University Spotlight
Pilotsmith Partners with Purdue Global to Address Projected Demand for Aviation Professionals Over Next 20 Years
Pilotsmith and Purdue Global, Purdue’s online school for working adults, have formed a partnership to address the projected global and regional demand for aviation professionals over the next 20 years.
Beginning May 23, students accepted into the Purdue Global professional flight degree program will complete their Bachelor of Science degree courses online through Purdue Global, while completing professional flight training at Pilotsmith, Purdue Global’s newest flight training partner.
“Pilotsmith is very excited to join Purdue Global in this partnership. Providing more educational options for students is always a winning formula,” said Trent VandenHeuvel, vice president of Pilotsmith. Read more about this exciting new partnership.
PG News and Updates
Submit a Proposal to Present at Purdue Global Village
The Call for Proposals for the 2023 Purdue Global Village conference is open. We invite all faculty, students, staff, and administrators to submit a proposal to present at the conference. This year’s conference theme is Academic Excellence: Empowering Educators, Inspiring Students.
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.
As a university-wide event, we strive for representation from all areas of the university. See our website for more details and to submit a proposal. All proposals must be submitted by August 4, 2023, at 11:59 pm ET. Please email pgvillage@purdueglobal.edu with questions.
Technology Update for Students - 2 Factor Authentication
We would like to inform you about a significant change that is about to take place that will help better to safeguard students’ accounts and privacy at Purdue Global. 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) was introduced to PG Campus on 7/20/23 as a required second means of sign-in beyond a username and password. 2FA is an industry standard that will help ensure that each student is the only person accessing their account.
How will it work?
On 7/20/23, after a student enters their username and password in PG Campus, they will be:
Prompted to select how to receive a one-time passcode (OTP): either an SMS to their cell phone number or an email to their personal email address.
Instructed to check their device for an SMS or email – whatever they selected – that contains a unique six-digit code.
They are prompted to enter the code into the field on their screen in PG Campus.
After successfully entering their passcode, students can access PG Campus and their Purdue Global account.
After this set-up, they will continue to receive an OTP by the method they chose each time they enter their username and password in PG Campus at the start of a new session.
Active students and students who have enrolled but have yet to start received a notification email regarding the upcoming change to their sign-in experience on 6/20/23. A follow-up communication was also sent on 7/13/23. Students cannot access PG Campus if this is not set up.
If you have any questions regarding this update, please contact Support & Solutions at 866-522-7747 or email techsupport@support.purdueglobal.edu.
Across the University
With a Purdue Global Degree, This Disney Performer is Moving Forward
Kerry Bruso says she looked at a lot of programs, but Purdue Global stood out.
“I knew I wanted a degree that would keep my options open and help me become a well-rounded leader,” she says. “I was drawn to Purdue Global’s curriculum, six-week terms and option to add a project management concentration.”
Having made her choice, getting started was a no-brainer, and she credits her family for the self-belief she needed to get going. Read more about Kerry and her PG Comeback.
Input Wanted - Help Create the Commencement Signature Drink
Each commencement, the Purdue Global Graduation and Events Team creates memorable experiences for our students and their families. The Black & Gold Celebration is one of the activities offered at in-person events. Since the 2021 December commencement, a drink known as “The Global” has been served. The recipe has changed for each commencement…until now.
The Graduation and Events Team and Purdue Global Ambassadors invite you to share recipe suggestions for a drink to be served at each commencement. Your entry will help us name a timeless signature spirit and mixer cocktail as the traditional drink we will call “The Global” to be enjoyed at the Black & Gold Celebration. The call for recipes is open to all employees, and the deadline is August 9. The Graduation and Events Team and Purdue Global Ambassadors judges' votes will help us narrow the entries to a shortlist of three finalists, based on the following rubric.
Submit your drink recipe by August 9. Enter your recipe for a chance to win Purdue Global-branded prizes. Multiple entries are allowed. The winner will receive an Amazon gift card. Send questions to pgambassadors@purdueglobal.edu.
Upcoming Events
Check out more information about upcoming events on the Purdue Global Calendar.
Monday, July 24
11:00 am ET
Join this Purdue Global-wide meditation session to help foster self-care to better serve your family, students, and colleagues. Meditation sessions are open to all at Purdue Global; experience is not required. Students may access the link to enter via announcements in PG411 Help! Student Success Connection.
Tuesday, July 25
2:00 pm ET
New Instructor Brightspace Permissions Training
Thursday, July 27
7:00 pm ET
New Instructor Brightspace Permissions Training
These training sessions will provide an overview of the new instructor permissions in Brightspace that will launch on August 23, 2023. The new permissions provide faculty the ability to create and edit content modules/items and discussion forums/topics. The permissions are a part of the Classroom of the Future Purdue Global Move. The change will empower faculty with new ways to support student success in their Brightspace classrooms. Students will benefit from the added perspective of faculty expertise shared within unique content items and discussion topics in their classes.