Drake University partners with local organizations to enhance capacity, enrich student learning, and leverage resources reflective of Drake's commitment to strengthen the local community.
"Together we transform lives and strengthen communities."
Drake University Inspiration Statement
The Continuous Improvement Plan calls upon faculty, staff, and students to strengthen our strategic engagement with community partners, which may be public, community-based, private, or academic organizations at the neighborhood, city, regional, or state levels. Registering as a partner helps Drake recognize and steward community relationships, promoting collaboration across campus.
Drake offers the following pathways to partnership with nonprofit and community-based organizations:
Affiliate Partners
Requirements: Active participation with student organizations or a campus department
Requirements: Affiliate requirements listed above and ongoing shared commitment(s) or internships/placements with an academic course or student organization
Requirements: All requirements listed above along with shared commitments across multiple campus units addressing community-identified needs and partnering for systemic/structural change
Benefits:
All benefits listed above
Cross-promotional and collaborative marketing and fundraising opportunities
Faculty and staff leadership opportunities
Capacity to meet shared needs aligned with campus-identified strategic priorities
