Welcome Guild Coaches to the Purdue Global Knowledge Center! On the following page, you will find a description of the new Business Education Start Track program and how you might be able to re-direct a student who has reached out to you for support while navigating their education experience at PG.
BEST: Business Education Start Track
The Business Education Start Track program is designed for Guild business students who have zero transfer credits (0TC) and have applied to an approved undergraduate business program. The purpose of the BEST program is designed to prepare students without college experience to be successful at this level of education.
At the end of Term 5, BEST students who successfully complete all eight courses will receive a Business Fundamentals Micro-credential.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
STUDENT SUPPORT
If a Guild student is enrolled in the BEST program, and needs help, please follow the following suggestions:
Each student has a "no questions asked" coupon. This is something the faculty offer to allow students to turn work in late, or make other arrangements for assignments. The point is to normalize help-seeking and encourage students to engage with the faculty for support.
Encourage students to reach out to the faculty whenever they are struggling, even if they have already "used" their no questions asked coupon.
To help promote student success it is important to understand what is going on in the classroom, and what resources are available to help a student get back on track refer to the PG resources below! Note: Some of these resources require a log in, so coaches will not be able to navigate to them. In those situations you can either just share the link via email. Or if you are on a 1-1 virtual call you can screen share and help the student navigate that way.
GETTING STARTED
PG has a lot of resources to get students started. These resources cover our webinars and academic tutoring.
PG Welcome Site
Description of the resource:
This resource walks students through some guidelines to be prepared to start classes.
How to help a student access this resource:
Share the link: https://welcome.purdueglobal.edu/
Webinars
Description of the resource:
This resource has a calendar of webinars for the student to join. If they are having an academic problem, likely there is a webinar they can attend to help them get back on track.
How to help a student access this resource:
Share the link: https://campus.purdueglobal.edu/page/join-a-webinar
Tell the student they will need to log onto PG campus to get access.
Advise them to browse the calendar, and have them add the sessions they are interested in to their personal calendars.
Academic Success Center
Description of the resource:
This is our tutoring center. Students can get live tutoring in writing, math, science, business, technology, and in student success skills. If a student is struggling academically, encourage them to go to tutoring.
How to help a student access this resource:
Share the link: https://campus.purdueglobal.edu/page/academic-success-center
Tell the student they will need to log onto PG campus to get access.
Advise students that tutoring is not one and done. The more they see a tutor the better they will do in their classes!
DISCUSSION BOARDS
Students will need to get the hang of discussion boards fast. These are good resources for the first 2 weeks.
Discussion Board Posts Using APA
Description of the resource:
This resource walks students through some guidelines *do’s and don’ts” of discussion boards.
How to help a student access this resource:
Share the link: https://campus.purdueglobal.edu/article/discussion-board-posts
Tell them they will need to log into PG Campus
Advise them to spend 10-15 minutes reading the article and use it to ensure their posts are correct.
Discussion Board Secrets Webinar
Description of the resource:
This webinar is lead by a staff member of our Academic Success Center which offers free tutoring and webinars for students on a variety of topics. This webinar is about an hour. Students can watch a prerecorded presentation of attend a live session the first Thursday of the term.
How to help a student access this resource:
Share the link:https://bongo-na.youseeu.com/spa/external-player/3642273/66a270d079f92fddfb4ac698789e8b69/styled?lti-scope=d2l-resource-syncmeeting-list
Tell them they will need to log into PG Campus
Advise them to connect to the student success center to learn more about live sessions.
TIME MANAGEMENT
Refer students to these time management resources as soon as you can. These resources can set students up for success. If a student is struggling at any point, time management is a good place to start!
Time Management Calculator
Description of the resource:
This resource helps students think about how they spend their time. They are able to add in all the activities like work and family! This helps students be realistic when they plan out their time.
How to help a student access this resource:
Share the link: https://kapextmediassl-a.akamaihd.net/global/Media/TimeMgmtCalc/story.html
Tell them they will need to log into PG Campus
Advise them be honest and think about what is important to them, reminding them that the more time they can put into their courses the easier it will be!
Time Management Guide
Description of the resource:
This resource helps students plan out their days using a master-plan for the week. It is helpful for students to set time aside for their coursework.
How to help a student access this resource:
Share the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cnjTqtZOrhILh4q4VU6dnYxQTI42z4Qd/view
Tell them they will need to log into PG Campus
Advise students to be realistic when thinking about their time. Using the calculator is a good place to begin.
Time Management Template
Description of the resource:
This resource is the companion to the time management guide. It is a blank template that students can fill in.
How to help a student access this resource:
Share the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C3zh-0duwPU2imuhivseEv-_iQkM6upG/view
Tell them they will need to log into PG Campus
Advise students to share their master-plans with their families to get buy-in and support
PG WRITING CENTER
Refer students to the writing center resources when they express trouble getting started on their papers, writers' block, and/or a lack of confidence about writing.
Writing Center Resource
Description of the resource:
From grammar to punctuation and beyond this is a glossary-style reference for students to quickly look up rule and tricks to write better.
How to help a student access this resource:
Share the link: https://campus.purdueglobal.edu/page/grammar
Tell them they will need to log into PG Campus
Advise students to pull this up whenever they are writing so that they have the reference right on hand.
Paragraph With Pie Podcast
Description of the resource:
This 10 minute podcast is fun and upbeat. It uses the PIE method of paragraph development.
How to help a student access this resource:
Share the link: https://campus.purdueglobal.edu/media/paragraph-development-with-pie-podcast
Tell them they will need to log into PG Campus
Advise students to take some notes while they listen, and to connect with the tutors in the writing center if they need more help.
Paragraph Development
Description of the resource:
This walks students how to develop paragraphs, and gives tips for clear and concise writing.
How to help a student access this resource:
Share the link: https://campus.purdueglobal.edu/article/paragraph-development
Tell them they will need to log into PG Campus
Advise students to spend 10-15 minutes reading this, and to connect with the tutors at the writing center if they need more help.
LIBRARY
Refer students to these resources if they are unsure how to get to the library, or if they need to write a paper that requires additional resources.
PG Library
Description of the resource:
The Purdue Global Library is a resource to help students with any research they need to do. This is a full service library. Students are able to "ask a librarian" questions, and can search for resources from the PG Library Page
How to help a student access this resource:
Share the link: https://library.purdueglobal.edu/library
Tell them they will need to log into PG Campus
Advise students to take advantage of the help they can get from the professional library staff.
Library tutorials and videos
Description of the resource:
The Purdue Global Library's resource page has dozens of specialized topic help for students--all available 24/7 when students need help
How to help a student access this resource:
Share the link: https://library.purdueglobal.edu/library
Tell them they will need to log into PG Campus
Advise students to reach out to a librarian for help if the resources here to not meet their needs!
OTHERS
These other resources focus on APA, Plagiarism., and additional study skills.
Study Skills Play List
Description of the resource:
Generated by the center for Academic Success Center, these videos go over study tips and "life hacks" to make learning easier for students.
How to help a student access this resource:
Share the link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIzzHUGfty_gBELD3pfs0EWwMd_CvbmdH
Note: theses are available to anyone with a link, so you can check these out as well.
Advise students to watch one or two videos a day leading up to the start of the semester!
Plagiarism Podcast
Description of the resource:
This 11 minute podcast goes through the definition of plagiarism, and how to avoid it--"giving credit where credit is due."
How to help a student access this resource:
Share the link: https://campus.purdueglobal.edu/media/what-is-plagiarism-podcast
Note: theses are available to anyone with a link, so you can check these out as well.
Advise students to listen to this pod-cast if they are concerned about plagiarism, or if they get feedback from their faculty about plagiarism!
APA-Avoiding Plagiarism
Description of the resource:
The Purdue Global Library is a resource to help students with any research they need to do. This is a full service library. Students are able to "ask a librarian" questions, and can search for resources from the PG Library Page
How to help a student access this resource:
Share the link: https://campus.purdueglobal.edu/article/writing-with-integrity
Tell them they will need to log into PG Campus
Advise students to pull up this resource when writing to help them work through APA and avoid plagiarism.
MT140 Introduction to Management
Resources:
This class contains "example papers" and templates for the weekly assignment papers.
Always refer the student to their faculty if they have a course concern.
Tips and Tricks:
When students struggle with this course, it is usually with writing. Encourage students to focus on their past experiences as a starting point for what to write about.
Refer to writing resources above.
MM150 Survey of Mathematics
Resources:
Each unit contains a Live Binder with resources to help students master the content. The binder contains videos and explanations for the content.
Tips and Tricks:
When Students struggle in this class, frequently it is related to their feelings about math, which makes them want to avoid it. Encourage them to spend more time on math.
Refer students to the Academic Success Center (resource above).