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Human Resources and Office of Institutional Equity
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Office of Institutional Equity Committed to Equality

Purdue Fort Wayne is strongly committed to providing all students and employees with fair and equal treatment in a diverse and inclusive environment, free of discrimination and harassment. The Office of Institutional Equity provides leadership to the Purdue Fort Wayne community in upholding those practices and policies consistent with this commitment and with state and federal laws regarding equal access, equal employment, and educational opportunity for all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

  • Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Purdue University Fort Wayne is committed to equal access and to providing an environment in which individuals with disabilities can fully access programs, services, activities, and facilities at PFW. Please contact the Office of Institutional Equity with questions or concerns at [email protected] or submit an online report.

    Report Accessibility Concerns

  • Amorous Relationships

    Amorous Relationships

    Amorous relationships are consensual romantic or sexual relationships between two individuals in the university community. Purdue's Policy on amorous relationships provides guidance for supervisors in managing employees in amorous relationships. 

  • Annual Security Report

    Annual Security Report

    The university publishes an Annual Security Report containing information about crime and fire safety on campus. The report is made available with intent of increasing public awareness and promoting the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

    File an Incident Report About Employee Behavior

    File an Incident Report About Student Behavior

  • Equal Access and Equal Opportunity

    Equal Access and Equal Opportunity

    STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND VALUES

    Purdue Fort Wayne is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, Purdue Fort Wayne seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. The university believes that diversity among its many members strengthens the institution, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches campus life. Purdue Fort Wayne views, evaluates, and treats all persons in any university-related activity or circumstance in which they may be involved solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics.

    STATEMENT OF POLICY

    Purdue Fort Wayne does not condone and will not tolerate discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Purdue Fort Wayne promotes policies and programs to ensure that all persons have equal access to its employment opportunities. All aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, professional development, tenure, promotion, compensation, and separations, are administered in accordance with the above Statement of Principles and Values. Purdue Fort Wayne also promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a comprehensive affirmative action program applying to all units.

    Salary Equity Review Request Form [PDF]

    PFW 2022-2023 Affirmative Action Plan for Race, Gender, and Ethnicity

    PFW 2022-2023 Affirmative Action Plan for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

  • Reportable Outside Activity

    Reportable Outside Activity

    For information regarding Reportable Outside Activity, please click here

  • Respect Boundaries

    Respect Boundaries

    PREVENTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE

    The Campus Sexual Violence Elimination (SaVE) Act, a federal law, requires all incoming staff and faculty to receive primary prevention and awareness education about sexual violence. In compliance with this law, you must complete the Respect Boundaries: Sexual Violence Awareness Program. 

    There are three modules associated with this program:

    1. Purdue University Fort Wayne Policies and Procedures
    2. Risk Reduction and Prevention
    3. Supporting Survivors: Resources and Services

    Please access the three modules in WebCert:

    1. Use your One Purdue Career Account information to log in; if you need help locating your One Purdue Career Account information, please contact the IT Services Help Desk at 260-481-6030.
    2. Once you have successfully logged in, scroll down the page until you locate the Purdue University Fort Wayne Human Resources and Office of Institutional Equity link.
    3. Click the link and all available modules will be shown.

    You must complete all three modules to obtain credit for this program. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources and Office of Institutional Equity phone at 260-481-6840 or [email protected].

  • Public Records Requests

    Public Records Requests

    Open records requests may be made pursuant to the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, IC § 5-14-3. On the Purdue University Fort Wayne campus, Christine M. Marcuccilli has been designated as the public records officer.

    TO REQUEST A RECORD:

    Complete this form

    Submit to Julie Meyer [email protected] and Christine Marcuccilli [email protected]

    WHAT CAN I REQUEST?

    Any writing, paper, report, study, map, photograph, book, card, tape recording, or other material that is created, received, retained, maintained, or filed by or with a public agency. This includes any record generated on paper, paper substitutes, photographic media, magnetic or machine readable media, or any other material, regardless of form or characteristics, including email, voicemail, databases, instant messages, and text messages.

  • Published Training Materials for Title IX Staff

    Published Training Materials for Title IX Staff

    Section 106.45(b) of the 2020 Final Title IX Rules require the sharing of “[a]ll materials used to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process. A recipient must make these training materials publicly available on its website, or if the recipient does not maintain a website the recipient must make these materials available upon request for inspection by members of the public.”

    For the purposes of compliance with section 106.45 of the Title IX Final Rules, this page includes all training materials that have been used to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process in Title IX compliance and practices as of 8-14-20.

    HUSCH BLACKWELL TRAINING MATERIALS

    Title IX & Sexual Harassment Response:  Participants in Sexual Harassment policy process (Fall 2020) PDF (2M)

    Title IX Party Advisors Training (Spring 2022) PDF

    U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TITLE IX TRAINING RESOURCES

    *All links below open in new tabs

  • Title IX and Sexual Assault Resources

    Title IX and Sexual Assault Resources

    “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

    —Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 to the 1964 Civil Rights Act

    As Purdue University Fort Wayne’s Title IX officer, Christine M. Marcuccilli is responsible for coordinating the university’s compliance with Title IX, including overseeing all complaints of sex discrimination and identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems that arise during the review of such complaints. Questions or concerns may be directed as follows:

    Christine M. Marcuccilli
    Director of Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX Coordinator
    [email protected]
    260-481-6107

    Human Resources and Office of Institutional Equity
    Richard T. Doermer School of Business, Room 300
    3000 E. Coliseum Blvd.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805

    In light of recent reports concerning a university’s response to allegations of child abuse, you are reminded that under Indiana law, each person over the age of 18 has a duty to report child abuse or neglect. In the event of an emergency, call 911. If it is not an emergency, immediately alert the police or Child Protective Services (800-800-5556). Thank you for your commitment to the safety of children on our campuses.

    DEPUTY TITLE IX COORDINATORS

    Melissa Helmsing
    Associate Director, Administrative Human Resources
    Deputy Title IX Coordinator
    [email protected]
    260-481-5720
    260-481-5490 (fax)

    Human Resources and Office of Institutional Equity
    Richard T. Doermer School of Business, Room 300
    3000 E. Coliseum Blvd.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805

    Robin Newman
    Dean of Students
    Deputy Title IX Coordinator
    [email protected]
    260-481-6601

    Walb Student Union, Room 111
    2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499

    SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS

    The purpose of this website is to provide awareness and education for students and parents concerning sexual assault—what it is, including the legal perspective; what to do if it happens; where to go for support; and much more. The Office of Institutional Equity on the Purdue University Fort Wayne campus works in conjunction with the Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance on the Purdue West Lafayette campus, Campus Title IX officers, and Office of the Dean of Students to provide this information to our campus community.

    Purdue University Fort Wayne’s Policy Regarding Sexual Assault

    Purdue University Fort Wayne’s policy regarding sexual assault can be found in the policy on Antiharassment (III.C.1).

    The policy states:

    • “Any act of sexual violence, including but not limited to rape, sexual assault, sexual battery and sexual coercion” is considered sexual harassment and is therefore unacceptable conduct that will not be tolerated.
    • All Purdue University Fort Wayne community members—faculty, staff, and students—are encouraged to report and address any incidents of harassment.
    • Acts of retaliation against faculty, staff, and students who report or file a complaint of harassment or who assist or participate in the investigation of a harassment complaint are strictly prohibited.
    • Any individual or group that violates the policy will be subject to disciplinary or remedial action, which can include termination of employment or expulsion.
    • Disciplinary action for violation of the harassment policy can be enhanced if the harassment is found to have been motivated by bias based on race, gender, religion, color, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, or disability.

    File an Incident Report

    Due to recent changes to the federal Title IX Regulations, our online reporting form is currently under construction. If you would like to file a formal Complaint of Harassment, Discrimination, or Title IX Harassment, you may schedule an appointment or request a formal complaint form by emailing [email protected].

    SAFETY REPORT

    In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the campus police or safety and security department on each university campus provides information on crime statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues on their respective campus.

    Our annual report can be viewed on the University Police website.

  • Mandatory Reporter

    Mandatory Reporter

    BE IN THE KNOW

    If you are a mandatory reporter and someone informs you of an offense that falls under Title IX, report it immediately by taking these steps:

    1. Ensure your safety and the safety of the reporter/victim; in an emergency or a situation of imminent danger, call 911 immediately.
    2. Inform the victim that you are required to report the incident, even if the victim chooses not to press charges or file a report with law enforcement; although every effort will be taken to ensure privacy, a mandatory reporter cannot guarantee complete confidentiality.
    3. Listen to the victim; collect information needed for reporting.
    4. Report the incident; contact Christine M. Marcuccilli, director, Office of Institutional Equity at 260-481-6109 or [email protected].
    5. Provide assistance; inform the victim of their option to also self-report the incident to campus police and local police for investigation or to decline to report the incident to law enforcement; filing a report with the police does not require the victim to press charges.
    6. Refer the victim to relevant resources for additional support if needed; please refer to the following Campus and Community Resources section for contact information and support services.

    HOW TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

    If you suspect or witness child abuse on campus, you must report it to the police and/or the local child protective services:

    • For emergency situations, call 911
    • For nonemergency situations
      • Call University Police: 260-481-6827
      • Call Indiana Child Protective Services: 800-800-5556
    • For anonymous reports via Purdue’s Whistleblower Hotline

    CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES

    The following resources can help you report an incident, or can help victims afterward.

    Title IX Coordinator

    Christine M. Marcuccilli
    Associate Director of Compliance, Human Resources and Office of Institutional Equity
    [email protected]
    260-481-6107
    260-445-4674 (cell)

    Doermer School of Business, Suite 300
    2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805

    Deputy Title IX Coordinators

    Melissa Helmsing
    Associate Director, Administrative Human Resources
    Deputy Title IX Coordinator
    [email protected]
    260-481-5720
    260-481-5490 (fax)

    Doermer School of Business, Suite 300
    2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805

    Robin Newman
    Deputy Title IX Coordinator
    Associate Dean of Students
    [email protected]
    260-481-6601

    Walb Student Union, Room 111
    2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499

    Law Enforcement

    University Police Department
    Nonemergency: 260-481-6827

    Fort Wayne Police Department
    Nonemergency: 260-427-1222
    Emergency: 911

    Medical Services

    Parkview Health and Wellness Campus Clinic
    Walb Student Union, Room 234
    Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    Phone: 260-481-5748

    Parkview Hospital
    2200 Randallia Drive
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
    260-373-4000

    Support Services

    Student Assistance Program
    Office of the Dean of Students
    Walb Student Union, Room 113
    Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    260-266-8060

    Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center
    260-423-2222 (during business ours

    Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau Rape Crisis Hotline
    260-426-7273
    888-311-7273 (toll-free)

    YWCA Domestic Violence Crisis Line
    260-447-7233
    800-441-4073 (toll-free)

  • Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment

    Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment

    For information regarding Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment, please click here

Submitting a Complaint: Effective and Fair Procedures

Purdue University Fort Wayne is committed to addressing discrimination complaints promptly and consistently, using procedures that are effective and fair, and to resolving complaints at the lowest organizational level whenever possible. Persons who feel they have been discriminated against should bring their complaints to the attention of their department head or supervisor, or seek assistance from Human Resources of Office of Institutional Equity.

"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." - Title IX
   
Title IX is part of the Education Amendments of 1972 to the 1964 Civil Rights Act and is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education. This federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. Title IX applies to all participants of such programs, including students, parents and faculty/staff members. The purpose of Title IX is to help foster safe and respectful university environments that better protect students, faculty and staff from incidents of sex-based discrimination and sexual harassment, including sexual violence, relationship violence and stalking.
   
This website provides community members with links to the University's policies, procedures and campus-specific resources.
   
Due to recent changes to the federal Title IX Regulations, our online reporting form is currently under construction. If you would like to file a formal Complaint of Harassment, Discrimination, or Title IX Harassment, you may schedule an appointment or request a formal complaint form by emailing [email protected].

File an Incident Report About Employee Behavior

File an Incident Report About Student Behavior