Disabled Student Services 668-1267
The Vice President for Institutional Equity is the designated compliance officer for the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act states: "No qualified [disabled] person shall, on the basis of [disability], be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that receives or benefits from federal financial assistance" (Appendix III, §41.51(a)). Duke University is prepared to make reasonable academic adjustments and accommodations to allow students with disabilities full participation in the same programs and activities available to students without disabilities. For information on the University's commitment to equal access to qualified individuals with disabilities, please contact the Director of the Student Disability Access Office at (919) 668-1267 or go to http://www.access.duke.edu/studentIssues.asp
Office of the Vice President for Institutional Equity 684-8222
The Office for Institutional Equity (OIE) works to advance and sustain an environment of internal equity, diversity and inclusiveness for all members of the Duke community by insuring equal access to educational and employment opportunities. Through its various programs and services, OIE supports Duke’s efforts to comply with both the letter and spirit of laws regarding equal opportunity, affirmative action, equal access and prohibited discrimination. OIE, in collaboration with department administrators, develops the University Affirmative Action Plan. OIE also reviews and monitors academic and nonacademic searches; implements and enforces the Duke Harassment Policy; serves as a mechanism for handling complaints of harassment and discrimination; and provides education, training and consultation in the areas of affirmative action, equal opportunity, harassment and discrimination prevention, diversity and cross-cultural relations, and disability compliance.
Duke University prohibits discrimination in employment and educational opportunities as set forth below:
“Duke University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation or preference, gender, or age in the administration of educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, employment, or any other university program or activity. It admits qualified students to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. The university also does not tolerate harassment of any kind.”
Questions, comments or complaints of discrimination or harassment should be directed to the Office for Institutional Equity. Further information, as well as the complete text of the harassment policy, may be found at http://www.duke.edu/web/equity
Persons who believe they have experienced harassment should contact the Office for Institutional Equity at 684-8222. The full text of Duke's harassment policy may be found on the web at http://www.duke.edu/web/equity/har_policy.htm A copy of the policy may also be obtained from the Office for Institutional Equity (684-8222).