, all graduates will receive a blue tassel in the mail along with their diploma. Traditionally, graduates’ caps are adorned with a tassel in a color that denotes their academic discipline. The blue tassel is designed to be a symbol of unity and hope, capturing the Class of 2020’s “we are all in this together” spirit.
More information on the virtual commencement experience is available at https://www.drake.edu/commencement/. Faculty, staff, and classmates are encouraged to post congratulatory messages to graduates on social media using the hashtag #DearDrake2020.
Faculty, final grades are due by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Exception: Law School grades are due Tuesday, May 26.
You may enter your final grades directly in MyDUSIS or automatically send them from Blackboard to MyDUSIS (with proper configuration).
Due to the large number of students who have converted their grade mode from standard letter grades to credit/no credit, we are enhancing the Blackboard Grades Journey instructions, which will be available here.
The “Download Class Roster” link on the Faculty & Advisors tab in MyDUSIS will allow you to generate your class roster in an Excel document, which lists, among other things, the grade mode assigned to each of your students.
More details about final grade entry will be available soon. Thank you for your patience.
