Drake’s Title IX webpage is a one-stop resource for information, resources, and policies addressing sexual and interpersonal misconduct, including sexual violence or assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, dating/domestic violence, or stalking.  The webpage includes the Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct policy, resources for support, options for reporting, and assistance with safety, housing, or classes or with finding information about our processes and policies.

If you have questions about sexual and interpersonal misconduct, or if you would like to learn more about prevention efforts or Drake’s policies and procedures, please contact the Interim Title IX Coordinator, Tricia McKinney (271-2100 or titleix@drake.edu) or the Violence Prevention Coordinator, Lynne Cornelius (271-4141 or prevention@drake.edu).

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.

— Tricia McKinney, Interim  Title IX Coordinator, and Lynne Cornelius, Violence Prevention Coordinator