The chancellor of Purdue University Northwest has issued an apology after he made an “insensitive and offensive” comment during a recent commencement ceremony at the school.
"On Saturday, December 10, during one of our two PNW Commencement ceremonies, I made a comment that was offensive and insensitive," the statement read."I am truly sorry for my unplanned, off-the-cuff response to another speaker, as my words have caused confusion, pain, and anger."
The statement continued by highlighting diversity and inclusion initiatives put in place at the school, including the formation of a team dedicated to"respecting inclusion, diversity and equity," which Keon said he is now directing to"specifically understand and address issues of importance to the Asian American Pacific Islander community at PNW." He also said he plans to meet with student government to discuss how best to address student concerns.
"We are all human. I made a mistake, and I assure you I did not intend to be hurtful and my comments do not reflect my personal or our institutional values," he said."In the true spirit of diversity and inclusion that is a cornerstone of PNW, I will learn from this and assure you that Purdue Northwest and I will take action to prevent such missteps from occurring in the future.
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