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Seek assistance from Drake University without filing a formal complaint or charges with law enforcement by reaching out to one of the contacts below or reviewing disclosure and reporting options for more information.

Title IX Coordinator
Samantha Nordstrom
2507 University Avenue, Old Main, 316, Des Moines, IA 50311
samantha.nordstrom@drake.edu
TitleIX@drake.edu
515-271-4956

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics
Stephanie Sledge
Senior Associate Athletics Director
2701 Forest Avenue, Fieldhouse, Des Moines, IA  50311
stephanie.viola@drake.edu
515-271-2074

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Campus Climate
Jenny Tran-Johnson
Associate Provost for Academic Excellence and Student Success
2507 University Avenue, Old Main, 203, Des Moines, IA 50311
jennifer.tran@drake.edu
515-271-3094

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Prevention
Lynne Cornelius
Associate Dean of Students
2803 University Avenue, Johansen Student Center, 219, Des Moines, IA  50311
lynne.cornelius@drake.edu
prevention@drake.edu
515-271-4141

Contacting Public Safety

If you are in danger or need an emergency response, call:

  • 811 from a campus phone to reach the Department of Public Safety
  • 911 from any phone to reach the Des Moines Police

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual or interpersonal misconduct, you may seek assistance from the Drake Department of Public Safety through any of these options:

Come to the Campus Public Safety office. If you need an escort to come to the office, go ahead and call first.
103 Ross Hall
1214 31st Street
Des Moines, IA 50311

Phone: 515-271-2222
Email: scott.law@drake.edu
Text: By using the Drake Guardian Mobile App.
drake.edu/publicsafety/contact

Having trouble finding what you need?

If you are having difficulty accessing or navigating this website, please contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Report to Title IX* Contact Public Safety Confidential Resources

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

2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50311
1-800-44-DRAKE


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