Dr. Randy Peters, Assistant Professor in the Educational Leadership Department, recently published an article entitled, “Case Studies of Schools Exemplifying Wellness & Lifetime Fitness Models” published in the International Journal of Sport and Society. Despite widespread knowledge of the benefits of wellness practices among young people, sedentary lifestyles and worsening nutrition are contributing to early...
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Standards-Based Grading in Special Education
Last summer the Drake Educational Leadership Program hosted the first annual Standards-Based Grading Learning Symposium featuring Dr. Thomas Guskey. For those who were able to attend, we felt it was timely and important in supporting efforts of transition to a standards-based grading approach. As Educational Leadership faculty at Drake University, we are taking the lead...
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Faculty and Staff Recognition
On May 7, faculty and staff of Drake University were honored for their commitment to creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal and professional lives and responsible global citizenship. The following individuals represented the School of Education: Eunice Merideth, Teaching & Learning, retiring after 26 years of service Tom Buckmiller, Counseling...
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Drake Supports SEP College Week
As part of Southeast Polk College Week, Mitchellville Elementary fourth and fifth graders visited Drake University campus on April 29. Trent Grundmeyer, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, and Joe Nelson, Principal of Mitchellville Elementary, put together a field trip creating a college experience for about 50 students. With the assistance of Drake faculty, staff and students, this was...
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Counseling Professor Earns Community Service Award
Matt Bruinekool, Assistant Professor of Counseling Education, was presented with the Madelyn Levitt Distinguished Community Service Award on May 7 at the Faculty and Staff Recognition Reception. Dr. Bruinekool is the first faculty member of the School of Education to receive this award. Recipients of this award are chosen on the following criteria: demonstrated personal commitment...
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Adult Literacy Center Volunteer Training May 29-30
The Adult Literacy Center at Drake University is seeking volunteer tutors to help adults achieve basic literacy (reading, writing and/or speaking) skills. Training sessions will be held May 29-30.
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2015-05-072015-05-07by Aaron JacoIn ArtSci NewsCAS NewsOfficial News ReleasesSchool of EducationZimpleman College of Business
Homesteaders partners with Drake students to reduce environmental footprint
Homesteaders Life Company, in consultation with students at Drake University, announced today that Homesteaders will begin phasing out plastic water bottle use at their West Des Moines office in favor of a more environmentally-sound, cost-effective alternative.
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STEM Festival Huge Success
256 middle school and high school students interested in science, technology, engineering and math, otherwise known as STEM, attended a festival held at Drake University on April 16, 2015. The festival also included 92 presenters and volunteers. The festival was one of 8 scheduled for this year by the South Central STEM Regional Manager, Sarah...
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MSLD Aligns With SHRM
Drake University School of Education announced today that the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that its Master of Science in Leadership Development program has renewal its alignment with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. Throughout the world, 375 programs in 280 educational institutions have been acknowledged by SHRM as being in alignment with its...
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SOE Students Mentor Elementary Students
For six weeks, Erin Dobey, a junior in the undergraduate program, has been mentoring students at Hubbell Elementary. Erin worked with three, fifth graders at Hubbell Elementary. Each year, the students do a research project on a topic of interest to those students. This group chose to do gun safety. There are a small number of...