As part of Drake University’s mission of educating globally responsible citizens, Professors of Counseling Education, Dr. Bengu Erguner-Tekinalp and Dr. Wade Leuwerke, were recently awarded close to $8000 to assist in their enhancement of global learning. Dr. Erguner-Tekinalp and Dr. Leuwerke submitted a proposal that would draw upon educational technology to enhance Drake graduate students’...
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U.S. Right to Literacy Campaign Presents Scroll to UNESCO
On June 13, 2009, delegates at the National Community Literacy Convention in Buffalo, New York passed the Right to Literacy Declaration, supporting legislation and policy changes aimed at increasing literacy and numeracy levels across America. Convention participants signed the Right to Literacy Scroll and sent it out on a journey to communities across the United...
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Urban and Diversity Education Professor Publishes Article
Dr. Kevin D. Lam, Assistant Professor of Urban and Diversity Education in the School of Education, published an article in the Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement (University of Texas, San Antonio) in December 2012. This article analyzes the relationship between educational experiences, street life, and gang formation for Vietnamese American youth gang members in...
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Barbara Kellerman To Speak At Drake
Drake University is partnering with the Crysalis Foundation to bring Harvard Professor Barbara Kellerman to Des Moines on March 5. A pioneer on leadership and followership, Kellerman is a Professor of Public Leadership at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. She is ranked by Forbes.com among the “Top 50 Business Thinkers” (2009) and...
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ALOP Graduate Makes a Difference for Metro Youth
Izaah Knox, graduate of the Adult Learning and Organizational Performance program, has used his personal experiences and his leadership skills to aid at-risk youth. Read the full article.
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Literacy Education Degree
Drake University offers one of Iowa’s only master’s degrees in literacy education, which focuses on 21st century strategies for improving reading skills. The part-time, non-thesis degree is for educators with a desire to lead K-12 school reading initiatives, become literacy coaches, or learn new strategies to assist struggling students. Enjoy weekend and online classes designed...
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New Professor in Education Leadership
In the fall 2013, the School of Education will welcome Dr. Trent Grundmeyer as an Assistant Professor in the Educational Leadership department. Trent has experience teaching at the elementary and middle school levels and is currently serving as a high school principal for the last seven years. He was honored in 2006 with the Iowa...
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Accepting Applications for MS in Counseling
Drake University’s Master of Science in Counseling program offers specialties in mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling and school counseling. All students complete a core set of classes in one or more of the specialization areas. The program is designed for working adults. Classes are held on Drake’s campus on evenings and weekends, so you can continue to...
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Successful J-Term Comes To A Close
The first J-Term at Drake University is wrapping up and the School of Education had much to offer. While some education students used Drake’s new January Term to catch up on credits, others enrolled in overseas courses that are brand new to the Drake Curriculum. Within the School of Education, students could pursue course offerings...
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Registration for Spring Still Open
The spring term starts January 28 and registration for courses is still open. Most graduate level degree programs are part-time programs designed to meet the needs of working professionals. The majority of courses are offered in an evening, weekend or online format. Students can take up to seven credit hours before needing to apply and...