Upcoming Events
Join Provost Kornbluth, Divisional Dean of Humanities William Jonson and Senior Associate Dean in the Pratt School of Engineering George Truskey for a discussion about the APT process. This workshop will cover topics including the different stages of the tenure and promotion review process;... read more about LAUD 5: APT - How to Lead a Thorough, Rigorous and Fair Promotion and Tenure Review Process »
We will explore prototyping and designing, feasibility from market and technology perspectives, and risk and return profiles of an opportunity. Throughout the year, we offer a core workshop series designed for Duke faculty, staff, researchers, and clinicians interested in translating or... read more about Testing Assumptions to De-Risk Early Stage Ventures »
Join current and past APT Committee members to discuss the different stages of the tenure and promotion review process, components of a dossier, and tips and strategies to successfully navigate the tenure and promotion process. The workshop will cover a number of topics, including the standards... read more about FAS 6: Preparing for Promotion and Tenure at Duke »
Effective Practices at All Stages of the Faculty Hiring Process Duke is committed to rigorous, fair, and inclusive searches to recruit and hire the most talented faculty possible. All faculty serving on search committees and committee chairs are expected to attend an interactive workshop to discuss... read more about Inclusive Faculty Searches Workshop »
Solimar Castro Valdez is eighteen when she embarks on a perilous journey across the US/Mexico border. Weeks later she arrives on her cousin's doorstep: young, pregnant, and an undocumented immigrant in Berkeley, CA. When she is placed in an immigrant detention center, her son comes under the care... read more about Book #3: Lucky Boy by Shanthi Sekaran »
Description TBD read more about LAUD 6: Faculty and Staff Dynamics »
Learn how to engage in challenging conversations constructively. Participants will learn skills for: handling personnel matters with fairness and professionalism; and tools for resolving broken commitments and bad behavior. This interactive session focuses on skill development and practice with... read more about FAS 7: Engaging in Difficult Conversations »
In this interactive workshop, we will discuss the different types of bias, discrimination, harassment, and unwelcome conduct that adversely impact a unit's climate. Participants will learn practical tools and strategies for promoting a culture that aligns with Duke's values of inclusion, equity and... read more about LAUD 7: Fostering a Positive Climate in your Unit »
Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative. One of his first cases was that of Walter McMillian, a young black man who was sentenced to die for the murder of a white woman. Except, he insisted he didn't do it. An inspiring read for compassion and racial... read more about Book #4: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson »
This workshop is designed for faculty who lead research groups and serve as managers across all academic disciplines on campus. Faculty will hear from colleagues about approaches to cultivate a rigorous, ethical, intellectually engaging, and inclusive research environment. Discussions will also... read more about FAS 8: Effectively Managing Your Research Group »