University Spotlight
Veterans Day: Purdue Global Faculty, Student Reflect on Their Military Service
Tiffany Laitola, Richard Orona, and Dusty Talton are all U.S. military veterans who use their military experiences to improve the lives of veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families who are pursuing a Purdue Global education.
Laitola, Orona, and Talton all represent a PG community of nearly 3,000 veterans enrolled as students and 133 veterans who are faculty or staff.
Read more about their thoughts on their military service and journeys.
PG News and Updates
Concord Law School officially renamed Purdue Global Law School
The renaming of Purdue Global Law School is now official.
The Purdue Global Board of Trustees in August voted to change the name of Concord Law School to Purdue Global Law School, effective Wednesday (Nov. 8).
The renaming better positions the law school’s long-term marketing and accreditation efforts and aligns with Purdue Global’s overall branding. It also meets an expectation of the Indiana Supreme Court, which is reviewing a bar licensure petition to allow the online law school’s graduates to be eligible to sit for the Indiana bar exam and become licensed to practice law in the state. Read more on the Purdue Newsroom.
Psychology Department Partners with NAADAC
Purdue Global and the Psychology Department is proud to have recently established a partnership with NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. As part of this partnership, NAADAC members, their spouses, domestic partners, parents, siblings, and children can enjoy a tuition reductions at PG. NAADAC’s 2023 Annual Conference was held in Denver, CO from October 6 - 12. Over a thousand addiction professionals came together for the conference, which featured nationally recognized speakers. Full time faculty member Lakieshia Jones and Academic Department Chair, Dr. Bridget Rivera hosted a PG booth at the NAADAC Annual Conference. They enjoyed discussing the various psychology program offerings with potential students, industry partners, and addiction professionals. In addition, Professor Jones co-presented a session entitled “Engaging Students and Peer Recovery Support Specialists in the Addiction Profession.” The session explored how to increase student engagement in the addiction treatment profession. Best-practice techniques on how to recruit students into professional associations and how the evidence-supported benefits of having students involved in professional associations lead to improved clinical outcomes were discussed. The session was well attended and generated a robust discussion addressing students and peer recovery support.
Update: Payroll Transition
The Payroll transition 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 HSAs until 2024.
November 27: Deadline to enter time-off request for 11/27/23 - 12/24/23
All Paid Time Off through December 24 (including planned PTO for the holidays) needs to be in ADP as of November 27.
December 1- January 1, 2024: Success Factors 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.
December 4: Last day to make retirement election changes in Fidelity for 2023.
Beyond these regular email updates, we will also be archiving and posting this information on PG Net. Those who might miss an email can always refer to the HR Support PG Net page for the latest updates. Questions? Please email us at pghr@purdueglobal.edu.
Across the University
Purdue Global Honors 22 Students with First-Generation College Student Scholarships
Like many Purdue Global students, Bradley Kars has overcome numerous obstacles in his pursuit of a college education. This includes a financial burden that just got a little lighter.
Kars is one of 22 Purdue Global students who were honored Wednesday — First-Generation College Student Day — with First-Generation College Student Scholarships. Recipients received $500 toward their Purdue Global tuition and fees. The number of recipients is based on the funds raised annually through the Purdue for Life Foundation ($11,000 this year).
“This scholarship means more to me than words can express,” Kars said. “As a first-generation college student, the journey has been filled with a unique set of challenges. The financial burden of pursuing higher education can be daunting, but this scholarship provides not only financial support but also a tremendous boost in motivation and confidence. It reminds me that I’m on the right path and that all the hard work and dedication are paying off.” Read more about the First Generation Scholarship and its recipients.
PGLS Competes in Moot Court Tournament
Matthew Tollestrup and Mark Trapp represented Purdue Global Law School at the 34th Annual National Criminal Procedure Moot Court Tournament at the University of San Diego School of Law from November 3 - 5, 2023. They advanced to the octofinal round, which means that they were ranked in the top 16 of the 31 teams participating. During that round, they narrowly lost to the team from UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) that eventually competed in the final round and took second place overall.
The problem this year was based on Fourth and Fifth Amendment law, involving issues of a warrantless entry and search of a home on the apparent authority of a minor, and whether a Miranda warning was required for secondary questioning at a Customs entry port at an airport. The team members received extremely positive feedback throughout the competition from the competition judges.
The team was coached by Associate Dean of Experiential Learning Kelley Mauerman. Associate Dean Mauerman was enthusiastic in her praise of the team, stating, "I have coached and judged moot court teams at several law schools since 2009 and without a doubt, this is one of the best teams I have ever coached. They were amazing from start to finish." Dean Martin Pritikin, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Shaun Jamison, and Professors Somita Basu, David Cook, Sheri Dennis, Angela Dixon, Heather Hall, Lori Tripoli, and Brian Victor provided valuable assistance at the team’s many practice sessions.
Deidre Whiteman to Speak with Purdue Global for Native American Heritage Month Forum
In conjunction with Native American Heritage Month, Purdue Global will host a forum featuring Deidre Whiteman, director of research and education with the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition. The forum will take place via Zoom at 1 pm ET on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
The forum, hosted by the Global Indigenous Community at Purdue Global Employee Resource Group in partnership with Purdue Global’s Office of Organizational Culture and Inclusive Excellence, will focus on the history of Native American boarding schools and their effects on intergenerational trauma. Learn more about the event including how to register.
Transgender Awareness Week Guest Speaker Jessica Lynn
November 13–19 is Transgender Awareness Week, a time to celebrate, honor, and uplift the voices of the transgender and gender nonbinary communities.
Jessica Lynn is a world-renowned trans advocate, educator, and activist known for her dynamic, refreshingly honest speaking style. Her experiences as a trans woman and parent led her to dedicate her life to spreading awareness and acceptance for gender non-conforming communities around the world. Over the last several years, Jessica has traveled over a million miles, sharing the story of her journey over 1,200 times in 28 different countries. A Kinsey Institute Global Ambassador and Stonewall School Role Model, Jessica also holds an advisory position at the University of Oxford and is president of the nonprofit organization, "Your True Gender."
The Pride@Purdue Global Employee Resource Group invites you to a talk by transgender educator and advocate Jessica Lynn, who will share her personal story and experiences. This event will take place on Tuesday, November 14 from 12–1:30 pm ET on Google Meet. Please mark your calendars!
Faculty Senate Meeting Recap
The Faculty Senate met on October 4, 2023, and the following items were discussed:
University Updates with Provost Jon Harbor
Introduction from the New Executive Director of Curriculum Operations
Faculty Handbook Update
AI Taskforce: AI Curriculum Guide
Adjunct Subcommittee Update
Faculty Concerns: SBIT Update
The meeting minutes and more information about the senate can be found on the Faculty Senate Website.
October 2023 Volunteer Hall of Fame
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is proud to acknowledge and congratulate our students, faculty, and staff for their volunteer efforts in communities across the country and world. The Volunteer Hall of Fame is currently highlighting the good work done by five of our students. Don't forget to visit the archive of previously spotlighted people.
If you are interested in being recognized for your volunteer efforts, please submit your information, and you'll be added to the list when we update next.
Student Spotlight - Ashli Thomas
Ashli Thomas graduated in May of 2023 with a Masters degree in Human Services.
She loved the flexibility that Purdue Global provided. It allowed her the opportunity to work a full time job and attend her daughter Makenzi’s travel basketball games while working towards her degree. Read more about Ashli.
Student Spotlight - Debora Thornton
Debora Thornton’s PG journey began when she enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Legal Support & Services (Paralegal concentration) (BSLSS) program in 2017. Her interest in law started when she watched Law & Order and also when she interned with her local probation office. Read more about Debora.
Upcoming Events
Check out more information about upcoming events on the Purdue Global Calendar.
Monday, November 13
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, November 14
12:00 pm ET
Transgender Awareness Week Guest Speaker Jessica Lynn
The Pride@Purdue Global Employee Resource Group invites you to a talk by transgender educator and advocate Jessica Lynn, who will share her personal story and experiences.
2:00 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.
Wednesday, November 15
12:00 pm ET
Join this informative session about the basics of using Zoom for course seminars at Purdue Global.