University Spotlight
Purdue Global Village Call for Proposals
The Purdue Global Center for Teaching and Learning is proud to present our 17th annual professional development event, Purdue Global Village, November 4–8, 2024.
As voted by the university, this year's conference theme is Lifelong Learning: Inspiring a Culture of Inclusion, Wonder, and Relentless Curiosity. Dr. Ingrid Bradley, a faculty member from the School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies, submitted the theme.
Purdue Global Village is a virtual higher education conference designed and delivered by the Center for Teaching and Learning for faculty, administrators, staff, and students. The conference’s mission is to provide a forum for collaborative professional development to enhance student learning in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
The conference tracks include:
Classroom Foundations: Focus on the foundational elements of teaching and learning.
Leadership and Organization: Foster growth opportunities in leadership, motivation, organization, and time management.
NextGen Learning: Cultivate innovation and exploration of teaching and learning tools and methods to enhance the student experience, focusing on engagement, accessibility, and retention.
Scholarship: Encourage research and scholarly activity in the areas of the chosen profession and teaching.
Student Focus: Highlight student-centric activities related to the process of teaching, learning, and career development.
The call for proposals and conference information is available on the Purdue Global Village website. We invite all faculty, students, staff, and administrators to submit proposals.
Join us for Presentation Palooza to meet colleagues and share ideas for Purdue Global Village presentations on Thursday, June 20, at 10:30 am ET or Tuesday, July 23, at 11:30 am ET. During the event, attendees can learn more about the professional development conference and brainstorm presentation proposal ideas.
The proposal submission deadline is August 9, 2024, by 11:59 pm ET. Contact pgvillage@purdueglobal.edu with questions.
PG News and Updates
Introducing Purdue Global NOW
In the coming weeks we will be launching our new employee-facing, internal newsletter Purdue Global News of the Week (Purdue Global NOW.) This new newsletter will replace the existing Monday Minute. While the procedure for submitting content will remain the same, we hope to expand and deepen the sense of community within Purdue Global, while keeping everyone informed, updated, and involved. Some of the newer areas we look forward to highlighting are:
Student Spotlights: An area solely dedicated to highlighting the great achievements and successes our students are having outside of the classroom.
Get Social: Promoting social media-worthy content or recognizing the accomplishments our colleagues are celebrating on social platforms.
Get Involved: A one-stop-shop for all ways to get involved within the Purdue Global community. Meetings, events, seminars, trainings, ERGs, clubs, and more will be the focus.
Positive(ly) Purdue Global: A future recurring series that will highlight our colleagues as they share their stories on what makes Purdue Global a special place to work.
One of the biggest changes will be the dissolution of the Google site. Going forward with Purdue Global NOW, all of the content, articles, and documents will be contained and archived in the email itself. We hope you are as excited about these upcoming changes and opportunities to continue to grow as we are. Be on the lookout for Purdue Global NOW coming soon!
Cybersecurity for Summer Travel
Summer is in full swing. Even if you leave your laptop at home, you’ll likely remain connected as you travel. Whether checking your phones on the beach or in the mountains. People often don’t realize how much personal information they accidentally expose to potential criminals when they travel. As you embark on your summer adventures, we encourage you to remain cyber-safe, following simple practices to keep your vacation plans free from cybercriminal meddling.
Travel lightly: Limit the number of devices you take on your trip. Fewer devices mean less risk.
Password protect your devices: Set your devices to require the use of a PIN, passcode, or extra security feature (like a fingerprint or facial scan). If misplaced or stolen, this will keep your phone, tablet, or laptop locked.
Take advantage of tokenization: Tokenization creates a digital representation of your credit card, adding an extra layer of security. Use apps like Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay instead of your physical credit card. These services don't transmit your credit card number when making a payment. Instead, they provide the vendor with a randomly generated token, keeping your card details safe.
Manage location services: Location tools are handy while navigating a new place, but they can also expose your location ‒ even through photos. Turn off location services when not in use, and consider limiting how you share your location on social media.
Use secure Wi-Fi: Avoid transmitting personal information or purchasing on unsecured or public Wi-Fi networks. Don’t access sensitive accounts like email or banking on public Wi-Fi. Instead, use a virtual private network (VPN) or your phone as a personal hotspot to surf more securely.
You can protect your personal information by following these tips and staying alert. Be Aware and Be Alert while enjoying a cyber-safe summer!
Across the University
Basic Needs Badging
If you've been part of the presentations the Student Success team has been conducting on student success at Purdue Global, there's been an emphasis on the term "Best-in-Class" to highlight our commitment to excellence. We're proud leaders in recognizing prior learning, offering comprehensive career advancement, and delivering strong curricula. Our next goal is to excel in ushering in comprehensive basic-needs support, recognizing and meeting the diverse needs of adult learners throughout their journey.
Given our unique context, we have the privilege of shaping what it means to be "Best-in-Class." One key theme is the need for an institutional-wide commitment and culture surrounding basic needs support. In our situation, every member of the Purdue Global community will play a crucial role in elevating us to this level of excellence. To achieve this, we are rolling out a new micro-credentialing and professional development experience focusing on Best-In-Class Basic Needs Support.
This program is more than just badges – it's a journey of personal and professional development, a commitment to creating a community that prioritizes the well-being of our adult learners. By the end of this journey, we will not only be equipped with the skills to navigate non-academic challenges but also become beacons of support and understanding, fostering a truly inclusive and supportive environment for our diverse student body.
What can you do to support this project:
Learn more about the badging program, please visit our website.
Get started by embarking upon CTL055 Awareness to Action: Supporting Students' Basic Needs and Non-Academic Challenges by visiting CTL Workshop Central by clicking here.
Promote this program internally and externally. As you go up the ranks in the badging program, share your journey on social media. This program should not be kept a secret.
Keep the conversation going: If you are interested in learning more about how we support students' basic needs and interact with our coaching team, we highly recommend you attend a Basic Needs Power Hour. Click here for upcoming dates, and the meeting invite link.
Online Safety is Everything to Me and My Family
Dan Vukobratovich isn’t pursuing his master’s degree in cybersecurity simply because he likes tech.
It’s because protecting loved ones is something he takes very seriously. In fact, he would tell you his drive to protect his people is what informs every single thing he does.
He’s always been that way. When he first began to consider career paths as a young adult, he dreamed of a job in medicine. But as a dad of young kids at the time, he could tell right away it wasn’t going to work for his family. So he trained as a volunteer EMT and firefighter. In that role, he started to see how getting paid to work triage was not off the table. Read more.
Ty Baker to Serve on NACE Committee
Ty Baker, Project Management Specialist, has been selected to represent Purdue Global as a member of the 2024-2025 National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Honors & Awards Committee. The Honors and Awards Committee coordinates the promotion, nomination, and selection process for 2024 NACE Awards which recognize innovation and impact, leading practices of excellence, and demonstrate equitable and inclusive excellence. Congratulations, Ty!
Alumnus Graduates from FBI National Academy
Purdue Global graduate Lt. Bobby Brown, BS in Criminal Justice, recently graduated as a member of the 290th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Brown is a 28-year veteran of the Arkansas State Police as well as a retired member of the U.S. Army Reserve. Read more.
Get Involved with Our New Employee Resource Groups
We are excited to announce the formation of several new Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and invite all faculty and staff to become founding members! Join us in creating supportive, inclusive communities for Jewish, Neurodiverse, and Hispanic/Latinx colleagues.
Additionally, our Military Community and Allies and Asian American ERGs seek more members to strengthen and grow this vital group.
These ERGs aim to foster a supportive and inclusive community, promote cultural understanding, and provide valuable resources and networking opportunities. Whether you have a personal connection or simply want to support these groups, your involvement can make a significant impact.
To join, please complete the membership form located on the ERG page on the OCIE site, and someone will reach out to you with further details. Let’s work together to build a diverse and inclusive environment for everyone.
Explore the Literary Side of Climate Change
The theme of this year’s Purdue Global Literary Festival is “Our Better Nature: Climate Change in Words and Images.” Please join us June 25 - 26 for nearly 30 sessions that focus on writing, poetry, photography, and the literary aspects of climate change. The two-day festival, sponsored by the Department of English and Rhetoric, includes attendees and presenters from across Purdue Global. Some of the highlights are daily keynote speakers including poet and novelist Patricia Valdata, a focus on Earth Day, readings of creative work, and an opportunity to stretch those artistic muscles by writing your own haiku. Leading up to the festival, please consider submitting an entry to the haiku contest. Another festival highlight will be the presentation of the annual Writing Across the Curriculum Awards recognizing writing excellence by students and faculty from all areas of the university. To learn more about the festival, please visit the Festival website or register directly in the Zoom lobby.
Join Us in Celebrating Pride Month
Pride @ PG Employee Resource Group (ERG) invites all faculty, staff, and students to participate in our Pride Month celebrations.
Here are this week’s Pride activities:
June 18, 2024
Pride Session Share Your Research Pride: LGBTQIA2S+ Student Study Update @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Pride Month PG
Pride Alliance Student Chat @ 7:00 pm -7:45 pm ET
June 21, 2024
Ally Coffee Talk: Pride Edition 🏳️🌈 @ 12:00 pm ET
For more information and Zoom links, please visit the Pride page on the OCIE Site.
Happy Pride!
The Power and Legacy of Black History and Juneteenth
The new Purdue Global Black Employee Network (BEN) ERG invites you to celebrate Juneteenth with our guest speaker, Ebone' Bell, on June 18th, 2024, at 11:00 am ET.
Key Topics Covered:
The importance of knowing and understanding Black history
The historical legacy and significance of Juneteenth
Exploring Black historical figures and their impact on American history
The reasons behind celebrating Juneteenth and its relevance today
How to support and show up for the Black community moving forward
This presentation invites you to discover a deeper understanding of Black history and Juneteenth while being inspired to support the Black community and contribute to ongoing social justice and allyship conversations. Please view the OCIE news page for more information.
Participants will be able to access the event using the Zoom link: Meeting ID: 834 7842 5621 & Passcode: PURDUE
Reminder: Juneteenth Trivia Monday, June 17
Join Juneteenth speaker Dr. Paula Royster, Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty, for this commemorative event. Dr. Royster earned her interdisciplinary PhD in Humanities and Culture with areas of interest in the history of the African Diaspora, cultural anthropology, and visual culture. She also has a secondary focus on public policy and social justice. Dr. Royster is a two-time Fulbright Scholar grantee and has been awarded two Diversity Speaker grants through the U.S. Department of State’s Diversity Speaker’s Program. The Purdue Global Ambassadors bring this event to you and will be hosted by Ismail Joseph, Student Success Coaching Manager and Adjunct Instructor.
"Juneteenth is here so that we can teach people who don't always have access to this knowledge in their homes or their schools. It gives us a space, not only physical, not only external but a space in our hearts and in our minds." Navies, K.E. (2009). Why is Juneteenth Important? National Museum of African American History & Culture
Public Safety Research & Writing Series
Do you want to publish? Mark your calendars for Session I of the Purdue University Global Public Safety Research & Writing Series: The Guardianship Editorial Board Panel Roundtable on June 18, 2024. The Guardianship is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Purdue Global Public Safety and Legal Studies Departments. This kick-off event will introduce you to the Guardianship Editorial Board, who will share information about the protocol and process of publishing for peer-reviewed publications. The Purdue Global Guardianship Journal is now accepting proposals for an October 2024 publication with a theme of “Professional Standards.” Join us on June 18, 2024, at 6:00 pm ET to learn more about this publication and how you can participate!
Register here, and for more info, visit the Guardianship website.
Now Accepting Proposals for The Guardianship's October Issue
The Purdue Global Guardianship Journal is accepting proposals for October 2024 publication. The theme is “Professional Standards.” It captures the essence of professional guidelines, ethics, behavior, skills, accountability, communication practices, and protocols within various public safety disciplines (Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Fire Science, Homeland Security, and Law.) In the public safety/criminal justice discipline, “professional standards” are paramount in providing system checks and balances.
For additional details and submissions, please visit The Guardianship site. The proposal deadline is July 3, 2024. Questions? Reach out to pgguardianship@purdueglobal.edu.
Upcoming Events
Check out more information about upcoming events on the Purdue Global Calendar.
Monday, June 17
11:00 am ET
Join this meditation session to help foster self-care to better serve your family, students, and colleagues. Meditation sessions are brought to you in partnership with Student Life, the Academic Success Centers, and Purdue Global Ambassadors and 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.
3:00 pm ET
Juneteenth Trivia with Dr. Paula Royster
Join Dr. Paula Royster, Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty, with host Ismail Joseph, Student Success Coaching Manager and Adjunct Instructor, for this commemorative Juneteenth event. The event is brought to you by the Purdue Global Ambassadors.
Tuesday, June 18
2:00 pm ET
Pride Session Share Your Research Pride: LGBTQIA2S+ Student Study Update
In this moderated panel, members of a PG Research Team will share their experiences as writers and researchers whose goal is to learn more about the needs of LGBTQIA2S+ students in the online environment. For more information, visit the OCIE site.
7:00 pm ET
Pride Month PG Pride Alliance Student Chat
This LGBTQIA2S+ student-led panel is a conversation with a moderator facilitating discussions on various LGBTQIA2S+ experiences, challenges, and achievements. For more information, visit the OCIE site.
Thursday, June 20
10:30 am ET
Proposal Palooza: Encouraging Ideas for Purdue Global Village Conference Proposals
Join this session to meet colleagues and share ideas for Purdue Global Village presentations. During the event, attendees can learn more about the professional development conference and brainstorm presentation proposal ideas.
Friday, June 21
12:00 pm ET
Ally Coffee Talk: Pride Month Edition
Join Melissa Bahle as she hosts the monthly Pride@Purdue Global ERG Ally Coffee Talk. Each month, we will discuss stories and issues related to the LGBTQIA2S+ community with a focus on how we can be more effective allies. This Pride Edition session will be open to all at Purdue Global during Pride Month. For more information, visit the OCIE site.
1:00 pm ET
Google Workspace for Virtual Collaboration
Virtual collaboration can be challenging. In this session, we will explore ways to streamline collaborative efforts through the use of Google Workspace tools.