Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our Mission
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are core to the mission and values of the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) — and integral to our excellence in discovery, learning, engagement and community. We are committed to the recruitment and retention of faculty, staff and students with diverse identities, cultures, backgrounds and perspectives. To that end, we seek to cultivate and sustain an inclusive environment in which individuals receive support and experience a sense of belonging. We intentionally seek to establish and maintain unbiased practices, procedures, policies and learning opportunities that are critical for equitable outcomes. Our learning, research and engagement must occur without prejudice, bias, intimidation, intolerance or discrimination.
Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Together
The associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion leads DEI efforts within HHS, developing and leading college-wide initiatives to successfully advance related programming and priorities. An assistant director for diversity, equity and inclusion contributes to the development, implementation and assessment of supporting policies, practices and initiatives. Each HHS department and school also has a dedicated director of diversity, equity and inclusion who heads their department or school’s DEI committee. College-level and student committees also contribute to HHS’ all-inclusive approach to DEI strategies and initiatives.
Native Land Acknowledgement
THE LAND WE’RE ON
THE LAND THAT SURROUNDS US IS PART OF WHO WE ARE; IT REFLECTS OUR HISTORIES.
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the College of Health and Human Sciences acknowledges that Purdue University is built on and near the ancestral homelands of the Indigenous people. We honor and appreciate the Bodéwadmik (Potawatomi), Lenape (Delaware), Myaamia (Miami), and Shawnee people who are the original Indigenous caretakers of this land. To learn more about the Indigenous nations represented at Purdue University and their activities, visit our Native American Educational and Cultural Center.
Get Involved in Our DEI Initiatives
HHS offers a variety of diversity, equity and inclusion programming for students, faculty and staff, from college-wide activities, such as our Critical Conversations series and awards, to department- and school-level opportunities that include courses for college credit, DEI-focused seminars and more. Our HHS Success Mentors program matches first-year undergraduate students with a student mentor who shares similar interests and experiences. The HHS Graduate Student Diversity Fellowship supports doctoral students in advancing diversity and broadening perspectives at Purdue. Funding is also available for HHS students to participate in DEI-focused training, workshops and other learning opportunities. Faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in the HHS DEI Science Consortium, which offers a multidisciplinary platform to elevate science and practices to guide a more diverse, equitable and inclusive space.
DEI Research
Whether they’re investigating ways to dismantle oppressive policies and systems that lead to health disparities or understanding the internal processes by which individuals accept and reject others, researchers in the College of Health and Human Sciences are engaged in a variety of research topics to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in local communities, across the country and around the world. The HHS DEI Small Grants Program facilitates and supports research that is relevant to issues of DEI and/or focuses on underrepresented minority populations or people belonging to stigmatized or underrepresented groups. Details for the spring 2023 initiative will be announced by December 15, 2022.
Reporting Bias and Providing Suggestions
Reporting Bias
The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is a community that values diversity. We believe that incidents of bias based on identity, culture and background should be addressed. When such incidents occur or are witnessed among HHS faculty, staff or students, you may report the incident if you wish for follow-up action toward resolution within the college. Even if you are not seeking direct follow-up action, the HHS DEI Committee would like to be aware of instances of bias to check for patterns in reported incidents, communications and/or programs to address prevalent issues.
When reporting bias to HHS, contact information is optional and required only if you would like follow-up regarding the incident. Please do not complete these fields if you wish to remain anonymous.
If your concern is more appropriately addressed at the university level, you are encouraged to use Purdue’s “Report Hate and Bias” portal instead.
Input and Suggestions
We welcome you to submit suggestions and feedback regarding diversity, equity and inclusion relevant to the College of Health and Human Sciences. Your submission will be reviewed and may be brought forth to the HHS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for discussion and action planning. If you would like to be contacted, please let us know. If you prefer to remain anonymous, simply leave your contact information blank. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input and/or suggestion.
DEI Campus Resources
Contact Us
(765) 496-9461
Phone- mmonteit@purdue.eduEmail
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Margo Monteith
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Distinguished Professor, Social Psychology
(765) 494-4102
Phone- tcsalvo@purdue.eduEmail
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Tammy Conard-Salvo
Assistant Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
(765) 494-8215
Phone- morrow23@purdue.eduEmail
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Carmen Morrow
Senior Administrative Assistant and Stone Hall Building Deputy