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 about:
Definition of "Confidential" Resource
Student Conduct
Office of Student Conduct
919-684-6938
conduct@duke.edu
Duke Employee Vendor Conduct
Office of Institutional Equity
919-684-8222;
oie-help@duke.edu
Online reporting available
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
Additional Confidential Resources
For Students
Undergraduate Student Ombudsperson
Keegan Cary
Student Ombudsperson
919-613-2736
ombuds@duke.edu
Ombuds for School of Medicine Students
Jean Spaulding, M.D.
Associate Consulting Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
919-668-3326
ombudsman@mc.duke.edu
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
For Employees
Ombuds for All Faculty & Staff
Jessica Kuchta-Miller
University Ombuds
919-864-1032
jessica.kuchta-miller@duke.edu
Ombuds for School of Medicine Post-Doctoral Appointees
Jean Spaulding, M.D.
Associate Consulting Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
919-668-3326
ombudsman@mc.duke.edu
Non-Confidential Resources
Faculty Advancement
919-684-4997
HR Staff & Labor Relations
919-684-2808
Departmental Resources
Non-Confidential Resources
Department Chair
Raphael Valdivia, PhD
919-668-3831
Anonymous Reporting
Department of Immunology Reporting Form
Includes non-anonymous non-confidential option if you choose to enter your contact information
Director of Graduate Studies
Mari Shinohara, PhD
919-613-6977