Walk the Talk Awards: Recognitions
The Walk the Talk Awards are presented annually by the Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance. The awards are given to individuals from the University community for their outstanding dedication to the University's Statement of Integrity and Code of Conduct. Specifically, the awards are presented to those individuals who most exemplify strong ethical character in their dealings with others, champion ethical practices or programs, or apply personal values in a manner that demonstrates integrity and high standards of excellence.
These awards were started in 2014 and recipients are comprised of faculty, staff and student representatives. A description of the past Walk the Talk Award recipients and their accomplishments can be found below.
2024 Award Recipients
Kendra Coons-Oborne, Program Coordinator, College of Health & Human Sciences, Purdue University West Lafayette (2024).
Amanda Kratovil, Ph.D., RN, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Purdue University Northwestern (2024).
Laura Murray-Kolb, Ph.D., Professor and Department Head, College of Health & Human Sciences, Purdue University West Lafayette (2024).
2023 Award Recipients
Benjamin Mann, Student, College of Engineering, Purdue University West Lafayette (2023).
Ken Sandel, Senior Director, Sponsored Program Services, Purdue University West Lafayette (2023).
Stephanie Willis, Director, Sponsored Program Services, Purdue University West Lafayette (2023).
2022 Award Recipient
Dr. Chris Agnew, Professor, Psychological Sciences, Purdue University West Lafayette (2022).
2021 Award Recipients
Dr. Patricia Hart, Retired Professor, School of Languages and Cultures, Purdue University West Lafayette (2021).
Dr. Jessica Huber, Professor and Associate Dean of Research, College of Health and Human Services, Purdue University West Lafayette (2021).
Recipients of the Walk the Talk Award from 2021, 2022, & 2023 (from left): Benjamin Mann, Dr. Chris Agnew, Stephanie Willis, Dr. Patricia Hart, Ken Sandel. (Not pictured: Dr. Jessica Huber)
2019 Award Recipients
Ianthe "Cookie" Bryant-Gawthrop, Director, Research Regulatory Affairs and Human Research Protection Program, Purdue University West Lafayette (2019).
Marsha Gordon, Director, Office of Immigration Services for International Students and Scholars, Purdue University Northwest (2019).
Dr. Megan Murphy, Associate Professor and Director, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Purdue University Northwest (2019).
Stephen Schwartz, Agronomy and Agricultural Economics, Class of 2020, Purdue University West Lafayette (2019).
Dr. Cynthia Stauffacher, Professor and Associate Head, Biology Department, Purdue University West Lafayette (2019).
Recipients of the 2019 Walk the Talk Award (from left): Ianthe "Cookie" Bryant-Gawthrop, Marsha Gordon, Stephen Schwartz, Dr. Cynthia Stauffacher. (Not pictured: Dr. Meghan Murphy)
2018 Award Recipients
Richard J. Aleong, 3rd year PhD student in the School of Engineering Education, on the West Lafayette campus.
Stephen J. Elliott, Associate Professor of Computer and Information Technology, on the West Lafayette campus.
Seema Mattoo, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, on the West Lafayette campus.
Recipients of the 2018 Walk the Talk award: (from left) Stephen J. Elliott, Seema Mattoo, and Richard J. Aleong.
2016 Award Recipients
William N. Crum, Continuing Lecturer, Department of Computer Science; IMPACT (Instruction Matters: Purdue Academic Course Transformation) Faculty Fellow, Purdue University West Lafayette campus (2016).
Omar Diaz, 21st Century Scholar Coordinator in the McNair Achievement Program at Purdue University Northwest-Calumet (2016).
Michael L. Mick, Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems, Purdue University Northwest-Calumet (2016).
Rachel L. Rayburn, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Policy, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (2016).
Barbara K. Romines, Business Manager, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (2016).
Kailey G. Wieringa, Student, in visual and performing arts at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (2016).
Recipients of the 2016 Walk the Talk award: (from left) Barbara Romines, William Crum, Omar Diaz, Michael Mick and Rachel Rayburn. Not pictured: Kaliey Wieringa.
2014 Award Recipients
Christine Collins, Associate Director, Office of International Students and Scholars, Purdue University West Lafayette (2014).
Lorna L. Hecker, Professor and Director, Marriage and Family Therapy Center, Purdue University Calumet (2014).
Matthew Meier, Student, Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University Calumet (2014).
Jane E. Rose, Associate Professor, English, Purdue North Central (2014).
Dimples Smith, Training and Employee Relations Administrator, Human Resources, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (2014).
Elizabeth Tobin, Student, Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (2014).
Photographs from 2014 Awards
Pictured from left to right: Matthew Meier, Mechanical Engineering Major, Purdue University Calumet; Elizabeth Tobin, Psychology Major, Class of 2014, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne; Jane E. Rose, Associate Professor of English, Purdue North Central; Lorna L. Hecker, Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy and Director of the Marriage & Family Therapy Center, Purdue University Calumet; Christine K. Collins, Associate Director, Office of International Students and Scholars, Purdue University West Lafayette. Not pictured: Dimples Smith, Training and Employee Relations Administrator in Human Resources, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne.
Pictured from left to right: Lorna L. Hecker, Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy and Director of the Marriage & Family Therapy Center, Purdue University Calumet; Peggy S. Gerard, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost, Purdue University Calumet
Pictured from left to right: Peggy S. Gerard, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost, Purdue University Calumet; Matthew Meier, Mechanical Engineering Major, Purdue University Calumet.
Pictured from left to right: James B. Dworkin, Chancellor, Purdue North Central; Jane E. Rose, Associate Professor of English, Purdue North Central
Pictured from left to right: Vicky L. Carwein, Chancellor, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne; Dimples Smith, Training and Employee Relations Administrator in Human Resources, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
Contact Information
Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance
155 S. Grant Street
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2114
Phone: 765-494-6373
Fax: 765-496-1295
Email: walkthetalk@purdue.edu