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Understanding strengthens our voice. Our educational initiatives are designed to deepen understanding, broaden horizons, and build our community. Duke P.R.I.D.E. Training Pursuing Respect, Inclusion/Intersectionality, Diversity, and Equity Duke P.R.I.D.E. Training is the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity’s (CSGD) signature educational program aimed at increasing awareness of issues impacting those with marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions (SOGIE). All members of the Duke community, including students, staff, and faculty, may attend. As a whole, Duke P.R.I.D.E. training addresses intersectionality and acknowledges multiple identities including race/ethnicity, nationality and religion throughout the training. The training is designed to equip individuals…
If you want to host a party Tips for hosting a party Take the time now to meet all of your neighbors: Introduce yourself to your neighbors and get involved in the neighborhood—join the listserv, show up to the potluck, volunteer to help at neighborhood events, say hello when you see neighbors outside. Telling your neighbors that you’re having a party shouldn’t be the only time you talk to them! Tell your neighbors you’re having a party and give them your cell phone number. Ask them to call or text you if there’s an issue. This means that you need…
Duke students can now update their Mobile DukeCard to reflect chosen or preferred first names, thanks to a collaboration between the Duke Student Government (DSG), Blue Devils United (BDU), the Office of Information Technology (OIT), and Student Affairs. Hearing from students Midway through last fall semester, student leaders from DSG and BDU, Duke’s largest undergraduate LGBTQ+ student organization, approached Student Affairs with a concern. Due to back-end software limitations, many transgender and nonbinary students were unable to update their Mobile DukeCards to reflect their chosen and preferred names. Because students use their Mobile DukeCards several times each day, this discrepancy…
Student Affairs Departments & Units Find out where our information lives on the public-facing website and each department’s personnel. Assessment Our vision is to create an environment within Student Affairs where assessment is a valued and essential practice, one in which results guide decisions and inform our collective efforts toward student development. Visit the Assessment Office page Business & Finance Checklists, guidelines, templates, policies. We’ve gathered the most important resources to help our team do their job effectively, efficiently and easily. visit the Business & Finance page Career Center The Career Center provides career services of the highest standard to…
Welcome to Communications We tell the story of Student Affairs. It is our mission to communicate clearly with students to foster a culture of belonging, engagement, and wellbeing. Through conversations, brainstorming, strategic planning, and implementation, we strive to share Student Affairs stories to the right audience at the right time. We can make your vision a reality. Our team would love to help with your project. Let us know your vision and we can help bring it to life. fill out our project request form Let’s dig in! Brand Guides Learn the Student Affairs style guide, Duke’s brand standards and…
OutList The OutList is a directory for students to reach out to LGBTQ+ or allied faculty/staff across campus. Feel free to reach out or use this resource if you need a trusted member of staff to FLUNCH, talk to, or just make a connection. Ilana Adlee She/her/hers; queer/pan, cis female; Staff Specialist, Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity; I am very passionate about how advocacy work for intersectional identities and experiences can foster more inclusion within queer spaces and communities. I’m always happy to connect with new people! Email me Amy Anderson she/her/hers; lesbian, cis female; Assoc. Professor of the…
Welcome to Duke! From the moment you say “yes” to attending Duke University, New Student and Family Programs is a resource to help students and families transition to campus successfully. Our office remains in communication with students in a number of critical ways: The Blue Book Summer Transition Series Weekly Digests for First-Year and Transfer students Social Media From Experiential Orientation projects, packing lists, move-in day details, and much more, you will find the information you need here to ensure a smooth transition to Duke. Now what? Congratulations on your acceptance to Duke University! Regardless of when folks are admitted, Early Decision or…
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Student Affairs DEIB Definitions Diversity: The various backgrounds, lived experiences, values, and worldviews that result from differences in culture and circumstance. Equity: The active process of enabling every member of a community to achieve their fullest potential through identifying and addressing power imbalances and structural barriers. Inclusion: Providing all members of a community with the opportunity to fully participate and belong, through proactive behavior that welcomes, values and supports them. Belonging: Ensuring that Duke is a place where all feel safe and secure in their full authenticity. Resources to foster belonging Employee Resource Groups Duke offers groups with a common…
Duke prides itself in having opportunities for Graduate and Professional students to engage with their community. Duke University has hundreds of opportunities for engagement; we encourage all students to get involved during your time at Duke! Traditions and Community Graduate ProfessionalStudent Government (GPSG) Student Organizations Partners and Families Connect across the Duke community Whether in the classroom, in the lab, or in the community, Duke’s vibrant culture would not be the same without our graduate and professional students. Each year we are delighted to engage with graduate and professional students during annual events for the entire community. Long-standing traditions include…
Over 300 student clubs and organizations will be present to showcase their groups and invite students to join their group. The event is open to all Duke students and Duke student groups. The fall 2023 event will take place on Friday, September 1 from 4:00-5:45pm on Baldwin Quad (East Campus). Event Map: https://duke.is/c/mw93 Students are encouraged to check out Duke Groups (dukegroups.com) for more information about the 300+ groups that will be in attendance. Below are the groups confirmed for the Duke Groups Fair (last updated 09/01/2023).