The Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Student Advisory Committee is welcoming at-large members. The advisory committee is a collaboration between students and the staff most closely involved in matters related to sexual and interpersonal misconduct on campus. The committee is co-chaired by Title IX Coordinator Katie Overberg and Violence Prevention Coordinator Lynne Cornelius.

In addition to at-large members, the committee includes several standing positions such as Student Senate, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Residence Hall Association, and Athletics. Last year the committee provided valuable input and feedback regarding webpage development, online reporting, prevention programing and strategies, and University policy language.

The committee will hold three or four official meetings throughout the year. Committee members will also have the opportunity to offer feedback and input on projects. If you are interested in serving as an at-large member, please contact Katie Overberg at titleix@drake.edu by Sept. 14. For questions about the advisory committee, contact Katie or Lynne.

Define the Line. Respect the Line. is a Drake initiative to raise awareness of prevention efforts as well as resources and support the University provides as it pertains to sexual and interpersonal misconduct. Define the Line. Respect the Line. emphasizes that while everybody has the right to determine their own line, there is one clear line at Drake: sexual or interpersonal misconduct is not tolerated, accepted, or ignored. Think, talk, learn, listen, and act in a way that respects this line—we are all part of Drake.

— Katie Overberg, Title IX Coordinator; and Lynne Cornelius, Violence Prevention Coordinator