Staff Contacts

Kenneth B. Durgans, Ed. D.

Assistant Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
355 N. Lansing St. AO 139
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-278-3820 Office
317-278-3824 Fax
kdurgans@iupui.edu

Dr. Kenneth (Ken) B. Durgans currently serves as the Assistant Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). A native of Springfield, Ohio, he graduated from Yellow Springs High School, received his B.A. in History and Political Science from Baldwin Wallace College, M.A. in College Student Personnel from Kent State University, M.S. in School Counseling from the University of Dayton and Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University: he also completed the acclaimed Harvard University Management Development Program. Dr. Durgans' professional appointments have varied from such notable institutions as the University of Notre Dame, Wittenberg University, Olivet College, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Xavier University (Cincinnati), and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His academic and professional expertise are focused on cross cultural communication and diversity issues. He continues to actively serve as campus advisor to student organizations and on an array of community service organizations boards. Dr. Durgans and his wife Tara especially enjoy engaging with their dynamic children.