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Thank you from Military Student Relations
Thank you from Military Student Relations
Barbara Kent, MPA
Director, Military Student Relations, Army Veteran, and Military Spouse
We are committed to creating a culture of connectedness across the campus community to promote the well-being and success of our military-affiliated students, including veterans, active-duty service members (including Guard/Reserve), military spouses, and dependents.
Recognizing the value that military-affiliated students bring to campus, Purdue Global affirms and supports the Department of Education's 8 Keys to Veterans' Success.
A Veteran Tribute_ The Stories Behind the Uniform.mp4Current Questions
Respondus & Active Duty Military Students
Active duty military students may occasionally report that military duties, deployment, operational security (OPSEC), or base network restrictions prevent them from using Respondus LockDown Browser or an operational webcam. When a student indicates they cannot meet camera or proctoring requirements due to active-duty military status, faculty should not grant an individual exemption directly. Instead, follow this escalation protocol:
Submit a Referral to Military Student Relations
CC the Department Chair on the email to ensure leadership remains informed.
Faculty Resources
Event Recordings
Event Recordings
Check out the recording from a past live event
Beyond Military Friendly: Building Community for Purdue Global’s Military Students
Join Barbara Kent, Director of Military Student Relations, to explore how Purdue Global supports our military community. This session will provide a snapshot of our student-veteran population and the unique challenges they face. Attendees will discover valuable resources for faculty and staff, alongside exciting new initiatives designed to move our campus from "military friendly" to "military ready".Supporting Our Military Students: Sharing Our Collective Wisdom and Ask Me Anything
Our military students, which include veterans, active duty, and military spouses and dependents, compose over 1/3 of Purdue Global. How are we ensuring this significant segment of our student body is well supported? Join Faculty Carol Edwards, Donald McCracken, Nancy Szwydek, and Tiffany Laitola for a round table discussion, followed by an Ask Me Anything with our panelists and Barbara Kent, Army Veteran and Director, Military Student Relations.
Resources
Resources
Review support materials
Glossary of Military Terms and Acronyms
Military Leave of Absence (MLOA) FAQ
Military Community and Allies
Military Community and Allies
The Military Community and Allies at Purdue Global ERG aims to fill a void by creating opportunity, representation, and allyship, as well as providing a sense of belonging to help promote equitable professional development for all military-affiliated people and allies at PG. In addition, this ERG will seek to provide an inclusive environment that achieves increased employee engagement and a sense of belonging.
Veteran Student Support Services
The TRIO Veterans Student Support Services (VSSS) program at Purdue Global is a federally funded initiative through the U.S. Department of Education that provides personalized academic, personal, and career support to eligible veteran students.
Click on the images below to learn more about VSSS and how your military students may be able to benefit.
Please contact MSR Director Barbara Kent with any additional questions regarding how best to support our military students in your classroom.
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