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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…
Student Affairs Departments & Units Find out where our information lives on our public-facing website Career Center The Career Center provides career services of the highest standard to Duke undergraduates, graduate students and alumni of Trinity College, the Pratt School of Engineering and the Graduate School. Working in partnership with faculty and colleagues, and recognizing that each individual has unique needs, our staff members help students and alumni make the most of their Duke education, resources, and connections; develop career interests and values; and find satisfying work. Visit the Career Center page Conference & Event Services Conference and Event Services…
Student Affairs Commitment to Inclusive Excellence More information about the Division’s Approach and Commitment to Inclusive Excellence Coming Soon Employee Resource Groups All Student Affairs employees are welcome to participate, support, and learn as a part of any of our ERGs. Student Affairs offers groups with a common identity within the division and across the university to promote a sense of belonging, support, mentorship, networking, professional development, and resource sharing. Incident Reporting Reporting resources available to employees if you witness or become aware of student, faculty, or staff behaviors perceived to be inconsistent with the Duke Community Standard, Divisional or…
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Lancaster Commons Lancaster Commons is a subsidized off campus apartment complex reserved for masters level students who have demonstrated significant financial need. Located approximately 2.6 miles from Duke’s West Campus on 2709 Western Bypass, this apartment community is ideal for first year Masters level students and masters students with families. IMPORTANT: We cannot accommodate postdocs, short term, or visiting scholars. Featuring unfurnished 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units. Priority applications for masters students who are new to Durham, NC and demonstrate significant financial need. All appliances are included in the apartment: stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and washer/dryer. Utilities such as water, electricity, and high speed…
Durham Neighborhoods Below is a list of neighborhoods that are closest to campus where a number of Duke students live. Neighborhoods with an asterisk denote proximity to a Duke bus line. *If you will not have a car in Durham, we recommend living close to a Duke bus line.* There are certainly many more great neighborhoods in the City of Durham than are listed here, and many students also choose to live in nearby towns such as Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, or the city of Raleigh. NearDukeGuide also has great resources on neighborhoods. Especially if you won’t have…
Durham Ordinances and Policies See below for the most important ordinances students need to know. Noise Trash Outdoor Maintenance Durham’s noise ordinance applies 24/7 and becomes stricter after 11pm: Before 11pm the noise level is 60 decibels, or the volume of 2 adults having a “normal” conversation. Students sometimes misunderstand and think the noise ordinance does not start until 11pm; a 60 dB sound limit before 11pm is still very quiet. After 11pm, the noise level is 50 decibels, or the volume of 2 adults having a “quiet” conversation. A good rule of thumb is if you’re neighbors can hear…
Grace (she/her) spearheads parent and family initiatives including Family Weekend, advises Experiential Orientation Projects, and supports strategic planning for the First-Year Experience. Grace earned a B.S. in Mathematics and a B.A. in Religious Studies from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. After graduating, Grace worked as an admission counselor at her alma mater before going on to pursue her M.Ed in Higher Education Administration & Student Affairs at the University of South Carolina. In her free time, Grace can be found spending time with her husband and son, exploring local trails, playing board games, or watching lacrosse.
What is the Good Neighbor Program? The Duke Good Neighbor Program is Duke’s initiative to help students orient to life off campus by educating them about what it means to live in a residential neighborhood. We begin with “knock and talk” canvassing outreach of the near-campus neighborhoods in August and have periodic touchpoints throughout the year. What are the core beliefs of the Good Neighbor Program? We believe that living off campus is an important learning experience for students. We believe that it is our responsibility as a university to support students in learning what it means to be responsible…