Health & Safety

HEALTH & SAFETY Health & Safety

A HEALTHY BULLDOG IS A HAPPY BULLDOG.

At Drake, you’ll find on-campus resources to help protect your physical and mental health.

HEALTH CENTER

The Health Center is staffed by a nurse practitioner and two registered nurses who see students by appointment for a wide range of healthcare needs. They can also refer you to area healthcare providers when necessary.

STUDENT HEALTH FORM

All full-time students must complete a medical history form. Submitting this form before the start of the semester is incredibly important. Those students who haven’t submitted forms at semester start will have their accounts placed on hold status, which takes away the ability to register for the following semester’s courses. You can find the form on the Health Center website, drake.edu/health. In addition to the completed form, you’ll need:

Copies of your immunization records, specifically proof of two MMR (Measles,

Mumps, and Rubella) vaccines.

Documentation of meningococcal vaccine or signed waiver indicating you chose not to receive the vaccination.

COUNSELING CENTER

The University Counseling Center provides confidential counseling for individuals and groups. The staff also offers referral information and consultations for students, staff, and faculty who have questions about student mental health services.

TURN YOUR PHONE INTO A PERSONAL SAFETY DEVICE

The free Rave Guardian safety app allows you to check in with family, friends, campus safety, or others you trust to help you stay safe both on and off campus. Available for iOS and Android. Search “Rave Guardian” in the iPhone app store or Google Play Store.

With this app, you can:

Set a safety timer to notify people you trust to check in on you if you are alone or in an unfamiliar place.

Manage and message your “guardians” by inviting family, friends, or others to be a “guardian” and communicate via the app.

Send emergency communications easily, calling safety officials directly or sending text tips, including photos.

Download the app

Your safety is our top priority. Drake’s Department of Public Safety collaborates with local law enforcement and community organizations to keep the campus community safe. Visible security personnel, patrols, 24-hour public safety service access, positive conflict resolution, as well as crime prevention and awareness programs are all elements that help us maintain a secure campus environment.

VIOLENCE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND RESOURCES

At Drake, we believe that students only reach their full potential when they are safe and treated with respect.

Drake’s Sexual Harassment Policy prohibits sexual harassment and assault as well as domestic and/or dating violence, stalking, and retaliation. Drake is committed to violence prevention and to providing a prompt, thorough, and equitable process to address concerns.

The Title IX Coordinator serves as a contact for students experiencing concerns addressed by Drake University’s Sexual Harassment Policy. (titleix@drake.edu)

Violence Intervention Partner (VIP) is a 24/7 confidential text peer hotline (515-512-2972) for students experiencing sexual or interpersonal misconduct.

The Violence Prevention Coordinator implements Drake’s violence prevention programming. (prevention@drake.edu)

Prevention Ambassadors is a peer-to-peer education and leadership program that teaches bystander intervention and helps dispel harmful norms that support violence.

Your checklist for success

Download a medical history form

Go to drake.edu/health to access a Medical History form and other waivers if necessary.

Return records to the Health Center

In addition to the Medical History Form, there are a few select medical records which need to be returned to the Health Center before start of semester. Detailed information is included on the Medical History form.

Download the app

Go to your app store and download Rave Guardian.