Event Planning Resources

Center for Equity in Research can make recommendations for guiding equitable and accurate clinical studies and research methodologies including measurement, reporting, and analysis. Within the center, the Equity in Research Core offers resources and support for the development and implementation of research projects, including a complete list of resources, recommendations, and supports for collecting participant information.

Office of Research Support can advise on the use and dissemination of data for grants and other funding materials. 

Office of Information Technology can assist in the creation of surveys, polls, questionnaires, and forms using a variety of survey software, including Qualtrics. The Office of Information Technology can also provide email and event curation tools for event management. 

Duke Services and Data Classification offers a guide for the use, storage, and sharing of collected data in compliance with research ethics and institutional guidelines. Before collecting participant information, check to ensure compliance with protective policies.

Duke Disability Management System provides guidance and support for planning accessible events at Duke and can provide materials to improve physical accessibility including ramps, lighting, and more.

Duke's Diverse Vendor Database for general event supplies such as catering and more.

Duke Lactation Support Services provides resources and support for lactating community members.

Duke Special Events Planners Council provides a collective space for event planners including community building, resources, and networking.

Duke Disability Alliance is a student organization that offers resources and recommendations for accessible events.

CVENT is Duke's primary event planning management and participant registration and offers information on making events accessible here.

Duke offers a comprehensive list and map of all gender inclusive restrooms on and near campus.

The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion offers an interfaith and inclusive holiday guide for selecting appropriate dates.

Duke Digital Collections hosts several collections of photographs and images from current and past events.