Purdue University is committed to maintaining an environment in which learning, discovery and engagement take place in a professional atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Our policies address romantic relationships and family connections that could create conflicts of interest in academic and workplace settings.
Faculty and staff may pursue external professional opportunities that benefit the broader community. These activities must be properly reported and structured to avoid conflicts with University responsibilities and commitments.
University employees cannot accept gifts, benefits, or favors from individuals seeking to influence official conduct or from parties doing business with Purdue. Clear guidelines protect institutional integrity and decision-making.
Understanding the difference between intoxication and incapacitation is crucial for campus safety. Our resources clarify consent policies and help community members recognize when someone cannot make informed decisions about sexual interactions.
Employees may maintain personal financial assets and relationships while ensuring these don’t interfere with University duties. Clear guidelines help balance personal financial freedom with professional responsibilities and institutional integrity.
Purdue manages potential conflicts between University financial interests and our research, teaching, and business activities. Our disclosure and review processes ensure decisions are made free from improper influence or bias.
Faculty and staff retain full rights to participate in political processes as private citizens. Guidelines clarify how to exercise political freedoms while maintaining appropriate boundaries in professional University roles.
Purdue University has a simple anonymous way to report suspected fraud, waste, issues of academic integrity or scholastic misconduct, or misuse of University assets, as well as regulatory noncompliance via internet or telephone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
With NCAA Division I and II athletics programs, Purdue maintains strict integrity standards regarding sports betting. Our policy addresses legal wagering while protecting fair competition and student-athlete welfare.