中心 & 研究院

Drake’s centers and institutes focus the expertise of Drake’s faculty and students on issues of scholarly and societal importance. Work in the centers shows Drake at its best, applying insights and ideas from the academy in practical and productive ways with a substantive impact. 为学生, the centers provide the chance to understand key contemporary issues and take advantage of distinctive opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The Adult Literacy Center offers reading instruction to more than 100 adult students each year, with tutoring provided by trained volunteers from the Drake community and greater Des Moines.

The Agricultural Law Center 支持的课程, 出版物, 会议, 研究项目, and a certification program, focusing on legal issues involving food and agriculture.

Principal Center for Global Citizenship prepares students to function successfully in different cultural contexts through programs such as the Chinese Cultural Exchange Program, the Global Ambassador Program, 和 Global and Public Health Concentration.

The Center for the Humanities encourages excellence in humanities re搜索, 教学, and campus and public programming through speaker events, 座谈会, 和赠款.

The Center for Professional Studies in Drake’s Zimpleman College of Business sponsors programs such as the Business Leadership Certificate 和 Certified Public Manager Program, as well as customized training programs to meet the needs of businesses and other organizations.

The Ron and Jane Olson Institute for Public Democracy is a hub for democratic discourse, 对话, and action focused on renewing a government of the people, 由人民, 对人民来说. We prioritize collaborative, 创新, and novel approaches to the project of sustaining multi-dimensional public participation and civic leadership.

The 宪法al Law Center at Drake’s School of Law fosters study of the roots, principles, and development of the U.S. 宪法. It is one of only four constitutional law programs established by the U.S. Congress and funded by the federal government.

The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & 公民参与 is dedicated to advancing 对话 about the issues that define our public life. 

唐纳德·V. Adams Leadership Institute 连接 is the defining characteristic of the Adams Leadership Institute—connecting students' in-class and out-of-class learning experiences and connecting the insights and experiences of our alumni and community leaders with the talents of current faculty, 教职员及学生.

Drake Undergraduate Science Collaborative Institute promotes a culture of scholarship among students and faculty by providing support for re搜索 and by sponsoring the Drake Science Colloquium Lecture Series 和 威尼斯人网上娱乐 Conference on Undergraduate Re搜索 in the 科学.

创业中心 support the young business people among Drake’s students through such programs as the major in Entrepreneurial Management 和 minor in Entrepreneurship, and programs for regional business people, including business plan competitions and venture capital 会议.

杰伊·N. 亲爱的研究所 communicates Darling’s legacy by inspiring others to make the world a better place. The Institute models excellence and elevates our ability to create sustainable change through collaboration and action.

Legislative Practice Center combines classroom study and hands-on experiences to help students in Drake’s School of Law develop a deeper understanding of the legislative processes.

Middleton Center for Children’s Rights works to improve services to children and families involved in the legal system through the Children’s Rights Clinic, interdisciplinary training, 制定政策.

National Rehabilitation Institute supports students interested in pursuing graduate study in Rehabilitation Administration and Rehabilitation Counseling, with funding through the U.S. Department of Education.

The Rolland and Mary Nelson Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs provides in-depth international knowledge and experiences for students who wish to pursue careers in international public affairs. Initiatives include Global Pressing Issues grants, visiting diplomats, international simulations, an Undergraduate Conference on Global Affairs, and a student conference fund.

罗伯特·D. 和比利雷中心 is dedicated to improving civility and developing ethical leaders throughout the world. Built on the cornerstone of the Six Pillars of CHARACTER COUNTS! The Ray Center helps create strong, vibrant communities that value positive, healthy relationships and respectful behavior.