The Affirmative Action Office (AAO) supports Purdue University's
mission to promote human and intellectual diversity by providing
equal access and opportunity through fostering an inclusive
environment for all members of the University community.
The office develops and directs the affirmative action program
for the West Lafayette campus and serves as a resource and
coordinator of Purdue University's system-wide affirmative
action activities, including the Calumet, Fort Wayne, and
North Central campuses.
The Affirmative Action Office works with the Purdue University
community in implementing and upholding policies and practices
that are consistent with federal and state mandates as well
as existing University policies regarding equal access, equal
employment and educational opportunity for all persons, without
regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin
or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation,
disability, or veteran status.
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The Affirmative
Action Office is committed to working cooperatively within
the Purdue University and surrounding communities to provide
leadership and quality service that fosters an equitable,
diverse, and inclusive campus environment, that values the
inherent worth of all individuals, at all times, and in all
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