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The Office of Faculty Relations
The Office of Faculty Relations is dedicated to fostering a supportive and compliant academic environment. We work closely with deans, department chairs, and other academic leaders across the University and School of Medicine to address complex faculty-related concerns, including performance management, misconduct and policy violations. We also advise faculty members on available resources and processes related to misconduct and performance concerns.
Questions about the faculty disciplinary guidelines should be directed to Sumetrice Porter, Director of Faculty Relations (Sumetrice.porter@duke.edu)
We strive to maintain a fair and respectful academic community.
We provide the following services:
- Conduct Faculty Reference Checks
- Provide guidance on faculty-related policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Address faculty-related concerns, including performance management, misconduct and policy violations. Support performance management plans when necessary
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies and external regulatory requirements impacting faculty employment.
- Assist with the preparation of letters of expectations, letters of reprimand and other review other key faculty communications regarding conduct or performance.
- Design and implement training courses related to performance management.
Services not offered by this office:
- Faculty Climate Assessments
- Faculty Investigations
- Faculty Coaching & Leadership Development (see Duke Faculty Advancement)