Leadership: Networking & Relationships

I know several of you are in the leadership concentration. Here are a few blog posts from the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL--one of the premier leadership development organizations in the world) describing:

• 10 behaviors that will make a difference in creating effective relationships in the workplace
• Rethinking networking from a leadership perspective
• as well as six ways to strengthen your network

Maybe not earth-shattering...but good, quick, reminders!

Spring Registration

Hopefully you've all seen an email announcing the times/dates for spring registration. Registration starting date/time is based on the number of credits you've already earned. Just in case you missed the email, here they are again:

• if you have 25+ credits as of the end of summer semester--registration opens Oct 22, 3:00pm
  
  
• if you have 13+ credits as of the end of summer semester--registration opens Oct 23, 3:00pm
  
  
• if you have 1+ credit as of the end of summer semester--registration opens Oct 24, 3:00pm
  
  
• If you have <>

Of course, you register online through MYDUSIS.
Let me know if you have any questions.

Another member to our advisee group!

Welcome Kimberly who is not new to ALOP (having taken classes for several semesters) but is new to our advisee group. Welcome aboard Kimberly!

Registration and a Resource

Registration
We're narrowing in on the registration dates for Spring semester...it will start the week of Oct 22!

Another Resource
Drake has always offered professional and career development services for undergraduates and now they are extending the invitation to graduate students. They might still be on a bit of a learning curve with grad students, but give them a try...they want to help! Support from them might include career assessment, review of cover letter and resume, mock interviews, etc. You can access them through the website or by contacting Kelli Turner (kelli.turner@drake.edu, 515-271-1978)

Spring/Summer Schedule

I have emailed you the ALOP class schedule for Spring and Summer 2008. I don't have the final dates yet for registration (it's in the end of October/beginning of November timeframe), but I'll let you know once I hear when it is. In the meantime, if you want to meet to talk about your schedule before registration, just let me know and we can set something up.

You'll notice that the dissemination night for ALOP 291 -- Applied Research, our capstone class-- is May 1, 7:00pm. This is a night that's open to the public, during which the ALOP 291 students share their research. It's a great time to support your classmates, learn something new, and (if you haven't taken research yet) get some insight into the kinds of research projects students undertake! Consider putting it on your calendar and joining us!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Emerging Technology Blog

As many of you know, I'm teaching a new elective this semester called "Using Emerging Technologies for Learning" (ALOP 265). I'm not blogging TOO heavily in that class (I'm too busy reading student blogs!) but I will have a post every week or so. If you are interested, feel free to take a look at my blog for that class.

Drake Emergency Response Plan

It's possible for a variety of emergencies to occur at Drake. This includes weather emergencies, and since we're on the cusp of winter (I realize it's going to be in the 80's today, but it is the end of September!), I thought this would be a good time to remind you of some emergency procedures.

To help faculty, staff, and students be as effective as possible in emergency situations, Drake has just released its most current emergency response plan. I encourage you to take a look at it...it's located in BlueView, on the home page, under Campus Alerts.

Here are a few highlights:

• Drake security: Drake's security can be reached at: 515-271-2222 (non-emergency) and by dialing 811 from campus (emergency).



• Communication: Primary communication will be through the Drake's intranet. In case of emergency, I encourage you to monitor BlueView, your Drake email, and http://www.drake.edu/ (which will be the information channel for the public.)



• Severe weather/class cancellations: local TV and radio stations will announce closures. You can also call the Drake Cancellation line, 515-271-4545. If possible, closures will be announced on http://www.drake.edu/. However, since the people that handle the communication work during the week and our classes are on weekends, you will often need to rely on your instructor to communicate class cancellations. For me...I will email students to let you know about class cancellations and will post an announcement on Blackboard and/or any other class communication tools (like a class blog). You are, of course, also welcome to call me. It's likely other instructors will do the same thing, but you may want to discuss this at the start of your classes.

Hopefully now that we have this information we'll never have to use it...but we've got it just-in-case!