Mission Statement

To complement the University’s academic curriculum by providing integrated learning experiences that fosters personal growth, integrity, responsibility and accountability in a changing global society.

Office: 202 Old Main
Telephone: 515-271-2835
Fax: 515-271-3016

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday:
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Dr. Sentwali Bakari, Dean of Students
email: sentwali.bakari@drake.edu

Student Life Administrative Areas

Counseling Center
Dee Wright, Director

Fraternity and Sorority Life
Leigh Thiedeman, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life

Health Center
LuAnn Volkmer, Family Nurse Practitioner

Residence Life
Lorissa Lieurance, Assistant Director, Upperclass Experience
Randy McMullin, Assistant Director, First Year Experience

Student Life
Melissa Sturm-Smith, Assistant Dean of Students
Tasha Stiger, Director of Campus Programming

Student Leadership and Service Programs
Jan Wise, Director

Organizational Flow Chart