House Resolution 2035
By: Representative Drenner of the 85th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Gurmit Kaur; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Gurmit Kaur has demonstrated exceptional dedication to higher education and
the advancement of legal studies, serving as an adjunct faculty member at Purdue University
Global since 2004; and
WHEREAS, since 2007, she has served with distinction as an academic department chair,
overseeing multiple legal studies programs and contributing to the academic success of
countless students pursuing careers in law and public service; and
WHEREAS, Gurmit Kaur has been a leader in academic innovation, working on the
development of modularized curriculum, course revisions, and competency-based programs
that expand access to high-quality, flexible education for diverse student populations; and
WHEREAS, her global perspective in education is reflected in her service as Academic Dean
at Kaplan Higher Education, Singapore, from 2009 to 2011, where she played a key role in
internationalizing and globalizing curriculum across the Asia Pacific region; and
WHEREAS, prior to her academic leadership, she practiced law for 10 years and contributed
to legal education internationally by teaching law courses for the University of London
External Law Program and at the Malaysia Bar Final examinations; and
WHEREAS, Gurmit Kaur's academic achievements include a Bachelor of Laws from the
University of London, as well as degrees from the University of Malaya, and her scholarly
contributions include publications in the area of civil procedure; and
WHEREAS, through her leadership, innovation, and commitment to student success, Gurmit
Kaur has made a lasting and meaningful impact on legal education and on the lives of
students around the world.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Gurmit Kaur for her outstanding
contributions to higher education and legal studies and extend best wishes for her continued
success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.
Gurmit Kaur.