Vice Provost Gates aims to transform campus culture
Diversity and inclusion in higher education are complex issues, and their successful advancement is often measured in small steps rather than giant leaps.
The task of addressing these crucial issues at Purdue University rests with John Gates, who joined Purdue in early 2019 as the Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion. He also serves as a clinical professor in the Krannert School of Management.
Prior to his appointment at Purdue, Gates served as the inaugural associate dean in the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, where he was responsible for diversity, inclusion and engagement strategy. Gates, who was born in Gary, Indiana, previously held senior leadership positions at Harvard University, the University of Vermont and New York University.