The Office of Global Health and Safety (OGHS) is committed to supporting Duke University’s Division of Experiential Education and its affiliated units and programs. Our team assists with a wide range of services to ensure the health and safety of students engaged in off-campus programs and experiences.

Services include:

• Developing review and approval processes for proposed travel
• Navigating Duke’s expectations, policies, and standards related to global risk mitigation and emergency management
• Program- or experience-specific risk analysis and mitigation
• Vetting off-campus activities and excursions
• Consulting on participation agreements and risk waivers/releases for program participants
• 24/7 on-call emergency support
• Crafting program- or experience-specific emergency management protocols
• Training for program leaders in health and safety and emergency management
• Enhancing pre-departure health and safety resources and protocols for program participants

OGHS works closely with a variety of stakeholders across Duke to foster collaboration, information sharing, and the continued development of a culture that promotes health and safety in all endeavors.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our services, please contact us at oghs@duke.edu.