Author: Molly Shepard (Molly Shepard)

UnityPoint Health and Drake University are co-sponsoring a forum and panel discussion about Recovery. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 5 at 7 p.m. in the Sussman Theater. For more information call 515-263-4004. The panel will discuss what “recovery” really means in mental health and addiction treatment.  Additional topics include: The Brain and Recovery...

There is still time to pursue a Master of Science in Leadership Development (MSLD) at Drake University this fall. Students can take up to 7 credit hours as a non-degree seeking student.  Students thus have the opportunity to try the program before officially applying. The following courses might be of interest: MSLD 242: Living, Learning...

Michael Woods, 29, has dedicated 3 1/2 years to the Adult Literacy Center. He has been working with volunteer tutors to improve his reading level from third grade to post high school. Mike is now working with Tutor Bill Barnes to earn his high school equivalency (GED). Mike is a self-employed musician who has performed...

The Iowa Department of Education recently announced the launch of a new online education job posting system, TeachIowa.gov, which simplifies the process of connecting teaching candidates with job openings, makes hiring and applying for jobs more efficient, and reduces costs. The system is provided at no charge to users. TeachIowa.gov allows candidates to view all...

The School of Education Leadership and Counseling Department had a great showing at the SAI Convention. According to Dean McMahill, we were “up close and personal” with Iowa Principals, Superintendents, Curriculum and Agency Directors attending their annual convention on August 7 and 8. The home team hosted a double-wide exhibit in the Community Choice Credit...

Indian Hills Community College announced that Marlene Sprouse, Drake alumna, will be the next president of the college.  Dr. Sprouse is a graduate of the Drake University School of Education having received her EdD in 2005, her EdS in 1998, and a MSE in Effective Teaching in 1993. Follow this link for the story.

School of Education graduate, Jason Edwards, MS ’10, received the 2013 Mary McLeod Bethune Award. This Educator of the Year award is sponsored by the 2013 Iowa Juneteenth Observance. According to the Iowa Juneteenth Observance website, their mission is to ” 1) educate Iowans on, and promote the historical significance of, the Juneteenth holiday in...

The Drake University Student Division of the Iowa Rehabilitation Association is hosting Brag & Steal 2013.  This is a networking and development opportunity for Rehabilitation and Vocational students and professionals. The event will take place on Friday, June 21, from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM in the Olmsted Center on Drake University’s campus. The keynote speaker...

Attention graduate students and alumni – New On-line Reading Classes! We are pleased to offer two new EDMA classes for graduate credit this summer.   These on-line classes have been designed to offer a focused examination of literacy related topics that compliment existing programs and allow teachers to refresh and develop their knowledge base. Today’s Children’s...

Sixteen teachers will be honored at a celebration of the completion of the first Heartland Area Education Agency-Drake University Partnership English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement cohort. This group of practicing teachers has worked since last summer to complete requirements for their ESL endorsement and will be honored by Dean Jan McMahill, Provost Dee...