DTA Highlights Archive
Browse this video archive to learn more about DTA programs designed to enhance campus diversity at Purdue. Scroll down to view all videos!
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| "Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) for Biomedical Sciences" |
August 2016 |
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| DLT: What is the most exciting aspect of the PREP? |
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DLT: How would you describe the program? |
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| Marxa Figueiredo describes how this DTA pilot can lead to an NIH grant for expanded opportunities. |
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Susan Mendrysa discusses the goals, features and benefits of the PREP. |
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| DLT: What makes this URM program unique? |
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| Kauline Cipriani describes the cultural competency training component of the PREP. |
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| "Purdue Express: A Transformative Recruitment Initiative" |
July 2016 |
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| DLT: What are the goals of the program and how do you intend to reach those goals? |
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DLT: What are the most exciting elements of this program? |
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| Renee Thomas tells us about the Boiler Express Initiative. |
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James Dekle describes how participants bring music, creativity, and personal experiences to an original production. |
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| DLT: What makes this program unique compared to other similar projects? |
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| Mitch Warren describes the critical points of their approach which helps student success. |
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| "Chemistry Diversity Initiative: A Graduate Student Program for Success" |
June 2016 |
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| DLT: What elements will be included to reverse the trend of declining numbers of URM graduate students? |
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DLT: What has been the most exciting element of this project? |
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| Professor Jean Chmielewski describes the three key phases of this initiative. |
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Professor Jon Wilker tells us about how Purdue students are getting involved. |
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| DLT: Who are you turning to for help with recruitment and mentoring? |
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DLT: How have you helped PhD students prepare for cumulative exams? What services are available? |
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| Professor Jean Chmielewski tells us how former and current URM graduate students are helping. |
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Director Dwight Lewis explains how funding has provided opportunities to help PhD students. |
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| DLT: What type of track record does Purdue have when it comes to URM students being successful at the university? |
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| Director Dwight Lewis describes Purdue’s impressive history. |
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| "Four Directions: Building a Foundation for Native Scholars" |
May 2016 |
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| DLT: What is the project about? |
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DLT: What challenges do Native American students face when they come to a big Midwest public university like Purdue? |
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| Professor Dawn Marsh describes the four points of the Four Directions project. |
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Professor Ken Ridgeway shares different challenging factors students face. |
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| DLT: What has motivated the need for this project? |
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DLT: What do you think is most important about this project? |
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| Professor Dawn Marsh describes the major themes of this project. |
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Felica Ahasteen-Bryant tells us about the most exciting elements of the program. |
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| DLT: Could you provide examples of successful research done by Native American graduate students? |
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DLT: Why do you think this project will be successful? |
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| Professor Kerry Rabenold tells us about Native American graduate students and their research work. |
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Listen to the response from Professor Ken Ridgeway. |
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| "Building Partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities" |
April 2016 |
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| DLT: What is the most important element of this project? |
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DLT: What are you most excited about? |
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| Professor Shawn Donkin tells us about the most exciting element of this program. |
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Professor Margaret Gitau describes the faculty exchanges. |
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| DLT: What have you found from engaging with HBCU students? |
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DLT: What has your experience been interacting with HBCU students? |
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| Professor Kevin Solomon describes positive outcome of the project for HBCU students. |
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Professor Jenna Rickus describes the potential of future researchers. |
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| DLT: Do you think this project will be successful? |
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DLT: Do you think the quality of your research will be enhanced by these new HBCU partnerships? |
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| Listen to the response from Professor Margaret Gitau. |
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Listen to the response from Professor Jenna Rickus. |
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| "Promoting Student Inclusion: An Evidence-Based Program for Transforming Purdue's Climate" |
March 2016 |
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| DLT:What does the program involve? |
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DLT: How will this program be used? |
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| Professor Margo Monteith describes how the program leads to positive results. |
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Dr. Evelyn Carter describes how this project will adapt to a variety of venues. |
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| DLT: What are the special elements of this program? |
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DLT: Why is this program needed? |
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| Professor Erin Hennes describes the unique elements of the program. |
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Dr. Zenephia Evans explains how students will benefit from this program. |
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| DLT: What is it like to work on this team? |
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| Dr. Evans describes why working with people who bring learned experiences, knowledge and background is so gratifying. |
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| "Strengthening the Purdue Pipeline for Underrepresented Minority Student Matriculation" |
February 2016 |
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| DLT: What is the program about? |
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DLT: Who is involved and what will they be focusing on? |
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| Tahira Reid provides an overview. |
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Darryl Dickerson describes the collaboration designed to maximize positive results in recruitment and retention. |
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| DLT: What are the most important elements? |
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DLT: What are you most excited about? |
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| Jim Jones describes key areas that will emerge as the program evolves. |
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Jim Jones explains why he thinks education is a “high-impact sport”. |
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| DLT: How do you recruit URM students and what new approaches will you take? |
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DLT: What’s the strategy for improving retention? |
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| Virginia Booth-Womack describes how this program will build strong bonds between students and Purdue. |
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Virginia Booth-Womack describes two of the most critical factors for successful retention. |
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| DLT: How do you plan to help students engage with Purdue and Mechanical Engineering? |
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DLT: Why is diversity important in the Mechanical Engineering profession? |
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| Anil Bajaj describes how exposure to academic activities and student-centric methods will improve retention. |
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Jim Jones describes why diversity is critical to effective engineering. |
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| DLT: Are you confident the project will be successful? |
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| Jim Jones and Tahira Reid answer this final question - Jim’s answer may surprise you! |
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