Leadership
Overseen by Chancellor Thomas Keon, our leadership team drives PNW to be a premier metropolitan university that empowers the transformational change that leads to success.
PNW has shared governance with the University’s Faculty Senate.
Thomas L. Keon
An accountant by training and a supporter of civic engagement and the arts by design, Thomas L. Keon, Ph.D., serves as chancellor of Purdue University Northwest. He seeks to equip students with training for successful careers as well as a deep appreciation for the responsibilities of citizenship.
Senior Leadership Team
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Lawshe Hall (LAWS) 346
Schwarz Hall (SWRZ) 150
Phone: 219-989-2446
Email: cholford@pnw.edu
Interim Vice Chancellor Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
Lawshe Hall (LAWS) 342
Phone: 219-989-2545
Email: colwell@pnw.edu
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
Schwarz Hall (SWRZ) 145
Lawshe Hall (LAWS) 336
Phone: 219-989-2232
Email: sturner@pnw.edu
Vice Chancellor for Information Services
Technology Building (TECH) 221
Lawshe (LAWS) 356A
Phone: 219-989-8185
Email: winders@pnw.edu
Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement
Schwarz 141
Lawshe (LAWS) 318
Phone: 219-989-2323
Email: Ljgoodni@pnw.edu
Director of Athletics
Ex Officio
Dworkin Complex (DSAC)
Fitness and Recreation Center (FNRC) 107
Phone: 219-989-2540
Email: rick@pnw.edu
Richard Rupp
Chief of Staff
Ex Officio
Lawshe Hall (LAWS) 330
Phone: 219-989-2134
Email: rrupp@pnw.edu
Resources
From student success to quality infrastructure, PNW’s current strategic plan outlines the university’s vision, mission, values and goals.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
It is our mission to drive behavioral change with the ultimate goal of creating an environment that is equitable, diverse,inclusive and open-minded.