2005-06 - Office of the Registrar - Duke University

ased on access to campus facilities. Therefore, waivers can be granted if the student resides
more than 50 miles away and does not come to campus for research or other academic
activity for the entire semester. Duke employees and spouses may request waiver. Students
studying at the Duke Marine Lab are not eligible for waiver.
Please consult the website http://healthydevil.studentaffairs.duke.edu for information
about which services are covered by the health fee.
Counseling and Psychological Services. Counseling and Psychological Services
(CAPS) provides a range of excellent counseling and psychiatric services to address the
acute emotional and psychological difficulties of students. The professional staff is
composed of psychologists, clinical social workers, and psychiatrists experienced in
working with college students. They provide evaluation and brief counseling/ psychotherapy
for a wide range of concerns, including college adjustment, self-esteem and identity,
family relationships, academic performance, and intimacy and sexuality. While students'
visits with counselors are usually by appointment, emergencies are addressed when they
arise. Each semester, CAPS offers counseling groups and seminars focusing on enhanced
self-understanding and coping strategies. Support groups have been offered for second
generation Americans; African-American students; students completing dissertations,
students with eating disorders; and gay, lesbian, and bisexual students. Other groups have
addressed such topics as eating and body image concerns, emotional regulation,
meditation and perfectionism.
The staff is available to the university community for consultation regarding student
development and mental health. CAPS' staff work with campus personnel, including
administrators, faculty, student health staff, religious life staff, resident advisors, and
student groups, in meeting mental health needs identified through such liaisons. Staff
members are also available to lead workshops and discussion groups on topics of interest
to students.
CAPS, consistent with professional ethics and the North Carolina law, maintains a
policy of strict confidentiality concerning information about each student's contact with
CAPS. If a student desires information to be released, written authorization must be
provided. CAPS' services are covered by the student health fee. There are no additional
costs for these services. For additional information, call (919) 660-1000.
The Career Center. All Career Center services are available to Duke graduate students
for the assessment and revision of career objectives and the search for experiential and
employment opportunities to match their interests and expertise. Career-related information
and advice are available whether they plan academic or other professional employment or
do not yet have a firm plan for how they will use their Duke master’s or Ph.D. credential.
Services for graduate students include one-on-one confidential counseling, workshops for
practical skill development, and special events to connect with employers and alumni.
Career Center counselors encourage new graduate students to begin early to plan a
successful transition to the workplace and to develop skills for navigating its challenges. For
details, see the graduate student section of the Career Center’s Web site at: http://
career.studentaffairs.duke.edu.
Student Affairs
The Office of Graduate Student Affairs. The central mission of Graduate Student
Affairs (GSA) is to enhance the quality of graduate student life by working closely with
individual students, student organizations, faculty, and other campus offices. The aim is to
provide a broad array of programs on issues related to graduate student life such as health,
child care, safety, housing, mentoring, and professional development.
Graduate Student Affairs has a particular role in establishing support services that
address the specific needs of students from different ethnic backgrounds, international
students, gay and lesbian students, students with disabilities, women, and other groups. At
the same time, we recognize that each student is an individual, who, while maturing
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