Drake uses the Ethics Point reporting tool to enhance communication and empower individuals to promote safety, security, and ethical behavior. Over the past few months, the site has been enhanced to make it easier to use. Please take a moment to review the site, familiarizing yourself with what types of reports can be submitted and how to file a report.

The Ethics Point reporting tool allows for both online and telephonic reports. The tool is an independent, third-party provided system that allows for direct dialogue with the appropriate University employee who can respond or ask questions without having to know the identity of the reporter.

– Venessa Macro, Finance and Administration

Drake is prepared to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a major emergency such as a snowstorm, tornado, hazardous materials accident, or shooting occurs, the Incident Command Team will direct the University’s emergency response.

In order to prepare for emergencies:

• Familiarize yourself with the information in the Emergency Procedures Manual.
• Make sure your contact information is up to date in the Bulldog Alert database (located in the Campus Life tab in blueView) so that you receive emergency notifications in a timely fashion.
• Know the escape routes for locations you visit frequently. Escape routes are posted in building lobbies.

Please note: Public Safety is willing to conduct active shooter response trainings for faculty, staff, and students. Trainings typically last 45-60 minutes and can be requested by contacting Scott Law at scott.law@drake.edu. A BUILD session regarding active shooter response is also planned. Look to OnCampus for more information.

Additional emergency resources:

Run, Hide, Fight–What to do in the Event of an Active Shooter

Campus Designated Severe Weather Shelters

Drake Guardian Mobile App.

Snow Routes and Ordinances

Please contact Public Safety if you have any questions.

— Scott Law, Public Safety & Operational Services

The Olmsted Lot (Lot 16) will be closed this spring on two occasions: Thursday, Feb. 8 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a campus-wide career fair and from April 25 to 29 for the Drake Relays.

— Scott Law, Public Safety & Operational Services

Book Store hours Jan. 27 – Feb. 8

Textbook refund policy

Text refunds are calculated from the beginning of the term (Jan. 29), not from the date of purchase. The refund schedule is as follows:

Last day for refund with receipt: Feb. 5 

Last day with drop slip/receipt Feb. 12

• You must have your cash register or order receipt. All credit card purchases will be refunded to the card.
• New books marked in any manner will be considered used, and will be refunded at the used book price. The item you are returning must be in the condition that it was purchased (no marks, or damage, original packaging, no missing pieces, shrink wrap has not been broken, etc.)
• There will be a one-week full refund from the start of any weekend classes or classes that begin at a time other than the start of the semester provided the class does not end before the policy time.
• All labels must be in place and intact to receive a refund. Course packets are non-refundable.

Receipt is required for all textbook refunds.

Katie Wilz, University Book Store

Drake International is excited to welcome incoming international students to Drake for the spring semester. To prepare them for the journey ahead and success at Drake, the department has developed a new orientation program that will acclimate them into our community. The program is more comprehensive than in years past and involves the participation of several departments. View the orientation schedule, and help us provide a warm welcome to these students.

— Jacquilline Nagila, Drake International