This edition of the Duke University Faculty Handbook contains policies and procedures pertinent to faculty at Duke University as of December 2019. Because of the range of subject matters and authority for them, these policies and procedures are subject to change at any time. Revisions to the Faculty Handbook will be incorporated periodically. Duke faculty are responsible for checking this webpage to keep abreast of alterations and additions.
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Duke University is committed to encouraging and sustaining a learning and work community that is free from harassment and prohibited discrimination. The institution prohibits discrimination on the basis of individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status, in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, employment, or any other university program or activity. The university also makes good faith efforts to recruit, employ and promote qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. It admits qualified students to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students.
Sexual harassment and sexual misconduct are forms of sex discrimination and prohibited by the university. Duke University has designated Kimberly Hewitt, Vice-President for Institutional Equity & Chief Diversity Officer, as the individual responsible for the coordination and administration of its nondiscrimination and harassment policies.
Questions or comments about discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), relationship violence, and stalking can be directed to the Office for Institutional Equity, (919) 684-8222. Additional information, including the complete text of the Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct, and appropriate complaint procedures, may be found by contacting the Office for Institutional Equity or visiting its website at https://oie.duke.edu/. Questions or comments about discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), relationship violence, and stalking committed by a student may also be directed to the Office of Student Conduct at (919) 681-6938; additional information, including the complete text of the policy and complaint procedure for such misconduct, may be found at https://studentaffairs.duke.edu/conduct/z-policies/student-sexual-misconduct-policy-dukes-commitment-title-ix.
Chapter 2: The University Faculty and Its Organization
Chapter 3: Faculty Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure
Chapter 4: Professional Affairs of the Faculty
Chapter 5: Research - Organizational Structure for Sponsored Projects and Research Related Policies
Chapter 6: Faculty Responsibilities with Respect to Students
Chapter 7: University Libraries
Appendix A: Governing Documents
Appendix B: Bylaws of the University Faculty
Appendix C: Academic Freedom and Academic Tenure
Appendix E: Pratt School of Engineering
Appendix F: Divinity School Bylaws
Appendix G: Nicholas School of the Environment
Appendix H: Fuqua School of Business
Appendix J: Basic Sciences School of Medicine
Appendix K: School of Nursing Faculty Governance Association Bylaws
Appendix L: Clinical Sciences School of Medicine
Appendix M: Graduate School Bylaws
Appendix N: Ombuds and Faculty Hearing Committee
Appendix O: Financial Conflict of Interest Policy
Appendix P: Policies Related to Research
Appendix Q: University Committees
Appendix R: Student Records Policy
Appendix S: Use of University Lands and Facilities
Appendix T: Sanford School of Public Policy
Appendix V: Pickets, Protests, and Demonstrations
Appendix X: The Duke Community Standard
Appendix Y: Steps in the Process of Approving New Academic Degrees and Changing the Name of a Unit
Appendix Z: Policy on Consensual Romantic or Sexual Relationships Between Faculty and Students
Revisions to the Faculty Handbook