Multiculturalism and internationalism are two terms commonly confused. The Intercultural Action Committee for Extension represents both efforts, as noted in the Venn diagram.


Extension field staff liaisons support the committee by promoting the importance of intercultural efforts in Extension, and assisting with trainings.

Committee Members

Pamala V. Morris, Ph.D. (Committee Chairperson)
Associate Professor of Youth Development and Agricultural Education
(765) 494-8293
pmorris@purdue.edu

Liping Cai, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
(765) 494-4739
liping@purdue.edu

Ron Coolbaugh, Ph.D.
Professor of Botany/Plant Pathology
(765) 494-5896
coolbaugh@purdue.edu

Natalie Fowler
Cooperative Extension Service - Southeast District Director
(812) 926-9133
nfowler@purdue.edu

Merrily Hamp
Cooperative Extension Service – LaGrange County Extension Director, Consumer and Family Sciences Extension Educator
(260) 499-6334
mhamp@purdue.edu

Bill Hoover, Ph.D.
Professor of Forestry and Natural Resources
(765) 494-3580
whoover@purdue.edu

George Okantey
Cooperative Extension Service - Marion County
Leadership and Community Development Extension Educator
(317) 275-9305
okantey@purdue.edu

Kelli Selby
International Extension Program Coordinator
(765) 494-9831
cameronselby@purdue.edu

Peggy Titus
Assistant Director of Extension
(765) 496-6515
mtitus@purdue.edu