Welcome to Purdue University’s Office of Engagement Web site!

The purpose of our office is to link the people of Indiana with university resources that can address issues affecting the state's prosperity and quality of life. I look forward to working directly with Indiana's business community, governmental leaders, and citizens to find ways for Purdue to advance that mission.

This site is organized under four goals shared by the University and the state of Indiana: economic development, educational enhancement, service learning and workforce development.

Under economic development you will find programs and resources that help Indiana companies remain globally competitive or assist in nurturing the growth of high-tech start-up companies, which in turn generate high-paying jobs. Our Technology Assistance Program and our partnerships through statewide Certified Technology Parks are paying real dividends for Hoosiers.

Our educational enhancement initiatives include Purdue’s Statewide Technology Programs plus innovative ways to enhance K-12 education through Science Boundand other outreach programs. Adult learners benefit from conferences and classes offered through the Office for Continuing Education and Conferences and the Cooperative Extension Service.

Service-learning projects have become an integral part of the educational process of our students. The highly successful Engineering Projects in Community Service program is just one of the many ways students apply the skills they learn in the classroom to help Indiana communities.

If you would like to know more about how you can take advantage of the many resources at Purdue, don’t hesitate to contact me at vll@purdue.edu. By working together, we can make Indiana an even more rewarding place to call home.

Vic Lechtenberg
Vice provost for engagement