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Duke University Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Duke University strives to create a campus community that brings together talent from across a rich diversity of disciplines, geographies, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Our ability to deliver upon Duke's ambitious academic, research and healthcare missions depends on a shared commitment to excellence, the robust and respectful exchange of ideas, and our ability to foster a learning and working environment free from discrimination and which empowers everyone across our community to reach their fullest potential.
Guided by Duke's inclusive excellence principles and informed by regular surveys and feedback from our campus community, the Office for Institutional Equity works with stakeholders across the university to identify creative and collaborative ways to improve the Duke experience and ensure everyone has access to high-impact opportunities supporting lifelong growth and development.
2022-2023 OIE Annual Report
This second OIE Annual Report provides information about Duke’s response to reports of protected status-based discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation, including the volume and type of reports, how matters are addressed, the consequences that are imposed, and the time to completion.
We are here to help!
We provide education, training, consultation, federally mandated Equal Employment Opportunity and internal data analytics, and more!
Educational Opportunities & Workshops
The Office for Institutional Equity strives to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environment where staff, students, and faculty thrive and community is valued at Duke. We offer recurring workshops, tailored sessions for units or individuals with specific educational needs, and curated educational resources and materials.
Complaints & Concerns
Duke is dedicated to creating a work and learning environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. If you have a concern about either of these issues, the Office for Institutional Equity is here to help. We can answer your questions, connect you to resources, or help you file a complaint. Duke policies prohibit retaliation against anyone for coming forward with a concern or for submitting a complaint.
Sexual Misconduct & Title IX
Duke is proactive in its efforts to address and reduce instances of sexual misconduct, including sexual violence, in order to create and maintain a welcoming learning and working environment. It’s our responsibility to ensure compliance with federal law by demonstrating that our programs are operated in a manner consistent with Title VII and Title IX regulations and provisions, as well as the Violence Against Women Act.
Employment Equity and Data Evaluation
The Office for Institutional Equity is responsible for preparing Duke's Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs) and Equal Employment Opportunity reports (EEOs), as well as implementing Duke’s policies on Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action related to pay discrimination and prejudicial promotion practices. The team also performs assessments, analyzes federally internal EEO data, and provides consultation, education, and training.