"Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. " (https://provost.duke.edu/initiatives/commitment-to-diversity-and-inclusion)
I'm committed to build a safe, fostering environment for my students - whatever your race, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage or nationality; religious or political beliefs; sexual orientation or gender identity; or socioeconomic, veteran or ability status, I will strive my best to foster your full participation in university life.
Please inform me anything I could do to ensure you have the best opportunities to succeed.