Purdue University

The Diversity Action Committe (DAC) is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all faculty, staff and students at the College of Veterinary Medicine. This appointed committee develops, monitors and evaluates the progress of the College's strategic plan for diversity, which compliments the existing strategic plan for the College. Other responsibilities include advising on the coordination of activities that support and strenghten our College's climate of inclusiveness; and also advising faculty, staff and students regarding issues of diversity.

Committee Members:

ADDL

• Pat Wakenell, Associate Professor of Avian Diagnostics

BMS

• Kathleen Burke, Laboratory Technician VII
• Kevin Hannon, Associate Professor Basic Medical Sciences
• Ron Hullinger, Professor of Veterinary Anatomy

CPB

• Joe Camp, Secretary of Faulties and Professor CPB
• Matt Jarvi, Secretary IV

VAD

• Sandra Amass, Associate Dean of Engagement
• Kathy Salisbury, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
• Marti Burns, Director of Lifelong Learning
• Terry Patterson, Editor/Web Team Leader

VCS

• Danielle Buchanan, Chief Medical Technologist
• Henry Green, Associate Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
• Annette Litster, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Vet Tech

• Pam Phegley, Cliical Rotation/Mentorship Coordinator
• Jim Weisman, Director of Student Services / Clinical Asst. Professor

VTH

• Mimi Arighi, Director of Veterinary Teaching Hospital / Associate Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
• Marianne D'Altilio, Small Animal Surgery Technologist

Students

• Andrea Bolden, DVM class
• Elizabeth Hansen, DVM class
• Kimberly Jen, DVM class
• Joshua Taylor, DVM class
• Rebecca Lee, Graduate Student
• Jessica Corya, Vet Tech class
• Amanda Doig, Vet Tech class
• Marie Laoye, Graduate Student CPB

PVM Access to Animal-Related Careers (A²RC) is a faculty-driven program coordinated by the Office of Diversity Initiatives. A²RC is a residential summer program targeted to 2nd and 3rd year pre-vet undergraduates.

PVM faculty members provide hands-on academic sessions that include significant time in the teaching hospital as well as off-campus trips. The academic on-campus sessions include cardiology, husbandry, radiology, emergency and critical care medicine. Off-campus, A²RC participants visit swine and dairy production facilities. The program is designed to nurture and enhance the students' interest in the profession and introduce them to the PVM experience.

(left to right) Dean Willie Reed, Allison (Allie) Joe, Orville Bramwell, Jasmine Coe, Dr. Sandy Amass, Dr. Henry Green, Dr. Kauline Davis, Julio Lecumberry Alonso.

In 2010, USDA NIFA awarded PVM funds to establish a Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP). These funds provided partial scholarships to four DVM students in the Class of 2014 (Julio Lecumberry Alonso, Orville Bramwell, Jasmine Coe and Allison Joe). Students also received funds to participate in a Special Experiential Learning Experience (SEL).

The MSP Scholars also participate in specific programmatic pieces designed to enhance their student experience and provide support through graduation.