Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct
The Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct and the three corresponding procedures that apply to students, faculty and staff are available below.
The Policy
The Procedures of the Policy
Procedures for Responding to Sex-Based Harassment Reports and Complaints Involving Student Complainants or Student Respondents
Adopted: August 1, 2024
These Procedures for Responding to Sex-Based Harassment Reports and Complaints Involving Student Complainants or Student Respondents apply to both Duke University and Duke Health (Duke) and are maintained and revised by Duke’s Office for Institutional Equity.
Please refer to the Student Conduct webpage for more specific matters involving students at Duke.
Guides
Consensual Relationship Policy
Consensual Relationship Policy
Duke’s Policy on Consensual Relationships aims to avoid problems of interest, exploitation, and favoritism that may arise from employee relationships and faculty-student relationships. It also helps ensure that each member of the Duke community is treated with dignity and without regard to any factors that are not relevant to that person’s work.
Please note that consensual romantic or sexual relationships between faculty or students with instructional responsibilities and undergraduate students are addressed in Appendix L (formerly Appendix Z) of the Faculty Handbook maintained by the Office of the Provost.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Duke Equal Employment Opportunity Policy applies to both Duke University and Duke Health and is maintained and reviewed by Duke’s Office for Institutional Equity. The first paragraph of this Policy is referred to as the Duke Equal Opportunity Statement. This statement, or a link to it, must be incorporated in all job postings and job advertisements. Last reviewed: 5/7/2024.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Duke Equal Employment Opportunity Statement applies to both Duke University and Duke Health and is maintained and reviewed by Duke’s Office for Institutional Equity. This statement, or a link to it, must be incorporated in all job postings and job advertisements. Last reviewed: 5/7/2024.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Limited English Proficiency Plan
Title IX Statement
Federal Laws
Get Support
If you are a faculty or staff member with concerns or questions, you are encouraged to address them as soon as possible by speaking with your manager, supervisor, department chair, or dean. You may also express concerns related to harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation to the Office for Institutional Equity at 919-684-8222.
Students are also encouraged to raise concerns or questions related to harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation to the Office of Student Affairs at conduct@duke.edu.