The Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Student Advisory Committee is seeking 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 Tess Cody.

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, 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 throughout the year. If you are interested in serving as an at-large member, please contact Katie Overberg at titleix@drake.edu by Sept. 30. For questions about the advisory committee, contact Katie or Tess.

— Katie Overberg, Title IX Coordinator; and Tess Cody, Prevention Coordinator for Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct

Drake’s Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct policy outlines prohibited behaviors and also offers resources for individuals who have experienced  or who have questions about sexual violence or assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, dating/domestic violence, or stalking. The Title IX webpage includes the policy; resources for support; options for reporting; and types of campus assistance with safety, housing, or classes.

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 Title IX Coordinator Katie Overberg (271-2982 or titleix@drake.edu) or Violence Prevention Coordinator Tess Cody (271-4141 or prevention@drake.edu).

What is Define the Line. Respect the Line.?
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. Drake is committed to providing a living and learning environment free from sexual and interpersonal misconduct. Our line: sexual and interpersonal misconduct is not accepted, tolerated, or ignored at Drake. Through prevention, intervention, education, and communication, each student, faculty and staff member, and administrator must play a role in establishing a culture that respects this line. We each have the power to Define the Line. Respect the Line.

— Katie Overberg, Title IX Coordinator; and Tess Cody, Prevention Coordinator for Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct