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Training Accessibility We believe all web content needs to be accessible to people with a wide range of abilities. Student Affairs staff are encouraged to keep accessibility in mind when editing content for their web pages, social media posts, videos, and anything else that contributes to a person’s web experience. Duke’s web accessibility guidelines can be found here. Click on the buttons below for a few training resources that we’ve found relevant to our every day work. captioning videos web accessibility social media accessibility Student Affairs Web Editors For our amazing web editors, we’ve created a number of training videos…
Current Prevention Efforts Programs Offered Please contact us at GVPI@Duke.edu or via this form to request a training. We are excited to offer a diverse array of programming for students: Intro to GVPI This session will provide information on addressing sexual misconduct at Duke. The presentation will cover policies, prohibited conduct, processes, consent, incapacitation, confidential and non-confidential resources, supportive measures, prevention efforts, reporting, filing a formal complaint, and options for resolution, including adaptable resolution. 10 Signs Healthy Relationship Education (with the One Love Foundation) The 10 Signs Healthy Relationship Training program teaches students to recognize the warning signs of relationship…
Kosher Grab & Go Meals Convenience and Flavor Sometimes you’re on East or West Campus and just want to grab a quick kosher meal. We are proud to offer Kosher Grab & Go Locations across campus. East Campus: Trinity Cafe Kosher Grab & Go items are available for purchase on East Campus’ Trinity Café 7 days a week. Meat only options daily include: roasted turkey, pastrami, corned beef, grilled chicken, and grilled salmon. Additionally, a rotating variety of full entrée plates, sandwiches, and salads are available for purchase. First-year students keeping kosher may use their dinner equivalency at the Freeman…
Student Prevention Modules Data Sexual Assault Prevention: Mandatory Online Modules All incoming undergraduate and graduate students are required to complete an online course: Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates (SAPU) and Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students (SAPG). SAPU and SAPG provide detailed information about the importance of values and the aspects of healthy and unhealthy relationships. The trainings, which are evidence-based and tailored for the specific audience, also discuss decisions regarding sexual activity and sexual assault. Whether you plan to engage in sexual activity or not, the goals of the course are to help you make well-informed decisions about consent,…
Transportation It is possible to get around Duke and Durham by walking, cycling, public transportation, or driving. Many students come to Durham with a car and are grateful for it, and many students come without a car and can get by. However, the transportation infrastructure in Durham, North Carolina and the surrounding area was designed for car travel. There is a public transportation system, but many students find it less convenient than the transportation systems they are used to in their home cities, states, or countries. The pedestrian and cycling infrastructure is also not as strong because of the emphasis…
High Holidays with Jewish Life at Duke Each year, the Duke community celebrates the High Holidays with Jewish Life at Duke. For Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, both Reform and Conservative-Style services are offered at the Freeman Center for Jewish Life. We also offer Tashlich at Duke Gardens. Additionally, we offer free holiday meals for students including Rosh Hashanah dinner, pre-fast dinner, and Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast at the Freeman Center. Registration for meals is required by September 7 at 5pm EST, but all holiday meals are free for students. Students: Didn’t get a chance to register for meals before the…
Project Directors Project Directors for Duke Experiential Orientation experiences have the opportunity to lead community-building orientation projects that will become part of the tapestry of Duke orientation. Projects will create an inclusive environment where new members of the Duke community can build healthy relationships, learn about campus culture, and begin to acclimate to Duke. With the help of campus partners and the Office of New Student and Family Programs (NSFP), Project Directors will facilitate these outcomes by co-designing a project schedule, building and training a student staff, and leading the execution of their project. Project Directors will: Co-design schedule with…
“A Trumpet of Joy and a Blast of Brokenness” – An Excerpt from Rabbi Elana’s Rosh Hashanah Sermon
Ben (he/him) is excited to be a part of the team that supports new students in their transition to Duke and walks alongside parents and families as they support their student from afar. A graduate of Duke, Ben is an educator and pastor who is committed to building communities where all have the access and opportunity they need to thrive. Before returning to Duke in 2022, Ben was a pastor in Cary, North Carolina and a high school history teacher in rural, North Carolina. He also helped launch of a new school in Durham and served as an admissions officer for international and…
Annual Clery Security Report Keeping you safe is Duke’s top priority. As required by the The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or “Clery Act”, Duke alerts students and employees in a timely manner of crimes that pose a serious or continuing threat to the Duke community. Depending on the nature and location of the incident, Duke may send a “DukeALERT” message to all students, faculty, and staff at their Duke e-mail accounts and mobile device, if they enrolled in the text service. Duke prepares an Annual Security Report in compliance with the Clery Act. It includes…
Kashrut Policy The Freeman Center Cafe operates under rabbinical supervision by Duke’s Campus Rabbi, who serves as the Rav HaMachshir and mashgiach/mashgicha. The rabbi’s office is located in the same building as the dining facility. The following policies are adhered to at the Freeman Center Cafe to ensure kosher standards: All meat is all Glatt Kosher. The facility has separate meat and dairy kitchens with clear markings, and only one kitchen at a time is permitted to be in operation. All Duke Dining staff who enter or work in the Freeman Center kitchen undergo a three-hour Kashrut Training followed by a test on…
Get Involved Subscribe to our Newsletter Looking to request a training? Please visit our “Prevention Efforts” tab to see a list of programs offered through GVPI. There are a number of student organizations on campus for those interested in prevention work, including the following groups: SHAPE Sexual Harassment Assault Prevention and Education Duke University’s student-led movement to dismantle the culture of sexual assault and harassment on campus #SHAPEUpDuke. Learn more and get involved with SHAPE here. Team One Love Duke Duke University’s student-led effort to create a campus culture with healthy relationships at its foundation. Utilizing a peer-to-peer model Team…