GPSG Resource Directory
The GPSG is committed to being a thorough resource for Duke Graduate & Professional Students. To these ends, this Resource Directory has been commissioned and compiled as a hub for all resources available to students at Duke.
A special note on your ombudsperson, listed in the phone book below: The university’s ombudsperson provides a neutral, safe, and confidential environment for your concerns and needs. They are your advocate and assistant in all things conflict-resolution at Duke. Should you have any questions or concerns, or if you don’t know what to do in a certain situation, please contact your ombudsperson for assistance.
For more resources, check out the GPSG Student Survival Guide (last updated in 2015), the GPSG Student Resources page, and the Graduate School Resources page.
Phone Book
An alphabetical listing of all Duke services covered in this directory after a listing of the respective Ombuds.
| Alternative Transportation Options | (919) 684-3640 |
| Cynthia Clinton (OIE staff member, Harassment and Discrimination Prevention) | (919) 668-6214 |
| Duke Campus Police | (919) 684-2444 |
| Duke Counseling & Psychological Services | (919) 660-1000 |
| DukeReach | (919) 681-2455 |
| Duke Van Services | (919) 684-2020 |
| Durham Police Department | (919) 560-4427 |
| Duke Student Wellness Center | (919) 681-9355 |
| Event Parking and Requests | (919) 681-4014 |
| Jean Spauldin, M.D. (Medical Student & Postdoc Ombudsperson) | (919) 668-3326 |
| Keegan Cary (Ombudsperson for Students, excluding School of Medicine) | (919) 613-2736 |
| Office for Institutional Equity | (919) 684-8222 |
| Office of Student Conduct | (919) 684-6938 |
| Parking and Enforcement (General contact info) | (919) 684-7275 |
| Transit (Bus) and Fleet Operations | (919) 684-2218 |
Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct
Duke University is committed to encouraging and sustaining a learning and work community that is free from prohibited discrimination and harassment. Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct are handled by Duke’s Office for Institutional Equity. The OIE also includes information and resources for Diversity and Inclusion (See this section for more information). To contact the OIE, call (919) 684-8222 or email at oie-help@duke.edu.
If you need more or different information from what is supplied here, The Graduate School also maintains a list of Resources for Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct, as well as a wonderful resource guide flyer detailing confidential resources, mandatory reporters, and more. You can also check out the Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Tool from Student Affairs for assistance with prevention of and responses to sexual misconduct.
Discrimination
Discrimination refers to the unfair or unequal treatment of a person or group based on factors including: sex, age, color, disability, national origin, genetic gender identity, gender expression, race, genetic information, religion, class, veteran status, institutional status, sexual orientation.
Sexual Misconduct
Sexual misconduct refers to all forms of sexual- or gender-based harassment, sexual or gender violence, sexual exploitation, relationship violence (domestic violence and dating violence), and sex- or gender-based stalking. All forms of sexual misconduct—whether committed by student, faculty, staff, or others—are prohibited at Duke. Reports of sexual misconduct should be filed according to the Duke affiliation of the accused. Accusations against students should be filed with the Office of Student Conduct, while accusations against faculty and staff are reported to OIE.
Confidential Resources
| Duke Counseling & Psychological Services | (919) 660-1000 |
| Duke Women’s Center | (919) 684-3897 |
| Duke Women’s Center After Hours | (919) 970-2108 |
| Duke Student Health | (919) 681-9355 |
| Student Ombudsperson | (919) 613-2736 |
| Any clergy acting as such in their professional role at Duke |
Mandatory Reporters
| Office for Institutional Equity | (919) 684-8222 |
| Office of Student Conduct | (919) 684-7336 |
| DukeReach | (919) 681-2455 |
| All faculty and staff (except those designated as confidential) |
Other Resources
| Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 |
| Duke’s Commitment to Title IX |
| Office for Gender Violence Prevention – wchelp@duke.edu |
| Student Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures |
| Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Misconduct |
Career Services
Diversity and Inclusion
The Office for Institutional Equity is Duke’s resource for diversity and inclusion efforts across the University. The OIE also includes information and resources for Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct (See this section for more information). To contact the OIE, call (919) 684-8222 or email at oie-help@duke.edu.
Diversity Equity Accommodations
Training and Planning Resources
Conflict Resolution
As noted at the top of this page, your ombudsperson provides a neutral, safe, and confidential environment for your concerns and needs. They are your advocate and assistant in all things conflict-resolution at Duke. Should you have any questions or concerns, or if you don’t know what to do in a certain situation, please contact your ombudsperson for assistance.
| Ombudsperson | Purview | phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keegan Cary | Graduate Students | ombuds@duke.edu | (919) 613-2736 |
| Jean Spaulding, M.D. | Medical Students & Postdocs | ombudsman@mc.duke.edu | (919) 668-3326 |
Health and Wellness
You can schedule doctor’s appointments, get prescriptions, or access medical records using Duke MyChart.
| DukeHealth | 919-626-3854 |
| Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) | 919-660-1000 |
Mental & Physical Health
Insurance Help
Dental Care
Living in Durham
A great resource for finding housing, roommates, or buying and selling is DukeList (like Craigslist, but only for Duke-affiliated persons.
For things to do around our city, check out City of Durham Parks and Rec and Duke Arts.
Parking & Transportation
Parking & Transportation website, or email at tranpark@duke.edu.
| Parking and Enforcement (General contact info) | 919-684-7275 |
| Transit (Bus) and Fleet Operations | 919-684-2218 |
| Event Parking and Requests | 919-681-4014 |
| Alternative Transportation Options | 919-684-3640 |
| Duke Van Services | 919-684-2020 |
