University Spotlight
Update from HR: Merit Increases
We are in the final days of the performance appraisal process. Please remember to electronically sign your appraisal in Success Factors. Additional information on accessing your appraisal can be found here in Step 8.
We are now ready to shift our focus to the merit process. Purdue Global offers merit increases as a way to recognize and reward meritorious performance by employees. PG’s merit pool for FY25 is 3%.
Individual merit increases are not one size fits all – they should be differentiated based on performance, market position and internal equity. Generally, all full-time employees can be considered for a merit increase during the merit cycle with a few exceptions. Employees hired or who received a pay increase on or after March 4, 2024 are not eligible for a merit increase.
PG News and Updates
Purdue Global Graduate Named One of ACE Students of the Year
Josh Vandergriff, who earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public Health from Purdue Global, was named as one of the American Council on Education (ACE) Students of the Year. The ACE Student of the Year Award is presented annually by ACE to two individuals who have benefited academically or professionally from the use of ACE credit recommendations for workforce or military training. Recipients must demonstrate outstanding achievements in their community or workplace while successfully balancing the demands of family, career, and education. Read more about Josh.
Artificial Intelligence Training Launch
Purdue Global is excited to provide Artificial Intelligence training to faculty and staff through LinkedIn Learning starting May 6 and going through May 24. The AI Task Force selected courses on the following topics:
What is Generative AI
What is Conversational AI
How to use AI Tools
How to Boost Productivity
How to use AI in the Workplace
These courses invite employees to learn the basics of generative and conversational AI. Practical applications will also be explored, including how to collaborate with AI tools. These trainings help you understand how to incorporate AI into your everyday tasks and suggest ways to streamline tasks to achieve better results. If you have any questions about this engagement and incentive opportunity, please reach out to APLhelp@purdueglobal.edu.
Submit Your Idea for the 2024 Purdue Global Village Conference Theme
Preparations for the 2024 Purdue Global Village (PGV) professional development conference are underway, and we need your help with this year's conference theme. The CTL and PGV Steering Committee invite all PG employees to submit theme ideas for this year's event.
Key considerations include the conference mission and current trends in online teaching and learning. The theme should be brief and encompass a vision to guide the content for presentation proposals at the conference. Review previous conference themes for inspiration. Additional information about the conference, including the mission, is available on the website.
Submit your idea here by Friday, May 17, at 11:59 pm ET.
University-wide voting will occur May 27 – June 5 and is open to all Purdue Global employees. The winning theme will be announced with the PGV call for proposals on June 17. If you have questions, please email pgvillage@purdueglobal.edu.
PGLA Fast Facts as of May 3, 2024
Weekly update regarding the usage and engagement of the Purdue Global Learning Assistant (PGLA).
Across the University
Purdue Global School of Nursing Celebrates Nurses Month
The Purdue Global School of Nursing will be celebrating Nurses Month with special activities throughout the month of May focused on innovation, advancement of nursing careers, and recognition of our incredible students, faculty and staff. “We are thrilled to have a wonderful line-up of events for this year’s Nurses Month that truly shine a light on the power of nurses to make an impact,” said Melissa Burdi, Dean and Vice President of the School of Nursing.
Nurses Week is Monday, May 6 - Sunday, May 12, and honors the birthday of Florence Nightingale (May 12), widely considered the founder of modern nursing. The American Nurses Association (ANA) theme for the 2024 Nurses Week is Nurses Make the Difference.
The Purdue Global School of Nursing’s Nurses Month 2024 events are listed below and found at this link. We hope to see you at one of our events!
Helping Nurses Benefit Their Patients – and Themselves
As a young girl growing up in the Chicago suburbs, Melissa Burdi saw how nurses cared for children with HIV and AIDS and decided she also wanted to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
“I wanted to be part of reshaping how we were delivering care,” Burdi recalls. “I wanted to be able to reach people’s lives in the way that those individuals had reached the children who were affected by HIV and AIDS. At that young moment, it was pretty defining for me, and it was a calling from there on out.”
But she couldn’t have imagined at the time the many ways she would be able to accomplish that goal.
Burdi has worked in a wide variety of roles within the health care industry, from a patient care technician to nurse to manager of her hospital’s cardiac care unit. She also has occupied senior leadership positions, both as a clinical nurse and as an academic administrator – including her current position as dean and vice president of the Purdue Global School of Nursing. Read more about Melissa.
Thank You to the Purdue Global Employee Volunteers
Thank you to the Purdue Global Employees who volunteered and helped make the May 2024 Commencement AMAZING!
Purdue Global Employees volunteered in person, at the ceremony, and from home behind the scenes as moderators for the Shout Out board and attendees of a variety of virtual festivities representing numerous areas of the university:
Assessment & Research: Tammy Chiong
Career Services: Camrynn Mahon, Nikita Muneshwar, Maggie Henley, Joyce Davis
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences: Lisa Phillips
Faculty Ops: Anne Hager and Kim Cantu
School of Business & IT: Carol T. Edwards, Julie Dort, Mimi Gough
School of Health Sciences: Angela Sutherland, Lanie Wright
School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies: Carolyn Stevenson, Christiana Bevier
Student Records: Marie Cinatl
Purdue for Life: Carol Smith
Sincere gratitude goes out to all for ensuring our students had a memorable celebration.
A special thanks to Karla Drenner, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, who delivered the Last Lecture. The Last Lecture recording will be available soon on the Commencement Showroom site. And finally, to Lisa Phillips for energizing the Virtual Watch as our illustrious host.
A special congratulations to Purdue Global employees who completed programs using Gift of Knowledge.
In October 2024, our graduates will cross the stage at Elliott Music Hall on the Purdue West Lafayette Campus. Registration will be open from July 15 - August 1, 2024. Ceremony times will be announced after registration closes. Sign up to moderate the October 2024 Shout Out Board.
Boiler up! Hammer Down! Hail Purdue Global!
Faculty Governance Election Survey Now Open
The 2024 Faculty Governance Election Survey is now available. It will be open through Sunday, May 12th. Faculty, please take a moment to vote for who will represent you on the various committees. Your participation is vital to maintaining faculty engagement in our governance structure and processes. Questions can be sent to Jackie Ward at governance@purdueglobal.edu.
Barbara Stratman-Matteoni Completed Doctoral Program
Student Success Coach, Barbara Stratman-Matteoni, successfully defended her dissertation on April 18 and completed her Doctor of Education with an emphasis in Educational Practice from the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL). She will graduate on May 11, 2024. Congratulations, Dr. Barbara Stratman-Matteoni!
Recap: Rainbow Recognition Ceremony April 2024
The Rainbow Recognition Ceremony in April 2024 was a special moment where PG students, faculty, staff and leadership came together with Pride@Purdue Global. This successful event, which celebrated the achievements and contributions of our LGBTQIA2S+ community, was a vibrant display of pride, unity, and inclusivity.
We wanted to take a moment to highlight the amazing Purdue Global individuals who were recognized during the ceremony. Please visit the Rainbow Recognition website for the recording of the event and to read about the Rainbow Recognition honorees their many contributions to the PG Pride community.
STEM Save the Date (1) - Josh Dalessandro.pptxSave the Date: STEM Faculty Journal Club
The next meeting of the STEM Faculty Journal Club will be Tuesday, May 14, at 12:00 pm ET. Amy Smith will be presenting on Examining the distributional equity of urban tree canopy cover and ecosystem services across United States cities. Check out the STEM Faculty Journal Club website for more information.
Faculty Senate Meeting Recap
The Faculty Senate met on April 3, 2024, and the following items were discussed:
University Updates with Interim Provost Carolyn Nordstrom
PG’s Pending Program Participation Agreement Review
Discussion on Appeals Process
Updates on Curriculum
Reminder: Faculty Elections
The meeting minutes and more information about the senate can be found on the Faculty Senate Website.
May 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 decals and auto accessories.
A Leap of Faith - 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 and 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, May 6
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. Meditations will be dedicated to Mental Health Month and Nurses’ Month in May.
Tuesday, May 7
2:00 pm ET
Verse & Vision: Nurturing Creativity in Teaching and Well-being
Verse & Vision is a transformative professional development series inviting faculty and staff to explore the profound impact of creativity on teaching strategies and personal well-being. Each session offers a blend of collaborative workshops and dedicated writing time, empowering participants to harness their inner storytellers while nurturing teaching methods and fostering a balanced, creative life in education.
Thursday, May 9
1:30 pm ET
Crafting Engaging Video Course Announcements: A Guide to Utilizing Google Slides
Attendees will learn to leverage Google Slides to craft dynamic video announcements for their online courses, seamlessly integrating text, images, and video. Transform static announcements into captivating multimedia presentations, enhancing the learning experience for students.