B.I.T.S. News for Students
Official Newsletter for Students of
Purdue University Global’s
School of Business and Information Technology
April 2023 Issue
Official Newsletter for Students of
Purdue University Global’s
School of Business and Information Technology
April 2023 Issue
The Diversity & Belonging Action Committee (DBAC) in the School of Business and Information Technology was formed early this year. The committee consists of 19 members including faculty, staff, and students. The four student DBAC members are also members of the SBIT Student Advisory Board and include Stefani Moore, Shanell Johnson, Bambi Cranford, and Cathy Rollins.
MISSION (DBAC)
The mission of the Diversity & Belonging Action Committee (DBAC) in the School of Business and Information Technology is to ensure that all forms of diversity are valued and respected to foster and encourage a community of inclusion and belonging that supports opportunities for increased faculty, staff, and student engagement.
We look forward to keeping you up to date with our DEI initiatives.
Dr. Bea Bourne
bbourne@purdueglobal.edu
Professor and Senior Lead for DEI in the School of Business and IT
Bambi Cranford:
In my experience as part of the DBAC has allowed me to really see the inner workings of project management, while participating in something I really care about. I have kept a closer look on inclusion within the academic sphere. It has also given me a great opportunity to scrutinize Diversity policies that I see in my current professional environment. I specifically remember the last subcommittee meeting where we bandied about ideas for recognition for completion of a voluntary inclusion, and diversity course. I felt thoroughly heard when presenting my ideas for recognition. I presented our coordinator with the potential reality that we may not be able to track the completion of individual lessons. The idea of rewarding each lesson completed then became an improbability. When I mentioned flooding someone with a bunch of rewards after the fact, it could feel overwhelming, and condescending rather than receiving them when chosen would not. My concern was recognized and validated. In all, this has made me feel like an active part of my school, and an appreciated participant on the board.
Cathy Rollins:
I am part of the communications team within the Diversity Actions and Belonging Committee. Our job is to help bring awareness of the additional opportunities Purdue will make available that embrace the movement of a different future, one with inclusion and equity for everyone. Throughout the committee meetings, the forum is dedicated to making sure that this core value is at the forefront of everything we do. We have open discussions about how to get the word out and create a deeper understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This is a different way to communicate, engage, and interact with one another. I am glad that Purdue is preparing us for a different tomorrow with the opportunity to access these LinkedIn learnings. We understand how important our degree is to our future selves, this is a key piece of vital information that is going to make a difference.
Shanell Johnston:
I have been honored to serve on the DBAC committee as part of my membership as a student advisory board member for the SBIT here at Purdue University Global. The DBAC committee. The Diversity and Belonging Action Committee (DBAC) is focused on promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within our school and coming up with unique and fun ways for students to interact with their peers in a virtual setting. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion open the doors for many more opportunities as it gives us a chance to learn more about other students, and faculty and helps us to collaborate to make our school a better place. We can do more together if we unite as one unit. I am looking forward to working with the committee this year to help enhance the student experience and together we will drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our school.
With Purdue University Global - you might choose from more than 175 online programs at the certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, with courses taught by expert professors who are practicing professionals in their fields. Areas of study include some of today's most in-demand fields such as business, criminal justice, information technology, health sciences, nursing, public administration, and psychology.
Programs in the School of Business and Information Technology are accredited by ACBSP.
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accreditation includes all of Purdue Global’s online business degree programs, excluding certificate programs, the Associate of Applied Science in Small Group Management, and the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management.
Our Students Perform Better Than Those in Other ACBSP-Accredited Bachelor's Programs
Inbound Score
· Purdue Global: 47.2
· ACBSP: 43.4
· Score Difference: +3.8
· Percent Difference: +8.8%
Outbound Score
· Purdue Global: 65.9
· ACBSP: 54.8
· Score Difference: +11.1
· Percent Difference: +20.3%
Score Improvement
· Purdue Global: +18.7
· ACBSP: +11.4
Percent Improvement
· Purdue Global: 39.6%
· ACBSP: 26.3%
Student Performance Data: Source: Peregrine Academic Services, 2021. ACBSP, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. Note: these figures include data prior to the March 2018 purchase of Kaplan University by Purdue University and subsequent creation of Purdue Global.
https://www.purdueglobal.edu/about/fast-facts/
National Travel and Tourism Week Celebration Webinar
MONDAY, MAY 8 | 7:00-8:00 PM ET
National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual event celebrating the importance of this industry. Purdue University Global hospitality and event course leads Mimi Gough and Julie Dort are holding the second annual 1-hour virtual event to highlight the NEW hospitality concentrations as well as career opportunities.
Special Guest Speakers from PG Center for Career Advancement for the School of Business and IT:
Career Specialists: Camrynn Mahon and Yvette Gibson-Dopwell
Checkout their preview video!
There will be trivia with prizes to win. We hope you will join us! MONDAY, MAY 8 | 7:00-8:00 PM ET
Hospitality and Event Management @ PG
A business degree with a concentration in Hospitality and Event Management is designed for individuals who aspire to be managers and leaders in a global industry. The field of hospitality and event management is growing and evolving and is expected to recover and thrive post-pandemic. To prepare students for emerging trends in the hospitality and event industry, the School of Business has blended the concentrations Hospitality Management and Meeting and Event Planning to now offer Hospitality and Event Management. The new concentrations emphasize new technologies, service learning, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and diversity in the workplace.
Concentrations:
Hospitality and Tourism Services
TH116: Introduction to Hospitality, Event Management, and Tourism
TH230: Foundations of Conference and Event Planning
TH270: International Event Planning
Select one of the following:
TH201: Food Entrepreneurship
TH206: Hotel Management and Operations
TH213: Food and Beverage Management
Hospitality Sustainability
TH116: Introduction to Hospitality, Event Management, and Tourism
Select one of the following:
TH201: Food Entrepreneurship
TH206: Hotel Management and Operations
TH213: Food and Beverage Management
TH311: Sustainable Hospitality Management
MT313: Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility
MT314: Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Degree Plans & Open Electives
Did you know that you MAY have open electives that you can customize with courses of your choice? All degree plans are built with open electives that are meant to serve two main purposes. First, open electives allow students to transfer-in credits from a previous program or other source and thereby make the degree ‘stackable’ and ‘transfer-friendly’ for incoming students. Second, open electives are built in to allow students to further customize their plan with chosen electives.
On your PG Campus degree plan there are recommended courses for your electives which have been preselected for all students in the absence of any changes on your part. You can see a View Options link next to any course that is recommended for an elective and click the link to browse other courses that you could choose instead to customize your degree plan to your goals or interests. You can also contact your advisor if you need any assistance reviewing or selecting courses! Please note that electives in the BSBA ExcelTrack model are pre-selected and are NOT changeable by the student.
We also offer more specified degree plan paths in the form of Concentrations for many of our programs (excluding ExcelTrack BSBA). These paths take courses from a specific area of focus and replace open electives to create a path dedicated to each focus area. They are included on your diploma and transcript at the completion of your degree if you elect to add a Concentration to your program. We periodically offer new Concentration options for our degrees and encourage shop the catalog degree plans to see all of the Concentrations that may interest you: https://catalog.purdueglobal.edu/. If you are a student in the BSBA ExcelTrack you can contact your advisor toward the end of your program to see about hopping out of the ExcelTrack to capture a Concentration. If you’re interested in a Concentration in other degree programs, contact your advisor to discuss adding it to your degree path!
Sign Up to Compete!
Calling all IT students! It is time to sign up for the Spring season of the National Cyber League (NCL) competition. This competition is held twice a year and is a great place to put your skills and knowledge to the test with some hands-on activities. NCL is a good first time competition so don’t hesitate to join early in your program. You will each receive detailed results in a ‘scouting report’ that you can share with potential employers and help you to track your skills from season to season. If you sign up for the season ($35) you have access to the ‘gym’ practice area for four months and can participate in both the individual and team portion of the competition. The rankings are posted for teams by season. Here is the schedule for the season:
Spring 2023 Season Schedule
Team Game: April 14 - April 16
Please note that all registration deadlines end at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the dates listed.
Sign up here! https://nationalcyberleague.org/
Subscribe on the site to get updates from CyberSkyline
If you do sign up, join us on Slack to form teams or discuss the competition: https://join.slack.com/t/pugcyberclub/shared_invite/zt-ce95z7sj-HtCuX3oCFnxJqXKXHGGpoA
You can also check out the Purdue Global Cybersecurity Center to see competition history and results, along with other resources:
https://www.purdueglobal.edu/about/cybersecurity-center/
Sign up: Click here for Form
Fall 2023 Graduation
Link to: Graduation Center
October 21, 2023
West Lafayette, IN
Registration:
August 15 to September 1
Venue: Elliott Hall of Music at Purdue University
Guest Limit: 10 per graduate
Student clubs are open for undergraduate or graduate students of Purdue University Global.
Affinity groups are open for all undergraduate and graduate students of Purdue University Global who are interested in supporting specific identity groups.
Associations are open for undergraduate or graduate students of Purdue University Global who align with the specific requirements.
Podcasts From Professionals
WISDOM & EXPERIENCE SPEAKS…
Partnering to build a world where all students can learn from everyone around them.
The goal of PGIPods is not only to entertain and inform but also to provide a training ground for students in business and information technology. Each term, students work as interns, honing their skills by becoming on-air personalities, advertising salespeople, technicians, and program or website developers.
Listen to educational, business, technology, and entrepreneurial podcasts by students, teachers, and professionals.
PGIPods is student and alumni-run and features podcasts as well as programming by students, staff, and faculty on a variety of topics, including books, current affairs, self-help, travel, business, University events, and messages from station personalities and listeners.
MISSION:
To create a literary journal that encourages and celebrates creativity in the diverse Purdue University Global Community; each publication will showcase written and visual narratives. Publication selections are based on the quality and insight of the narrative, rather than on genre or style requirements.
The Gauge is happy to announce that the call for submissions for the 2023 Summer issue starts now and ends on Monday, May 15th. As always, we are accepting the following:
§ Fiction
§ Microfiction
§ Creative Nonfiction
§ Poetry
§ Photography
New This Year:
The Gauge will be offering workshops in each genre in February, March, and April with the goal of helping folks craft a submission. Also available, 10-minute, one-on-one editing/feedback sessions. We hope that inspiration strikes and you help us Celebrate Creativity with a submission to The Gauge!
Digital badges are visual representations of an accomplishment or credential you have earned that has been issued and endorsed by an organization in a digital, shareable format. As a student at Purdue Global, you may earn a digital badge for several accomplishments, including making the Dean's or Chancellor's List or earning a micro-credential. Micro-credentials are smaller groupings of courses that can “stack” into or fulfill the requirements of other degree programs (such as a bachelor's degree). With these accomplishments represented by a digital badge, they can be easily shared with and verified by others. PG issues digital badges through Credly, our digital badge platform. To learn more, visit this page. If you have questions about digital badges, you can send an email to digitalcred@purdueglobal.edu.
The following are the Company Spotlights from Career Services - with live sessions where you can find out more about the company and potential careers with them.
RadiusOmaha – April 14th at 12 pm ET
Northwestern Medicine – April 19th at 1 pm ET
USDA – April 27th at 2 pm ET
Lowe's – May 10th at 2 pm ET
CDC – May 16th at 12 pm ET
Advance Business Systems – May 24th at 2 pm ET
Did you know that if you are a student in any IT-related program that you have an option to do an internship as you near the end of your program? If you just started or are moving quickly towards graduation, you will have an option to take an internship course vs. a capstone course to finalize your degree program. Before making a decision, we encourage you to check out the external internship options that are ever-increasingly available, often with remote work. However, we also provide an internal option for all students and it is all remote, just like your academic program.
The Purdue Global Internship Program (PGIP) gives students hands-on, work-based tasks and projects to further develop their education in their degree program. Students work in teams along with faculty and alumni mentors. PGIP seeks to be a quality-based service organization providing exceptional results to nonprofit organizations, as well as internal services to Purdue University Global. The virtual company has a robust infrastructure for student interns to manage and explore. PGIP has both Azure and AWS servers, and access to a wide variety of vendor tools and labs such as Try Hack Me, Cloud Academy, Pluralsight, ACI Learning, etc. platforms. Depending on the student’s individual skills and goals, tools and resources are made available for anyone who is seeking to add a new certification, acquire new skills, or take on a leadership role; all of which enhance their career readiness. If you are interested in learning more about PGIP please visit their website: https://www.pgip-tech.com/
If you are interested in signing up for an internship in an upcoming term, please complete this form and your advisor will be notified to schedule you accordingly: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflpjLreBCM6gl6xGbtR9OrYPEiti7rrIZIuM-tnOKjSO_xEQ/viewform
Who are they? SAS was once known as The Center for Disability Services (CDS). The department name was recently changed to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to create a more inclusive environment that provides accessibility to all. Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at Purdue Global is the primary office responsible for the coordination of services for students with disabilities. Pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Purdue Global will provide reasonable accommodations for students who have met the eligibility and verification requirements of SAS.
What do they do? SAS works directly with the student to provide accommodations that aid the student in being successful in their classes. SAS works as a liaison between the student and their instructors and notifies instructors of the student's approved accommodations each term. Students with temporary medical conditions can also request accommodations on a temporary basis.
How do you request an accommodation? Students with disabilities are responsible for requesting an accommodation. If you are a potential Purdue Global student, or already enrolled at Purdue Global, and are seeking accommodation(s) due to a diagnosed disability, you may request to be referred to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) through your university representative and/or contact SAS directly by telephone, or email. Actively enrolled students may also submit a self-referral to SAS through their student portal. SAS will then send an email to the student with information about requesting accommodations and will provide the required accommodation request forms attached to the email.
Purdue Global Contacts
Registration Issues: 866-522-7747
Textbook Inquiry: Student Support Desk or Academic Advising at 866-522-7747
Technical Issues: 866-522-7747-Support and Solutions
Student Accounts: 800-817-8272
Office of Student Support: 866-522-7747
Financial aid: 866-458-2008 option #2, or at fastudentsupport@purdueglobal.edu
Student Connections
Student Store and Discounts: https://campus.purdueglobal.edu/content/student-store
Purdue Global Blog: https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/