Human Resources and Office of Institutional Equity

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Behin Elahi, Jennifer Hunter, Kim O’Connor, Atefeh Mohammadpour, and Becca Essig, Future Girls of Stem Camp faculty.

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Human Resources

In Human Resources and Office of Institutional Equity, we know that the people of our Mastodon community—students, faculty, and staff—are our most important and valuable resource. Therefore, it is essential for us to support them through the positive integration of life and work experiences; to facilitate a diverse and inclusive campus; and to provide valuable knowledge, training, and resources.

Careers

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Benefits and Well-being

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What you need.

Take advantage of our high-quality benefits that nurture your mind and body.

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Ombudsperson

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A safe space.

Here to help maintain a positive working and learning environment.

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Making positive change and improving communication.

Find solutions to challenges with detailed pathway plans.

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2022–23

Dedicated People

More than a university, more than a place to work—Purdue Fort Wayne is a community. As part of the Herd, faculty and staff put their hearts into supporting our students and each other to fulfill our vision: to empower every person, every day, to improve our world.

Portrait of Vic Spencer

Director of The Q Center

Portrait o Professor Behin Elahi

Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering Technology

Brad Oliver speaks in a classroom

Chair of the Department of Counseling and Graduate Education

John Buteyn is sitting in a recording studio

Director of the Gold Top Music Group

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Learning and Development Director

Meg Underwood counsels students in her office

Director of Professional Development and Outreach for the Doermer School of Business

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Suining Ding teaches a class

Professor of Interior Design

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Jane Hirschbiel

Administrative Assistant for the Department of Accounting

Portrait of Ryan McCombs, director of the Disability Access Center at Purdue Fort Wayne

Director of the Disability Access Center

Brian Spaulding is in the Esports Lab at Purdue Fort Wayne

Brian Spaulding

Assistant Director of Technology Support and Esports

Professor Chao Chen teaching in a classroom

Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Building Services Supervisor

Portrait of Cicelle Beemon

Program Assistant for the Women’s Center

Jana Lese is working at her desk

Senior Clerk for the Division of Continuing Studies

Portrait of Jim McHann outside the Doermer School of Business Building

Clinical Professor of Management for the Doermer School of Business

James Velez is speaking at a lectern

Director of Student Life

Professor Richard Sutter

Professor of Anthropology

Portrait of Diana Jackson

Director of the PFW Foundation

A portrait of Lisa Brodasky.

Executive Assistant and Business Operations Manager for the Doermer School of Business

Tom Wilson is relaxing beside a sound board

Technical and Facilities Manager for Special Events

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Heather Tierney

Associate Professor of Economics

Kirk Tolliver is standing in a lobby

Associate Director for Payroll and Compensation

Mike Slaubaugh is sitting in front of his computer

Professor of Accounting

Terri Swim is teaching in a classroom

Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs

Rhonda Meriwether is standing in front of the Multicultural Center office

Rhonda Meriwether

Director of the Multicultural Center

Bruce Arnold in his office

Manager of Life Science Support Service

Joel Givens at his desk

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education

William Sauerland leads the choir at a Pink Droyd concert in the Embassy Theatre.

William Sauerland

Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Studies

Marcia Dixson is siting in her office.

Associate Vice Chancellor for Teaching and Learning

Ranesha Smith is standing in front of ETCS signage

Director of Student Success and Advising for ETCS

Portrait of Daniel Lin laughing

Helmke Library Information Services Technician

Julie Smith is standing next to a garden bed

Associate Professor of Early Childhood Development

Find what you need.

Explore employee information, benefits, resources, and more.

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Inclusive Hiring

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Institutional Equity and Title IX

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Learning and Development

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International Faculty and Staff

Upcoming Events

December 13

Employee Yoga: In-Person and Virtual Class

Athletics Center Fitness Studio

December 14

Healthy Boiler Virtual Workshop: Grief and Stress during the Holidays

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January 03

Employee Yoga: In-Person and Virtual Class

Athletics Center Fitness Studio

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