University Spotlight
Purdue Global Advances in Military Times’ 2023 Best for Vets Rankings
Thanks to innovation and continued commitment to serving military-affiliated students, Purdue Global was No. 8 overall nationally among primarily online universities in the Military Times’ 2023 Best for Vets rankings. Military Times produces the largest and most comprehensive annual rankings of colleges for veterans and military-affiliated students.
The Military Times surveys colleges and universities across the nation each year. The results are analyzed and, along with public data about colleges and universities obtained from the departments of Education and Veterans Affairs, are used to create the rankings. Student success metrics (completion, retention, persistence, GPA, and graduation) are the most important factors in determining schools’ relative rankings, followed closely by the range of military-specific resources, level of financial support offered, policies and campus culture. Read more about this distinction.
PG News and Updates
Purdue Global To Be Presenting Sponsor for 2023-24 Purdue Men’s and Women’s Basketball Seasons
Purdue Global has been named the presenting sponsor for the 2023-24 Boilermaker men’s and women’s basketball seasons.
As part of a multiyear partnership across all of Purdue Athletics, presenting sponsor opportunities include enhanced visibility for Purdue Global inside Mackey Arena and title placements across radio, television, digital and social media. Learn more about this sponsorship.
Patti Pelletier Named to ACE Women's Network of Indiana Board of Directors
Patti Pelletier, Executive Director of Academic Administration, had been recommended by the ACE Board of Directors to become part of the ACE Women's Network of Indiana Board of Directors in August, and was voted in as an official member of the Board in November 2023.
ACE Women's Network of Indiana is the professional network for Indiana women in higher education. A 15-member Executive Board led by two State co-chairs conducts the network's activities along with Institutional Representatives. As a community that is inclusive of all women, the network strives to inspire, develop and support women leaders to transform higher education. Congratulations, Patti!
Salesforce MFA Update
Beginning December 5, there will be a change in how Salesforce users log into Salesforce. In alignment with a new contractual requirement, all customers and users must implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to access Salesforce products. This security enhancement adds an extra layer of protection, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized individuals gaining access to sensitive information or systems.
Approximately 264 Salesforce users within our organization will be directly affected by this change. Today, users access Salesforce via a tile in OneLogin but do not have to complete MFA. However, beginning December 5, users accessing the tile will be prompted to authenticate through DUO. No additional steps are required for those who already have DUO set up for OneLogin. While we anticipate a smooth transition for Salesforce users, it’s important to note that this change introduces an additional step in the login process. To help you navigate through this, we have included a video demonstrating the authentication process.
For those who need to set up DUO, please refer to the instructions for completing the setup. If you do not currently have DUO, you will be prompted to set it up when accessing the tile in OneLogin.
If you have any questions or encounter issues with the MFA implementation, please contact the IT Service Desk at 1-855-892-7396.
Across the University
Submit a Proposal for Virtual General Education Conference
Please join The School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies as we embark on our 16th annual Virtual General Education Conference. The General Education Conference offers Purdue University Global faculty, staff, and administrators the opportunity to discuss and learn about the importance of general education for students across the University. The conference is designed to draw in faculty, staff, and administrators from across the University to focus on the Mission of the School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies: to support areas of knowledge that comprise students' educational foundation.
This year’s conference takes place April 23rd - 25th, 2024 and focuses on the theme of: Transitions
This year’s conference encompasses the following core tracks:
Research and Innovation in General Education: Share research connected to general education disciplines and/or cross-disciplinary related topics/research.
Leadership: Present on research and/or applications of leadership theory in practice in higher education to demonstrate ways to foster success in a complex global environment.
Contemporary Challenges/Trends in Higher Education: Examine contemporary issues, problems, and trends in higher education via research connected to general education.
Diversity and Inclusivity Within Higher Education: Showcase research that celebrates diversity and highlights the importance of inclusivity within higher education.
Special Focus Lightning Sessions: These are fast-paced and highly interactive “academic soundbite” sessions, newly expanded to include original creative works.
All faculty, administration, and support staff are invited to join us in collaboration with colleagues to demonstrate innovations that help us grow, ways that you motivate students to propel them toward graduation, or showcase how your research supports academic reputation!
Interested in presenting at this year’s conference? We invite all faculty and staff across the University to submit proposals around our theme. Click for more details here! All proposals must be submitted by February 1, 2024, by 11:59 pm ET.
This year the conference includes special pre-conference sessions for Earth Day! We invite faculty, staff, students, and administrators to join us for a day of learning on Monday April 22nd, with presentations and activities centered on the theme Earth Day 2024: Our Sustainable Future. Please see the Earth Day page on our conference site to submit and participate.
Online Law Schools Could Win ABA Blessing in Major Policy Shift
The American Bar Association’s legal education arm is considering extending accreditation to fully online law schools, marking a major shift from its longstanding prioritization of in-person teaching.
The ABA’s Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admission to the Bar voted Friday to gather public comments on proposed changes to its standards that would enable new and existing law schools with no physical campus to apply for accreditation. Read more about how this could impact Purdue Global Law School.
Center for Career Advancement Hosted Mock Interview Week
The Center for Career Advancement hosted its third annual employer-led Mock Interview Week for Health Science and Nursing schools! The event involved 19 employers and 80 students. Our students received insightful feedback from our partners. Many of which received an "Excellent Performance" rating overall.
Employer Partners included:
Midlands Living Center, Walmart Health, Apex Social Group, BrightSpring Health Services, Pediatric Associates, Northwestern Medicine, Foundever, Hocking Valley Community Hospital, Central Maine Medical Center, MD at Home, Mission Point Health Care, Maximus, Cape Fear Valley Health, Compass Group, Life Care Centers of America, CarDon & Associates, United States Department of Agriculture, ProScribe, and CSL Plasma
Survey Results - Employer Feedback
Arrived for the interview on time? 94%
Expressed interest and energy when greeting the interviewer (Scale of 1-3 with 3 being the highest)? 77.9% were rated at a 3
Appeared prepared for the interview; was well groomed and appropriately dressed (Scale of 1-3 with 3 being the highest)? 82% were rated at a 3
Thoughts were clear and concise (Scale of 1-3, with 3 being the highest)? 69% were rated at a 3
Provided examples of personal skills and work experience during the interview process (Scale of 1-3, with 3 being the highest)? 73.5% were rated at a 3
Please rate the student's performance: 69% received a rating of Excellent Performance.
Next Purdue Board of Trustees Meeting is December 8
The next Purdue Board of Trustees meeting will take place on Friday, December 8. 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.
Purdue Global Grad Joins Lake Norman Medical Group
Lake Norman Medical Group, Gastroenterology welcomes Kimberly Auci, MSN, AGACNP-BC. She is joining Dr. John Clements, and Dr. Carl Foulks Jr. in their Mooresville, NC practice.
Auci is a board-certified nurse practitioner, focusing on gastroenterology. Her medical education includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Stony Brook University, in Stony Brook, N.Y., and a Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from Purdue Global. Congratulations, Kimberly!
Upcoming Events
Check out more information about upcoming events on the Purdue Global Calendar.
Monday, December 4
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, December 5
11:00 am ET
Learn more about using Kaltura in the classroom and best practices for instructor-created video resources.
Thursday, December 7
7:00 pm ET
Customize Your Brightspace Course
This training session will provide an overview of the instructor's create and edit permissions in Brightspace. The permissions provide faculty the ability to customize content modules/items and discussion forums/topics. The permissions are a part of the Classroom of the Future Purdue Global Move. The change will empower faculty with new ways to support student success in their Brightspace classrooms. Students will benefit from the added perspective of faculty expertise shared within unique content items and discussion topics in their classes.
Friday, December 8
12:00 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.