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          Date of ChangeSectionDescription of Change
          June 2, 2025Chapter 4 - Professional Affairs of the Faculty Parking privileges policy for emeritus faculty extended through June 2027
          May 18, 2025Chapter 1 - The University Revised Academic Freedom policy moved from Appendix D to Chapter 1
          May 18, 2025Appendix D - Academic TenureAcademic Freedom policy and Mutual Obligations item G moved to Chapter 1. Remaining sections renumbered.
          May 12, 2025Chapter 1 - The UniversitySeveral descriptions of administrative units were added or updated
          May 12, 2025Chapter 3 - Faculty Appointment, Promotion, and TenureClarifications were made to the appointment, promotion, and tenure review process
          May 12, 2025Chapter 6 - Faculty Responsibilities with Respect to StudentsUpdated guidance on grading procedures and field trips and course-related travel
          May 12, 2025Appendix B - Bylaws of the University Faculty Clarification on those eligibility to serve on Academic Council
          May 12, 2025Appendix E - Schools' APT and Other ProceduresUpdates to procedures in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences and in the Pratt School of Engineering
          May 12, 2025Appendix F - Faculty Ombuds and Faculty Hearing Committee
          		Revisions to the Faculty Hearing Committee rules
          March 7, 2024Chapter 6 - Faculty Responsibilities with Respect to StudentsChange of Grade process updated to add DukeHub as an option for making requests.
          December 11, 2023Appendix L: Policy on Consensual Romantic or Sexual Relationships Between Faculty and StudentsPolicy updated.
          December 11, 2023Various sectionsTechnical Edits / Updated hyperlinks.
          December 11, 2023Chapter 3 - Faculty Appointment, Promotion, and TenureThe Dossier section was updated to reflect current administrative roles in the School of Nursing
          December 11, 2023Chapter 4 - Professional Affairs of the Faculty

          		The Non-Academic Leaves section was updated to reflect current administrative roles and processes in the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing
          December 11, 2023Chapter 2 - The University Faculty and Its OrganizationRank and Title section updated to reflect new promotion definitions and pathways in the School of Medicine.
          December 11, 2023Chapter 1 - The UniversityUpdated description of offices within Government Relations and State Relations
          July 6, 2023Appendix B - Bylaws of the University FacultyTechnical Edits.
          July 6, 2023Chapter 2 - The University Faculty and Its OrganizationUpdated hyperlinks
          July 6, 2023Chapter 6 - Faculty Responsibilities with Respect to StudentsUpdated hyperlink to policy.
          July 6, 2023Various sectionsReferences to the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs updated to Executive Vice President for Health Affairs.
          May 11, 2023Appendix N - Faculty Ombuds & Faculty Hearing CommitteeSubstantive Edits to Faculty Ombuds section. Appendix N becomes Appendix F
          May 11, 2023Chapter 7 - University LibrariesRemoved
          May 11, 2023Appendices D-M (School Bylwas)Removed
          May 11, 2023Appendix O - Financial Conflict of Interest PoliciesRemoved
          May 11, 2023Appendix R - Student Records PolicyRemoved
          May 11, 2023Appendix S - Use of University Lands/FacilitiesRemoved
          May 11, 2023Appendix X- The Duke Community StandardRemoved
          May 11, 2023Chapter 1 - The UniversityTechnical Edits
          May 11, 2023Chapter 2 - The University Faculty and Its OrganizationTechnical Edits
          May 11, 2023Chapter 3 - Faculty Appointment, Promotion, and TenureTechnical Edits
          May 11, 2023Chapter 4 - Professional Affaris of the FacultyTechnical Edits
          May 11, 2023Chapter 5 - ResearchTechnical Edits. IP/consulting information moved to Appendix M
          May 11, 2023PrefaceTechnical Edits
          May 11, 2023Chapter 6 - Faculty Responsibilities with Respect to StudentsTechnical Edits
          May 11, 2023Appendix A - Governing DocumentsTechnical Edits
          May 11, 2023Appendix C - Academic Freedom and Academic TenureTechnical Edits
          May 11, 2023Appendix P - Policies Related to ResearchTechnical Edits. Most information moved to the new Research Policy Manual. IP/consulting information moved to Appendix M
          May 11, 2023Appendix Q - University CommitteesTechnical Edits. Appendix Q becomes Appendix G
          May 11, 2023Appendix U - TravelTechnical Edits. Appendix U becomes Appendix H
          May 11, 2023Appendix W - Duke Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment & Related MisconductTechnical Edits. Appendix W becomes Appendix J
          May 11, 2023Appendix Y - Steps in the process of Approving New Academic Degrees and Changing the Name of a UnitTechnical Edits. Appendix Y becomes Appendix K
          May 11, 2023Appendix C - Academic Freedom and Academic TenureAppendix C becomes Appendix D
          May 11, 2023Appendix Z - Policy on Consensual Romantic or Sexual Relationships between Faculty & StudentsAppendix Z becomes Appendix L
          May 11, 2023Appendix V - Pickets, Protests, and DemonstrationsAppendix V becomes Appendix I
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