TeachFront

We will be using TeachFront to submit some of our assignments. Instructions will be provided with the first assignment.

Duke Co-Lab

The innovation Co-Lab hosts a variety or trainings, projects, and programming that might be interesting to you. The Co-Lab also hosts regular office hours (and you can make an appointment) on a variety of technical subjects.

Academic Support Resources

The Academic Resource Center (the ARC) offers services to support students academically during their undergraduate careers at Duke. The ARC can provide support with time management, academic skills and strategies, course-specific tutoring, and more. ARC services are available free to any Duke undergraduate student, studying any discipline. (919) 684-5917, theARC@duke.edu, or arc.duke.edu.

Long Term Health Issues, Personal Distress, or Emergencies

If you have or develop a chronic health issue that will interfere with your participation in this course, in a situation of extreme personal distress, or an emergency interferes with your participation in this course, please contact your academic dean to seek accommodations as directed by Trinity College.

Hidden Curriculum Notes

The hidden curriculum is unspoken information about how to navigate college that isn’t directly taught to you in your classes. It is often learned over time from hearing others’ college stories and navigating the US-based school system. Therefore, here are some notes that are unspoken, but often expected for you to know:

1. You should address the instructor of a course as Professor or Dr. and use their last name until told otherwise. Using Mr./Ms. or their first name can be seen as disrespectful to their achievements or authority. Most faculty understand if you make this mistake, but it leaves them with a less positive impression of you.
2. Office hours are for seeking help and are drop-in. There is no need to make an appointment, unless told otherwise.
3. Teaching assistants (TAs) are there to help you in the course, both in navigating it and in learning the material. Undergraduate TAs often took the class before you, and are a good resource for learning more about college life, majors, and navigating finding opportunities. Graduate TAs are further along in their studies and likely have not taken the course you are taking, but do have some domain knowledge.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources

Duke is committed to holistic student wellbeing, which includes one’s mental, emotional, and physical health. The university offers resources to help students manage daily stress, to encourage intentional self-care, and to access just-in-time support. If you find you need support, your mental and/or emotional health concerns are impacting your day-to-day activities, your academic performance, or you need someone to talk to, the resources below are available to you:

• DukeReach – DukeReach provides comprehensive outreach services to support students in managing all aspects of wellbeing, including referrals and follow-up services for students who are experiencing significant challenges related to mental health, physical health, social adjustment, and/or a variety of other stressors. You can contact the DukeReach team at dukereach@duke.edu.
• Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) – CAPS offers counseling services to Duke students including virtual appointments, and referrals in the community. You do not need an appointment for an initial assessment. You may walk in or call 919-660-1000 to get started. Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm. After hours counseling services are available at no additional cost to students, you can call: 919-660-1000 Option 2
• TimelyCare (formerly known as Blue Devils Care) – TimelyCare is an online platform that is a convenient, confidential, and free way for Duke students to receive 24/7 mental health support through TalkNow and scheduled counseling.
• Duke Student Health – Student Health offers a wide range of healthcare services for all Duke students, many of which are covered by the student health fee. To make an appointment call (919) 681-9355. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm, Thursday 9am – 4:30pm. Closed from 12-12:30 each day.