Purdue University has launched a search for a director of LGBT issues, a first for the West Lafayette, Ind., school.
According to Chris Sigurdson, a spokesperson for Purdue, the position was created after a recent accreditation review suggested the lack of an LGBT director was an area where the school could improve. Other Big Ten schools already have such directors.
“I think it’s pretty clear that these positions and programs are necessary,” said Sigurdson. Sigurdson cited bullying and suicides like that of Rutgers freshman Tyler Clementi as proof.
The university has not said when the new hire will be announced. The school is accepting applications through at least March 23.