University Spotlight
More Than 2,200 Graduates Celebrate Their Accomplishments at October Commencement Ceremonies
Building a dream and believing it will come true are what Kahil Cole (MBA ’22) believes leads to success, and that was his message to his fellow Purdue Global graduates on Saturday (Oct. 21).
Cole’s keynote address centered on six building blocks – leadership, vision, communication, accountability, consistency and execution – which he presented to the nearly 1,400 in-person graduates and 850 graduates participating in virtual ceremonies.
The graduates, including 393 Indiana residents, are representative of all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia. Eighteen countries were represented as well, including Aruba, the Bahamas, Canada, China, India, Peru, the Philippines and Zimbabwe. There were 329 graduates affiliated with the military. Fifty-five systemwide Purdue University employees were among those earning a Purdue Global degree or certificate via the Purdue Global education benefit.
Saturday’s ceremonies marked Purdue Global’s 18th commencement since its formation in 2018. Read more about Commencement Weekend.
PG News and Updates
Payroll Transition from ADP to SuccessFactors
The Payroll transition from ADP to SuccessFactors will be effective on January 1, 2024. You will be receiving regular communications to alert you about things you need to know and do, including training on the new systems.
November 10: Last day to make HSA/FSA changes for 2023.
New hires will not be able to enroll in HSA's until 2024.
November 27: Deadline to update direct deposit accounts in ADP.
Any changes to your bank account information (including amounts of deposits) must be updated by 11/27/23 OR must wait until 1/1/24.
November 27: Deadline to enter time-off request for 11/27/23-12/24/23.
All Paid Time Off through 12/24/23 (including planned PTO for the holidays) needs to be entered into ADP as of 11/27/23.
PTO occurring 12/25/23 and later will be entered into Success Factors on or after 12/25/23 (training information to come).
December 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024: SuccessFactors and ADP blackout. Only time entry for hourly employees will be accepted. The blackout includes:
No profile changes
No transfer or supervisor changes
No promotions
Payslips will continue to be accessible to employees in ADP.
You will continue to receive regular updates from HR. We count on your cooperation to help make the transition as seamless as possible for all of us. We anticipate training will begin in December, so watch for that information.
New Project Submission Process
Today the Academic Operations Team launches a new and improved website for project requests. This site will guide you through a revised process for both business-as-usual (BAU) requests and formal projects. It is your source for the submission form for all such work. Bookmark this link for the new site and form and discontinue use of the old one. If you have any questions, please reach out to Maria Innis or Lindsay Frisch via projectpipeline@purdueglobal.edu.
Purdue Global Selected by Gardner Institute to Join Inaugural Cohort
Purdue Global has been selected to participate in a new national initiative, Transforming the Foundational Postsecondary Experience, which aims to transform the critical first two years of college education when students create the foundation for ultimate success and degree completion. The effort will help institutions focus on inequitable performance gaps and take action to improve student learning and success.
Led by the Gardner Institute, a leading national student success nonprofit organization, this initiative has been made possible in part through the support of Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, ECMC Foundation and the Kresge Foundation. Read more in the Purdue Newsroom.
School of Health Sciences Achieves CAHIIM Accreditation
The School of Health Sciences is proud to announce that it has achieved accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) for both the graduate Digital Health Leader and the undergraduate Digital Health Professional certificates. Competencies for both the graduate and undergraduate certificates were developed by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and were approved by the CAHIIM Board of Directors.
Dr. Zeynep Behjet, Chair for the Masters in Health Information Management and Health Informatics programs who also supervises the Digital Health programs states, “This prestigious recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication and exceptional efforts of our faculty, staff, and students. This accreditation milestone underscores our ongoing commitment to delivering the highest quality education to our students, preparing them for successful careers in the dynamic field of digital health."
As relayed in the CAHIIM standards, the field of Digital Health is the intersection of healthcare, business administration, and information technology. The Digital Health Professional and Digital Health Leader certificates, at the baccalaureate and graduate levels, respectively, are designed to prepare students, in a variety of disciplines, for leadership roles in the digital healthcare space.
The required courses in the Digital Health Professional certificate are included in the Bachelor of Health Information Management program which automatically affords all students who complete the required courses this designation. Students in the Master of Health Informatics program will need to take one elective in addition to the four courses embedded in the program in order to achieve the Digital Health Leader certificate. The Digital Health Leader certificate is also able to be obtained by completing a Micro-credential.
We are proud to be part of this newly launched accreditation and look forward to assisting students in achieving their educational and professional goals.
Across the University
Keynote Speaker to Purdue Global grads: Keep Building Your Dreams
"Build the dream.
"I believe in the power of building a dream and know firsthand that dreams come true every day. As I look at all of you, it is confirmation of believing in a purpose and building on your own dreams. Some of the key building blocks are leadership, vision, communication, accountability, consistency and, of course, execution. My journey getting my MBA at Purdue Global was firmly established with a dream!
"Leadership comes with a price. You often make decisions that impact those closest to you. Many times you don’t get the opportunity to explain the decisions made, and often you’re misunderstood. Like many graduating today, I enrolled in 10 p.m. Eastern courses to make sure I could support the needs at home. I also would change my newborn while trying to stay engaged in the chat to gain credit for attendance." Read the rest of Keynote Speaker Kahil Cole's speech.
Commencement Weekend Kicks-Off with 5k Scavenger Hunt
Several members of Purdue Global faculty and staff kicked-off commencement weekend by participating in a sunrise 5k scavenger hunt. Coordinated and organized by Mike Lorenz, Vice President of Strategy and Academic Operations, and with Provost Jon Harbor acting as tour guide, it was a great way to start a great weekend of Purdue spirit!
Purdue Global Presents at IWCA Fall Conference
Amy Sexton, Manager, Academic Support and Success, and Zach Ballard, Assistant Director, Academic Administration, recently presented at the 2023 fall conference of the International Writing Centers Association Conference in Baltimore, MD.
The theme of the conference was “Embracing the Multi-Verse,” and the title of Amy and Zach’s presentation was “Online, Multimodal Paper Review in an Alternate Universe.”
In their presentation, Amy and Zach described the transformative journey of Purdue Global University's Writing Center and discussed how the center reimagined a more dynamic space for asynchronous services including paper review and our question and answer service. They discussed the many benefits the new platform, PG411, offers students and tutors, including increased flexibility and accessibility and more streamlined processes.
Zach and Amy enjoyed representing Purdue Global and highlighting the exciting work that the Academic Success Center, Academic Administration, and Learning Management Systems administrators and specialists accomplished in building and integrating PG411, Help! Student Success Connection. For more information about PG411, please visit the ASC homepage.
Speaker Call Out for 2024 Purdue Women’s Conference
Ready to make a difference and inspire others? Share your story as a speaker at Purdue Women’s Conference 2024.
This empowering event motivates, uplifts, and connects women within a supportive community of Purdue alumnae and friends. We are seeking speakers who can ignite ideas and challenge participants to live their best lives! If you’re a Purdue alumna or a friend of the university, we encourage you to apply to speak at our 2024 conference!
Register to attend Purdue Global Village 2023
Please join the Purdue Global Center for Teaching and Learning on November 6 – 10, 2023, to participate in this year’s Purdue Global Village Conference.
Featured Presentations
Opening Keynote with Chancellor Frank Dooley
From Theory to Practice: Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Classrooms with Jessica Manning, Abbey Elliott, Leigh Dunning, and Kim Burtch
Bridging the Educational Divide: AI's Impact on the Future of Lifelong Learning with Sean Doyle, Sheryl Bone, Robert Winters, and Dennis Strouble
First Generation Student Celebration with Purdue Global’s Tri-Alpha Honor Society
A Framework for Understanding and Leveraging Student Motivation with Michelle Reinhardt, Dora Finamore, Valerie Hewitt, and Linda Watson
On Your Mark, GetSet, GO! with Karen McGregor and Ashley Flood
Closing Keynote with Vice Provost Judy Lewandowski
We are looking forward to having you as our guest. Registration is required to attend. You can find instructions on how to register here.
Questions? Email: pgvillage@purdueglobal.edu
Register early and put the conference dates on your calendar. We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
Thumbs Up to Angela Ask
Angela Ask, Adjunct Faculty, School of Health Sciences received a thumbs up from Christopher Gallucci, Department Chair, School of Health Sciences, for the consistent praise and recognition she receives from her students. A recent email reads, “From my first class … she has been an inspiration to me. Professor Ask is such a compassionate instructor and goes above and beyond with her students. Professor Ask makes her students feel comfortable, never rushes us, answers every question — big or small — and always provides a positive and enlightening classroom experience. She posts questions and challenges her students to dig deeper into the topics while providing positive feedback and constructive criticism. There are no words to describe how grateful I am for teachers like this. I have had teachers in the past that have made me second-guess going back to school, but this one professor is the reason why I stay and keep striving to do my best to succeed.” Congratulations, Angela!
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 23
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 24
1:00 pm ET
Dr. Kat Radicke-Vanderburg will be discussing Harvesting Solutions: Food Security Through Regenerative Agriculture.
Friday, October 27
12:00 pm ET
Join the Pride@PurdueGlobal ERG for our monthly Ally Coffee Talk. This month, we will celebrate Asexual Awareness Week by discussing the following articles: "Understanding Asexuality" and "Asexuality: The ascent of the 'invisible' sexual orientation".