Faculty Policies

Academic tenure will be granted to members of the University faculty in accordance with Article XXIV of the University Bylaws.

Duke's University-wide alcohol policy and responsible use of alcohol; includes disciplinary action for violations for students.

Duke University is committed to excellence in all of its operations. It conducts its affairs ethically, honestly, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This includes U.S. and international antitrust laws.

Duke University expects its employees to comply with these laws, to observe the Implementation Guidelines that immediately follow this Policy, and to consult the Antitrust Compliance Officer (Chris Lott at 919-684-3955 or chris.lott@duke.edu) wherever there is a question about the legality of a practice. It is the responsibility of each Duke employee to make sure that their actions are consistent with the antitrust laws.

Violation of this Policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Violations of the law may also result in legal liability for Duke and individual employees involved in the misconduct, and could lead to significant fines or penalties, including criminal penalties.

Updated: 02.24.2023

Requires employees to immediately report an  arrest/conviction of a misdemeanor or felony.

All members of the University's regular rank faculty are appointed or promoted by the Board of Trustees or the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Provost, with the approval of the President.

Banners on the exterior or interior of buildings and light poles must be approved and installed by designated University staff. 

Criteria for university staff using leaving leave for bereavement/funeral.

Duke University students with delinquent account balances will not be allowed to register for future courses, receive an academic record transcript, have academic credits certified, or receive a diploma at graduation.

Policies outline situations in which an instructor may ask the student to leave the class meeting, and expected behavior of students and potential disciplinary action they face for violating policy.

Requirements for compensation for officers and material consulting activities.

Guidelines and instructions for purchasing computers (replacing existing computers) and software and software licenses available at Duke.

Requires staff to comply with Duke Confidentiality Agreement.

Faculty have an obligation to avoid unacceptable ethical, legal, financial or other conflicts of interest (COI) and to fully disclose any outside activities that might lead to a serious conflict of interest.  Investigators will also adhere to sponsoring agency policies governing conflict of interest.

Updated May 2023

Financial conflicts of interest (COI) for faculty and staff.

Requirements for calculation of continuous service credit with Duke.

Access to board minutes and other corporate records.

Cost–sharing on proposals for external funds is to be avoided unless required by the sponsor and approved at the time of proposal submission by the Office of Research Support (Campus) or the Office of Research Administration (Schools of Medicine and Nursing).

Last Updated: May 2023

Inform supervisor within seven calendar days if convicted of violating a criminal drug statute at the workplace.

Process for addressing a concern and/or disagreement relating to employment policies.

Policies, procedures and bylaws for students and faculty in the Divinity School.

Addresses the type of drone operations acceptable and processes for requesting permission to operate drones on Duke property or for Duke purposes.

Policy and guiding principles on dual interests and dual commitments (conflict of interest/COI) and reporting requirements for faculty and staff.

Each employee or representative of Duke University who is involved in sponsored projects administration has an obligation to ensure compliance with sponsor and University requirements for managing sponsored funds.

Updated May 2023

Policy regarding use of name(s), images, symbols, logos, and trademarks that are associated with Duke University's name.