CTL Weekly Events, Updates, and Resources 

April 2026

Guidelines for Using NotebookLM Studio Elements in the Online Classroom 

Purdue Global provides access to NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered research assistant, through the Purdue Global Google Workspace. This tool can help synthesize content and generate multi-modal artifacts like audio or video overviews and infographics for students.

Infographics directly from NotebookLM are not accessible. They are downloaded as image files, preventing screen readers from reading the text within them. There would have to be extensive editing done to make them accessible. Faculty can use them in presentations shared during a seminar, as long as verbal descriptions of the image and any text it includes are provided. If seminar slide files are shared with students that include a NotebookLM infographic, an in-depth text-based description of the infographic must be included. 

Audio and video overviews from NotebookLM can be downloaded to share with students only if captions and transcripts are included. We recommend uploading the files to Kaltura to add captions and a transcript, then sharing the accessible Kaltura file in your course. 

Any resources pulled from NotebookLM should be reviewed for accuracy and accessibility. Even though NotebookLM generates content from the sources you provide, it can embellish or misinterpret information.

Reach out to askctl@purdueglobal.edu with any questions.

March 2026

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💎 Great Emerging Methods (GEMs) Faculty Learning Community

Thursday, March 26, at 11:30 am ET

The GEMs Faculty Learning Community (FLC) shares techniques, methods, activities, and best practices that are effective in the classroom. Great Emerging Methods can include facilitation strategies, creative ways to spark engagement, tips for improving efficiency in teaching tasks, and more. Learn more about FLCs. 

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by watching recordings from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

Recent Event Recordings

• 1. 1. • NotebookLM for Deeper Analysis & Content Generation / Reflection Form 

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🌎PG Science Department Hosts Earth Day Celebration

The science department at Purdue Global is excited to host the annual Purdue Global Earth Day Celebration as part of the General Education Conference. We invite faculty, staff, students, and administrators to join us for a day of learning with presentations and activities centered on the theme Earth Day 2026: Sow the Seeds of Change: Earth Day Every Day. Learn more on the conference website and register to attend. 

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💻AI Tools and Resources

Purdue Global provides access to Google Gemini and NotebookLM through the PG Google Workspace instance. These generative AI tools provide innovative, accessible resources that support our community’s productivity and creativity. Training and resources are available on the CTL site.

These tools are available for:

• Administrative use

• Individual professional use

• Optional use in class activities or demonstrations

Please note that the inclusion of AI tools in required course activities must follow the PG AI Policy and go through the approval process for the Third-Party Tools.

AI should be used to enhance—not replace—your work. As with all technologies, we encourage thoughtful, ethical, and policy-aligned integration of these tools into your work and instructional practices. When using AI tools, you should treat all data entered as potentially public. Do not input or process any sensitive, confidential, or restricted data through these tools.

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✨ Gemini for Enhanced Productivity & Creativity

Tuesday, March 17, at 11:30 am ET

This session dives deeper into crafting powerful prompts to get precise and creative text outputs, including advanced formatting and iterative refinements. You'll also explore basic image generation and how to use simple visual inputs to spark new ideas within Gemini.

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by watching recordings from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

Recent Event Recordings

• 1. 1. • NotebookLM for Deeper Analysis & Content Generation / Reflection Form 

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🖥️18th Annual Virtual General Education Conference: Registration is Now Open

You are invited to attend the 18th Annual Purdue Global Virtual General Education Conference, centered on this year’s theme, Be the Change: Innovation and Inspiration in General Education. This event brings together faculty, staff, and administrators to share ideas, explore innovative teaching practices, and reflect on the evolving role of General Education in supporting adult learners. 

Registration is now open! Sign up early and reserve the dates on your calendar. The conference will take place April 21–23, with special Earth Day pre-conference sessions on April 20. This year’s program includes a variety of exciting presentations you won’t want to miss, and your participation plays an important role in the conference experience.

Participants can attend sessions from anywhere using a phone, tablet, or computer. An updated schedule and participation instructions will be available on the conference website. If you have questions, please email gvirtualconference@purdueglobal.edu. 

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🔗Student Accessibility Services Referral Process and Faculty Guide

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is the primary office coordinating services for students with disabilities for all Purdue Global and Purdue Global Law School students.

When a student discloses a disability or requests accommodations, it is the employee's responsibility to refer them to SAS. This referral process is initiated upon receiving a student's disability self-disclosure or their stated need for accommodations. Note, accommodations can be permanent or temporary. For instance, temporary accommodation would be provided for a student who needs additional support for a few months due to a broken arm. Please refer to the Student Accommodations Faculty Guide for more information. SAS can be reached at sas@purdueglobal.edu. 

Reminders

• SAS does not assist students with class registration, transcripts, instructor concerns, incomplete requests, or education verifications. SAS handles only ADA disability accommodations. 

• Disability-related inquiries or concerns from students, staff, and faculty must be directed exclusively to Student Accessibility Services (SAS). SAS is the only point of contact for all disability-related matters.

| Events

📝 NotebookLM for Deeper Analysis & Content Generation

Tuesday, March 10, at 12:00 pm ET

Go beyond basic recall and unlock NotebookLM's analytical prowess. Discover how to synthesize information across multiple sources, generate customized study guides, outlines, and FAQs, and leverage its unique "Audio Overview" feature for engaging with your content on a deeper level.

📖Research Faculty Learning Community

Tuesday, March 10, at 3:30 pm ET

The Research FLC will guide participants through the research process. Presentations will encourage faculty research, publication, and presentation. Participants will explore the research process, identify opportunities, review the IRB proposal process, and share research interests and projects. The Research FLC provides monthly accountability meetings, feedback, and support. 

🎨Creative Salon Faculty Learning Community

Wednesday, March 11, at 3:00 pm ET

The Creative Salon explores the impact of creativity on education, diversity, and culture in the online classroom. Presentations will share creative art forms, the theory behind them, and how faculty may use them in the classroom.

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by watching recordings from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

Recent Event Recordings

• 1. 1. • Gemini Basics - Your AI Assistant / Reflection Form

        • Enhance Engagement with Video Notes in Brightspace / Reflection Form 

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✍️Teaching Ethics and Writing Integrity in the Age of AI

Writing in the age of AI isn't just about efficiency; it's about integrity. Paige Erickson, a full-time faculty member in Humanities and Social Sciences, explores how faculty can use virtue ethics to inspire students to find their own voices rather than resorting to AI. Read more on the WACademic Blog. 

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📚Supporting Our PG Students: Assessment for Learning Strategies

Assessment is integral to supporting ongoing work across the university. CTL027 Supporting Our PG Students: Assessment for Learning Strategies will introduce participants to three assessment strategies designed to enhance knowledge and understanding of assessment methodologies that effectively support students. The course concentrates on the transition from "assessment of student learning" to "assessment for student learning," examining how these practices can foster learning, adopt a student-centered perspective beyond mere grades, guide students' learning pathways, and incorporate students as collaborators in the process. View this and more courses on CTL Workshop Central. 

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📖 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Faculty Learning Community

Tuesday, March 3, at 12:00 pm ET

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) FLC promotes evidence-based teaching, faculty research, and dissemination of impactful findings to enhance institutional teaching and learning. Participants will explore SoTL projects, identify research opportunities, examine literature, conduct research, review the IRB process, and share results. The SoTL FLC offers monthly accountability meetings, feedback, and support.

🧑‍💻 Gemini Basics - Your AI Assistant

Wednesday, March 4, at 2:00 pm ET

Unlock the power of conversational AI! This session introduces you to Google Gemini and shows you how to craft simple prompts for instant summaries, email drafts, and creative brainstorming to boost your daily productivity. Discover how this intuitive tool can become your new go-to for common tasks.

💻TechEd Innovators Faculty Learning Community

Thursday, March 5, at 1:00 pm ET

The TechEd Innovators FLC explores the use of various technologies, applications, and tools* to enhance the student experience, focusing on engagement, accessibility, content sharing, and retention. Participants will meet monthly to share information and discuss opportunities to explore a wide range of tools in the online classroom. The TechEd Innovators FLC meets monthly and is open to all faculty and staff.

📽️Enhance Engagement with Video Notes in Brightspace

Friday, March 6, at 12:30 pm ET

This session will explore the versatile Video Note feature within Brightspace, demonstrating how to quickly record and embed short video messages directly into announcements, content, discussions, and feedback. Participants will learn practical applications for using video notes to increase instructor presence, clarify instructions, provide personalized feedback, and foster a more dynamic learning environment.

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by watching recordings from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

Recent Event Recordings

• AI Guidance for Faculty / Reflection Form

• AI in Action: Save Time and Improve Instruction with Gamma AI, Gemini, and NotebookLM / Reflection Form

• NotebookLM Basics: Grounding Your AI Assistant / Reflection Form 

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📝Research Collaboration Opportunity

Finding the right collaborators shouldn't be the hardest part of your research. The Research Collaboration Interest Form is designed to bridge the gap between departments and disciplines. By sharing your expertise and current interests, you'll be added to our internal database, which connects faculty and staff with shared research interests and goals.

If you are interested in sharing your research interests to collaborate with others at the university, please review and complete the Research Collaboration Interest Form. You can also view current responses to the interest form. Please reach out to askctl@purdueglobal.edu with any questions. 

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👥Group Assignment Tips Highlighted in the ASC Blog

The latest post from the Academic Success Center's Learning for Success series, "How to Be Successful Within a Group Assignment," is a helpful resource to share with your students, especially those who find collaborative work intimidating. The post features a NotebookLM-generated podcast and advice from peer tutors who share their student experiences with group dynamics. 

💡The Idea Exchange

The Idea Exchange is a space where faculty and staff can share innovative ideas to enhance teaching and learning. From teaching strategies and curriculum development to student support and more, this platform fosters a culture of creativity, innovation, and intellectual exchange! This initiative is a product of the ideas, collaboration, and sharing in our Faculty Learning Communities. The Idea Exchange is hosted on Padlet, an online visual collaboration space. Please reach out to askctl@purdueglobal.edu with any questions. 

February 2026

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📚 AI Guidance for Faculty

Tuesday, February 24, at 11:00 am ET

This session is designed specifically for Purdue Global faculty to foster a clear understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) guidelines, best practices, and processes in the academic environment. Attendees will engage in an open, constructive discussion about responsible AI use and academic integrity. 

🖥️ AI in Action: Save Time and Improve Instruction with Gamma AI, Gemini, and NotebookLM

Wednesday, February 25, at 11:00 am ET

Join Professor Wesley Benton as he demonstrates time-saving and instruction-enhancing Gemini workflows, including case study and discussion prompt creation, as well as an interview-based presentation creation technique. Several uses of NotebookLM will be covered, including use as a student study aid and use in optional course assignments. Gamma AI will be used to create case studies and seminar activities.

📓NotebookLM Basics - Grounding Your AI Assistant

Thursday, February 26, at 2:30 pm ET

Transform your research and note-taking! This session explores NotebookLM, a powerful AI tool that learns directly from your documents. Learn to upload diverse sources and ask questions that yield precise, cited answers, making sense of complex materials in minutes.

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by watching recordings from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

Recent Event Recordings

Awareness in Action: Student Basic Needs Support / Reflection Form 

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📑Professional Development Reporting

Faculty development is essential to the mission of the university and the faculty in maintaining current knowledge in their field. Faculty professional development is defined as tools, resources, and training that help faculty further their knowledge in their subject area, develop and expand teaching techniques, and enhance skills to better meet the needs of students. 

Faculty responsibilities include completing and reporting at least 8 hours of formal/active professional development each academic year.

1. Verify your current professional development activities. This video outlines the steps to check your APL profile for PD activities.

2. Report professional development hours using the CTL Activity Reporting form. This form ensures that all reporting requirements are included.

The CTL reports participation in live events and live event recording views from the completed reflection forms. Please be sure to complete the reflection form to ensure accurate reporting. The CTL also reports the completion of our asynchronous workshops from the corresponding assessment or reflection form. 

Some faculty may have additional requirements in the areas of service and scholarship. Please check with your academic chair regarding these activities. Service and scholarship are reported separately and do not count toward the annual professional development requirement. Learn more about professional development reporting. 

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📋Faculty Term Checklist

The CTL provides a faculty term checklist to help track tasks and requirements each term. The checklist follows general university guidance and best practices. Check with your department for any additional requirements and guidelines. Contact Faculty Support (866-348-1196) if there are any issues with the course in Brightspace. Contact your manager/chair if you have any questions about course content. 

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🆘 Awareness in Action: Student Basic Needs Support

Wednesday, February 18, at 2:00 pm ET

This session reintroduces tools to help faculty respond to students' basic needs with confidence. Participants will be guided through an updated referral decision tree and a set of ready-to-share student resources for classroom use and individual outreach. This session emphasizes shared responsibility, practical tools, and collaborative approaches to ensuring students' basic needs do not become barriers to their success.

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by watching recordings from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

Recent Event Recordings

• The AI Toolkit: Strategies for Your Students / Reflection Form

• Talking with Students about AI: Strategies for Productive Dialogue and Remediation / Reflection Form 

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🆕 Accessibility in Practice Workshop Series 

The Center for Teaching and Learning has launched the Accessibility in Practice Workshop Series. The six workshops equip faculty with foundational knowledge and practical skills to create and maintain accessible supplemental course content; align with accessibility standards, and foster a more inclusive learning environment for all students. Learners will consider opportunities to think differently about how students interact with content, instructions, assessments, and their instructors, and will explore practical strategies to make classroom interactions and materials more inclusive, engaging, and equitable. 

The workshops are available via CTL Workshop Central or directly through the following links:

• CTL060 Introduction to Online Accessibility in Higher Education

• CTL061 Accessibility Principles: Sights and Sounds

• CTL062 Accessibility Principles: Navigation and Interactivity

• CTL063 Accessibility Principles: Clear and Predictable

• CTL064 Accessibility Principles: Compatible and Future-Proof

• CTL065 Accessibility in Practice

Earn the Accessibility in Practice Badge: Purdue Global faculty and staff who complete all six workshops and submit the end-of-course reflection form for each workshop will be eligible to earn the Accessibility in Practice badge. The badge represents a strong dedication to supporting student learning through accessible teaching practices. Employees who earn this badge affirm Purdue Global's commitment to supporting all students on their unique learning journeys.

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📸The Gauge's Spring 2026 Submission Opportunity is Open

The Gauge, Purdue Global's Literary Journal, is seeking submissions for the Spring 2026 issue. This issue's theme is MUSIC: Literal or Lyrical. So, whether your work riffs on rhythm, harmony, or the soundtrack of your life, we want to experience it in words or images in Fiction, Microfiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Photography. The deadline to submit is April 18. Learn more, review the submission guide, and access the submission form on the Gauge Literary Journal website. 

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🧰 The AI Toolkit: Strategies for Your Students

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 10:00 am ET

Join Dr. Peg Hohensee, Mathematics Department Chair, for a demonstration of several AI tools. Participants will learn how each tool fits certain assignments and methods for instructing students about the tools during course seminars. Dr. Hohensee will also share AI-inclusive assignments from current classes to spark ideas for future course revisions and development.

📚Research Faculty Learning Community

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 3:30 pm ET

The Research FLC guides participants through the research process, encouraging faculty research, publication, and presentation. Participants will explore the research process, identify opportunities, review the IRB proposal process, and share research interests and projects.

🎨Creative Salon Faculty Learning Community

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 3:00 pm ET

The Creative Salon explores how creativity impacts education, diversity, and culture in the online classroom. Presentations showcase creative art forms, their underlying theory, and classroom applications for faculty. 

💬Talking with Students about AI: Strategies for Productive Dialogue and Remediation

Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:00 am ET

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more capable and prolific, academic integrity challenges become more complex. How do educators respond when AI detection scores are unreliable, but unethical AI use is strongly suspected? This Writing Across the Curriculum event focuses on professional responsibility and practical strategies required to address suspected AI use effectively. We will explore why intervening in suspected cases is vital, not only for student learning but for the long-term health of our degree programs and institution. We will discuss the value of evaluating authorship rather than proving AI use, helping educators feel supported in upholding rigorous academic standards. Finally, we will review formal processes for academic integrity concerns.  

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by watching recordings from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

Recent Event Recordings

• • • • • Why APA? / Reflection Form 

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🔎PG Library Resource Trial

The PG Library invites employees to participate in a trial of Scopus, a powerful research tool that combines a trusted, peer-reviewed citation database, now with Scopus AI, a sophisticated artificial intelligence to accelerate your academic discovery. The trial runs through February 25, 2026. To learn more and access this trial, visit the Library News Blog article. 

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🚀 New Mentoring Workshops Available

We are excited to announce two new workshops designed to help you navigate your professional journey—whether you're looking to give back or level up. In collaboration with Dr. Russell Fail, Full-Time Faculty in the School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies, these workshops offer helpful insights for both mentors and mentees. 

• 👥 For Aspiring Mentors - CTL015: A Guide to Mentoring Others: Learn to lead productive sessions and sharpen leadership skills.

• 📈 For Career Builders - CTL016: Supercharging Your Career With a Mentor: Discover how to find the right mentor and use "model mentee" behaviors for career growth.

These sessions provide the tools to build meaningful professional relationships. Access them anytime at CTL Workshop Central. 

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🧑‍🎓 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Faculty Learning Community

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) FLC promotes evidence-based teaching, faculty research, and dissemination of findings to improve teaching and learning. Participants will explore SoTL projects, identify research, review literature, participate in research, examine the IRB process, and share results. The FLC offers monthly accountability, feedback, and support. To join and receive updates/invitations, please complete the FLC form. Direct questions to askctl@purdueglobal.edu.

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by watching recordings from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

Recent Event Recordings

• • • • Why APA? / Reflection Form

Other Events

🖥️Digital Teaching & Learning Conference

February 4 - 5, 2026

Purdue Global is an institutional member of UPCEA. Our membership provides PG employees with access to UPCEA resources and events. The Digital Teaching & Learning Conference is a free event for members that showcases innovative practices, research, and digital teaching strategies. This year's theme, "Designing the Future," reflects a commitment to exploring innovation, fostering community, and advancing digital learning. 

Purdue Global Presentations at UPCEA DT&L 2026

• Redesigning Assessments for the AI-Driven Classroom with Jean Kotsiovos

• Bridging the AI Literacy Gap: Student Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education with Wendi Wolfram, Shama Grimmage, Jenna Odeh, Naseeba Abdeljaber, Josh Lackey, and Liz Fitzgerald

Employees can report attendance at the conference as professional development using the CTL Activity Reporting Form. 

The deadline to register is February 3, 2026. Registering to attend the event is a two-step process. Employees will first need to create an account with UPCEA. In the account creation, please select Purdue University Global (pictured below) as your organization. Once the account is set up, employees can register for the conference. Learn more about the 2026 UPCEA Digital Teaching and Learning Conference. 

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📔New PG Library Resource: APA Style Manual

The Purdue Global Library shared on January 28, 2026, the exciting news that the APA Style Manual is now available in an online, full-text version. The resource includes interactive lessons and is available to Purdue Global faculty and students. To learn more and access this new resource, visit the Library News Blog article. 

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🔍Guide to Detect AI Use Without AI Detection Tools

At this time, the Purdue System, including Purdue Global, does not recognize the validity of any AI detection tools. AI detection tools remain inaccurate and unreliable. Faculty members must not rely solely on AI detection applications to conclude that plagiarism or a violation of academic integrity has occurred. These indicators are only tools to prompt faculty to further investigate how the student completed the assignment. The AI Task Force has compiled a guide to detect AI without relying on AI detection tools. If you suspect misuse of AI tools, please review the steps outlined in the AI Policy to investigate student use of AI tools. 

January 2026

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✍️ Why APA? CTL042 Teaching Resources

Thursday, January 29, at 1:00 pm ET

Join us to learn about this new CTL workshop from Jacob Kaltenbach, FT Faculty in English and Rhetoric. This is a great opportunity to pick up strategies for teaching both the student and professional standards of the American Psychological Association (APA) manuscript and citation formats. We'll review useful teaching and reference materials, including practice opportunities and some of the most effective existing APA and PG resources.

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by watching recordings from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

Recent Event Recordings

• • • • AI in Action: SS255 Digital Student / Reflection Form

      • AI in Action: Intelligent PowerPoint / Reflection Form

Other Events

🏆2026 Purdue Global School of Nursing Owl Awards

Tuesday, January 27 at 11:00 am ET

All Purdue Global employees are invited to join the 2026 Purdue Global School of Nursing (SON) Owl Awards presented by the SON Faculty Scholarship Committee. These awards recognize outstanding service, scholarship, innovation, and collaboration within the department.

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ℹ️Brightspace Updates - Multi Profile Widget 

On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Purdue Global instance of the Brightspace LMS will update the Multi Profile Widget found on the homepage of all courses.

• • • • This update will move the profile widget to the top of the right-hand column on the Brightspace course homepage. Previously, the profile widget was lower on the page.

Learn more about this update. Updates are also shared in the Brightspace Faculty Guide. Please check with your manager regarding any questions about the use requirements for these updates.

🛜Opportunity to Share and Collaborate on Research

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is actively seeking to foster a more vibrant and collaborative research environment across the university. We recognize the wealth of scholarly and creative talent within our community and the immense potential that lies in connecting individuals with shared interests.

If you are currently engaged in, or considering, scholarly or creative projects, we invite you to share details about your specific research interests to identify areas of synergy and explore opportunities for interdisciplinary partnership. This initiative is designed to serve as a catalyst for new collaborations, allowing faculty and staff to connect on projects that could lead to new publications, presentations, and innovative teaching practices. It is a chance to move beyond individual silos and explore the exciting possibilities that arise from working together.

To participate,  please take a moment to review and complete the Research Collaboration Interest Form. This short form will ask you to outline your primary research focus, methodologies, and any specific areas where you are actively seeking partnerships.

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🔊Presentation Opportunity: STEM Faculty Journal Club

The STEM Faculty Journal Club is seeking presenters for upcoming meetings. Our club is open to all faculty and staff at PG, and we explore any topic within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).  

This club is designed to bring current STEM research to the forefront for discussion. Selected journal articles do not need to be your own published research, but rather any topic that you are interested in. Time spent preparing for and presenting at the STEM Faculty Journal Club counts toward professional development hours with PG. The date and time of the meeting are flexible based on the presenter's availability. 

For more information, to view past meetings, or to sign up to present, contact Amy

Smith by email at asmith@purdueglobal.edu or visit our website. 

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💻 AI in Action: Intelligent PowerPoint Presentations using Gamma AI

Wednesday, January 21, at 4:30 pm ET

Join host Carolina Vinson, Faculty in the School of Business and Information Technology, as we learn about leveraging Gamma AI in the classroom. Carolina will share how unique commands or prompts in Gamma AI can be used to generate a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation for our students.

💎 Great Emerging Methods (GEMs) Faculty Learning Community

Thursday, January 22, at 1:00 pm ET

The GEMs Faculty Learning Community (FLC) shares techniques, methods, activities, and best practices that are effective in the classroom. Great Emerging Methods can include facilitation strategies, creative ways to spark engagement, tips for improving efficiency in teaching tasks, and more. Learn more about FLCs. 

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central. 

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ℹ️Brightspace Updates - January 2026

The following updates to the Purdue Global instance of the Brightspace LMS will occur on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

• Announcements Update: Images appear in emailed Announcement notifications

• Assignments Update: Quick Eval - Improved usability for assistive technology users

Learn more about the January 2026 updates. Updates are also shared in the Brightspace Faculty Guide. Please check with your manager regarding any questions about the use requirements for these updates.

☑️Accessibility Update: ADA Remediation Tool Vendors Demonstrations

In a recent announcement, Purdue University shared an update regarding three vendors that will provide demonstrations as part of the evaluation process for an accessibility remediation tool. These demonstrations are part of the process to provide additional support services in response to the new digital accessibility standards issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These standards require that all student-facing web and digital content be accessible by April 24, 2026.

The following vendors have been invited to present their remediation solutions:

• D2L Accessibility

• Yuja

• Anthology Ally

Demonstrations were held in early January 2026. Faculty, instructors, and staff across all Purdue campuses are encouraged to watch the demonstration recordings and provide feedback. Each session will be approximately two hours long and include a feedback survey to ensure all voices are heard before a final selection is made. The recordings and survey links are available on the Instructional Material ADA Readiness webpage. The deadline to submit the surveys is Friday, January 30, 2026. 

These resources are designed to ensure instructors are well-equipped to provide accessible instructional materials. Visit the CTL site for more information and accessibility resources. For further questions and support, contact the Center for Teaching and Learning by email at askctl@purdueglobal.edu. 

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✍️Why APA? CTL042 Teaching Resources

Jacob Kaltenbach, FT Faculty in English and Rhetoric, will present "Why APA? CTL042 Teaching Resources" on Thursday, January 29, at 1 PM ET. Hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning, this session aligns with the new CTL workshop and offers a great opportunity to learn strategies for teaching both the student and professional standards of the American Psychological Association (APA) manuscript and citation formats. We'll review useful teaching and reference materials, including practice opportunities and some of the most effective existing APA and PG resources. 

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📚 Research Faculty Learning Community

Tuesday, January 13, at 3:30 pm ET

The Research FLC will guide participants through the research process. Presentations will encourage faculty to engage in research, publication, and presentation. Participants will explore the research process, identify opportunities, review the IRB proposal process, and share research interests and projects. The Research FLC provides monthly accountability meetings, feedback, and support. Experience in research, publication, and presentation is not required. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend and participate in this learning community. Learn more about FLCs.

💻 AI in Action: SS255 Digital Citizen

Wednesday, January 14, at 1:30 pm ET

Join us as we learn about PG's new course, SS255 Digital Citizen, from Stuart Collins, a full-time faculty member in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences and a member of the AI Task Force. SS255 launched in January 2026 and provides students with the option to use the PG-approved AI tools Google Gemini and NotebookLM (or not) within the discussion sections and assignments. The course provides additional guidance to ensure students are aware of acceptable AI use, including an AI Tool Usage Form that the students must complete.

🎨 Creative Salon Faculty Learning Community

Wednesday, January 14, at 3:00 pm ET

The Creative Salon examines the influence of creativity on education, diversity, and culture within the online classroom. Presentations will showcase creative art forms, discuss the underlying theory behind them, and explore how faculty can incorporate them into the classroom. The Creative Salon FLC meets monthly and is open to all faculty and staff.

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central. 

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💡Presentation Proposal Opportunity

Are you interested in sharing best practices, research, discipline-specific information, and more with online higher education professionals? 

The Purdue Global General Education Conference offers higher education professionals the opportunity to discuss and learn about the importance of general education for students across the university. The conference focuses on the mission of the School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies and supports areas of knowledge that comprise students' educational foundation. 

The 18th Annual Purdue Global Virtual General Education Conference (GEC) will take place on April 21-23, 2026. This year's theme is "Be the Change: Innovation and Inspiration in General Education." Proposal submissions are now open through February 1, 2026. Learn more about the GEC and how to submit a proposal. 

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🖥️Digital Teaching & Learning Conference

February 4 - 5, 2026

Purdue Global is an institutional member of UPCEA. Our membership provides PG employees with access to UPCEA resources and events. UPCEA hosts a virtual conference in February. The Digital Teaching & Learning Conference is a free event for members that showcases innovative practices, research, and digital teaching strategies. This year's theme, "Designing the Future," reflects a commitment to exploring innovation, fostering community, and advancing digital learning. 

Purdue Global Presentations at UPCEA DT&L 2026

• Redesigning Assessments for the AI-Driven Classroom with Jean Kotsiovos

• Bridging the AI Literacy Gap: Student Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education with Wendi Wolfram, Shama Grimmage, Jenna Odeh, Naseeba Abdeljaber, Josh Lackey, and Liz Fitzgerald

Learn more and register to attend the 2026 UPCEA Digital Teaching and Learning Conference. 

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📚 Research Faculty Learning Community

Tuesday, January 13, at 3:30 pm ET

The Research FLC will guide participants through the research process. Presentations will encourage faculty to engage in research, publication, and presentation. Participants will explore the research process, identify opportunities, review the IRB proposal process, and share research interests and projects. The Research FLC provides monthly accountability meetings, feedback, and support. Experience in research, publication, and presentation is not required. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend and participate in this learning community. Learn more about FLCs.

💻 AI in Action: SS255 Digital Citizen

Wednesday, January 14, at 1:30 pm ET

Join us as we learn about PG's new course, SS255 Digital Citizen, from Stuart Collins, a full-time faculty member in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences and a member of the AI Task Force. SS255 launched in January 2026 and provides students with the option to use the PG-approved AI tools Google Gemini and NotebookLM (or not) within the discussion sections and assignments. The course provides additional guidance to ensure students are aware of acceptable AI use, including an AI Tool Usage Form that the students must complete.

🎨 Creative Salon Faculty Learning Community

Wednesday, January 14, at 3:00 pm ET

The Creative Salon examines the influence of creativity on education, diversity, and culture within the online classroom. Presentations will showcase creative art forms, discuss the underlying theory behind them, and explore how faculty can incorporate them into the classroom. The Creative Salon FLC meets monthly and is open to all faculty and staff.

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central. 

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📝Proposal Submissions Open for 2026 General Education Conference

The 18th Annual Purdue Global Virtual General Education Conference (GEC) will take place on April 21-23, 2026. This year's theme is "Be the Change: Innovation and Inspiration in General Education." Proposal submissions are now open through February 1, 2026. Learn more about the GEC and how to submit a proposal. 

📑Academic Guidelines Overview

To support accurate and consistent communication of academic guidelines for faculty, we are pleased to introduce the new Academic Guidelines Overview page on the CTL site. 

This new resource provides essential information at a glance. Topics include student deadlines, late penalties, grading requirements, due dates for grading, academic integrity, and other relevant matters.

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🚨 Don't Wait! Check Your Progress - Faculty PD Requirements

We are halfway through the 2025-2026 academic year! Remember, faculty responsibilities include completing and reporting no fewer than 8 hours of formal professional development activities.

Activities must be completed and reported by June 30, 2026, at the end of the academic year. This video demonstrates how to check your reported professional development activities in the APL system. 

Seeking professional development activities to fulfill your annual requirement? Check out the CTL's professional development opportunities:

• live events and event recordings

• asynchronous workshops

• annual professional development conference and recordings

Reporting Professional Development, Scholarship, Service, and Other Activities: The CTL has a streamlined activity entry form for faculty and staff to report professional development, scholarship, service, and other activities. 

December 2025

❄️Wishing you a Restful and Restorative Winter Break

The Center for Teaching and Learning would like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your dedication and hard work. Your commitment to your students and the PG community throughout this year has been truly inspiring. We recognize the energy and heart you invest in teaching, and we hope you take great pride in your accomplishments. 

We wish you a well-deserved transition from the roles of educator and mentor to the roles that nourish you personally. Whether that means spending time with family and friends, pursuing a favorite hobby, or simply enjoying the luxury of a slow morning, we hope this break provides:

• True Rest: A chance to physically and mentally recharge.

• Connection: Meaningful time with the people who matter most to you.

• Reflection: Space to celebrate your successes away from the pressure of deadlines.

Thank you for being such a vital part of our community. We look forward to connecting with you in the New Year.

Warmest holiday wishes,

The Center for Teaching and Learning Team

🗓️ Winter Break Reminders

Purdue Global recognizes Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026, as employee holidays. Winter Recess dates are December 26, 29, 30, and 31, 2025, and January 2, 2026. Faculty and staff should direct any questions regarding holiday and winter recess time to their manager. Please review the Winter Break information document for detailed information by term, including sample course announcements to share with students.

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💎GEMs Faculty Learning Community

Thursday, December 18, at 1:00 pm ET

The GEMs FLC shares techniques, methods, activities, and best practices that are effective in the classroom. Great Emerging Methods can include facilitation strategies, creative ways to spark engagement, tips for improving efficiency in teaching tasks, and more. The GEMs FLC meets monthly and is open to all faculty and staff. Learn more about FLCs.

▶️ Event Recordings 

• How Search Works in an AI World / Event Reflection Form

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

🗓️ Winter Break Information

Purdue Global recognizes Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026, as employee holidays. Winter Recess dates are December 26, 29, 30, and 31, 2025, and January 2, 2026. Faculty and staff should direct any questions regarding holiday and winter recess time to their manager. Please review the Winter Break information document for detailed information by term, including sample course announcements to share with students.

No seminars will be held during university holidays and breaks. Faculty must provide students with the opportunity to complete an alternative assignment to earn credit. Sample alternative seminar activities are available. Faculty cannot automatically grant points to a student for an assignment or seminar that was canceled or otherwise not completed by the student. 

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📑New Resource: Academic Guidelines Overview

To support accurate and consistent communication of academic guidelines for faculty, we are pleased to introduce the new Academic Guidelines Overview page on the CTL site. 

This new resource provides essential information at a glance. Topics include student deadlines, late penalties, grading requirements, due dates for grading, academic integrity, and more.

Please take a moment to review and bookmark the link: Academic Guidelines Overview

Special thanks to Tamara Fudge, JoAnna Navarro, and the academic chairs who provided content and feedback for the development of this resource.

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📖Launch of CTL042 Introduction to Teaching Resources for APA

The Center for Teaching and Learning has released a new workshop designed to familiarize faculty members with a variety of strategies for teaching both the student and professional standards of the American Psychological Association (APA) manuscript and citation formats. Designed and developed by Dr. Jacob Kaltenbach, Faculty in the Department of English and Rhetoric, with support from Dr. Michael Keathley, the workshop also functions as an annotated set of useful teaching and reference materials, including practice opportunities and links to some of the most effective existing APA and Purdue Global (PG) resources. This asynchronous training course is available to all PG faculty and staff. 

Through this course, learners will:

• Identify resources for effective instruction of APA manuscript and citation styles

• Explain the value and application of APA to students

• Distinguish differences between APA student and professional formats

• Solve and demonstrate corrections to APA errors

• Use appropriate APA terminology

• Evaluate and select appropriate APA teaching strategies

Visit CTL Workshop Central to enroll in this course and explore other available asynchronous learning opportunities. Please reach out to askctl@purdueglobal.edu with any questions.

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🔎How Search Works in an AI World

Tuesday, December 9, 12:00 pm ET

Matt Stevons from the PG Library will share this presentation about AI and research. AI promises faster research, but it also brings risks like hallucinated content. This session traces the evolution of search, from databases to discovery layers to today’s AI tools, while asking, "What do these tools really access, what do they improve, and where do they fall short?"

🎨 Creative Salon Faculty Learning Community: Special Presentation

Wednesday, December 10, 3:00 pm ET

Join the Creative Salon FLC for a special presentation by Dr. Melissa Derby and Professor Lindsey Jarvie as they share the behind-the-scenes insights and tools used to create their innovative and creative presentation, "Audio Uprising: Podcasts in Higher Ed for Learning, Teaching, and Professional Growth," shared at Purdue Global Village 2025. Learn more about FLCs. 

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

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ℹ️Purdue System Expands ADA Title II Support: New Asynchronous Course

In a recent announcement, Purdue University shared the launch of additional support services in response to the new digital accessibility standards issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These standards require that all student-facing web and digital content be accessible by April 24, 2026. Learn more. 

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🛜Creating Connections and Fostering Collaboration: Faculty Learning Communities

Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs), facilitated by the Center for Teaching and Learning, are dynamic groups designed to foster collaborative growth and innovation among educators. Our mission revolves around creating a supportive environment where faculty members engage in meaningful dialogue, share best practices, and explore cutting-edge andrological approaches in online education. With a vision centered on continuous improvement and student success, FLCs aim to empower faculty to excel in their teaching endeavors, leverage emerging technologies effectively, and ultimately enhance the online learning experience for all students. Through these communities, we aspire to cultivate a culture of excellence, creativity, and collaboration that inspires positive change. Learn more and join an FLC today! 

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💡 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Faculty Learning

Tuesday, December 2, 12:00 pm ET

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning FLC will foster a culture of evidence-based teaching practices, faculty engagement in educational research, and dissemination of impactful findings, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of teaching and learning at the institution. Learn more about FLCs.

💻 TechEd Innovators Faculty Learning Community 

Thursday, December 4, 1:00 pm ET

The TechEd Innovators FLC explores the use of various technologies, applications, and tools* to enhance the student experience, focusing on engagement, accessibility, content sharing, and retention. Participants will meet monthly to share information and discuss opportunities to explore the use of a wide variety of tools in the online classroom. The TechEd Innovators FLC meets monthly and is open to all faculty and staff. Learn more about FLCs. 

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

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📝Proposal Submissions Now Open for 2026 GEC

The 18th Annual Purdue Global Virtual General Education Conference (GEC) will take place on April 21-23, 2026. This year's theme is "Be the Change: Innovation and Inspiration in General Education." Proposal submissions are now open through February 1, 2026. Learn more about the GEC and how to submit a proposal. 

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📑 PG Library Offers Resource Evaluation Trial

Purdue Global students, faculty, and staff have access to Scite.AI to evaluate the resource. 

Scite is an AI-powered research platform that transforms how researchers discover, evaluate, and understand scientific literature. With access to over 1.3 billion citation statements from more than 185 million publications, Scite goes beyond traditional citation counting to show you how and why research has been cited. Learn more about this trial in the PG Library News Blog.

November 2025

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🗓️Thanksgiving and Winter Break Information

Purdue Global recognizes Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025, as employee holidays. Please review the Thanksgiving and Winter Break information document for detailed information by term, including sample course announcements to share with students.

No seminars will be held during university holidays and breaks. Faculty must provide students with the opportunity to complete an alternative assignment to earn credit. Sample alternative seminar activities are available. Faculty cannot automatically grant points to a student for an assignment or seminar that was canceled or otherwise not completed by the student.

▶️ Event Recordings 

• • • • Purdue Global Village Recordings / Conference Session Reflection Form

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

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🧭Launch of CTL028 End-of-Term Student Survey Workshop 

The Center for Teaching and Learning has released a new workshop designed to familiarize learners with the new End-of-Term Student Survey, its purpose, and practical applications regarding interpreting and applying insights from the survey data. This asynchronous training course is available to all faculty and staff at Purdue Global. 

Through this course, learners will:

• Review the End-of-Term Survey structure and items;

• Discuss the value of the End-of-Term Survey in improving teaching practice and the student learning experience; and

• Assess common student feedback scenarios for actionable takeaways.

Visit CTL Workshop Central to enroll in this course and explore other available asynchronous learning opportunities. Please reach out to askctl@purdueglobal.edu with any questions.

🖥️ Brightspace Updates - November 2025

The following updates to the Purdue Global instance of the Brightspace LMS will occur on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

• Email a copy of an announcement to the Classlist

Learn more about the November 2025 updates. Updates are also shared in the Brightspace Faculty Guide. Please check with your manager regarding any questions about the use requirements for these updates. 

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🔍Guide to Detect AI Use Without AI Detection Tools

At this time, the Purdue System, including Purdue Global, does not recognize the validity of any AI detection tools. AI detection tools remain inaccurate and unreliable. Faculty members must not rely solely on AI detection applications to conclude that plagiarism or a violation of academic integrity has occurred. These indicators are only tools to prompt faculty to further investigate how the student completed the assignment. The AI Task Force has compiled a guide to detect AI without relying on AI detection tools. If you suspect misuse of AI tools, please review the steps outlined in the AI Policy to investigate student use of AI tools. 

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📚Research Faculty Learning Community

Tuesday, November 11, 3:30 pm ET

The Research FLC will guide participants through the research process. Presentations will encourage faculty research, publication, and presentation. Participants will explore the research process, identify opportunities, review the IRB proposal process, and share research interests and projects. The Research FLC provides monthly accountability meetings, feedback, and support. Experience in research, publication, and presentation is not required. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend and participate. Learn more about FLCs.

🎨Creative Salon Faculty Learning Community

Wednesday, November 12, 3:00 pm ET

The Creative Salon explores the impact of creativity on education, diversity, and culture in the online classroom. Presentations will share creative art forms, the theory behind them, and how faculty may use them in the classroom. The Creative Salon FLC meets monthly and is open to all faculty and staff.

 ▶️Event Recordings 

• Purdue Global Village Recordings / Conference Session Reflection Form

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central. 

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 📑PG School of Nursing Hosts Annual Celebrate Scholarship Day

Embracing the spirit of inquiry, the PG School of Nursing (SON) is thrilled to present Celebrate Scholarship Day (CSD), with a focus on research, innovation, and wellness that underpins the profession of nursing, on Thursday, November 13, from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm ET. 

As an ever-evolving discipline, nursing thrives on the foundation of evidence-based practices and cutting-edge technologies that continuously redefine the boundaries of patient care. This year's theme underscores our commitment to fostering a culture of inquiry and discovery, where scholarly endeavors are not merely an academic pursuit but a lived reality that shapes the very fabric of our healthcare system. 

Opening remarks begin at 11:00 am ET, followed by a full day of presentations. Join the PG SON for the CSD event on Thursday, November 13, 2025. 

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🎦Purdue Global Village 2025 Recordings Available

Recordings from the live presentations at Purdue Global Village are available on the conference site. PGV is the Center for Teaching and Learning's annual professional development conference. Faculty and staff may earn professional development credits by viewing session recordings and completing the conference reflection form for each session they view. 

💫Shout Out to the 2025 PGV Conference Crew

Purdue Global Village (PGV) included approximately 119 presenters across 58 live sessions, filling just over 3,800 seats in virtual presentations at this year's professional development conference. This extraordinary event would not be possible without the time and talent of those who volunteer to serve on the Conference Crew. The Center for Teaching and Learning and PGV Steering Committee would like to thank the following people for their service this past week.

Zach Ballard, Michelle Bianco, Julia Blockberger, Sheryl Bone, Joni Boone, Kimberly Bracey, Jonathan Cardew, Tammy Chiong, Dan Dayton, Philippa Duncan, Carol T. Edwards, Rachel Gallardo, Rikki Gilmore-Byrd, Vanessa Graham, Laurie Hansen, Carla Harris, Leslie Johnson, Teresa Lao, Holley Linkous, Dawn Mikalatos, Lori Morrissette, Cristina Nolan, Jonathan Racster, Mary Schnaubelt, Jennifer Schott, Beth Smith, Carolyn Stevenson, Angela Sutherland, Nancy Szwydek, Jamie Thornton, Betsy Tomei, and Julie Torres-Roman

October 2025

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🤖AI in Action: Google Gemini

Tuesday, October 21, 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Led by Assistant Dean of Curriculum Jahna Kahrhoff, this demonstration will show how we have developed assignments that require students to use Google Gemini to practice critical skills aligned to course outcomes or addressing the larger context of degree plan.

✨Ethical AI for Faculty and Staff: Balancing Integrity and Efficiency

Wednesday, October 22, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

This session empowers college faculty and staff to harness the potential of generative AI while maintaining academic integrity. We will explore practical, ethical use cases for tools like Chat-GPT to efficiently create high-quality test bank items,  case studies, and engaging course resources. Additionally, we will demonstrate how to leverage AI for providing common, often-repeated student feedback effectively and transparently. Finally, we will introduce specialized applications like Gamma for presentation design and NotebookLM for creating study materials. Our core focus will be on the critical evaluation of AI output and human oversight.

▶️ Event Recordings 

• • • • AI in Action: NotebookLM / Reflection Form

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central. 

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🖥️ Brightspace Updates - October 2025

The following updates to the Purdue Global instance of the Brightspace LMS will occur on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

• Improved Keyboard Accessibility for Tab Navigation

• Comments and Assessments Column Always Visible to Learners

• Improved Media Library (previously Video Note Library)

• Print Quiz

Learn more about the October 2025 updates. Updates are also shared in the Brightspace Faculty Guide. Please check with your manager regarding any questions about the use requirements for these updates. 

ℹ️ Important Tech Update: Kaltura Capture Incompatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe

Kaltura Capture recording has a critical technical issue on macOS 26 Tahoe (released September 2025). Users of Kaltura Capture on macOS 26 Tahoe are reporting issues primarily related to video corruption and recording failures. This is due to a known incompatibility between the application and the new macOS version. The main issue observed is corrupted video files on macOS Tahoe, where new Kaltura Capture recordings produce corrupted video files that freeze during playback after upgrading to macOS 26 Tahoe.

For assignments that currently require students to use Kaltura Capture, there are two alternative options available for students who use macOS Tahoe:

• Kaltura Express

• Brightspace Video Note

Students using these alternatives will not be able to share their desktop during their presentation; therefore, any additional files required will need to be uploaded to a dropbox. Any further issues submitted by students or faculty will be directed to the ADoC.

⭐Purdue Global Village 2025: Check out the Schedule Preview and Sessions by Department

Please join the Purdue University Global Center for Teaching and Learning from November 3 – 6, 2025, to participate in this year's Purdue Global Village conference. Preview the schedule and sessions by department on the conference website. Register today and put the conference dates on your calendar. We look forward to seeing you at the conference! 

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📄 ACE Women's Network Indiana: Call for Proposals

The ACE Women's Network of Indiana will hold its annual conference in Indianapolis on February 26, 2026. This year's theme is Innovate with Purpose. Influence with Integrity. Inspire with Impact. The conference committee invites you to submit a proposal for a panel discussion, workshop, or presentation session. The submission form is available through October 31, 2025. 

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📓AI in Action: NotebookLM

Tuesday, October 14, 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Join this AI Taskforce session, hosted by Professor Stuart Collins, to explore how faculty can leverage the powerful features of NotebookLM to enhance student success, accelerate academic research, and streamline course design.

▶️ Event Recordings 

• Empowered Presentation Prep / Reflection Form

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

Other Events

💻 PG SHRM Presentation by Joe Davis, Former BCG North America Regional Chair Emeritus at The Boston Consulting Group

You are invited to attend the Purdue Global Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) virtual speaking event with Joe Davis, who served as a Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) for over 35 years. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm ET. Join the event in Google Meet. 

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🎬 AI In Action Series

Dive into AI In Action, the series where your colleagues—faculty and staff—cut through the hype and show you exactly how they're integrating AI tools into their daily work.

See practical, real-world demonstrations of AI being used to enhance teaching, streamline administrative tasks, and boost efficiency. Join us to get inspired, see what's possible, and discover practical AI applications you can bring to your work.

• Tuesday, October 14, at 1:00 pm ET: NotebookLM with Stuart Collins

• Tuesday, October 21, at 1:00 pm ET: Google Gemini with Jahna Kahrhoff

➡️Purdue Global Village 2025: Register to Attend!

Please join the Purdue University Global Center for Teaching and Learning from November 3 – 6, 2025, to participate in this year's Purdue Global Village conference. We are looking forward to having you as our guest. For more information about the registration process and to register, please visit the conference website. 

Questions? Email: pgvillage@purdueglobal.edu

Register early and put the conference dates on your calendar. We look forward to seeing you at the conference! Thank you.

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Purdue Global Faculty Senate Website

Check out the Faculty Senate website to learn more about faculty governance at Purdue Global.  The site provides access to meeting agendas, minutes, the Senate Newsletter, and more. 

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💡 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Faculty Learning

Tuesday, October 7, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm ET

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning FLC will foster a culture of evidence-based teaching practices, faculty engagement in educational research, and dissemination of impactful findings, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of teaching and learning at the institution. Learn more about FLCs.

🎨 Creative Salon Faculty Learning Community

Wednesday, October 8, 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET

The Creative Salon explores the impact of creativity on education, diversity, and culture in the online classroom. Presentations will share creative art forms, the theory behind them, and how faculty may use them in the classroom. The Creative Salon FLC meets monthly and is open to all faculty and staff. Learn more about FLCs.

💥Empowered Presentation Prep: Crafting an Engaging and Dynamic Presentation

Friday, October 10, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm ET

This interactive event will equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to create compelling presentations. The session will cover structuring your content for maximum impact, incorporating visual aids effectively, refining your delivery style, and connecting with your audience.

▶️ Event Recordings 

• Empowered Presentation Prep / Reflection Form

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

Other Events

💻 PG SHRM Presentation by Joe Davis, Former BCG North America Regional Chair Emeritus at The Boston Consulting Group

You are invited to attend the Purdue Global Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) virtual speaking event with Joe Davis, who served as a Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) for over 35 years. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm ET. Join the event in Google Meet. 

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➡️Purdue Global Village 2025: Registration Is Now Open!

Please join the Purdue University Global Center for Teaching and Learning from November 3 – 6, 2025, to participate in this year's Purdue Global Village conference. We are looking forward to having you as our guest. For more information about the registration process and to register, please visit the conference website. 

Questions? Email: pgvillage@purdueglobal.edu

Register early and put the conference dates on your calendar. We look forward to seeing you at the conference! Thank you.

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🆘Student Referral Information and Resources

Empower your students and navigate crucial support systems with the Student Referrals resource from the Center for Teaching and Learning. This resource outlines procedures for addressing academic concerns using the Instructor Concerns Tool to facilitate referrals to advisors, and for managing urgent non-academic risks via the PG Interdepartmental Referral Form. Learn how to use the Faculty Referral Form when a student discloses a disability, ensuring timely outreach by Student Accessibility Services (SAS) for accommodations. Additionally, direct students to vital resources like the Academic Success Center for free, individualized tutoring or the 24/7 confidential Student Assistance Program for counseling support. For more information, visit the Student Referrals resource page on the CTL site.

September 2025

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💥Empowered Presentation Prep: Crafting an Engaging and Dynamic Presentation

Tuesday, September 30, 2:00 pm ET

This interactive event will equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to create compelling presentations. The session will cover structuring your content for maximum impact, incorporating visual aids effectively, refining your delivery style, and connecting with your audience.

💻 TechEd Innovators Faculty Learning Community Special Presentation on ChatGPT Zero

Thursday, October 2nd, 1:00 pm ET

Wendi Wolfram and Kathryn Vanderburg will share insights from training in ChatGPT Zero. The presentation will discuss the tool's original design, which aims to assist students with writing and source access, rather than serving solely as a plagiarism detector. The TechEd Innovators FLC explores the use of various technologies, applications, and tools to enhance the student experience, with a focus on engagement, accessibility, content sharing, and retention. Learn more about FLCs. 

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

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🎓Seeking Input on Student Resources

A faculty team from the Department of English and Rhetoric in the School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies is conducting research into what students and faculty need to be better informed about the resources available to Purdue Global students. If you have discovered a resource that has been especially beneficial for your students, OR  wish you had more knowledge or information about a resource, the team would love to hear from you. 

Please consider taking a few minutes of your time to share your questions and insights. Email addresses are collected and verified in case the team would like to ask further questions or would like additional insight into your responses. 

Share your feedback using the following survey link: https://forms.gle/uMxwMfYnfnbywzBr7

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact a member of the team listed below.

• Irina Negrea, Ph.D., irina.negrea@purdueglobal.edu

• James McAdams, Ph.D., james.mcadams@purdueglobal.edu

• Beth Lee, M.A., M.B.A., blee@purdueglobal.edu 

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💡Learn How to Craft the Perfect Generative AI Prompt

Explore the art and science of effective prompt creation in "AI Alchemy: Crafting the Perfect Prompt." This CTL workshop, developed by William Ashley Johnson of the English and Rhetoric Department, delves into the nuances of prompt engineering. Learn its importance for both students and faculty. Find this and many more workshops available on CTL Workshop Central. 

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💎 GEMs FLC: The Wiley Ways of Using Google Notebook with Stuart Collins

Thursday, September 25, 1:00 – 1:30 pm

This month's GEMs FLC session will feature The Wiley Ways of Using Google Notebook, presented by Stuart Collins. 

The Great Emerging Methods Faculty Learning Community shares techniques, methods, activities, and best practices that are effective in the classroom. Great Emerging Methods can include facilitation strategies, creative ways to spark engagement, tips for improving efficiency in teaching tasks, and more. Learn more about FLCs. 

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

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⏰Last Chance to Join the Purdue Global Village Conference Crew!

Looking for a fun way to get involved and network with others at Purdue Global? The Conference Crew members promote, attend, host sessions, and engage in discussion at the conference. As session hosts, Conference Crew members help attendees connect with diverse voices across the university. This is an excellent opportunity for everyone at any level of experience. 

The Conference Crew interest form closes September 28, 2025. PG Employees must provide a recommendation from their manager. Students must provide a recommendation from a faculty member or student organization advisor. Learn more about Purdue Global Village and submit your Conference Crew interest form today. 

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👥Managing Multiple Google Profiles

Managing access between a personal Google account and your Purdue Global account can be challenging. Some resources are shared openly, which allows access from your personal Google account, while other resources require Purdue Global credentials to access. Setting up Chrome profiles will allow you to more easily move between accounts. Learn more about Google Profiles. 

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💎 Great Emerging Methods (GEMs) Faculty Learning Community

Thursday, September 25, 1:00 – 1:30 pm

The GEMs FLC shares techniques, methods, activities, and best practices that are effective in the classroom. Great Emerging Methods can include facilitation strategies, creative ways to spark engagement, tips for improving efficiency in teaching tasks, and more. Learn more about FLCs.

▶️ Event Recordings 

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

Other Events

💻 PG SHRM Presentation by Joe Davis, Former BCG North America Regional Chair Emeritus at The Boston Consulting Group

You are invited to attend the Purdue Global Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) virtual speaking event with Joe Davis, who served as a Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) for over 35 years. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm ET. Join the event in Google Meet. 

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💡 Join the Purdue Global Village Conference Crew!

Looking for a fun way to get involved and network with others at Purdue Global? The Conference Crew members promote, attend, host sessions, and engage in discussion at the conference. As session hosts, Conference Crew members help attendees connect with diverse voices across the university. This is an excellent opportunity for everyone at any level of experience. Purdue Global employees serving as Conference Crew members may earn up to 10 hours of service to the university. 

The Conference Crew interest form is open from September 9 - 28, 2025. PG Employees must provide a recommendation from their manager. Students must provide a recommendation from a faculty member or student organization advisor. Learn more about Purdue Global Village and submit your Conference Crew interest form today. 

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ℹ️ Accessibility Guidelines and Resources

Purdue Global is committed to providing opportunities for higher education to all students and to making the online programs, activities, and facilities at the University accessible to all students. The CTL provides resources for faculty and staff on online accessibility. Visit the Accessibility Guidelines and Resources page for more information. 

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📚 Research Faculty Learning Community

Tuesday, September 9, 3:30 – 4:00 pm

The Research FLC will guide participants through the research process. Presentations will encourage faculty research, publication, and presentation. Participants will explore the research process, identify opportunities, review the IRB proposal process, and share research interests and projects. The Research FLC provides monthly accountability meetings, feedback, and support. Experience in research, publication, and presentation is not required. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend and participate. Learn more about FLCs.

🎨 Creative Salon Faculty Learning Community

Wednesday, September 10, 3:00 – 3:30 pm

The Creative Salon explores the impact of creativity on education, diversity, and culture in the online classroom. Presentations will share creative art forms, the theory behind them, and how faculty may use them in the classroom. The Creative Salon FLC meets monthly and is open to all faculty and staff. 

Recent Event Recordings

• • • Purdue Global: A Showcase of XR / Reflection Form

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central. 

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🌳 Seeking Nature Photography Submissions

The Purdue Global Ambassadors want to highlight your photography as part of our meditation collection of photos and affirmations. If selected, photos will be shared with the university during meditations at Purdue Global Village and Monday Meditations. Nature photography can improve our well-being by helping us connect with nature, and we want to underline this with your photography and add it to our meditation collection of photos and affirmations. Review the scoring rubric and submit your photos by September 15. Please reach out to pgambassadors@purdueglobal.edu with any questions.

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💡Join the Purdue Global Village Conference Crew!

Looking for a fun way to get involved and network with others at Purdue Global? Consider joining the Purdue Global Village Conference Crew. We seek faculty, staff, and students who are committed and dedicated to supporting others in their professional development and engagement. As a Conference Crew member, you will be energized by the experience!

The Conference Crew members promote, attend, host sessions, and engage in discussion at the conference. As session hosts, Conference Crew members help attendees connect with diverse voices across the university. This is an excellent opportunity for everyone at any level of experience. Purdue Global employees serving as Conference Crew members may earn up to 10 hours of service to the university. 

The Conference Crew interest form is open from September 9 - 28, 2025. PG Employees must provide a recommendation from their manager. Students must provide a recommendation from a faculty member or student organization advisor.

Learn more about Purdue Global Village and submit your Conference Crew interest form today.

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❎ Purdue Global: A Showcase of XR

Wednesday, September 3, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Discover the possibilities of Extended Reality (XR) in this interactive webinar featuring live demonstrations of VR tools. See real-world examples, explore innovative applications, and gain practical ideas for integrating immersive technology into your work or teaching.

💻 TechEd Innovators Faculty Learning Community

Thursday, September 4, 1:00 – 1:30 pm

The TechEd Innovators FLC explores the use of various technologies, applications, and tools* to enhance the student experience, focusing on engagement, accessibility, content sharing, and retention. Participants will meet monthly to share information and discuss opportunities to explore the use of a wide variety of tools in the online classroom. The TechEd Innovators FLC meets monthly and is open to all faculty and staff.

Recent Event Recordings

• From Overwhelmed to Optimized: Intelligent Agents as Your 24/7 Teaching Allies / Reflection Form 

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central. 

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📷 Call for Photo Submissions: August 19 - September 15

The Purdue Global Ambassadors want to highlight your photography as part of our meditation collection of photos and affirmations. If selected, photos will be shared with the university during meditations at Purdue Global Village and Monday Meditations. Nature photography can improve our well-being by helping us connect with nature, and we want to underline this with your photography and add it to our meditation collection of photos and affirmations. Review the scoring rubric and submit your photos by September 15. Please reach out to pgambassadors@purdueglobal.edu with any questions.

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📄 UPCEA Digital Teaching and Learning Conference Call for Proposals

The 2026 Digital Teaching and Learning Conference will occur virtually in February 2026. Proposals to present can be submitted through September 19, 2025. Learn more about the event and the presentation proposal opportunity. 

August 2025

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📸 PG Ambassadors Passion Series: Cultivating Inner Peace with Nature Photography

Tuesday, August 19, 1:00 – 1:45 pm

In this session, the Purdue Global Ambassadors will celebrate National Photography Day by examining how connecting with nature and photography can improve our well-being. We hope to inspire all photographers, from budding enthusiasts to seasoned photographers, to capture the beauty of nature and submit their photos to our meditation collection. Selected photos will be paired with a meditation affirmation to create visuals for daily meditations at Purdue Global Village 2025 and our weekly Monday meditations.

💻 Gemini for Innovation & Strategic Application

Wednesday, August 20, 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Elevate your use of AI to a strategic level. This session will reveal how Gemini can revolutionize content development, research support, and institutional efficiency, all while discussing essential ethical considerations. Discover innovative ways to integrate Gemini responsibly into your professional toolkit.

🗓️ Upcoming Events

Check out an overview of our August Events and learn how to add the CTL Calendar to your Google Calendar so you never miss a session.

Recent Event Recordings

• Enhancing Seminar with Screen Sharing in Zoom / Reflection Form 

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central. 

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🗓️ Submit a Proposal Today - Purdue Global Village 

The Purdue University Global Center for Teaching and Learning's 18th annual professional development event, Purdue Global Village, is November 3–6, 2025. The proposal submission deadline has been extended to August 24, 2025, by 11:59 pm ET.

This year's conference theme is Learning Without Limits: Innovation in the Digital Age. Purdue Global Village is a virtual higher education conference designed and delivered by the Center for Teaching and Learning for faculty, administrators, staff, and students. The conference's mission is to provide a forum for collaborative professional development to enhance student learning in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. 

The call for proposals and conference information is available on the Purdue Global Village website. We invite all faculty, students, staff, and administrators to submit proposals. Contact pgvillage@purdueglobal.edu with questions. 

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📚OLC Microlearning Modules

Purdue Global is an institutional member of the Online Learning Consortium. Through this membership, all employees have access to OLC benefits. There are two free microlearning modules offered through OLC for members. Access the free microlearning modules through OLC. Learn more about OLC membership benefits.

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🎨 Creative Salon Faculty Learning Community

Wednesday, August 13, 3:00 – 3:30 pm

The Creative Salon explores the impact of creativity on education, diversity, and culture in the online classroom. Presentations will share creative art forms, the theory behind them, and how faculty may use them in the classroom. The Creative Salon FLC meets monthly and is open to all faculty and staff. Learn more about FLCs.

✨ Enhancing Seminar with Screen Sharing in Zoom: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques

Thursday, August 14, 2:30 – 3:30 pm

This session will explore screen sharing features, from sharing specific applications and using annotation tools to troubleshooting common issues, helping you create more dynamic and engaging seminars. 

🗓️ Upcoming Events

Check out an overview of our August Events and learn how to add the CTL Calendar to your Google Calendar so you never miss a session.

Recent Event Recordings

• And While There is Life: Action, Opportunity, and Adaptability in Film and in the Classroom / Reflection Form

• NotebookLM for Strategic Integration & Innovation / Reflection Form 

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central. 

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🗓️Purdue Global Village Call for Proposals - Deadline Extended

The Purdue University Global Center for Teaching and Learning's 18th annual professional development event, Purdue Global Village, is November 3–6, 2025. The proposal submission deadline has been extended to August 24, 2025, by 11:59 pm ET.

This year's conference theme is Learning Without Limits: Innovation in the Digital Age. Purdue Global Village is a virtual higher education conference designed and delivered by the Center for Teaching and Learning for faculty, administrators, staff, and students. The conference's mission is to provide a forum for collaborative professional development to enhance student learning in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. 

The call for proposals and conference information is available on the Purdue Global Village website. We invite all faculty, students, staff, and administrators to submit proposals. Contact pgvillage@purdueglobal.edu with questions. 

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⭐Purdue Global Ambassadors

The Purdue University Global Ambassadors lead and promote recognition, engagement, and development activities to foster a strong sense of community for all Purdue Global employees. Members take part in various roles in the activities that meet one or more of the aforementioned objectives. We encourage Ambassadors to participate in activities and perform tasks that support and align with their yearly goals. Ambassadors track and record their own volunteer time and communicate this with their manager. Learn more about the Purdue Global Ambassadors. 

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📒 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Faculty Learning Community

Tuesday, August 5, 12:00 – 12:30 pm

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning FLC aims to improve teaching quality through evidence-based practices and faculty research. Participants will engage in SoTL projects, explore research, review literature, and share findings.

📽️And While There is Life: Action, Opportunity, and Adaptability in Film

Wednesday, August 6, 1:30 – 2:00 pm

Paige Erickson, full-time faculty member in Humanities and Social Sciences, will host a session on bringing creative endeavors into your PG classroom. Paige will screen her new short film, "És Ha Az Émber Él (And While There is Life)," discuss the inspiration and challenges of production, and connect lessons from this experience with tips for engaging our students. The presentation will highlight indirect and direct ways for faculty to connect outside interests and pursuits to supporting student success.

💻TechEd Innovators Faculty Learning Community

Thursday, August 7, 1:00 – 1:30 pm

The TechEd Innovators FLC enhances student experience through technology, focusing on engagement, accessibility, content sharing, and retention. This FLC meets monthly and is open to all faculty and staff. 

🗓️Upcoming Events

Check out an overview of our August Events and learn how to add the CTL Calendar to your Google Calendar so you never miss a session.

Recent Event Recordings

• Gemini for Enhanced Productivity & Creativity / Reflection Form

• Enhance Engagement with Video Notes in Brightspace / Reflection Form

• NotebookLM for Deeper Analysis & Content Generation / Reflection Form

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central. 

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🗓️Purdue Global Village Call for Proposals - Deadline Approaching

The Call for Proposals for the 2025 Purdue Global Village conference is closing soon. We invite all faculty, students, staff, and administrators to submit a proposal to present at the conference. This year's conference theme is  Learning Without Limits: Innovation in the Digital Age.

Purdue Global Village is a virtual higher education conference designed and delivered by the Center for Teaching and Learning for faculty, students, staff, and administrators. The conference's mission is to provide a forum for collaborative professional development to foster diversity and enhance student learning.

Visit our website for more details and to submit a proposal. All proposals must be submitted by August 24, 2025, at 11:59 pm ET. 

🖥️ Kaltura Video Player Updates

Kaltura is the video creation tool available to faculty and students through the Brightspace LMS. More information about Kaltura is available in the Brightspace Faculty Guide and Student Help Resources Guide.

The Kaltura Video Player was updated on July 28, 2025. The new enhancements include:

• • 1. • •  Updated layer controls for play/pause, sound, and closed captions 

         • The show/hide transcripts is now a button rather than text.

         • The updated player includes the option to seek 10 seconds forward or backward

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📃New Student Accessibility Services Faculty Referral Process

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) has implemented a new referral form for use by faculty and non-SRM users. The goal is to streamline the current process for students seeking accommodations. Faculty and non-SRM users will now use this form whenever a student discloses a disability or seeks information about accommodations. The Faculty and Non-SRM Users Referral Form is short, easy to complete, and ensures timely outreach by SAS. Once submitted, SAS will be notified directly and will follow up with the student via email, providing details about the accommodation request process. Learn more about accommodations in the faculty guide. 

July 2025

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📒 NotebookLM Basics - Grounding Your AI Assistant

Wednesday, July 23, 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Transform your research and note-taking! This session explores NotebookLM, a powerful AI tool that learns directly from your documents. Learn to upload diverse sources and ask questions that yield precise, cited answers, making sense of complex materials in minutes.

💎Great Emerging Methods (GEMs) Faculty Learning Community

Thursday, July 24, 1:00 – 1:30 pm 

The GEMs FLC shares techniques, methods, activities, and best practices that are effective in the classroom. Great Emerging Methods can include facilitation strategies, creative ways to spark engagement, tips for improving efficiency in teaching tasks, and more. Learn more about FLCs.

💭Proposal Palooza: Encouraging Ideas for Purdue Global Village Conference Proposals

Friday, July 25, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Join this session to meet colleagues and share ideas for Purdue Global Village presentations. During the event, attendees can learn more about the professional development conference and brainstorm presentation proposal ideas. Check out the PGV Presentation Collaboration Opportunity!

Other Events

📔 PG School of Nursing Faculty Scholarship Committee Lunch N' Learn Series presentation. "Becoming a Special Edition Journal Editor: From Idea to Publication" with Deborah Adelman and LauraKay Wood will be on July 22, 2025, at 12:00 pm ET. 

Recent Event Recordings

• Kaltura Kickstart: Creating Engaging Videos in Brightspace / Reflection Form

• POURing Accessibility into Practice / Reflection Form

• Gemini Basics - Your AI Assistant / Reflection Form

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central. 

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🖥️ Brightspace Updates - July 2025

The following updates to the Purdue Global instance of the Brightspace LMS will occur on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

• Reopen a submitted quiz attempt

• Clear Rubric Scoring

Learn more about the July 2025 updates. Updates are also shared in the Brightspace Faculty Guide. Please check with your manager regarding any questions about the use requirements for these updates. 

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💭 Proposal Palooza: Encouraging Ideas for Purdue Global Village Conference Proposals

Mark your calendars and join this session on Friday, July 25, at 12:00 pm ET! You will meet colleagues from across the university and share ideas for Purdue Global Village presentations. During the event, attendees will learn more about the Purdue Global Village professional development conference and brainstorm presentation proposal ideas. 

💡 Collaboration Opportunity

Learn more about this opportunity to be connected with colleagues from across the university. The goal is brainstorming research and presentation ideas for submitting a proposal to present at Purdue Global Village, which takes place November 3–6, 2025. 

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📽️Kaltura Kickstart: Creating Engaging Videos in Brightspace

Wednesday, July 16, 3:00 – 4:00 pm

This session will guide you through accessing Kaltura directly within Brightspace and mastering its tools to produce dynamic video content. We'll also cover essential best practices to ensure your instructor-created videos are impactful and professional.

ℹ️POURing Accessibility into Practice

Friday, July 18, 11:00 – 12:00 pm

Join the Curriculum Design & Operations Team and the Center for Teaching and Learning for an engaging, interactive workshop about accessibility presented by Edcarta. Built on the POUR framework, this experience helps faculty and designers think differently about how students interact with content, instructions, assessments, and their instructors. You'll explore simple, powerful shifts that can make your teaching and design more inclusive, engaging, and equitable.

Other Events

📔Mark your calendars for the next PG School of Nursing Faculty Scholarship Committee Lunch N' Learn Series presentation. "Becoming a Special Edition Journal Editor: From Idea to Publication" with Deborah Adelman and LauraKay Wood will be on July 22, 2025, at 12:00 pm ET. 

Recent Event Recordings

• • 1. 1. • Academic Integrity Across Disciplines: What Faculty and Staff Need to Know  / Reflection Form

  • Gemini Basics - Your AI Assistant / Reflection Form 

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central. 

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ℹ️Accessibility Workshop Open to All Faculty and Staff

Join the Curriculum Design and Operations Team and the Center for Teaching and Learning for an engaging, interactive workshop about accessibility, POURing Accessibility into Practice, presented by Edcarta on Friday, July 18, at 11:00 am ET.

Built on the POUR framework, this experience helps faculty and designers think differently about how students interact with content, instructions, assessments, and their instructors. You'll explore simple, powerful shifts that can make your teaching and design more inclusive, engaging, and equitable.

In this session, we will cover:

• Why accessibility matters for equity, inclusion, and student success

• The core principles of accessible design (POUR: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust)

• Simple, effective ways to make documents, media, and activities accessible from the start

• How to use the tools and templates you already have to build inclusive content

• Where to find support and resources at our institution and beyond

Join this session on Zoom. 

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🔔Reminder: Academic Integrity Reporting Process

The academic integrity reporting process was updated in January. The CTL Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Faculty Resources provides additional guidance and updated faculty and student guides. Please check any saved links to ensure you are referencing the most up-to-date information. 

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TechEd Innovators Faculty Learning Community

Thursday, July 3, 1:00 – 1:30 pm

The TechEd Innovators FLC explores the use of various technologies, applications, and tools to enhance student experience, focusing on engagement, accessibility, content sharing, and retention. Learn more about FLCs.

2025 Independence Day 

Purdue University Global will be closed on Friday, July 4, to observe Independence Day. 

Upcoming Events

Check out an overview of our July Events and learn how to add the CTL Calendar to your Google Calendar so you never miss a session.

Recent Event Recordings

• • AI Guidance for Faculty / Reflection Form

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central. 

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Proposal Palooza: Encouraging Ideas for Purdue Global Village Conference Proposals

Mark your calendars and join this session next week on Thursday, July 10, at 2:30 pm ET! You will meet colleagues from across the university and share ideas for Purdue Global Village presentations. During the event, attendees will learn more about the Purdue Global Village professional development conference and brainstorm presentation proposal ideas. 

PGV Presentation Collaboration Opportunity: Learn more about this opportunity to be connected with colleagues from across the university. The goal is brainstorming research and presentation ideas for submitting a proposal to present at Purdue Global Village, which takes place November 3–6, 2025.

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Adding a Purdue Global Shared Calendar to Your Google Calendar

You can add a shared university calendar to your Google calendar. This will allow you to view all events shared on that calendar from your own Google calendar. Please note that you can only add these calendars to your Purdue Global Google calendar. Learn how to add shared calendars to your calendar.

June 2025

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Notebook LM: Your AI-Powered Learning & Productivity Partner

Monday, June 23, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Discover Notebook LM, the innovative AI-powered tool designed to be your intelligent partner in all aspects of your academic and professional work. This engaging session will introduce you to how Notebook LM can revolutionize not just your research but also your course material engagement, content creation, and even student interaction. Learn to effortlessly upload documents, ask insightful questions, synthesize information, and unlock new levels of efficiency in your daily tasks. Get ready to explore the versatile capabilities of Notebook LM.

2025 Literary Festival

The 2025 Literary Festival, scheduled for June 24 and 25, promises to be a stimulating and enriching experience. Featuring artists from The Gauge, genre workshops, literature-themed presentations focused on 'Food for Thought: A Feast of Forms,' and keynote speakers, this event is not to be missed. We encourage you to register and look forward to your active participation. Visit the event space to review the session schedule and bookmark sessions to build your festival itinerary. 

Great Emerging Methods (GEMs) Faculty Learning Community

Thursday, June 26, 1:00 – 1:30 pm 

The GEMs FLC shares techniques, methods, activities, and best practices that are effective in the classroom. Great Emerging Methods can include facilitation strategies, creative ways to spark engagement, tips for improving efficiency in teaching tasks, and more. The GEMs FLC meets monthly and is open to all faculty and staff. If you are interested in joining the FLC and receiving meeting invitations and updates, please complete the FLC form. 

AI Guidance for Faculty

Friday, June 27, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Join this session to discuss the PG AI Policy, best practices, and guidance around the use of AI tools. 

Recent Event Recordings

• Unlocking Potential with Google Gemini / Reflection Form

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

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Purdue Global Village Call for Proposals is Open 

The Purdue University Global Center for Teaching and Learning is proud to present our 18th annual professional development event, Purdue Global Village, November 3–6, 2025. 

As voted by the university, this year's conference theme is Learning Without Limits: Innovation in the Digital Age. Gina Quesinberry, Assistant Dean in the School of Health Sciences, submitted the theme.

The call for proposals and conference information is available on the Purdue Global Village website. We extend a warm invitation to all faculty, students, staff, and administrators to submit proposals. Your unique perspectives and contributions are what make the Purdue Global Village a truly enriching experience. 

Join us for Presentation Palooza to meet colleagues and share presentation ideas for Purdue Global Village on Thursday, July 10, at 2:30 pm ET or Friday, July 25, at 12:00 pm ET. During the event, attendees can learn more about the professional development conference and brainstorm presentation proposal ideas.

The proposal submission deadline is August 10, 2025, by 11:59 pm ET. Contact pgvillage@purdueglobal.edu with questions.

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Professional Development Requirements and Opportunities

Faculty responsibilities include completing and reporting no fewer than 8 hours of formal/active professional development activities each year. Activities must be completed and reported by the end of the academic year, June 30, 2025.

Need some additional hours before the end of the academic year? Check out the CTL's professional development opportunities:

• live events and event recordings

• asynchronous workshops

• annual professional development conference and recordings

Reporting Professional Development, Scholarship, Service, and Other Activities: The CTL has a streamlined activity entry form for faculty and staff to report professional development, scholarship, service, and other activities. 

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Unlocking Potential with Google Gemini

Tuesday, June 17, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

This introductory session will equip faculty and staff with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to effectively use Google Gemini in teaching, research, and administrative tasks. We'll explore Gemini's core functionalities and discuss creative applications within the online learning and work environment.

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central.

2025 Literary Festival

The 2025 Literary Festival is set for June 24 and 25! The festival will feature artists from The Gauge, genre workshops, literature-themed presentations focused on "Food for Thought: A Feast of Forms," and keynote speakers. Please take a moment to register, and we look forward to seeing you at the festival! Visit the event space to review the session schedule and bookmark sessions to build your festival itinerary. 

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Purdue Global Village Call for Proposals

The Purdue University Global Center for Teaching and Learning is proud to present our 18th annual professional development event, Purdue Global Village, November 3–6, 2025. 

As voted by the university, this year's conference theme is Learning Without Limits: Innovation in the Digital Age. Gina Quesinberry, Assistant Dean in the School of Health Sciences, submitted the theme.

Purdue Global Village is a virtual higher education conference designed and delivered by the Center for Teaching and Learning for faculty, administrators, staff, and students. The conference’s mission is to provide a forum for collaborative professional development to enhance student learning in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. 

The conference tracks include:

• Classroom Foundations: Focus on the foundational elements of teaching and learning.

• Leadership and Organization: Foster growth opportunities in leadership, motivation, organization, and time management.

• NextGen Learning: Cultivate innovation and exploration of teaching and learning tools and methods to enhance the student experience, focusing on engagement, accessibility, and retention.

• Scholarship: Encourage research and scholarly activity in the areas of the chosen profession and teaching.

• Student Focus: Highlight student-centric activities related to the process of teaching, learning, and career development. 

The call for proposals and conference information is available on the Purdue Global Village website. We invite all faculty, students, staff, and administrators to submit proposals. 

Join us for Presentation Palooza to meet colleagues and share presentation ideas for Purdue Global Village on Thursday, July 10, at 2:30 pm ET or Friday, July 25, at 12:00 pm ET. During the event, attendees can learn more about the professional development conference and brainstorm presentation proposal ideas.

The proposal submission deadline is August 10, 2025, by 11:59 pm ET. Contact pgvillage@purdueglobal.edu with questions. 

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PG411 Self-Registration for Students

The Academic Success Center(ASC) began supporting student self-registration in PG411 on June 4, 2025. New students are no longer directed to the Discover area in Brightspace to enroll in PG411. Instead, the ASC now directs students to the Self-Enrichment area in their degree plans in PG Campus to self-register for PG411. The link to self-register for PG411 is available on the ASC homepage; the following resources are also available on the ASC homepage in PG Campus to support this transition: 

• PG411 Informational Slide 

• PG411 Self-Registration Guide 

These resources can be shared freely with students. Active students who were previously enrolled in PG411 will not be impacted by this transition.

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Research Faculty Learning Community

Tuesday, June 10, 3:30 – 4:00 pm

The Research FLC will guide participants through the research process. Presentations will encourage faculty research, publication, and presentation. Participants will explore the research process, identify opportunities, review the IRB proposal process, and share research interests and projects. The Research FLC provides monthly accountability meetings, feedback, and support. Experience in research, publication, and presentation is not required. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend and participate. If you are interested in joining the FLC and receiving meeting invitations and updates, please complete the FLC form. 

Notebook LM: Your AI-Powered Learning & Productivity Partner

Wednesday, June 1, 10:30 – 11:30 am

Discover Notebook LM, the innovative AI-powered tool designed to be your intelligent partner in all aspects of your academic and professional work. This engaging session will introduce you to how Notebook LM can revolutionize not just your research but also your course material engagement, content creation, and even student interaction. Learn to effortlessly upload documents, ask insightful questions, synthesize information, and unlock new levels of efficiency in your daily tasks. Get ready to explore the versatile capabilities of Notebook LM.

Creative Salon Faculty Learning Community

Wednesday, June 11, 3:00 – 3:30 pm 

The Creative Salon explores the impact of creativity on education, diversity, and culture in the online classroom. Presentations will share creative art forms, the theory behind them, and how faculty may use them in the classroom. The Creative Salon FLC meets monthly and is open to all faculty and staff. If you are interested in joining the FLC and receiving meeting invitations and updates, please complete the FLC form. 

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central. 

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PG411 Self-Registration for Students

The Academic Success Center(ASC) began supporting student self-registration in PG411 on June 4, 2025. New students are no longer directed to the Discover area in Brightspace to enroll in PG411. Instead, the ASC now directs students to the Self-Enrichment area in their degree plans in PG Campus to self-register for PG411. The link to self-register for PG411 is available on the ASC homepage; the following resources are also available on the ASC homepage in PG Campus to support this transition: 

• PG411 Informational Slide 

• PG411 Self-Registration Guide 

These resources can be shared freely with students. Active students who were previously enrolled in PG411 will not be impacted by this transition.

2025 Literary Festival Registration

The 2025 Literary Festival is set for June 24-25! The festival will feature artists from The Gauge, genre workshops, literature-themed presentations focused on "Food for Thought: A Feast of Forms," and keynote speakers. Please take a moment to register, and we look forward to seeing you at the festival!

Haiku Contest

Brush off your best haikus, or write a fresh one, and submit to the 2025 Haiku Contest Padlet. Winners will be announced at the Haiku Workshop on Tuesday, June 24, during the Literary Festival. The deadline to submit your haiku is June 15, 2025.

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Incomplete Grades

The grade of “I” or “Incomplete” is granted to students making sufficient academic progress in a course but experiencing extenuating circumstances that prevent them from completing 100 percent of their coursework by the course deadline. Sufficient academic progress is defined as having approximately 75 percent of the coursework completed prior to the end of the term. An incomplete "I" grade will be replaced by a letter grade when the outstanding coursework is submitted by the incomplete coursework deadline. The instructor must submit a grade change when the student has either completed the coursework or the deadline to submit incomplete coursework was not met. Review the Incomplete Grade Request Faculty Guide for more information. 

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TechEd Innovators Faculty Learning Community

Thursday, June 5,1:00 – 1:30 pm ET

The TechEd Innovators FLC explores the use of various technologies, applications, and tools* to enhance the student experience, focusing on engagement, accessibility, content sharing, and retention. Participants will meet monthly to share information and discuss opportunities to explore the use of a wide variety of tools in the online classroom. The TechEd Innovators FLC meets monthly and is open to all faculty and staff. If you are interested in joining the FLC and receiving meeting invitations and updates, please complete the FLC form. 

Unlocking Potential with Google Gemini

Thursday, June 5, 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET

This introductory session will equip faculty and staff with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to effectively use Google Gemini in teaching, research, and administrative tasks. We'll explore Gemini's core functionalities and discuss creative applications within the online learning and work environment. 

Recent Event Recordings

• Accessibility: Announcements and Discussion Threads / Reflection Form

• AI Guidance for Faculty / Reflection Form

Earn professional development by viewing the recording from previous events and completing the reflection form. Visit the Live Event Recording Catalog for more event recordings. Additional asynchronous professional development opportunities are available through the CTL Workshop Central. 

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Vote for the 2025 Purdue Global Village Conference Theme

Preparations for the 2025 Purdue Global Village (PGV) professional development conference are underway, and we need your help with this year's conference theme. Please vote on the theme by Friday, June 6. Learn more about PGV.

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Zoom Update

The most recent update to Zoom was released on May 29, 2025. Please check to make sure Zoom is up-to-date on your devices. The current version is 6.4.12.

Zoom regularly provides updates to the Zoom Workplace desktop client to release new features and fix bugs. It is necessary to keep your client updated to experience the best performance when using Zoom meetings. Review the faculty guide for more information about updating Zoom.