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Herstory In January 1989, the Women’s Center began in a cubicle in the Bryan Center under the direction of Martha Simmons. In 1991, it moved to 107 Few Federation, and an office and staff dedicated to services for sexual assault survivors was added to the center. In 1993, Ellen Plummer assumed leadership of the center and the staff grew to include a program coordinator. The year 1999 marked the tenth anniversary of the center and a new direction with the leadership of Donna Lisker. Lisker was heavily involved with the Women’s Initiative and introduced the Baldwin Scholars Program, a selective…
2025-2026 Housing Process Upperclass Students Quad Questions Connections, Appeals Can I choose my quad? Students are assigned to quads before the start of their first year at Duke, as each East Campus residence hall is connected to a specific West Campus quad. First-year students live in their East Campus residence hall while being non-resident members of their assigned West Campus quad. During their sophomore year, students move “in quad” to live in their connected West Campus quad. Juniors and seniors have the option to live in their connected quad or in alternative housing options, such as the 300 or 301…
Alex Whicker, LCMHC, ATR-BC Associate Director of The Office for Gender Violence Education and Outreach she/her/hersatw37@duke.edu Alex is the Associate Director of Gender Violence Education and Outreach. She works to empower students through education, awareness, and proactive measures to foster a campus culture of consent, respect, and accountability. Alex is a Licensed Clinical Mental health Counselor and Board Registered Art Therapist, and emphasizes the transformative power of creating a supportive community network. She hopes to work with the Duke community to create and promote a campus community free from violence.
Get in Touch Please note that this form can NOT be used to file a report, and it is non-confidential. If somebody shares information about an allegation of sexual misconduct, staff members must file a report. If you wish to file a report or access confidential support, please see “Reporting Options” and “Get Support” above.
Leadership development and student organizations are the cornerstones of the Student Involvement and Leadership team. Connect with our team to learn about opportunities to get involved on campus and ways to grow as a leader. Mission Student Involvement and Leadership helps students co-create Duke experiences that enhance their sense of belonging through meaningful programming, advising, and training. Values Driven by our students, our team, and our greater community, Student Involvement and Leadership values compassion, trustworthiness, inclusion, knowledge, and fun. Leadership Competencies Below are the leadership competencies that Student Involvement uses when designing events, trainings, and workshops. Adapted from the Social…
Student organizations play a critical role in enhancing the greater Duke community. We are here to help students and student organizations maximize their potential and create their Duke experience. This hub contains guides, tutorials, and resources to help your organization be successful. If there’s something that would be helpful to have, let us know! Duke Groups This section contains information on how to use the Duke Groups platform. Duke Groups Help Center 🌐 Duke Groups Basics 🎦 Add/Edit Members 🎦 Add/Edit Officers 🎦 Create an Event 🎦 Create an Event Guide 📄 Send Organization Emails 🎦 Manage Inventory…
“A Person can’t Apply for a position if they don’t know about it” It takes more to recruiting candidates than just getting the position on the Duke Careers Site! Review the resources below to help your team actively market your open positions!! Have Templates to Share? Upload Here! Developing a Marketing Plan Developing a marketing plan is almost as important as the interview process itself. After all, how can a candidate apply for a job if they don’t know that it is available? Higher Education, and Student Affairs as a field, is seeing a shift in how potential candidates view…
Annual Reports Student Sexual Misconduct Annual Reports The publication of an annual report is part of Duke’s overall commitment to engage the community in eliminating sexual misconduct. Annual reports serve to facilitate transparency about Duke’s efforts to respond to student sexual misconduct and provide information about reports of sexual misconduct involving students, and supportive measures provided. 2020-2021 Sexual Misconduct Annual Report 2018-2019 Sexual Misconduct Annual Report 2017-2018 Sexual Misconduct Annual Report 2016-2017 Sexual Misconduct Annual Report 2015-2016 Sexual Misconduct Annual Report leave this page
Here is a list of off campus resources that may be helpful for anyone who has experienced Gender Violence. Durham Crisis Response Center – Offers support for local survivors of gender violence. Their 24/7 hotline is: 919-403-6562 The Solace Center – Offers immediate support for survivors of sexual violence. It is the first community based sexual assault forensic examination center in North Carolina. Their 24/7 hotline is: 919- 828-7740 LGBTQ Center of Durham – Offers support for LGBTQIA survivors in the Triangle area, such as advocacy, support groups, and resource navigation. RAINN – National nonprofit anti-sexual assault organization. Offers 24/7…
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Online Learning Module GVEO partners with Vector Solutions to create online programming for our incoming undergraduate (SAPU) and graduate (SAPG) students. Both programs feature trainings on consent culture, bystander intervention, and healthy relationships. The trainings strive to empower students with information and skills to mitigate gender violence as they enter Duke University. To ensure all incoming students have a foundational understanding of consent and bystander intervention, all incoming students are required to complete the training prior to arriving on campus. If you have any questions or concerns about the requirement or the training content, please contact sapundergrad@duke.edu or sapgrad@duke.edu for…
Sex Positivity & Empowement How is this linked to Gender Violence Prevention? Sexual empowerment is essential in preventing gender violence. By promoting a positive and comprehensive understanding of sex, sexual pleasure, and relationships free from coercion and violence, we create safer experiences. Sexual empowerment teaches the importance of consent, ensuring interactions are based on mutual agreement and respect for boundaries. Focusing on pleasure helps individuals prioritize mutual enjoyment, reducing power dynamics that can lead to coercion. It empowers students to communicate effectively, recognize healthy and unhealthy relationships, and assert boundaries confidently. This holistic approach equips students with the knowledge and…