NPAC’s Mission Statement: updated 2021
The Nicholas PhD Advocacy Council (NPAC) is a group composed of students from the Nicholas School-affiliated PhD programs (Environment, University Program in Ecology, University Program in Environmental Policy, Marine Science & Conservation, University Program in Integrated Toxicology and Environmental Health, Earth and Oceanic Sciences) which aims to represent and advocate for the academic and professional interests as well as the wellbeing of all Nicholas School-affiliated PhD students, while fostering a sense of community within the Nicholas School. NPAC commits to:
- Strengthen professional and social relationships among students in Nicholas School-affiliated PhD programs.
- Advocate for the academic and professional interests of Nicholas School-affiliated PhD students.
- Support the well-being and emotional health of PhD students through programming, as well as highlighting available resources available to Duke students.
- Solicit annual feedback from constituents via anonymous surveys regarding student concerns, well-being, and questions, to be passed forward to Nicholas School administration
To read our full constitution, please click here.