Staff

John Kippes

Assistant Dean, Bright College

P: 515-271-3509
E: john.kippes@drake.edu

Office & Office Hours: Howard Hall 319

John Kippes

Biography

I started at Bright College and Drake at the beginning of 2022. Before joining Bright College, I had several jobs in education. My first job after college was as a high school teacher and track and basketball coach in my home state of South Dakota, and I have been in higher education since 2013 in both South Dakota and Iowa. I have worked various higher education jobs, such as a medical student coordinator, a TRIO Student Success Advisor, a Career Services and Academic Success Coordinator, a Title IX Coordinator, and a Director of Student Life. Within Bright College, I work as an assistant dean, helping students navigate Bright College while implementing strategies and policies to support our students. I also teach Bright College courses focusing on professional development and employability, as I help coordinate Bright College students’ practicum experiences. I am also a Drake student, as I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. When I am not working, I spend most of my time with my wife, Megan, and my dog, Ruby. We like to bike, golf, discover new restaurants in Des Moines, and spend time with our extended family as we have multiple siblings who also live in the Des Moines area.