The quality and texture of learning, work and life at Duke University is enhanced by a variety of human experiences, backgrounds and cultures. No individual should be discriminated against based upon his or her race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, disability, ethnic or national origin. The University strives to be a community in which all members can participate fully and equally in an atmosphere free from bias and discrimination. Biased behavior is not conducive to a sound and healthy academic environment and interferes with the growth and well-being of the University.

Duke University prohibits discrimination and harassment and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, sex or age. If you have a questions, comment or want information about discrimination or harassment complaint handling at Duke, contact the Office for Institutional Equity, (919) 684-8222 /(919) 684-8231/TTY.

The Office for Institutional Equity serves as a entry point for complaints of discrimination. OIE's objective in its complaint handling process is to as promptly as possible resolve the complaint of discrimination in a fair and appropriate manner. Important components of the process include ascertaining the basis for the complaint and examining strategies or tools for its resolution. The complaint handling process may include an inquiry as to whether an objective, factual basis exists to support the allegation.