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.”

Staff in Educational Talent Search

Melvyn Harding Director, Educational Talent Search Student Union and Library 307 219-989-2298 harding@calumet.purdue.edu

Mary Haynie Outreach Counselor, Educational Talent Search Student Union and Library 313 219-989-2151 haynie@calumet.purdue.edu

Aquinas Lewis Outreach Counselor, Educational Talent Search Student Union and Library 313 219-989-2509 lewisaqu@calumet.purdue.edu

Renea Maxfield Counselor/Tutor Coordinator, Educational Talent Search Student Union and Library 313 219-989-4119 maxfield@calumet.purdue.edu

Dorothy Shaifer Secretary, Educational Talent Search Student Union and Library 313 219-989-2419 shaifer@calumet.purdue.edu