This webpage describes resources likely to be useful for faculty developing research grant proposals and seeking to broaden the participation of under-represented groups in their research. It also provides a brief discussion of ways in which each initiative, program, or center might be helpful to a researcher. However, this list is not comprehensive. Both as a matter of courtesy and to help develop better diversity programs, researchers are strongly encouraged to speak with the people involved early in the proposal development process.

Campus-Wide Initiatives

Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
What:This project’s goal is to increase the number of students from under-represented groups receiving bachelor’s degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). It can help faculty recruit and retain undergraduates, support undergraduate research, and provide students with professional development opportunities.

Who: Dr. Pamella P. Dale Shaw, Statewide Director for LSAMP Indiana; 496-7967; LSAMP@purdue.edu;
Website: http://www.purdue.edu/lsamp/

Midwest Crossroads Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP)
What: AGEP’s goal is to increase the number of domestic students (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) receiving doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with special emphasis on under-represented groups. It can help recruit, support, and retain graduate students; it also helps such students prepare for academic careers.

Who: Dr. Pamella P. Dale Shaw, 496-1124
Website: http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/agep/

Black Cultural Center
What: The BCC develops scholarly, co-curricular, and educational programming focused on African-American heritage; it has an extensive library and art collection as well as a computer lab and professional meeting space.

Who: Director: Renee Thomas; 494-3991;rathomas@purdue.edu
Website: http://www.purdue.edu/bcc/

Latino Cultural Center
What: The LCC’s mission is to increase understanding of Latino cultures, build a community for students, alumni, and community members, and enhance the leadership skills of Latino students. In addition to helping create a welcoming environment for students, it can partner with researchers to develop co-curricular programs.

Who: Director: Maricela Alvarado; 494-2530;alvaradm@purdue.edu
Website: http://www.purdue.edu/lcc/

Tecumseh Project/ Native American Cultural Center
What: In addition to recruiting and training Native American graduate students, the Tecumseh Project develops research programs that focus on Native American issues and that take place in Native communities. It also seeks to identify research areas likely to interest Native students and to involve undergraduates in research.

Who: Veronica Hirsch; 494-4539;vhirsch@purdue.edu
Website: http://www.purdue.edu/eas/tecumseh/

Diversity Offices by College

Agriculture | CFS | Engineering | CLA | Krannert | Pharmacy | Science | COT | CVM

• College of Agriculture
Who: Dr. Pamala Morris; Assistant Dean for the Office of Diversity Programs; 494-8470; pmorris@purdue.edu
Website: http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/diversity/

• College of Consumer and Family Sciences
Website: http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/pages/about/diversity.html

• College of Engineering Minority Engineering Programs
Who: Ms. Virginia Booth-Gleghorn, Director; 494-3974; mep@ecn.purdue.edu
Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/MEP/

• Women in Engineering Program
Who: Director: Ms. Beth M. Holloway;
Associate Director: Dr. Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer; (765) 494-3889; puwie@ecn.purdue.edu
Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/WIEP/

• College of Liberal Arts Diversity Initiatives
Who: Mr. David Clark, Director;
494-0753;clarkd@purdue.edu
Website: Click Here

• Krannert School of Management Business Opportunity Program (BOP)
Who: Mr. Darren L. Henry, Director of Diversity Initiatives; 494-6602; henrydl@purdue.edu
Website: Click Here

• College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health Sciences Office of Multicultural Programs;
Who: L Jackie B. Jimerson - Director of Multicultural Programs; 494-1364; jjimerso@purdue.edu

• College of Science
The Science Diversity Office includes under its umbrella the Multicultural Science Programs (MSP) and Women in Science Programs (WISP).
Who: Co-Director: Zenephia Evans (765) 494-1760;zevans@purdue.edu
Co-Director: Barbara Clark (765) 494-1765; wisp@science.purdue.edu

Websites:
Multicultural Science Programs (MSP)
http://www.science.purdue.edu/msp/index.asp

Women in Science Programs (WISP)
http://www.science.purdue.edu/WISP/index.asp

• College of Technology Diversity Program
Who: Antonia (Toni) Munguia, director; 494-7522; amunguia@purdue.edu; Susan Martinez Manahan, assistant director; 494-2331; manahan@purdue.edu
Website: Click Here

• School of Veterinary Medicine
Who: Kauline Davis, 494-0608; cipriank@purdue.edu;
Website: http://www.vet.purdue.edu/