Nondiscrimination & Accessibility

Nondiscrimination

Drake University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful environment. The University prohibits discrimination or harassment based on, or because of, a protected characteristic. Accordingly, the University has adopted principles and policies prohibiting certain types of misconduct:

• Nondiscrimination Statement
• Non-Discriminatation and Discriminatory Harassment Policy (Non-Sex-Based)
• Sexual Harassment Policy
• Nonretaliation Policy (Against Persons Reporting Misconduct)
• Title IX at Drake

Accessibility

Drake University provides access to education, employment, services, programs, and activities to persons with disabilities. The entire campus community works together to remove any barriers that prevent equal opportunities to community member or guests who have physical or mental disabilities.

The primary contacts regarding accessibility include the following offices and people:

• Reasonable Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities (primary policy page)
• Human Resources (current and prospective employee accessibility and accommodations)
• Disability Services (current and prospective student accessibility and accommodations)
• Chief Information Technology Officer (electronic information accessibility including websites)
• Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Residence Life (residence hall accommodations)
• Executive Director of Facilities, Planning and Management (building, classroom, sidewalk accessibility and accommodations)
• Service and Assistance Animals, Animal Mascots, and Pets