Any microaggressions, harassment, or discriminatory incidents should be reported to the leadership in the Department of Integrative Immunology: Chair, Raphael Valdivia or Director for Graduate Studies, Mari Shinohara.
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If you are concerned about confidentiality or if you are thinking about requesting anonymity, please look at the following resources:
Duke Resources
Confidential Discussions
Confidentiality is not necessarily intuitive. Duke provides more information about it on this page.
Anonymous reporting
Duke provides a flowchart of anonymous and non anonymous reporting options.
Reporting resources
Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Misconduct
This Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or veteran status (collectively, “protected status” or “protected characteristics”). This prohibition includes discrimination and harassment based on the perception of an individual’s protected status, even if that perception is incorrect. The Policy also prohibits related misconduct, such as sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. This Policy applies to all operations of Duke University.
If you are in an emergency and need to speak to someone outside of regular business hours: Call Duke Police at 919-684-2444 or page the Dean on call (pager: 919-970-4169; or cell: 984-287-0300).
Confidential Resources for Concerns
Office of Student Conduct
919-684-6938
conduct@duke.edu
Office Audit, Risk and Compliance
919-613-7630
oarc@duke.edu
Online reporting available
Duke Health Integrity in Action
For concerns at Duke Health 1-800-826-8109
The Office of the Ombuds is a confidential, impartial resource for students, staff, and faculty. Whether you’re having academic challenges, interpersonal conflicts, or workplace concerns, the Office of the Ombuds is here to help you navigate your Duke experience with confidence. All services are voluntary and free. ombuds@duke.edu (919) 864-0772
- Interactive Guide for Reporting Concerns
- Counseling and Psychological Services
919-660-1000
- Student Health
919-681-9355
- The Women's Center
919-684-3897 or 919-970-2108
- wchelp@duke.edu
Online reporting available
The Office of the Ombuds is a confidential, impartial resource for students, staff, and faculty. Whether you’re having academic challenges, interpersonal conflicts, or workplace concerns, the Office of the Ombuds is here to help you navigate your Duke experience with confidence. All services are voluntary and free. ombuds@duke.edu (919) 864-0772
Non-Confidential Resources
Office of Institutional Equity
919-684-8222;
oie-help@duke.edu
Online reporting available
Departmental Resources
Department Chair
Raphael Valdivia, PhD
919-668-3831
Director of Graduate Studies
Mari Shinohara, PhD
919-613-6977
If you wish to report to the Chair, Raphael Valdivia, anonymously, you can do so using the form below.
All reports will be taken seriously and will be investigated in a manner that preserves confidentiality (if desired, and to the extent possible). If necessary, the Department will forward the incident to the Duke Office of Institutional Equity for official reporting and investigation. You can also bypass the Department of Immunology and report directly to the Duke Office of Institutional Equity.