Contacts
Please refer to this page to contact the office directly or for mailing address. You can seek assistance from Drake University without filing a formal complaint or charges with law enforcement, please review our reporting options page for more information.
Drake University
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
Title IX Coordinator
Samantha Nordstrom
316 Old Main
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
515-271-4956
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics
Megan A Franklin
Associate Athletic Director
Fieldhouse
2701 Forest Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Campus Climate
Melissa R Sturm-Smith
Associate Provost for Academic Excellence and Student Success
205 Old Main
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Prevention
Lynne Cornelius
Violence Prevention Coordinator
Olmsted Center
2875 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311-4034
515-271-4141
If you are having difficulty accessing or navigating this website, please contact the
Title IX Coordinator.
Report to Title IX*
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Confidential Resources
*Employee reporters submitting reports through this form should follow up with the Title IX Coordinator at (515) 271-4956.
Quick contacts to reach confidential support
- VIP student support or advocacy
515-512-2972 (call or text)
- Polk County Crisis and Advocacy
515-286-3600
- Professional advocate at the Counseling Center
- Thursdays 3:00-4:30 during fall & spring term
