Our Mission: To support Purdue University in fulfilling its mission and commitments to the highest standards of ethics and integrity and to the principles of equal access and equal opportunity. To that end, we work cooperatively with stakeholders to:
Our Vision: To serve as a model to other institutions of higher education of ensuring equal access and equal opportunity and in implementing an effective ethics and compliance program.
Explore the definitive source for the most current Purdue University systemwide policies. Each of the three campuses (Fort Wayne, Northwest, and West Lafayette, including Indianapolis) maintains additional administrative policies specific to their needs and structure. Individual colleges, schools and departments may adopt distinct procedures, standards or guidelines, all of which must be consistent with these systemwide policies.
The Purdue University Ethics & Compliance Training Library includes comprehensive information about education and training available to the Purdue community. Here, you can locate learning opportunities and request training for your unit, department, or student group.
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) supports Purdue University’s commitment to maintain a positive and safe environment free from harassment that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person, fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding and mutual respect, and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential.
Purdue University encourages programs and activities that enhance learning and stimulate creativity in youth. The success of these programs depends on careful planning that makes safety the highest priority.