Duke University 1999-2000 - Office of the Registrar - Duke University

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ACADEMIC LIAISONS
Martina J. Bryant
Associate Dean
Ellen W. Wittig
Associate Dean
PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR
Rob Hirtz
COORDINATING EDITOR
Judith K. Smith
STAFF SPECIALIST: COURSE CATALOG MASTER
Margaret R. Sims
COVER PHOTOGRAPH
University Photography
The information in this bulletin applies to the academic year 1999-2000 and is accurate and current,
to the extent possible, as of January 1999. The university reserves the right to change programs of study,
academic requirements, teaching staff, the calendar, and other matters described herein without prior
notice, in accordance with established procedures.
Duke University recognizes and utilizes electronic mail as a medium for official communications.
The university provides all students with e-mail accounts as well as access to e-mail services from public
clusters if students do not have personal computers of their own. All students are expected to access
their e-mail accounts on a regular basis to check for and respond as necessary to such communications,
just as they currently do with paper/postal service mail.
Duke University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, handicap, sexual
orientation or preference, gender or age in the administration of educational policies, admission policies,
financial aid, employment, or any other university program or activity. It admits qualified students to
all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. For
further information, please call the Office of the Vice-President for Institutional Equity at (919) 684-8222.
The Bulletin of Duke University, Volume 71, includes the following titles: The Fuqua School of Business;
Nicholas School of the Environment; Undergraduate Instruction; the Graduate School; The Medical Center; The
Divinity School; Information for Prospective Students; Information for Graduate Studies; Summer Session;
Graduate Program in Nursing; The School of Law; and Information and Regulations.
Information that the university is required to make available under the Student Right to Know and
Campus Security Acts may be obtained from the Office of University Relations at 684-2823 or in writing
to 615 Chapel Drive, Box 90563, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708.
Duke University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number
404-679-4501) to award baccalaureates, masters, doctorates, and professional degrees.
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The Bulletin of Duke University (USPS 073-680) is published by Duke University, Duke Station, Durham,
North Carolina, 27708 as follows: monthly-May; semimonthly-March, April, June, and August.
Periodical rate paid at Durham.