{"id":30,"date":"2025-12-08T23:25:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T23:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.www.purdue.edu\/operations\/intranet\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2026-07-13T19:04:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T19:04:40","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/intranet\/home\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Who We Are<\/h1>\n \n
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Get to know more about the Administrative Operations organization with the many resources provided below.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Our Purpose<\/h3>\n \n

We Power Purdue<\/h4>\n\n

Defines why we exist as an organization and allows each person in AO to understand how they contribute to the organization<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Guiding Principles<\/h3>\n \n

Safe. Reliable. Transformative.<\/h4>\n\n

Define what we do and serve as the foundation
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Our Values<\/h3>\n \n

Be Respectful. Demonstrate Teamwork. Commit to Performance Excellence.<\/h4>\n\n

Behaviors that define how we perform our jobs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Our Initiatives<\/h2> <\/div>\n
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The following initiatives drive our performance in alignment with Purdue\u2019s strategic initiatives.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1. Place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We plan, construct, and operate a top-tier campus environment providing the necessities that enable Purdue to meet its academic, research and service missions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2. Operational Processes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We develop, maintain, and improve processes and data utilization to better our operational performance, maintain student affordability and reduce enterprise risk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3. Welcoming + Safe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We provide a hospitable, safe, and secure campus experience that includes amenities tailored to the needs of our customers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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4. Energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We deliver reliable and affordable utility services to Purdue while pursuing innovative technologies for long-term clean energy solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5. Recruit + Retain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We provide a culture that attracts, develops, and retains a quality workforce.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n\n
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Fiscal Year Highlights<\/h3>\n\n

The Administrative Operations Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights includes many of the organization’s 2025 fiscal year achievements and accomplishments, as well as information about our units and departments, financials, key performance indicators, people and awards.<\/p>\n\n\n

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