University Spotlight
Purdue Global’s ‘This Is My Comeback’ Campaign to Make Splash at Adweek’s Brandweek in Miami
Purdue Global will join elite brands such as Snapchat, Google, Meta, and others during Adweek’s Brandweek, scheduled for Sept. 11-14 in Miami.
As a Gold sponsor for Brandweek — and the only higher education brand sponsoring an event filled with business-to-consumer and business-to-business brands — Purdue Global, Purdue’s online university for working adults, will highlight the numerous stories used in the launch of its latest brand and marketing platform, “This Is My Comeback.” Read more about the event.
PG News and Updates
Instructors on All Purdue Campuses are Invited to a Systemwide Turnitin Training
Turnitin Originality, Purdue’s centrally supported originality checker and plagiarism detection tool for files submitted through Brightspace assignments, will host online training for Purdue West Lafayette, Purdue Fort Wayne, Purdue Global, and Purdue Northwest instructors in September.
The session will run from 1 - 2:30 pm ET on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Registration is required, and a Zoom link to join the session will be shared via email. Use this registration link to sign up.
The training will focus on:
Creating a Turnitin assignment
Exploring how a student submits and views the Similarity Report
Discovering how instructors access the Similarity Report
Analyzing how to use the Similarity Report effectively
An overview of AI detection tool features and AI score
For more information, visit the Purdue Newsroom.
Limited Attendance Update: Removal of 14/21 Day Attendance Policy
Effective August 23, 2023, Purdue Global made its final step to becoming a limited attendance university. The mandatory 14/21 day attendance policies are no longer in effect.
Important considerations for faculty:
Students should still be encouraged to attend class and engage with their peers regularly and frequently.
Students who would have been previously dismissed for violating the 14/21 day attendance policies will no longer be withdrawn in the middle of the term.
Students who stop engaging with faculty during the term will be withdrawn, when appropriate, after grades are posted at the end of the term.
A student earning all W (withdrawal) marks will be administratively withdrawn from Purdue Global.
At their discretion, faculty should continue working with students experiencing extenuating life circumstances.
The late grading policy has not changed. Students who submit work past the weekly unit deadline are subject to the late grading policy.
Faculty should contact their academic chair with any questions about the attendance changes. As a reminder, Purdue Global has a census policy which was implemented in April 2023. Students must complete an approved academic activity in the first 12 calendar days of each term to meet the University's census policy. Students who do not complete an approved academic activity within the first 12 calendar days of each term, will be withdrawn from the course(s) and potentially withdrawn from PG.
October Commencement "Last Lecture" Speaker Selected
Congratulations to Lynda Mitton, Psychology Faculty in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences who will deliver the Last Lecture for the October 2023 graduating class! The Last Lecture is delivered by a professor nominated by students for their impact at Purdue Global, having made a significant difference in the student’s educational journey. This commencement tradition takes place during graduation week and celebrates the journey of both students and faculty.
The concept of the Last Lecture is inspired by the book of the same name written by Randy Pausch, which focuses on life lessons and insights that the author would want to share if he knew he was giving his final lecture. The event closes with Provost Harbor delivering a virtual toast to the graduating class, offering a moment of celebration and acknowledgment of the achievements of Purdue Global graduates.
Join the Last Lecture on October 17, 2023 from 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm ET in Zoom. Visit the Commencement Showroom for more information about commencement activities.
Across the University
Don’t Fear Generative AI Tools in the Classroom
Stuart Collins is always looking for good conversation topics during his American government and civics courses at Purdue Global.
Collins, a faculty member in the School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies, recently focused a class discussion on 2023’s debt ceiling negotiations in class, but with a twist: He used a generative artificial intelligence tool, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, during the seminar.
This example of a Purdue Global faculty member’s use of generative AI within an academic context might be a glimpse into the classroom of the future. Purdue Global, which is Purdue’s online university for working adults, is at the forefront of exploring AI opportunities in higher education, with an AI task force drawing on the creativity and innovative thinking of faculty, students and staff. Read more about Purdue Global's embrace of AI.
How Purdue Global’s Latest Campaign Empowers Students to Make a Comeback
The strength of a trusted and distinct brand is unquestionable. According to renowned brand strategist Tom Roach, “Brands are probably the most powerful and versatile business tool ever invented. And yet there’s a growing breed of business leaders who behave as if creating a famous, preferred, distinctive brand is an unnecessary luxury.”
In higher education—with waning public trust in the overall product and its cost, and yet more than 5,000 brick-and-mortar and online universities and colleges to choose from—having a distinct brand is anything but an unnecessary luxury. In fact, today it matters more than ever. Read more of this piece written by Purdue Global Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer R. Ethan Braden.
Join the Purdue Global Village Conference Crew
We hope you will consider joining the crew! We seek faculty and staff with an outstanding commitment and dedication 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. Conference Crew members may earn up to 10 hours of service to the university. The Conference Crew interest form is open from September 11–29, 2023, and requires a recommendation from your manager.
Learn more about Purdue Global Village and submit your Conference Crew interest form today.
Faculty Senate Meeting Recap
The Faculty Senate met on August 2, 2023, and the following items were discussed:
University Updates from Provost Jon Harbor
Delegates in Governance Committees
Classroom of the Future Updates
New Training for New Brightspace Tool
Faculty Handbook Update
Update on Faculty Rank
The meeting minutes and more information about the senate can be found on the Faculty Senate Website.
Seeking Hispanic Heritage Month Presenters
The Office of Organizational Culture and Inclusive Excellence (OCIE) is looking for presenters for Hispanic Heritage Month. Academic presentations or any other engaging ideas are welcome. We are especially looking for folks interested in creating pre-recorded cooking videos to share your abuela’s best recipes! Please email ocie@purdueglobal.edu for more information and to volunteer.
Pride@Purdue Global Celebrates Bisexual Awareness Week
Join the Pride@Purdue Global Employee Resource Group in recognizing Bisexual Awareness Week, which starts September 16 and culminates in Bi Visibility Day on September 23. Individuals who identify as bi+ (bisexual, pansexual, fluid, no label, etc.) make up almost half the LGBTQIA2+ population (HRC, 2021). Yet bisexual people experience invisibility and discrimination in both straight and queer communities. As a result, they are less likely to come out than their gay or lesbian peers, leading to poorer health outcomes and higher rates of anxiety and depression. Bisexual Awareness Week is an essential opportunity to support, raise awareness of, and celebrate the bi+ community within Purdue Global and beyond.
How to get involved:
Visit the Human Rights Campaign’s Bisexual FAQ to learn more about bisexuality and resources for bisexual people.
Join Pride@Purdue Global by completing the ERG membership form. All LGBTQIA2+ and ally faculty and staff are welcome!
Attend the Pride@Purdue Global September meeting, Thursday, September 14 at 12 pm ET. We will discuss bisexual visibility and upcoming ERG activities.
Come to the Ally Coffee Talk. We’ll meet Friday, September 22 at 12 pm ET to discuss the article “The ‘Double Closet’: Why Some Bisexual People Struggle With Mental Health.”
Stay connected to the Pride@Purdue Global website for information and future news and events.
Questions? Please contact Stephen Velky at svelky@purdueglobal.edu.
Cheer on Your Boilermakers This Football Season with Discounted Tickets
Catch every Purdue football home game live with the discounted Partners of Purdue Ticket Offer. You can check out the schedule to plan your next visit, and be on the lookout for the new PG commercial while you're at the game. Boiler Up!
Upcoming Events
Check out more information about upcoming events on the Purdue Global Calendar.
Monday, September 11
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, September 12
1:00 pm ET
Purdue University System | Turnitin Faculty Training on Brightspace
Turnitin Originality, Purdue’s centrally supported originality checker and plagiarism detection tool for files submitted through Brightspace assignments, will host online training for PFW, PG, PNW, and PWL.Registration for this event is required, and a Zoom joining link will be shared via email. Use this registration link to sign up.
Thursday, September 14
12:30 pm ET
Enhancing Seminar with Screen Sharing in Zoom: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques
Join this interactive session about screen sharing in Zoom for course seminars at Purdue Global.
Sunday, September 17
6:00 pm ET
Public Safety Panel Discussion
Public Safety Club and the Order of the Sword and Shield invite faculty, staff, and students to a panel discussion featuring five professionals currently in the field. Topics to be covered include urban vs. rural fire safety and emergency management, public safety volunteerism, and public safety career strategies. Pre-registration is required.