University Spotlight
Enrollment, Experiences, and Employment Opportunities Inspire SBS Dean
Sara Sander recalls the time in 1994 when she was pursuing her master’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Administrators needed someone to teach a night class.
“I remember thinking, ‘I’ll do it. I’ll try it.’ The class was filled with adult learners, and I loved it,” Sander says. “They had focus and determination, and it really meshed well with my teaching. Every chance I got, I taught those night classes. I knew then that working with adult learners is where I wanted to be.”
Sander now serves as Dean and Vice President of Purdue Global’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS), and she is Interim Dean of the School of Aviation. Read more about Sara.
PG News and Updates
One Week Until PGLA Launch
We are a week away from launching The Purdue Global Learning Assistant (PGLA) V.1.0 Purdue Global's first internally developed, AI-powered conversational interface that will provide students with a virtual assistant designed to augment learning in the classroom, provide real-time feedback, and a connection to student services. Today, the PGLA will help students navigate the course with feedback on policies, assignment due dates, and specific unit discussion board requirements. It can also connect students with a student success coach via an intake form.
As we approach the track 2401C pilot launch, it's crucial to keep in mind the following key points:
The PGLA will be available in the following sections of CM107, MT140, CJ100, and ED720 during the 2401C term.
Students will receive an email notification on January 24 as to their participation in the pilot that explains the PGLA and our expectations for the first version of this software.
PGLA resource guides for both faculty and students have been developed and are being shared during faculty training and also through email and communications with the students. These guides are a great source of information related to this pilot and the functionality of the PGLA.
The classes selected for the PGLA pilot launch represent a diverse group of learners across various education levels, including first-year undergraduate and doctoral-level students. Faculty members piloting the PGLA in their courses/sections have already begun training, covering expectations for the pilot, PGLA functions, and limitations.
As we think about the critical milestones needed to get to this successful launch, none were more critical than ensuring that the faculty involved with the pilot were satisfied with the efficacy of the PGLA. In that regard, we are pleased to share that the PGLA has successfully passed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) at the course level, demonstrating its ability to answer course-related questions accurately. Furthermore, it has passed testing for accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion, and with student success pending. As we eagerly anticipate the launch of the PGLA V.1.0, we are excited about our first step into using AI to impact student success.
If you have any questions, please email Sam Weber samuel.weber1@purdueglobal.edu or Carolyn Walsh carolyn.walsh@purdueglobal.edu.
Shenandoah Medical Center Joins Educational Alliance with Purdue Global
Purdue Global has signed an educational alliance agreement with Shenandoah Medical Center, bringing broad-based educational opportunities with tuition reduction to staff and their family members.
“The Purdue Global School of Nursing is excited to begin our partnership with Shenandoah Medical Center and eager to support its mission around continuing education and the pursuit of academic achievement,” said Melissa Burdi, Dean and Vice President of the Purdue Global School of Nursing. Learn more about this newest partnership.
2023 W-2 Forms Now Available in ADP
This is a reminder to those who opted for an electronic W-2 that your electronic 2023 W-2 is now available in ADP. Please follow the instructions below to access your electronic W-2:
Go to OneCampus
Click on the Employee Launchpad SAP SuccessFactors icon
Login with your Purdue Career Account credentials
Click on the ADP icon from the SuccessFactors home page
Click on Myself
Click on Pay & Tax Statements
Select 2023 as the Tax Year and click View Statement
To reset your Purdue Login password, please utilize the BoilerBot password reset tool or contact Purdue IT at 765-494-4000. You will need your Purdue ID (PUID) which can be found on your SuccessFactors profile and in APL. Questions? Email pghr@purdueglobal.edu.
If you did not opt-in for an electronic W-2, you will receive a paper W-2 sent to the address on file in SuccessFactors. Paper W-2s will be mailed out by January 31, 2024.
Mid-Year Goal Check-Ins
In keeping with the annual spring performance management cycle, the start of the new calendar year is our mid-year check on the progress we’ve made toward our individual and collective goals.
If you and your manager haven’t already done so, please take a moment to review the goals you set together last July. Whether they are related to professional development, team projects, or broader organizational objectives, evaluate where you stand and identify any adjustments or additional support needed.
Evaluate the progress made so far, remembering to acknowledge and celebrate the milestones you’ve reached.
Update or revise goals, as appropriate. Goals are dynamic; circumstances change. If you find that your goals need adjustment due to shifting priorities, don’t hesitate to discuss updating them with your manager.
Ask for support or resources. If you require additional support or guidance to meet your goals, now is the time to talk about it.
Resources to Help:
View the Purdue Guide for Creating Goals video.
Visit the performance management website to view helpful resources for managers and employees.
Questions? Email pghr@purdueglobal.edu.
Employee Address Error Being Resolved
An error from Purdue's system led to employee work addresses being provided to some of our benefit vendors this past week instead of home addresses. Human Resources - Benefits learned of the issue that caused this late in the day on Friday (Jan. 19.) Arrangements have been made to correct this issue through updated data that will be sent to vendors Monday/Tuesday.
Please note that this error is being corrected automatically, and there is nothing employees need to do. If you have received any information regarding your address being changed, please disregard and know there is no security issue involved.
This issue should be completely resolved over the next 2 to 3 business days. We apologize for the concern this has caused.
Please contact Human Resources at hr@purdue.edu with any questions.
Across the University
Mentor Using Skills Learned to Prepare Teens for Success
Growing up in Demopolis, Alabama, Theo Gilmore Jr. was like most other kids, whose days were spent playing basketball, enjoying time with friends and his dad, and looking for a pathway to his dreams.
His dreams of pursuing an education and career in youth mentorship led him to Indianapolis and Ivy Tech. “I knew I wanted to work with kids,” he said. “I had to find a way to do something involving kids, so I enrolled at Ivy Tech looking at human services.”
Gilmore had a vision beyond his time spent at Ivy Tech, though. His vision fit into the Pathways Partnership developed by Ivy Tech and Purdue Global leaders, who were working to make Ivy Tech associate degrees 100% transferrable to Purdue Global for bachelor’s degrees. Learn more about Theo.
Faculty Town Hall - January 30
Join the Faculty Senate as they host an upcoming Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, January 30 at 7 pm ET. This Town Hall is for faculty members only. Proposed topics on the agenda include Faculty Senate mission, overview of 2024 goals, reminders, Q&A, and more. The meeting can be attended via Zoom.
The Gauge - Call for Submissions
The Gauge is happy to announce that the call for submissions for the 2024 Winter Issues is open now until February 16, 2024.
For this issue, the theme is "Changing Climates" and can focus on weather/earth, mental, societal, unconventional climates, and more. Let your imagination and inspiration take the wheel and submit to one or more of the following genres:
Fiction
Microfiction
Nonfiction
Poetry
Photography
The Gauge editors look forward to seeing your submission. If you have questions or would like to set up a brainstorming chat with our Creativity Coach, please email the Editor-in-Chief, Barbara Green, at BGreen@purdueglobal.edu.
Final Week for General Education Conference Proposals
This is the FINAL WEEK to submit a proposal for the 2024 Virtual General Education Conference. Click here for more details and to officially submit a proposal. All proposals must be submitted by Thursday, February 1, 2024. Email gvirtualconference@purdueglobal.edu with questions.
All Purdue Global faculty, administration, and support staff are invited to collaborate with colleagues to demonstrate innovations that help us grow, share ways that you motivate students to propel them toward graduation, or showcase how your research supports academic reputation!
January Promo for Purdue Global Gear
Head over to the Purdue Global Gear online shop and take advantage of this month's promotion of 20% off performance wear.
First Time for Everything - A Note From GetSet
Check out this week's post from GetSet, a student-facing virtual community where our students can network, interact, and support one another. This is a great example of our students' hopes, dreams, and a reminder of why we do what we do.
Upcoming Events
Check out more information about upcoming events on the Purdue Global Calendar.
Monday, January 22
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, January 23
2:00 pm ET
Join this informative session about assessing seminar participation in Zoom seminars at Purdue Global.
Thursday, January 25
2:00 pm ET
Put on Your Oxygen Mask First: Exploring Faculty Care and Support
Join Jamie Thornton, Faculty, English and Rhetoric, School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies, for this session about faculty care and support. The outcomes are to enhance faculty awareness of their well-being and its direct influence on students within the online classroom, fostering a more supportive and positive learning experience for all, facilitate a deeper self-awareness and improved understanding among students regarding their learning process, and support students in making meaningful links between course material and real-life experiences.