 Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana, near Chicago, PNW is recognized as a First Scholars institution and an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.
History
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) traces its roots to 1946, when Purdue University in cooperation with the federal government offered technical classes to Northwest Indiana production workers, and veterans returning from World War II eager to advance their futures. The Purdue system introduced degree credit courses in a variety of facilities in and around Hammond in 1946 and in Michigan City and La Porte as early as 1949.
Subsequently, land Purdue acquired through the Ross-Ade Foundation paved the way for development of two campuses—one south of Michigan City near Westville and the other in Hammond’s Woodmar neighborhood. The first building on the Hammond location opened in late 1951. A permanent Westville location introduced classes in fall of 1967.
Both campuses grew and developed into the university PNW is today, offering a wide range of degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and applied doctoral levels, while responding to the professional, cultural and economic needs of Northwest Indiana and beyond.
Purdue Northwest Senior Leadership
A single Board of Trustees governs the entire Purdue University system through the President of the University.
The Chancellor of Purdue University Northwest is the senior administrative officer on campus and reports to the President of Purdue University. Serving the Chancellor as senior administrators are:
- Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost – responsible for all academic programs, faculty development, and the Center for Learning and Academic Success.
- Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration – responsible for all business affairs including budget and finance, human resources, facilities and grounds, risk management and public safety.
- Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – responsible for fundraising, marketing, communications, career center and alumni engagement
- Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs – responsible for admissions, registration, financial aid, student mental health and support services, housing and residential education, student life, and federal educational opportunity programs.
- Director of Athletics – responsible for administering all aspects of the university’s intercollegiate athletics, fitness and recreational programs.
- Chief of Staff – Responsible for maintaining strong relationships with the Office of the President and Provost in WL, Senior Leadership, and Community Partners to plan and implement the University’s academic, strategic, and operational priorities.
- Chief Engagement Officer - Responsible for all public and external affairs, university relations, community engagement, economic development, government relations, and strategic partnerships.
Purdue University Board of Trustees
- Gary J. Lehman, Chairman, Lafayette, Indiana
- Michael F. Klipsch, Vice Chairman. Carmel, Indiana
- Lawrence C. “Sonny” Beck, Atlanta, Indiana
- JoAnn Brouillette, Lafayette, Indiana
- Theresa C. Carter, Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Vanessa J. Castagna, Naples, Florida
- Malcolm S. DeKryger, DeMotte, Indiana
- David A. Ricks – Indianapolis, Indiana
- Shawn A. Taylor, Houston, Texas
Officers of Administration - Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
- Mung Chiang, President
- Ian Hyatt, Chief of Staff
- Patrick Wolfe, Provost
- Roberto Gallardo, Vice President for Engagement
- Dimitrios Peroulis, Senior Vice President for Partnerships and Online
- Michael A. Bobinski, Executive Vice President, and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
- Amy Boyle, Vice President for Human Resources
- Kelly Hiller, Vice President for Marketing
- Julie Rosa, Vice President for Communication
- Michael B. Cline, Senior Vice President for Administrative Operations
- Cherise R. Hall, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
- Chad Pittman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Purdue Research Foundation
- Julie Dussliere, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Purdue for Life Foundation
- Sunil Prabhakar, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
- Christian Theumer, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
- Cindy Ream, Corporate Secretary and Senior Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees
- Adrian S. Allen, Vice President, and Deputy General Counsel
- Monica Bloom, Vice President, and Deputy General Counsel
- Karen Plaut, Executive Vice President for Research
- Beth M. McCuskey, Vice Provost for Student Life
- Jenna L. Rickus, Senior Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning
- Alysa Christmas Rollock, Vice President for Ethics and Compliance
- Christopher A. Ruhl, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
- Eva Nodine, Vice President, Deputy CFO, & Assistant Treasurer
- Steven R. Schultz, General Counsel
Purdue University Northwest, Hammond and Westville, Indiana
- Kenneth C. Holford, Chancellor
- Marie T. Mora, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
- Stephen R. Turner, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
- Elizabeth Babcock Depew, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs
- Lisa Goodnight, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, and Professor of Communication
- Richard Costello, Director of Athletics
- Catharine Olsen, Chief of Staff to the Chancellor
- Laura Odom, Executive Director, Office for Civil Rights
- Leslie Plesac, Executive Director, Sinai Forum
- Matthew Wells, Chief Engagement Officer
- Laura Pardonek, Senior Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
- Marie T. Mora, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
- Rebecca Stankowski, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
- Raida Abuizam, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
- Niaz Latif, Associate Vice Chancellor for Commercialization and Research
- Amy Fry, Dean, College of Nursing
- Mohammad Zahraee, Interim Dean, College of Technology
- Richard Sévère, Dean, College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
- José Sánchez, Dean, College of Engineering and Sciences
- Kwangsoo Park, Interim Dean, College of Business
- Jonathan Swarts, Dean, University College, and Honors College
- Stephen R. Turner, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
- Jacob Lenson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus Planning, Infrastructure and Facilities
- Brian Miller, Director of Public Safety
- Jan Hanchar, Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
- Omar Sahmoudi, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Business Services
- Ashley Clark, Executive Director of Events Management
- Sarah Reed, Executive Director Gabis Arboretum
- Lisa Goodnight, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, and Professor of Communication
- Kris Falzone, Associate Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications
- Natalie Connors, Executive Director for Corporate Relations and Development Operations
- Katie Holderby, Director of Alumni Engagement
- Katie Stompor, Executive Director of Digital Media and Brand Management
- Kara Griffin, Executive Assistant/Project Manager to the Vice Chancellor
- Elizabeth Babcock Depew, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs
- Sandra Steele, Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
- Britt Hudson, Interim Dean of Students
- Scott Iverson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Housing and Student Life
- Heather Zamojski, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Success Technologies
- Julie Wiejak, Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
- Darien Thompson, Director of Student Success & Urban Engagement
- Iris Sanchez, Director of Hispanic Service Institution Initiatives
- Vacant, Executive Administrative Assistant
Nondiscrimination Policy Statement
Purdue University is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential. The University believes that intellectual and cultural diversity among its many members strengthens the institution, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches campus life.
Purdue University views, evaluates, and treats all persons in any University related activity or circumstance in which they may be involved, solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics.
Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders and in conformance with the procedures and limitations as set forth in Purdue’s Equal Opportunity and Equal Access policy which provides specific contractual rights and remedies.
Any question of interpretation regarding this Nondiscrimination Policy Statement shall be referred to the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance for final determination.
Title IX
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” - Title IX
Title IX is part of the Education Amendments of 1972 to the 1964 Civil Rights Act and is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education. This federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. Title IX applies to all participants of such programs, including students, parents and faculty/staff members. The purpose of Title IX is to help foster safe and respectful University environments that better protect students, faculty and staff from incidents of sex-based discrimination and sexual harassment, including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking.
Purdue University Northwest’s Title IX Coordinator, Laura Odom, Executive Director of the Office for Civil Rights, is responsible for the implementation of the University’s Title IX Harassment Policy. Questions or concerns may be directed as follows:
Laura Odom, Executive Director
Office for Civil Rights
Schwarz Hall, Room 148
1401 S. U.S. Hwy 421
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-5545
Lawshe Hall, Room 218
2200 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323-2094
(219) 989-3169
civilrights@pnw.edu
https://www.pnw.edu/office-civil-rights
Indiana law requires each person 18 years and older to report child abuse or neglect to the police or Child Protective Services. In the event of an emergency, call 911. If it is not an emergency, immediately alert the police or Child Protective Services (1-800-800-5556).
Your Campus, Your Safety
Your Campus, Your Safety - Purdue University Northwest’s annual security and fire safety reports are available online. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for Purdue University Northwest. The policy statements address Purdue University Northwest’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security (i.e., policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses). Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the school and on public property within or immediately adjacent to the campus. The reports are available online by campus location:
Click here for the Campus Safety Report
You may also request a paper copy from the Purdue Northwest Hammond Police Department Office located at the east entrance of the Schneider Avenue Building. Located at the corner of 169th St. and Osborne, or the Purdue Northwest Westville Police Department Office located in Dworkin Student Services and Activities Center (DSAC) Room 1115.
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