Office for Institutional Equity (OIE)

Harassment Prevention, Nondiscrimination, and Title IX:

Responds to protected-class-based discrimination, harassment including sexual misconduct matters. This area also implements and monitors Duke’s harassment and discrimination policies. We provide advice, assistance, and education to individuals and groups concerning harassment prevention and non-discrimination, including handling complaints. We also address gender equity in the workplace and classroom, working to ensure that Duke complies with Title IX, a federal law banning sex discrimination.

CONTACT

Cynthia Clinton, Vice President for Harassment Prevention and Nondiscrimination Title IX Coordinator
- email: cynthia.clinton@duke.edu| phone: (919) 668-6214
Adrienne Allison, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students, Equal Opportunity Compliance Investigator
- email: adrienne.allison@duke.edu | phone: (919) 668-8222

Employment Equity and Data Evaluation:

The Employment Equity Group in the Office for Institutional Equity is responsible for:

Preparing Duke's Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs) and Equal Employment Opportunity reports (EEOs);
Implementing Duke’s policies on Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action related to pay discrimination and prejudicial promotion practices, including performing assessments;
Conducting federally mandated and internal EEO data analytics;
Providing consultation services, education, and training;
Serving as liaison between Duke and governmental agencies in areas of employment equity reporting and regulatory matters.

CONTACT

Sophia Brelvi, Director of Compliance and Employment Equity
- email: sophia.brelvi@duke.edu | phone: (919) 668-8222