The multidisciplinary group of 12 Purdue students developed The Purdue Principles of Global Collaboration, asking students and faculty to recognize the value of cross-cultural engagement. The statement builds on a prior project that created the phrase, “One World, One University, All Boilermakers,” and also comes after the creation of a student pledge in April 2017 to encourage a culture of academic integrity. The 12 students are part of the senior honor society, the Order of Iron Key (IK), whose members maintain their anonymity.

The Principles state (in part): "As an academic institution committed to providing a comprehensive education, we value and support the cross-cultural interactions that occur between students of all nationalities. Recognizing this, we commit to the development of globally minded citizens who understand their identity is not defined solely by nationality, but rather is connected by the common thread of humanity."

The Principles were designed to help increase intercultural collaboration on Purdue’s campus.

The IK students do not identify themselves to their peers or others until the end of the year in which they have served as members. The purpose behind "secret membership" is for each class of IK members to learn how to serve the University and other students without receiving individual recognition or credit for their work.

Summarized from Purdue News (April 30, 2018)

More: www.purdue.edu/diversity-inclusion/initiatives/PPGC/index.html