Purdue’s LGBTQ Center, one of five cultural centers within the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. The methodology to determine this year’s “Best of the Best” list was based on an overall score of 93% or higher. To earn a ranking of five out of five stars, campuses receive a percentage score from 90 to 100 based on their LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs and practices. The Campus Pride Index is the definitive national benchmarking tool measuring LGBTQ-friendly policies, programs and practices. Information about various campus resources and programs available to students of various gender and sexual identities is also included in the rankings. Additionally, the Campus Pride Index national rating system uses eight factors to examine and measure schools’ safety and inclusivity. The rankings use admissions, enrollment, graduation and loan default rates to measure and compare schools’ academic quality and affordability.
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“Students, prospective students and their families, along with faculty and staff members, deserve to know whether they will be safe on campus so they can make the best choices for their own academic success – and by creating inclusive, safe environments, these colleges are taking responsibility for all students.” “Campus Pride created the ‘Best of the Best’ list to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these colleges and universities, creating safer, more welcoming campuses for LGBTQ+ people,” said Shane Windmeyer, Campus Pride executive director. The “Best of the Best” recognition places Purdue among a group of 40 leading colleges and universities around the country working to develop innovative resources, opportunities for engagement, academic initiatives and inclusive policies and practices for LGBTQ+ students. 11 in the nation in Campus Pride’s 2022 list of Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students. With an array of social events, special lectures, supportive resources and a 5-out-of-5-star-ranked LGBTQ Center within the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Purdue ranks No.
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– Purdue University has been recognized as one of the “ Best of the Best” colleges and universities for LGBTQ+ students.