University Spotlight
Purdue Global Names New Dean of School of Health Sciences
Rebecca Zolotor has been promoted to Dean and Vice President of Purdue Global’s School of Health Sciences, effective Oct. 1.
Zolotor served as Associate Dean for more than a decade before becoming the school’s interim Dean. In her new role she will report to Provost Jon Harbor.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Purdue Global and our students in this leadership role,” Zolotor said. “Together with the outstanding School of Health Sciences team, I am eager to continue cultivating the success of adult learners who are passionate about positively impacting the diverse communities they serve and empowering them to thrive in the dynamic health environment.” Read more about Rebecca, and join the PG community in congratulating her on this new opportunity.
PG News and Updates
Purdue University’s R. Ethan Braden Recognized Internationally as Marketer of the Year
R. Ethan Braden, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Purdue University and Purdue Global, was named Content Marketer of the Year by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) on Thursday (Sept. 28). Winning the business to consumer category, Braden won the award over finalists from State Farm and The Humane Society of the United States.
Braden is a central spokesperson for Purdue’s primary storytelling and strategic initiatives. His advice on leadership, brand management, and higher education has appeared in Fast Company magazine, The Washington Post, Ad Age, The Hechinger Report, and Morning Brew. He has spoken at Salesforce’s Dreamforce and Google Marketing Live, and he teaches personal branding to student-athletes.
“This humbling award represents the dedication of both the expert, impassioned, and hardworking team of brand and story ambassadors that make up Purdue’s Marketing and Communications department, as well as every Boilermaker student, faculty member, researcher, employee, board member, alumnus, fan and partner around the globe who represents and propels awareness and affinity for the Purdue brand,” Braden said. Read more about this award and honor.
New Military Advisory Board to Boost Purdue’s Online Learning 2.0 Initiative
A new Purdue Online Learning 2.0 Military Advisory Board will help identify avenues to advance Purdue’s overarching objective of educating and supporting more military-affiliated students, especially through the unmatched continuum of online educational programs Purdue offers.
Purdue President Mung Chiang said the aim is to better understand the educational needs of military veterans and uniformed personnel and to remain a trusted partner in meeting those needs with high-quality, innovative online programs delivered at scale.
Chiang’s Online Learning 2.0 initiative consists of two coordinated efforts: Purdue Global as a virtual campus for working adults with an emphasis on bachelor’s degree completion and workforce training and Purdue University Online as the online extension of the West Lafayette campus with an emphasis on graduate-level degrees and certifications serving working professionals. Learn more about this new board and initiative.
Updated Brand Assets Now on PGNet
Several branded Purdue Global assets have been updated to reflect recent guideline changes including: PowerPoint files, Google Slides, and Brand Guidelines. These materials can be found on the Brand Assets page of PGNet. There will be follow-up communication to announce updated Purdue Global Law School materials when the name change goes into effect in November.
Mental Health and Wellness Training Launch
Purdue Global is excited to provide Mental Health and Wellness training to faculty and staff through LinkedIn Learning and APL nextEd. Courses led by subject matter experts are available on the following topics:
Improving Mental Health
Managing Stress
Mindfulness
Beating Burnout
Good Stress
These courses invite employees to engage alternative resources and behavior changes to help cope with stress and other mental health concerns. They are not a replacement for prescribed mental health treatments. Instead, these courses can assist individuals to better understand their mental health struggles and offer different coping strategies.
Who: Everyone is invited to complete the Mental Health and Wellness training.
When: October 2 - 20, 2023
Where: Linkedin Learning and APL NextEd
What: Those who complete the Linkedin Learning Path will receive the following:
The first 5 will receive a Linkedin Learning Yeti
The next 5 will receive a Linkedin Learning Tumbler
The next 5 will receive a runner-up gift
Those who complete the APL microcredential will receive the following:
How: Linkedin Learning directions and APL directions
Additional Resources
To access more resources and tools, please visit the Mental Health Resources page created by the PG Human Resources team.
The Purdue Global Ambassadors also provide resources and information on various topics through the Wellness Center to promote healthy living.
Consider engaging with the Purdue Global Community Wellness Initiative: Empowering Educators, Inspiring Students through Meditation at Purdue Global Village. Participants must register for Purdue Global Village to access all conference sessions, including meditation.
If you have any questions about this engagement and incentive opportunity, please reach out to APLhelp@purdueglobal.edu.
Next Purdue Board of Trustees Meeting is October 5 - 6
The next Purdue Board of Trustees meeting will take place from Thursday, October 5 - Friday, October 6. The purpose of these meetings is to allow the Board and its committees to deliberate and take action on university business and to receive reports from university leaders who have been scheduled on the agenda. If you wish to attend the meeting virtually, please visit the Board of Trustees page on the Purdue website to access the livestream.
Across the University
Improved Website Supporting Education Abroad Programs
Purdue Global students and staff will benefit from an improved Purdue Global Education Abroad website that supports Education Abroad programs. On the website,
Students can:
Explore programs/destinations by school for virtual or onsite learning and read information about eligibility requirements, dates, costs, funding options, and more.
Initiate the application process by submitting an interest form, having an account created (if eligibility requirements are met), and filling out an online application via single sign-on (SSO).
Instructors and staff can:
Manage students’ applications (receive, review, approve, or deny)
Communicate with students about their applications, trip preparation, trip logistics, etc.
The new website brings students, instructors, and staff a much smoother, more efficient experience surrounding education abroad programs. In addition, because the website is linked from the Purdue Global marketing site, it is an important means to promote the Education Abroad programs to prospective students.
Note: new programs/destinations will be added very soon and continually added in the future. Students should be encouraged to check Purdue Global Education Abroad frequently. The Education Abroad page in the Purdue Global Knowledge Base provides more information, including tips to support students who have questions.
Purdue Global Village 2023: Registration Is Now Open
Please join the Purdue University Global Center for Teaching and Learning from November 6 – 10, 2023, to participate in this year’s Purdue Global Village conference. We are looking forward to having you as our guest.
Click here to register and view information about this year’s presentations.
Register early and put the conference dates on your calendar. We look forward to seeing you at the conference! Thank you.
Questions? Email: pgvillage@purdueglobal.edu.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations Continue
This week’s Hispanic Heritage Month events:
Wednesday, October 4 | 12:45 - 1:30 pm ET
Faculty/staff/student ¡Lotería! Play Mexican bingo for great prizes! Come and go as you are able.Wednesday, October 4 | 7:00 pm ET
Book discussion one: My Beloved WorldThursday, October 5
¡Buen Provecho! Video Two: Desserts
Link will be released Thursday morning on the HHM webpage
All month long: Community Culture Crowdshare and Spanish 101 Matching Game
NEXT WEEK: Sonia Manzano | Wednesday, October 11 | 1PM ET
For over 40 years, Sonia Manzano inspired, educated, and delighted children and families as "Maria" on Sesame Street. Named among the “25 Greatest Latino Role Models Ever” by Latina Magazine, Manzano broke ground as one of the first Hispanic characters on national television. Throughout her career, she has continued to contribute to enriching diversity on television, on the stage, and in the educational realm. A first-generation Puerto Rican born on the mainland, Manzano’s tale is one of perseverance and courage as she overcame countless obstacles to become one of the most influential Latinas in television. Registration is required. Information on all Hispanic Heritage Month activities can be found on the OCIE website, including the Diversity Calendar with all Zoom links.
Purdue Global Alumni Named Healthcare Innovation's 40 Under 40 Winner
Jessica Rios, who graduated in 2022 with a Master's in Public Health, was recently named to the inaugural Healthcare Innovation 40 Under 40 awards program. Jessica is currently the Director of Health Equity with Community First Health Plans, and has dedicated her professional career to creating positive change in the San Antonio community through innovation and collaboration. Read more about Jessica and her career.
Celebrating October Employee Anniversaries
Please join the Purdue Global Ambassadors in wishing a happy anniversary to the employees celebrating a work anniversary in October.
Upcoming Events
Check out more information about upcoming events on the Purdue Global Calendar.
Monday, October 2
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, October 3
12:00 pm ET
Join this informative session about the basics of using Zoom for course seminars at Purdue Global.
Wednesday, October 4
1:00 pm ET
Upskill with AI: Employee Session
Upskill with AI sessions will delve into various aspects of AI applications, providing a platform to learn, discuss, and share insights on various AI topics. This collaborative approach will help inform and shape the university's ongoing efforts to create comprehensive and effective guidelines for using AI technology.
Thursday, October 5
2:00 pm ET
The final session in the accessibility series will cover an Introduction to Web Accessibility as presented by WebAIM. We will take a look at the information and resources presented on this website and discuss how they can be applied to our work at Purdue Global.