University Spotlight
Purdue Global Trustees Approve Renaming Law School
The Purdue Global Board of Trustees voted Friday (Aug. 4) to change the name of its law school to Purdue Global Law School, effective in November.
Currently known as Concord Law School, the renaming to Purdue Global Law School will better position the law school’s long-term marketing and accreditation efforts and align the school with Purdue Global’s overall branding. It will also meet an expectation of the Indiana Supreme Court, which is reviewing a bar licensure petition to allow the online law school’s graduates to be eligible to sit for the Indiana bar exam and become licensed to practice law in the state. Learn more about this rebrand.
PG News and Updates
LIFT Academy Partnership to Increase Education Access for Next Generation of Pilots
Airline travel might become even more fraught in the coming years if the U.S. can’t find enough pilots to fly. Purdue Global is offering a new path to becoming an aviation professional with its latest partnership.
Indianapolis-based Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy and Purdue Global, Purdue’s online university for working adults, are coming together to create accessible education opportunities for aviation professionals.
“Our partnership with Purdue Global furthers the LIFT Academy mission to make state-of-the-art flight training accessible and affordable,” said Scott Hornback, LIFT Academy’s chief operating officer. “Students train with cutting-edge technology for an in-demand career as a commercial airline pilot beginning day one. Whether you have a lifelong passion for aviation or are looking for something new and exciting, flight training with LIFT Academy and Purdue Global is a life-changing decision you won’t regret.” Read more about this new partnership.
Beth Gillon and Amy Hawkinson Take on New Roles Within Purdue Global
Join the Purdue Global community in congratulating Beth Gillon and Amy Hawkinson for transitioning into new roles at Purdue Global. Beth, who has over 20 years of experience in higher education strategy and marketing, is now the Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Operations. And Amy, who leads internal and external communications aligning the university’s overall brand and marketing strategy, will now serve as Chief of Staff, Communications.
Launch of New Instructor Permissions in Brightspace
Purdue Global Information Technology and Curriculum Operations, in collaboration with the Faculty Senate, announced the launch of new Instructor Permissions in Brightspace by email in mid-July. Beginning with the 2304C Term (August 23, 2023), teaching faculty’s ability to customize their classes will be expanded. Faculty will be able to create and edit content modules/items and discussion forums/topics.
This new permissions set is part of the PG Moves Classroom of the Future initiatives. Stakeholder input indicated a desire for increased faculty agency within the PG Teaching and Learning Environment. The permission changes 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.
To support the faculty’s understanding of the new permissions, the PG LMS Administration team has produced documentation related to their use. The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is leading weekly training sessions that will run through the end of August. After the initial training period, the sessions will be added to the CTL regularly scheduled faculty development rotation to serve as ongoing training for new faculty and as a refresher for existing faculty. On-demand resources will also be available. This FAQ document provides additional insight and resources for the new permissions. If you have any questions or comments, please contact askctl@purdueglobal.edu.
Across the University
Purdue Global School of Nursing Honors Four Students with DAISY Awards
Nicole Claudin’s passion for nursing shows in everything she does.
Claudin, a 22-year nursing veteran who wanted to be a nurse since she was 7 years old, is one of four Purdue Global nursing students honored among the 2023 recipients of The DAISY Award®.
The award to the four students is the result of a partnership between Purdue Global’s School of Nursing and The DAISY Foundation™ to celebrate the extraordinary compassion nurses and nursing students provide their patients and families every day. Learn more about this year's recipients.
Congratulations to Christiana Bevier, Barry Regan, and Carolyn Stevenson
Congratulations to Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies faculty members Christiana Bevier, Barry Regan, and Carolyn Stevenson on their published work Policies, Protocols, and Standards for Professionalism in a Diverse Work Environment from IGI Global. Policies, Protocols, and Standards for Professionalism in a Diverse Work Environment is a comprehensive solution designed to address the challenges professionals face in today's dynamic workplace. This book offers practical guidance and insightful strategies for enhancing communication, building personal brands, making ethical decisions, and fostering collaboration. Read more about this publication. Great work, and congratulations!
Faculty Senate Meeting Recap
The Faculty Senate met on July 5, 2023, and the following items were discussed:
Swearing in of New President
Swearing in of Senators
Introduction of New Senators
PG Law School Name Change
Excel Track Workload and Compensation Updates
14/21 Day Attendance Policy
Questions on Pay Bands
The meeting minutes and more information about the senate can be found on the Faculty Senate Website.
Volunteers Wanted for Hispanic Heritage Month Events
¡Nosotros necesitamos tu ayuda! OCIE’s Heritage Month Committee is looking for volunteers to assist in the planning and implementing of events for Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 - October 15. If you are interested in participating, please email ocie@purdueglobal.edu for more information. ¡Gracias!
Celebrating August Employee Anniversaries
Please join the Purdue Global Ambassadors in wishing a happy anniversary to the employees celebrating a work anniversary in the month of August.
Upcoming Events
Check out more information about upcoming events on the Purdue Global Calendar.
Monday, August 7
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.
2:00 pm ET
New Brightspace Instructor Permissions Training*
Tuesday, August 8
10:30 am ET
New Brightspace Instructor 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.
Thursday, August 10
2:00 pm ET
In this session, we'll share general accessibility opportunities, challenges, and preview the topics we’ll dive into over the course of the accessibility presentation series.