Office of Institutional Equity
The Office of Institutional Equity is responsible for enforcing the policies regarding equal access and equal employment and educational opportunity for all members of the university community. These policies promote the university’s commitment to compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Mission: The Office of Institutional Equity promotes a culture of inclusivity, equal access, and equal opportunity for all University community members.
Ultimately, the office provides services that support the university’s commitment to an environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination.
Ensuring Accessibility
PNW is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities, educational programs, services, activities and events.
Title IX Service Award Recipients
2022 marked the 50th Anniversary of Title IX. Four individuals affiliated with Purdue University Northwest are winners of the 2022 Title IX Distinguished Service Award from Purdue University.
A Community of Pride
Kennedy Jackson, ’23
College of Business
“Knowledge is the highlight of Black History Month and I feel like hearing people’s story and their knowledge will just be so enlightening.”
Daniel Appiah Gyekye, ’23
Communication
“When I came to Purdue Northwest, I was able to interact with people from different cultures and backgrounds. I learned a lot about leadership and the procedures of administration.”
Tavinder Bains, ’24
Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling
“I feel like [women’s history month is] a way of recognizing women but also a way of setting the stage for the next generation of women.”
Additional Resources
See the steps you need to follow if you have been subjected to discrimination or harassment.
Discover where to go and what to do for incidents of sex-based discrimination and sexual harassment.
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News and Announcements
Purdue University Northwest Invites Public to Join 2025 MLK Day Celebrations
Purdue University Northwest invites the public to join its annual celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. through free programming on Jan. 16 and Jan. 20, 2025.
PNW Announces Recipients for the 2024 First-Generation Pride Grant
PNW’s TRIO and Educational Opportunity Programs and Center for Faculty Excellence are beyond excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 First-Gen Pride Grants.
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has earned official designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). This designation makes PNW the largest HSI in the state of Indiana.
Events
Mar 04
Leveling the Field: Women’s Empowerment in SportsHear from former college and women athletes, Angela Hamblin-Blakely and Natalie Jarrett, in a panel discussion on women’s representation.
Mar 12
Women’s History Month Trivia NightHead to the Mane Zone and join in several engaging trivia rounds focused on women historical figures and their milestones and contributions.
Mar 25
Women’s Student Leadership Luncheon (Invite-Only)The Women’s Leadership Luncheon recognizes examples of leadership among PNW women and celebrates the careers of our student leaders.
Mar 27
The Personal is Political: How the Combahee River Collective Changed Feminist ThoughtHear from a roundtable of PNW faculty and staff on how the Combahee River Collective’s legacy still impacts feminists.