Educational Talent Search is a federally funded TRIO program via the U.S. Department of Education, which assists in providing mainstream educational opportunities to persons from income eligible backgrounds and/or potential first generation student to complete secondary education and subsequently enroll in postsecondary institutions. Our efforts are coordinated with teachers, school counselors, parents, various community agencies and existing support system peers.
The mission of the Purdue University Calumet Educational Talent Search Program is “to enable targeted individuals an opportunity to enhance their overall quality of life by providing comprehensive intervention academic and career-related services.”
Educational Talent Search Staff
 Melvyn HardingDirector, Educational Talent Search Student Union and Library 307 219-989-2460 harding@purduecal.edu |
 Mary HaynieOutreach Counselor, Educational Talent Search Student Union and Library 313 219-989-2151 haynie@purduecal.edu |
 Aquinas LewisOutreach Counselor, Educational Talent Search Student Union and Library 313 219-989-2509 aquinas.lewis@purduecal.edu |
 Renea MaxfieldCounselor/Tutor Coordinator, Educational Talent Search Student Union and Library 313 219-989-4119 maxfield@purduecal.edu |
 Dorothy ShaiferSecretary, Educational Talent Search Student Union and Library 313 219-989-2460 shaifer@purduecal.edu |
