The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards exists to support the campus community based on the principles set forth in the Duke Community Standard - honesty, trustworthiness, fairness, and respect for others. There are several ways students, staff, and faculty can become involved: Conduct Board (students, staff, and faculty), OSCCS Interns (Duke students), and Community Standard Advisors (CSA) (students, staff, and faculty).
Conduct Board (CB)
The Conduct Board is a group of students, staff, and faculty appointed to hear infractions of university policy. The board is charged with determining whether a student’s/student group’s actions constitute a violation of university policy and, if so, decide on an appropriate outcome. In determining an appropriate outcome, consideration is given to the student’s/student group’s interests and the university’s interest in maintaining high standards.
All Conduct Board hearings are conducted in private. Any student whose presence is required by the hearing officer at a hearing will be excused from any other university responsibility.
Respondents, complainants, advisors, and/or witnesses may not bring devices that capture or facilitate communication (e.g., computer, cell phone, audio/video recorder, etc.) into a hearing room, unless authorized by the hearing panel.
Community Standard Advisors (CSA)
Community Standard Advisors are students, staff, and faculty trained in the disciplinary process and most frequently work with students who are under investigation for alleged violation (s) of university policy, though they can also support students who are bringing forward a report of misconduct. CSA’s offer information about how the conduct process works, advice on how to approach each stage of the conduct process, and can help prepare students for their administrative hearing.
Community Standard Advisors may support students by attending any meetings affiliated with a Conduct Board Hearing.
Students are strongly encouraged to seek the assistance of a CSA. A student, staff, or faculty advisor are typically assigned to students, per their request via email at conduct@duke.edu. Students who take advantage of the services of Community Standard Advisors are fully informed about the conduct process.
Community Education
Our office strives to proactively educate students about university expectations and how to avoid common pitfalls. Contact our office and let us know how we can help educate your group. We're available for presentations, small group discussions, and the like.