On Sept. 5, Drake University and UnityPoint Health Des Moines will host a community forum and panel discussion on recovery. Discussion topics include community mental health, substance abuse treatment, co-occurring disorders, and advocacy and reform efforts, among others. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. in the Sussman...
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Recovery: A Community Forum and Panel Discussion
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...
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Leadership Courses Open
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...
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Adult Literacy Center Success Story
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...
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New Statewide Online Education Job Posting System
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...
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Education Leadership Department Represented at SAI Convention
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...
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Drake graduate students write leadership book, launch party Aug. 11
The doctoral cohort studying educational leadership at Drake University’s School of Education (SOE) wrote a comprehensive leadership book that is now available for purchase worldwide. Barbara Kellerman, Harvard professor and noted leadership expert wrote the foreword for the book. The cohort will celebrate with a book launch and party this Sunday, Aug. 11 at 3...
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Drake School of Education receives grant for STEM scale up programs
Drake University’s School of Education recently received a grant of $523,978 on behalf of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. The grant is in support of scaling up exemplary STEM projects throughout Iowa. Drake University serves as the STEM Hub for the south central region of Iowa, and this is the second year the University...
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School of Education re-launches graduate program in leadership development
In January 2012 leaders in the School of Education (SOE) completed an external program review for the Adult Learning and Organizational Performance master’s program. That’s when they learned that the program was the “best kept secret in town.” “We brought in a consultant for quality improvement purposes,” says Cristina Wildermuth, assistant professor of education. “He...
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Drake Alumna Accepts Position as IHCC President
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.