Re: the statement made by Chancellor Keon at the graduation ceremony on December 10th.
Purdue Northwest has been continuously stating that they are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus, yet Chancellor Keon comfortably but mocked Asians at the December 10th, 2022 commencement. I implore you to think about Chancellor Keon's comment and understand the effect this will have on our diverse community at Purdue Northwest. We need chancellor Keon to resign for the sake of our university. As the leader of the PNW Respecting, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Team, Chancellor Keon should have been aware of the hurt comments like this cause. Purdue Northwest faculty members passed a no-confidence vote of Chancellor Keon based on these comments and past issues with the university including negative feedback from faculty, issues over pay, hiring decisions the faculty senate has disagreed with, the high turnover in his provost's office, dissatisfaction with how he handled the merger of the Hammond and Westville campuses, and dissatisfaction among students with disabilities who feel they have not been properly accommodated. Purdue University's Board of Trustees has allowed Chancellor Keon to remain in his position despite the issues that plague Purdue University Northwest. I am asking you to sign this petition calling for his resignation for the safety of well-being of all students and faculty of Purdue University Northwest.
Please sign these two petitions to bring about change at Purdue University Northwest and let me know of other petitions.
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