Purdue University has a tradition of ethical conduct spanning its history. As a land-grant institution, we demonstrate our constituencies'constituencies' responsiveness and extend to them access to our knowledge resources. We nurture relationships with other partners in education who support our vision or join us to foster common interests. We integrate our mission with our responsibilities. We contribute our knowledge resources impartially in serving our public purposes. As faculty, students, staff, and administrators, we are a community of dedicated learners, scholars, professionals, and practitioners — all contributing our talents to uphold our standards and improve ourselves and the broader community in which we live and work. Our responsibilities and obligations toward the advancement of learning, discovery, and engagement in the University and Indiana extend to our nation and the world. This integrity statement is meant to provide an overarching declaration that informs specific policies and procedures regarding conduct, enforcement, and accountability. Such policies and procedures either exist in official University documents or will be developed as necessary.
At Purdue, integrity is indispensable to our mission. We act with honesty and adhere to the highest moral and ethical values and principles through our personal and professional behavior. We demonstrate our understanding of these values and principles and uphold them in every action and decision. Trust and trustworthiness go hand in hand with how we conduct ourselves, as we sustain a culture based upon ethical conduct. We expect our actions to be consistent with our words, and our words to be consistent with our intentions. We accept our responsibilities, share leadership in a democratic spirit, and subject ourselves to the highest standards of public trust. We hold ourselves accountable for our words and our actions.
We champion freedom of expression. To ensure our integrity, we safeguard academic freedom, open inquiry, and debate in the best interests of education, enrichment, and our personal and professional development. We embrace human and intellectual diversity and inclusiveness. We uphold the highest standards of fairness, act as responsible citizens, respect equality and others'others' rights, and treat all individuals with dignity.
To fulfill our goals as a learning community, we insist that student learning objectives are not compromised. We treat all students equitably, and our evaluations of learning achievements are impartial based on demonstrated academic performance. As students, we understand that learning is the most important goal, and we embrace ethical values and principles and reject academic dishonesty in all our learning endeavors. In the realm of discoveries, we place the highest value upon truth and accuracy. We acknowledge the contributions of others. We place a higher value on expanding and sharing knowledge than on recognition or ownership.
We work diligently, drawing from our state of Indiana's strong work ethic and are committed to always acting in the university's best interests. We pledge to make wise use of our resources and be good stewards of financial, capital, and human resources. We operate within the letter and spirit of the law and prescribed policies, and strive to avoid impropriety or conflict of interest.
As members of the Purdue community, we demonstrate unyielding and uncompromised integrity in support of the university's highest standards of excellence. As individuals, we all contribute to this Purdue standard of integrity as an exemplary model for all universities.
The Colleges and Schools at Purdue University have been dedicated to preparing students for a competitive job market. Please look through our academic catalog to find the program to help meet your career and life goals. Few universities can match the depth and breadth of Purdue'sPurdue's research capabilities and talent. As you explore our world-changing research, you will quickly see why Purdue is a national and global leader in discovery and innovation. Purdue University achieved another record year of sponsored research funding, reaching $418.3 million in the fiscal year 2017, topping the previous year'syear's record of $403 million.The total includes funding from federal agencies, foundations, nonprofit organizations, and industry received during the fiscal year completed on June 30.Suresh Garimella, Pur due'sPurdue's executive vice president for research and partnerships, says the record reflects the university's faculty's quality, creativity, and tenacity. The record year comes as Purdue penned historic agreements with such giants as Eli Lilly and Co., Rolls-Royce, Microsoft Corp., and Ford Motor Co.
Purdue believes in the power of learning about and celebrating different cultures. Our welcoming cultural centers are made to connect, support, and inspire the Purdue community. The centers hold various activities throughout the year for students and the community to celebrate diversity and inclusion.
Purdue is at the top of the list for higher education destinations for international students. The diversity of our campus fuels a culture designed to ignite ideas, inspire innovation, and powers everything we do. Makes us a better university for everyone, including you.
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