College Commitment

Statement from Dean Patrick J. Wolfe

"As Boilermakers we hold ourselves to a higher standard and so we must demand more of ourselves, by challenging one another every day to take constructive steps to build a better world, and together to create a campus and a country where racism and bigotry have no place. Civility and respect are fundamental to our core values as an institution of higher learning and of moral and intellectual growth and development. They matter deeply to me as we vigorously and relentlessly pursue excellence in everything that we do: enabling all of our students to grow and to succeed; ensuring that our staff and faculty flourish in their chosen careers and professions; and together strengthening our research and intellectual scholarly impact across the board." - June 4, 2020

College commitment to diversity and inclusion

The College of Science believes that an understanding, appreciation and recognition of our differences enhances our ability to live and work together. We pledge to continue our work to create a just, equitable and safe environment for everyone in our College of Science community.

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability, or status as a veteran. We pledge to continue our work to create a just, equitable and safe environment for everyone in our College of Science community.

Current efforts include:

  • Implementing new strategies to strengthen our ranks of faculty and researchers from populations historically under-served by Purdue and other universities, and to increase the success of all of our students across foundational courses in the sciences at Purdue.
  • Welcoming the inaugural cohort of the Emerging Leaders Science Scholars program. This pilot program is designed to remove obstacles that keep students from attending and succeeding in college and contributes to the most diverse incoming class in the history of the college.
  • Reviewing the resources and structures we have in place to support and promote the success of all students, staff and faculty, especially those who are frequently overlooked or bypassed.

The college leadership is committed to making our College a place where each of us—students, staff and faculty alike—feels a strong sense of belonging and knows that we are supported and valued.