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September 5, 2023

University Spotlight

Purdue Delegation Embarks on USS Nimitz

It was the experience of a lifetime for members of a Purdue University delegation as they cruised the Pacific Ocean on the USS Nimitz with almost 5,000 sailors. Frank Dooley, Chancellor of Purdue Global; Dimitrios Peroulis, Senior Vice President for Purdue University Online; and Kelvin Gumbs, Executive Director for Educational Partnerships in Purdue’s Office of Industry Partnerships, participated in this firsthand experience, which offered a unique view into the training-rich environment of sailors at sea, learning about ways to strengthen educational opportunities for officers and enlisted personnel.

“It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Dooley said of his weekend at sea. Approximately 300 dignitaries a year visit the Nimitz (CVN 68), a supercarrier and the lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s Nimitz class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Read more about this memorable experience.

PG News and Updates

Register to Attend the 2023 Purdue System-Wide Forum

All faculty and staff are invited to attend the 2023 System-Wide Virtual Forum from 10:00 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 21. This year’s theme is “Reimagining Higher Education with Artificial Intelligence.” The keynote address is by Dr. Chris Dede.

Dr. Sean Doyle, Professor of Strategy and Academic Innovations Lead for the School of Business and Information Technology, is serving as co-chair of the forum task force. Purdue Global's Center for Teaching and Learning will host the forum for the fourth consecutive year, and several breakout sessions feature PG faculty and staff presenters.

Breakout sessions will be 20 to 40 minutes long and are expected to:

Explore innovative applications of AI in curriculum design, teaching, and assessment that have the potential to facilitate knowledge creation and skill building.
Highlight the potential for AI to impact policies and standards in the administrative, teaching, and learning experiences of faculty and students.
Provide evidence-based insights that showcase the latest research and best practices in using AI to promote ethics, inclusivity and diversity in higher education.
Encourage critical reflection on the opportunities and challenges presented by AI in reimagining the learning experience in higher education and identify strategies to address concerns related to the responsible use and development of AI.
Present attendees with interactive and engaging sessions that promote participant interaction and foster connections among a diverse group of educators, researchers, and industry professionals.

Registration is now open, and the full schedule is available. Visit the forum website for more program information.

Laptop Replacement Initiative

Purdue Global IT would like to introduce our latest initiative to ensure faculty and staff access to the latest tools and resources in a secure environment. As a part of this initiative, we will implement a new policy to replace our personal computing hardware (i.e., laptops and desktops) on a five-year cycle. Technology evolves rapidly, and staying up-to-date is essential to maintaining productivity and security. In FY24, we expect to make a very big step in this new process by replacing ~100 units. This will go a long way toward removing units from service that are as old as 2013. If you believe your unit is 5+ years of age and you are not notified of a pending replacement, don’t worry, as you will be part of the first FY25 group.

Nomination Deadline: Purdue G.L.O.B.A.L. Distinction Awards

The annual Purdue G.L.O.B.A.L Distinction Awards nomination period is now open. These awards highlight excellence and honor the achievements of Purdue University Global faculty and staff. Most importantly, these awards are given by colleagues to colleagues you recognize for innovative work that impacts our students and our success as a university that serves working adults. Nominations for the annual awards (representing the academic year July 2022 - June 2023) are now welcome. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, September 6. Submit a nomination today!

Across the University

Michele Riley

Purdue Global Attends DAFITC

Michele Riley, Associate Dean, Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies, represented Purdue Global at the Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Education & Training Event in Montgomery, AL on August 28 - 30. The conference's theme was Digitally Transforming the Air & Space Force: Investing for Tomorrow’s Fight, and examined the ever-changing ways in which big data and emerging cyber technologies are reshaping the landscape in which we live. PG's attendance at this event is another great example of our growing partnership with the Office of Industry Partnerships and our commitment to extending our reach within the military community.

Congratulations to Our Colleagues

The Center for Career Advancement and the Purdue Global community would like to recognize 10 former Career Specialists who have all accepted promotions or new roles within the university. Congratulations on your new titles and your continued impact on the students, faculty, and staff of PG!

Janice Anthonie - Federal Work Study Specialist
Ty Baker - Project Management Specialist, DEI and Adjunct Professor
Monica Botti - Federal Work Study Specialist
Jordan DiLeonardi - Internal Communications Manager
Mya Fields - Assistant Dean, Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies
Maria Innis - Project Management Specialist
Ismail Joseph - Student Success Manager
Tasari Litherland - Academic Partner Relations Manager
Kayla Mcclain - Assistant Director, Center for Career Advancement
Mandy Thomas - Assistant Director, Center for Career Advancement

Understanding the Rubric Data Report

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), in collaboration with the Assessment and Research team, has a new workshop with guidance on how faculty and staff can use the Rubric Data Report. The Rubric Data Report provides detailed information about how students are performing on specific aspects of their assignments and discussion boards. As such, this is among the best data available to identify where students are struggling and where scoring or student performance might be inconsistent. All faculty are encouraged to review these data in support of continuous improvement in course content and instruction. The workshop, CTL026 Rubric Data Report, is available to all faculty and staff on the CTL Workshop site.

Veteran Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Veteran Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. More than 6,000 veterans die by suicide each year in the United States, according to the Veterans Administration.

Student Life sponsors two organizations for military affiliated students: Student Military Association, which is open to any current or former member of the armed services, in addition to spouses and family members; and SALUTE, an invitation-only academic honor society for current and former soldiers and sailors.

Additional mental health resources for veterans and their families are available at the VA's website, and the Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7, regardless of benefit status.

If you are a veteran and have not updated your employee profile to reflect this status, please reference this SuccessFactors Quick Reference Guide and follow the steps to update the Global Information section.

Final Vote for the Commencement Signature Drink

The search for the Commencement Signature Drink continues! The judges, members of the Graduation and Events Team, and Purdue Global Ambassadors have narrowed the entries to a shortlist of three recipes.

Vote by Tuesday, September 12 for one of these three black and bold-themed signature drinks.

Black & Gold Bourbon Cocktail

Black & Gold Margarita

Black & Gold Martini

*Non-alcoholic recipe options are included

The winner’s recipe will be served at each commencement and continue in the years to come as our traditional drink we will call “The Global” to be enjoyed at the Black & Gold Celebration. Each individual who entered a recipe will receive a Purdue Global-branded prize. The winner with the most votes will receive an Amazon gift card. Vote on the winning recipe by September 15. Send questions to pgambassadors@purdueglobal.edu. Cheers!