Duke University Board of Trustees
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The Duke University Board of Trustees is the primary governing body of Duke University, overseeing its strategic direction, financial health, and major institutional policies, including those of its health system.
All labels observed (4)
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Duke University Board of Trustees Context triple: [Duke University Health System, governingBody, Duke University Board of Trustees]
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Duke University
Duke University is a prestigious private research university in Durham, North Carolina, known for its strong academic programs, influential research, and competitive athletics.
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Stanford University Board of Trustees
The Stanford University Board of Trustees is the university’s primary governing body, responsible for overseeing its strategic direction, finances, and long-term institutional policies.
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Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private research university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known for its strong liberal arts curriculum, professional schools, and competitive NCAA Division I athletic programs.
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Duke University School of Law
Duke University School of Law is a prestigious American law school at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, known for its rigorous legal education and influential alumni including former U.S. President Richard Nixon.
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Elon University
Elon University is a private liberal arts university known for its strong emphasis on experiential learning, study abroad, and undergraduate teaching, located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Duke University Board of Trustees Target entity description: The Duke University Board of Trustees is the primary governing body of Duke University, overseeing its strategic direction, financial health, and major institutional policies, including those of its health system.
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Duke University
Duke University is a prestigious private research university in Durham, North Carolina, known for its strong academic programs, influential research, and competitive athletics.
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Stanford University Board of Trustees
The Stanford University Board of Trustees is the university’s primary governing body, responsible for overseeing its strategic direction, finances, and long-term institutional policies.
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Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private research university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known for its strong liberal arts curriculum, professional schools, and competitive NCAA Division I athletic programs.
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Duke University School of Law
Duke University School of Law is a prestigious American law school at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, known for its rigorous legal education and influential alumni including former U.S. President Richard Nixon.
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Elon University
Elon University is a private liberal arts university known for its strong emphasis on experiential learning, study abroad, and undergraduate teaching, located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
board of trustees
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university governing board ⓘ |
| appliesToJurisdiction | Duke University ⓘ |
| appointedBy | Duke University charter ⓘ |
| employs | Duke University president ⓘ |
| governs | Duke University ⓘ |
| hasAuthorityOver |
long-term campus planning
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major institutional initiatives ⓘ senior administrative appointments on recommendation of the president ⓘ university-wide policies ⓘ |
| hasCommittee |
Academic Affairs Committee
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Audit and Compliance Committee ⓘ Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees ⓘ Finance Committee ⓘ Committee on Governance ⓘ
surface form:
Governance Committee
Health System-related committees ⓘ Resources Committee ⓘ |
| hasHeadquartersLocation | Durham, North Carolina ⓘ |
| hasMember |
Duke University president
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alumni trustees ⓘ charter trustees ⓘ ex officio trustees ⓘ young trustees ⓘ |
| hasNumberOfMembers | approximately 35 to 40 trustees ⓘ |
| hasRole |
approval of annual operating budget
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approval of major capital projects ⓘ approval of major changes in academic programs ⓘ approval of major changes in tuition and fees ⓘ approval of major institutional policies ⓘ ensuring academic and institutional integrity ⓘ fiduciary oversight of Duke University ⓘ long-term strategic planning ⓘ oversight of Duke University Health System governance ⓘ oversight of endowment management ⓘ oversight of major fundraising campaigns ⓘ risk management oversight ⓘ safeguarding the university’s mission ⓘ selection and evaluation of the university president ⓘ |
| legalForm | nonprofit governing body ⓘ |
| meets | regularly during the academic year ⓘ |
| mission | to guide and steward Duke University in accordance with its mission and long-term interests ⓘ |
| oversees |
Duke University Health System policies
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financial health of Duke University ⓘ major institutional policies of Duke University ⓘ strategic direction of Duke University ⓘ |
| partOf | Duke University governance structure ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Duke University Board of Trustees Description of subject: The Duke University Board of Trustees is the primary governing body of Duke University, overseeing its strategic direction, financial health, and major institutional policies, including those of its health system.
Referenced by (18)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Duke University (at the board level, between full board meetings)
subject surface form:
Audit and Compliance Committee (Duke University)
subject surface form:
Audit and Compliance Committee (Duke University)
subject surface form:
Finance Committee (Duke University Board of Trustees)
subject surface form:
Finance Committee (Duke University Board of Trustees)
subject surface form:
Finance Committee (Duke University Board of Trustees)
subject surface form:
Academic Affairs Committee (Duke University)
subject surface form:
Academic Affairs Committee (Duke University)
this entity surface form:
board of trustees of Duke University
this entity surface form:
Duke University Board of Trustees (former)