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There are many recources available to students at Duke University both for academic and personal support. Please call the Women's Studies office (684-3770) if you need additional information or assistance. See our Resources webpage for extensive information pertaining to research in Women's Studies and links to both other academic programs at Duke and elsewhere including information regarding graduate programs in Women's Studies (Related Academic Programs and Departments > Graduate Programs in Women's Studies). Students may also find research and employment opportunities at Duke University on DukeList.

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Academic Resource Center, East Campus, 684-5917
The mission of the Academic Skills Instructional Program is to provide supplemental learning assistance to Duke University's undergraduate students in order to enhance their ability to develop the range and depth of academic skills required by the university's undergraduate curriculum. Services provided through these programs are designed to promote a disciplined approach to study, to foster active independent learning, to develop meta-cognitive awareness, and to promote the use of academic resources available through the university. Peer tutoring is also available.

Academic Advising, East Campus, 684-6217
The Academic Advising Center (or PMAC) is the main source of academic advice for Trinity College students in their first and second years and will help guide you on your path to a major at Duke. The center is an integral part of the Office of the Dean for Academic Advising, which is responsible for monitoring the academic progress of all Trinity pre-majors. Both the Office of the Dean and the Academic Advising Center offer a wide range of services and support. You can find more details about these many initiatives on their Web site. Academic Advising is located on East Campus.

The Writing Studio, East Campus, 668-0901
The Writing Studio offers Duke University undergraduates an opportunity to meet with trained writing tutors to discuss individual writing concerns. As a studio, this is a place for you as an artist/writer to work on your art. By discussing your work-in-progress with a trained tutor, you will be better able to move toward developing the awareness and skills that will enable you to improve as a writer. The Writing Studio is located in the Academic Advising Center on East Campus.

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Duke Student Portfolio The Duke Student Portfolio is a web-based electronic portfolio that will enable students to archive, in a digital format, text, video, and audio forms of work that they have completed while at Duke and to make this information available to prospective employers, classmates, instructors, family, etc., via the Internet.

Personal Resources

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), 214 Page Building, 660-1000
CAPS offers brief counseling and psychotherapy for a wide range of concerns, including self-esteem and identity, family relationships, academic performance, dating, intimacy, sexuality and sexual identity concerns. Staff members also offer support groups in addition to individual counseling. Support group topics have included bulimia and eating disorders; race identity issues; and gay, lesbian, and bisexual student concerns. Students are encouraged to call for an appointment.

Healthy Devil - Student Health Services (Call 919-681-WELL/9355)
Duke Student Health Services provides clinical care, health promotion, and health education to Duke University students.

Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS), 126 Few Fed, 681-6882
The SASS office is a resource for students who need support or information related to sexual assault. The office provides a 24-hour crisis line (681-6882), short-term counseling, referral information, and advocacy for responding to an assault on any student, male or female. Friends of survivors and students who are dealing with an assault that occurred in the past are also encouraged to contact the SASS coordinator, Jean Leonard.

Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Life, 202 Flowers Bldg., 684-6607
The mission of the Center for LGBT Life is to provide education, advocacy, support, and space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and straight-allied students, staff, and faculty at Duke, as well as alumni/ae and members of neighboring communities. Through its services, the Center for LGBT Life presents educational, cultural, and social opportunities for all students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae to challenge intolerance and to create a more hospitable campus climate.

Women's Center, 126 Few Fed, 684-3897
The Women's Center works to educate the University community about gender issues and to address matters of particular concern to women on campus. The Center offers information, advocacy, technical assistance, referrals, and programming on a variety of issues, including health, safety, personal and professional development, sexuality, discrimination, and harassment.

Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture, 02 Union West, 681-7472
The goals of the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture are to preserve and enhance Black Culture at Duke University, promote a better understanding and harmony among the races, provide a meeting facility for those with a common interest in Black Culture,
promote recruitment of Black students to Duke University by providing a magnet area,
help motivate the student population and general public to increase their knowledge and understanding of Black culture and assist Black students in maintaining their self-esteem by promoting cultural pride.