In this Policy 360 podcast, Sanford Dean Judith Kelley interviews Damon Circosta, chair of the North Carolina State Board of Elections. They discuss mail-in ballots, polling technology and security and how the state board puts aside partisan differences to run the election. read more about Everything You Need to Know About Voting in North Carolina »
Overview. The Franklin Humanities Institute’s Faculty Book Manuscript Workshop Program provides support for the development and completion of scholarly monographs. It provides a structure for generating constructive, informed criticism on near-final book manuscripts, at a moment in the writing process when authors can most effectively utilize feedback. The aim of the program is to transform already excellent scholarly projects into superior published works. read more about CFP: Faculty Book Manuscript Workshops (Spring 2021) »
What can you do to promote academic integrity in your virtual classroom without joining the ‘arms race’ in cheating-prevention tools? read more about 7 Ways to Assess Students Online and Minimize Cheating »
As if online classes weren’t strange enough, many Duke students are studying in different time zones this semester. Some remote students said that although professors have been generous and accommodating, Zoom interactions with classmates have been disappointing. read more about Students in Different Time Zones Face Challenges, Express Gratitude for Professors »
Live “Retirement Plan Overview Seminars” are hosted by Duke Human Resources through December. read more about Get Help Enrolling in Duke's Retirement Plans »
Sharron Robbins’ health coverage was there for her, just like it is for the roughly 74,000 other colleagues and dependents covered by Duke's plans. read more about Open Enrollment for Medical Benefits: A Small Price for Peace of Mind »
Want the attention of your students? The first and most important step is to pay closer attention to them. read more about Distracted Minds: 3 Ways to Get Their Attention in Class »
Authors discuss their new book on "the remarkable, unremarkable document that changes everything." read more about Syllabus »
With a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in North Carolina and concern that colder weather will bring a new wave, the Duke community is urged to follow safety practices to help stop the spread. read more about Steps to Limit the Increasing Spread of COVID-19 This Fall »
Duke administered 15,143 tests to students and faculty/staff during the week. Seventeen students and three faculty/staff tested positive, for a positivity rate of 0.132 percent. read more about Twenty Test Positive for COVID, Oct. 10-16 »
How to promote your new scholarly book — without a huge budget and without being awkward and/or annoying about it. read more about Time to Get Over Your Discomfort with Book Marketing »
As colder weather creeps into some parts of the country, experts warn of increased spread of COVID-19 throughout the country and on college campuses. read more about Winter is Coming »
Six ways to lead meaningful class discussions in an asynchronous online forum. read more about The Secret Weapon of Good Online Teaching: Discussion Forums »
President Vincent E. Price discusses Duke's commitment to address systemic racism and advance racial equity and shares significant new initiatives related to faculty advancement, student life, work culture, health care delivery and other areas. As part of Duke's work on institutional history, a name will be removed from a residence hall on East Campus. read more about An Eye Toward a Brighter Future »
Several concerning enrollment trends are holding strong as the latest, and more comprehensive, data show. Experts and advocates are particularly worried about community colleges. read more about Report: Enrollment Continues to Trend Downward »
A new survey about student experiences during the fall semester and the coronavirus pandemic found that stress, anxiety and loneliness were their overriding concern. The data are representative of the real-life challenges and uncertainty that students say they face. read more about A Generation Defined by the Pandemic »
Remember when some instructors argued the best way to hold students’ attention was banning laptops in class? Beckie Supiano reports. read more about Teaching: How to Give Students a Break From Their Screens — in an Online Course »
A record number of people voted early at Duke in 2018. Will students help Duke break the record again this year? We look at some key numbers. read more about The Numbers Behind Duke Students and Early Voting »
Unsure about how early voting works? We have the all essentials right here to make your experience a smooth and successful one. read more about Five Things to Know About Early Voting »
Being a first-year student is intimidating. From new locations to new faces, the introduction to Duke can be jarring. This year, feelings of isolation and confusion among new students are sure to be increased given virtual classes and social-distancing measures. Thankfully, students are being afforded opportunities to connect and learn from each other through the new “Exploring Self and Community in Dark Times” series. read more about Duke's New 'Self and Community' Series Is a Hopeful Light During Dark Times »
With expanded options, Duke Dining's mobile app is a convenient and safe way to find flavor on campus. read more about Dining Expands Mobile Ordering with App »
Discover why spending a part of your work day in fresh air makes for a better day. read more about Take It Outside: Why Fresh Air Makes for Better Workdays »
For colleagues in student-facing roles, the pandemic led to creative ways to stay connected with students. read more about Staying Close to Students Despite Distance »
Duke students are currently allowed limited access to the University’s trademark venues: The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, the Nasher Museum of Art and the Duke Chapel. Duke facilities will remain closed to the public, but the Duke Gardens, the Nasher Museum of Art and the Duke Chapel have begun offering “limited student access,” according to an Oct. 1 university-wide email from Vice President of Administration Kyle Cavanaugh. read more about Here's Who Can Book Reservations to the Gardens, Nasher and Chapel »
Campus officials say that even the smallest gesture can go a long way toward calming students placed in isolation after being exposed to Covid-19. read more about How Colleges Can Ease Students' Fear and Anxiety in Quarantine »
Duke administered 15,187 tests to students, faculty and staff during the week. Nine students and three faculty/staff tested positive for a positivity rate of 0.079 percent. read more about 12 Test Positive for COVID-19 from Oct. 3-9 »
Meeting them where they are. Here are a few tidbits about today’s college students: A quarter have an immigrant parent. Most do not have a biological sibling, though many have stepsiblings. Most did not grow up with two biological parents. Only two-thirds describe themselves as exclusively heterosexual. Most didn’t date regularly or have sexual intercourse while in high school. Few regularly read a newspaper, and most learn about the news through smartphone notifications, tweets, social media, internet news… read more about Who Are Our Students? »
A student leader describes ways in which faculty members can support students through a particularly difficult fall, in a report by Beth McMurtrie. read more about Teaching: How Professors Can Help Students Get Through the Semester »
Classroom community is essential to many students’ success. Here’s how some professors are creating that online. read more about The New Rules of Engagement »
The song of the summer at Duke was an unexpected hit—a catchy song with a quirky video that explained how to check out library books remotely. Now learn how Duke Music Library employee and composer Jamie Keesecker found a creative outlet using some of his daughter's crayons. Want to hear his infectious song one more time? It's here. read more about The Story Behind the Library Takeout Video »