Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
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Values Statement
The White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) values individuals for who they are. We value equity, fairness and the spirit of hospitality. We strive to achieve success by maximizing unique personal and cultural resources. We believe equity and social justice create a more innovative environment, a better community and a better world. We believe in the power of diversity. We value multiple points of view, perspectives and differences. We celebrate all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and religions. We apply those principles as we engage travelers, consumers and businesses.
DEI Committee Policy Statement
We contribute to the success, belonging, and empowering of all members of the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management community by building awareness of, and sensitivity to, best practices that strengthen our spirit of hospitality and promote an inclusive, equal, and fair environment.
Chair and Committees
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Chair
Dr. Jonathan Bauchet
Associate Professor
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Chair
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jbauchet@purdue.edu
Committee Members
Faculty and Staff
Graduate Students
- Jijun Chen
- Ailin Fei
- Jake Zavala Zavala
- Michael Luongo
- Jae Eun Park
- Rong Ren
- Roya Sadat Alavipour
Undergraduate students
- Zachary Carlson
- Ceinyah Barker
- Duncan Dill
- Khalani Armstrong
DEI Programs and Learning
As a student in the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, you’ll have a variety of opportunities to grow your diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) knowledge within your field of study, from courses with a DEI emphasis to department-specific DEI programming.
Undergraduate Student Resources | Courses with Emphasis on DEI
The local chapter of the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality is very active, led by President Ceniyah Barker, a junior studying Hospitality and Tourism Management. Contact her for more information via email: barkercd@purdue.edu.
The Charles Schwab Corporation Endowed Scholarship Program provides financial assistance and career opportunities to students from underrepresented communities in the financial counseling and planning major.
Please check back soon for complete list of courses.
Graduate Student Resources
Campus Resources (Events, Writing Groups, Organizations)
- Office of Graduate Diversity website
- Black Graduate Student Organization
- Latinx Graduate Student Organization
- Asian American and Asian Graduate Student Association
- List of Cultural Centers at Purdue
Programs, Grants and Fellowships
Faculty
In their persistent pursuit of improving health and well-being, many faculty members in HTM specialize in topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion across a variety of research areas.
The following faculty have research interests and expertise in DEI:
Last modified: February 7, 2025