Agnew honored with 2022 Walk the Talk Award

Christopher R. Agnew
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Christopher R. Agnew, professor of psychological sciences, is the recipient of the 2022 Walk the Talk Award. The award is presented by the Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance and recognizes outstanding dedication to the University's Statement of Integrity and Code of Conduct.

The Statement of Integrity and Code of Conduct promote integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, good stewardship of resources, and avoidance of impropriety and conflicts of interest. Awardees exemplify strong ethical character in their dealings with others, champion ethical practices or programs, and apply personal values in a manner that demonstrates integrity and high standards of excellence.

Agnew was head of the Department of Psychological Sciences from 2009-17. He has served as associate vice president for research, regulatory affairs, since 2017. Agnew’s nomination noted that he is honest, thoughtful and transparent with his actions, and he puts others before his own personal interest or gain.

The Purdue community is encouraged to nominate a member of the Purdue faculty, staff or student body who demonstrates a commitment to ethics, integrity and compliance for the Walk the Talk award. Nominations are accepted year-round and can be submitted by completing the nomination form on the Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance webpage.