University Spotlight
Purdue Global to Celebrate More than 2,200 Graduates at October Commencement Ceremonies
Purdue Global will host commencement ceremonies on Purdue University’s campus Saturday, Oct. 21, for nearly 1,400 in-person graduates and 850 graduates participating in virtual ceremonies.
Due to the record number of individuals graduating in person, three ceremonies are scheduled throughout the day at Purdue’s Elliott Hall of Music in West Lafayette. They are (all times Eastern):
9 am: Schools of Law, Health Sciences, Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies, and Nursing.
Noon: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
3 pm: School of Business and Information Technology.
A special Boilermaker Block Party will be held outside Hovde Hall from 10:30 am to 2 pm Two virtual ceremonies will follow at 5 and 7 pm. Read more about this weekend's celebrations.
PG News and Updates
New Access Protocols for Shared Mailboxes
Beginning October 16, the new access protocols for shared mailboxes are now in effect. These changes aim to improve the security of shared mailboxes accessed through password authentication. Unlike individual user accounts, shared mailbox passwords are not subject to de-provisioning and remain unchanged because they are shared among a group. This enhancement ensures that only authorized personnel can access shared mailboxes securely. In accordance with this change, the service desk will no longer provide passwords for shared mailboxes.
Who does this impact?
With our new access protocols, shared mailboxes with passwords will need to take additional steps when logging into the email account. Not every shared mailbox has this functionality. For the shared mailboxes that do not have a password, no additional steps are needed on your part, and you can continue using your shared mailbox as usual. Not sure if this impacts you? Check out this list of all shared mailboxes that have passwords that will be affected by these new access protocols.
What to expect
Shared mailbox users must sign into the VPN before accessing their shared mailbox. It's important to note that your current passwords will remain the same.
Login process Post-implementation
This login process should only be followed if you have to access the shared mailbox with a password.
Open Pulse Secure and connect to your VPN
Open your Google Chrome browser in incognito mode and log in with shared inbox email and password
Post Implementation
You must use the Chrome browser when accessing the Shared Mailbox after implementation. You will receive an error message when using Firefox, Edge, and Safari.
You may be presented with a prompt to verify a code.
If you encounter issues post-implementation, please complete this form.
Additional information is available on the PGIT home page.
Reminder: 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.
Across the University
Registration Open for Speaking Up Workshop
Sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (ODIB), Speaking Up: How Bystanders Can Change the Conversation about Social Bias will pair leading research with an engaging applied theatre program—providing participants with an opportunity to increase their knowledge and awareness of how bias may occur in everyday settings, as well as to practice effective conversational strategies for responding to bias. The workshops are free and offered virtually twice each day on October 17 and 27 from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm. Learn more about this workshop series in Purdue Today
All sessions are free and open to faculty and staff at Purdue West Lafayette, Purdue Northwest, Purdue Fort Wayne, Purdue Global, Purdue Polytechnic Statewide locations, and Purdue Polytechnic High Schools.
Available Session Times for Fall 2023:
Tuesday, October 17
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday, October 27
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Register here to attend a virtual session. For more information about the Speaking Up: How Bystanders Can Change the Conversation about Social Bias workshop, please contact the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Purdue-West Lafayette at diversity@purdue.edu.
Full Steam Ahead - National Transfer Student Week
Celebrate our transfer students with National Transfer Student Week! This year's theme is "Full Steam Ahead". Check out our transfer resources with best practices, additional data, and ways to support and celebrate our transfer students.
How can I support transfer students to keep them full steam ahead?
Encourage orientation: Greater engagement with the orientation facilitates a smooth transition.
Encourage students to earn credit for what they know: Direct students to the Alternative Credit Center in the student portal during orientation and the first week of classes with options to explore their knowledge and experience as credit including work/life experience, course assessments, and open learning courses.
Remain transfer student-focused: As Purdue’s online university for working adults, remember that students may be unfamiliar with how to navigate some of the technology and resources.
Faculty Senate Meeting Recap
The Faculty Senate met on September 6, 2023, and the following items were discussed:
University Updates with Provost Jon Harbor
OCIE Updates
Attendance Policy
Leave Donation Program
Curriculum Overview
IRB Process
The meeting minutes and more information about the senate can be found on the Faculty Senate Website.
Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2023
Join the Academic Success Center/Science Center for National Chemistry Week and celebrate the importance of chemistry in everyday life! Learn about this year’s theme, The Healing Power of Chemistry, as well as the dates/times for three live webinars. Activities will occur the week of October 15 to October 21. Check out the website for more information If you have any questions about the event, please contact the Science at sciencetutor@purdueglobal.edu. Hope you will join us to celebrate Chemistry in our lives!
Shout Out to Purdue Global Village Volunteers
Each year, faculty and staff are invited to join the CTL and Purdue Global Village Steering Committee to participate as part of our Conference Crew support team. These teams may make it look easy, but they put in a lot of effort, and we want to recognize them as outstanding, dedicated volunteers.
Conference Crew members are recommended by their manager. They attend trainings, build leadership skills, support their peers, engage with colleagues, and host conference sessions while working alongside the CTL team. Attendees can interact with crew members during live sessions as they will lend their voices and diversify the conference experience.
The Purdue Global Village Steering Committee is a group of faculty and staff from across the university. They assist with planning throughout the year, ideas for our theme, call for proposal process, reviewing proposals, and more.
See the smiling faces of our wonderful volunteers on the Purdue Global Village website and register to attend the conference held November 6 – 10, 2023.
Save the Date - STEM Faculty Journal Club
The STEM Faculty Journal Club invites everyone to save the date for their next meeting on Tuesday, October 24 at 1 pm ET where Dr. Kat Radicke-Vanderburg will be discussing Harvesting Solutions: Food Security Through Regenerative Agriculture. Have questions about this meeting or have ideas for a future one? Contact Josh Dalessandro at Joshua.Dalessandro@purdueglobal.edu.
Thumbs Up to the Success Coaching Team
The Purdue Global success coaching team received a thumbs up from Tessa Holst, Assistant Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, for the creative work and wealth of knowledge they bring to our students and the greater PG community. Their energy shines through in their passion to support our students. Their skills, resourcefulness, and creative ideas continue to impress. Keep up the great work!
The next time you encounter a particularly helpful colleague, you can submit them for a Thumbs Up recognition. Visit PGNet to learn more and to nominate someone who makes Purdue Global a great place to work.
Upcoming Events
Check out more information about upcoming events on the Purdue Global Calendar.
Monday, October 16
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 17
2:00 pm ET
Empowered Presentation Prep: Crafting an Engaging and Dynamic Presentation
This interactive event will equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to create compelling presentations. The session will cover structuring your content for maximum impact, incorporating visual aids effectively, refining your delivery style, and connecting with your audience.