B.I.T.S. News for Students

Official Newsletter for Students of Purdue University Global’s

School of Business and Information Technology

June 2023 Issue

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

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

The recognition of Juneteenth certainly aligns with the values of Purdue Global. Our Board of Trustees adopted the Purdue Global Moves which includes our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will take action and implement initiatives aligned with the Purdue University Equity Task Force and will continue to expand diversity so that Purdue Global embodies all — a global, multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff.

~ Chancellor Frank Dooley

Purdue University: A Land Grant Institution

Purdue University was founded in 1869 under the Morrill Act of 1862. John Purdue, a local merchant, gave $150,000 to begin the University. Tippecanoe County gave $50,000 and local residents gave 100 acres for the new university. The Indiana State Legislature agreed to name the new school Purdue in gratitude to its largest benefactor. The new university began classes on September 16, 1874, with six instructors and 39 students.

Morrill Act of the U.S. Congress (1862) provided grants of land to states to finance the establishment of colleges specializing in “agriculture and the mechanic arts.” Named for its sponsor, Vermont Congressman Justin Smith Morrill (1810–98), it granted each state 30,000 acres (12,140 hectares) for each of its congressional seats. Funds from the sale of the land were used by some states to establish new schools; other states turned the money over to existing state or private colleges to create schools of agriculture and mechanic arts (known as “A&M” colleges). The military training required in the curriculum of all land-grant schools led to the establishment of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, an educational program for future army, navy, and air force officers. The second Morrill Act (1890) initiated regular appropriations to support land-grant colleges, which came to include 17 predominantly African American colleges and 30 American Indian colleges. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Land-Grant-College-Act-of-1862

Each state would receive 30,000 acres of land for each senator and representative in Congress. States where not enough public land was available were given scrip to public land in other states; the income from the land to be used for operating expenses (construction, purchase, repair of buildings excluded). In 1862, Indiana had 11 US Representatives allowing for 330,000 acres of land. If the land were not available within the state, other lands would be made available in other states.

The Indiana state legislature formally accepted the grant in 1865. Most of the land sold to provide the grant to Indiana was in northeastern Nebraska. Land scrip was issued and sold to private interests.

The sale of 380,440 acres of indigenous lands, from California to Michigan, raised $212,149 to fund Purdue University alone. Land that was purchased from the Chippewa through the treaties of 1837 and 1842 cost the government 8¢ and 7¢ per acre respectively, while land taken by force was much more costly to the US, so treaties were the preferred method of land acquisition. https://nativeland.info/dashboard/morrill-act-of-1862-parcel-locator-dashboard/

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 1995. Colleges of Agriculture at the Land Grant Universities: A Profile. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/4980.

Purdue University Global

School of Business & Information Technology

Student Spotlight:

Curtis Rosebery MBA '23

Current Role: Logistics Readiness Officer for the United States Air Force

Curtis wanted to join the United States Air Force ever since he was in high school. He was inspired by his grandparents' escape to America during World War II, and felt a strong desire to uphold and protect the freedom and opportunities they once sought after for future generations. With this desire to develop and succeed, he commissioned into the United States Air Force as a Second Lieutenant in May 2020. However, he had to wait until January of 2021 to start his career as a Logistics Readiness Officer, and therefore made the decision to enroll in Purdue Global in November of 2020. Curtis had previously obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, but given his career goals, he felt pursuing a Master's in Business Administration would help him further develop his organizational leadership skills.

Curtis chose Purdue Global as it was a well known and recognized school with a renowned support for military professionals and veterans. He also knew that he would be receiving a quality education, which he confirmed by saying this of his experience, “It was the high quality education that I knew was provided by PG along with the ability to maintain my work-life-school balance. After my second or third class I realized how much higher quality the school, professors, and assignments were compared to my peers going to other universities”.

Working in logistics Curtis moved around a lot and worked many hours during the week. Purdue Global’s online format allowed him the flexibility to remain successful in both his career and educational journey. He shared, “Purdue Global and its staff worked with me to be able to maintain my school-life balance that when I first started I wasn’t sure was going to be possible to maintain.” He also credits his amazing wife and unit leadership team for their support throughout his graduate education. Curtis shared that he had a great motivator in his wife and is grateful for her support through the process of obtaining his MBA. As for his unit leadership, not only did they accommodate his schedule to attend classes, they cheered him on throughout his journey.

Curtis had very positive experiences with professors throughout his educational career at Purdue Global. In recalling his experiences he noted that Dr. Keith Thurgood and Dr. Matt Keogh stood out to him, “Both have impressive military and private sector backgrounds which was relatable for me, but their mixed knowledge also made them able to explain concepts in understandable ways for everyone”. He went on to say, “Both professors have unmatched ways of thinking about things, a way of thinking that I hope to one day be able to make my own”. Along with knowledgeable professors, he found classroom interactions with his peers helped him further expand his understanding and perspective of various aspects of business. Saying this of former classmates, “I think the discussion posts that my classmates wrote were some of the most educational aspects of this program. They truly allowed me to gain perspective on a multitude of concepts.” The many benefits Curtis found with Purdue University Global allowed him to build on skills that will further his career advancement as a young Air Force Officer.

He was also a member of the Purdue Global SALUTE honor society. Membership to this student organization gave him access to informative seminars geared toward former and active duty service members. Along with the resources Purdue Global provided, Curtis felt the impact of completing his degree program on his personal and professional life.

Curtis obtained his Master’s degree in 25 months, graduating with a 4.0 GPA and shared his final thoughts on life after graduation. “I am more confident both personally and professionally. My analytical skills and research abilities have greatly increased, I have a stronger desire to research more often. I think I have an even greater enjoyment for overcoming challenges and complex problems. Overall, I think I am a better person and stronger professional after acquiring my Master's degree.”

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SBIT Concentration of the Month:

Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Did you know that every business, even a small one, has a supply chain?

Supply chains include the procurement, processing or creation, and successful fulfillment of products (goods), services, and information. In short, the four main parts of the supply chain are (1) plan, (2) source, (3) make, and (4) deliver.

With a global perspective, supply chain management professionals ensure successful SCM operations for their organizations, working with partners both within their business and in other organizations as partners too.

Our students can earn a concentration in supply chain management and logistics in concert with several degree plans: BSBA, BSIT, BSAN, and BSPS. Similarly, there are two micro credential offerings in the supply chain area: focused in either SCM procurement or SCM logistics.

The recent pandemic has reminded the world that the supply chain impacts each of our lives, every day. The professionals within the supply chain help businesses, yet also their positive results of their leadership impact society as a whole, and individual lives too.

Our program is part of the SAP University Alliance. This allows us to use the latest and greatest version of SAP ERP, the original enterprise resource planning system, in the cloud. This system is used by approximately 80 percent of the global supply chain, which generates over $4 trillion dollars for the global economy each year. It is also utilized, on average, by 90 percent of the Fortune 100 companies. SAP is a Germany company, founded in 1972.

Additionally, we partner with Esri, the Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., one of the top Geographical Information Systems (GIS) companies. Esri’s ArcGIS Online is used for mapping and statistical software – helping solve real world problems by visualizing their complexity over a geographical area.

Students learn in real time in a series of courses to use these cutting-edge information systems, exactly as being utilized by current supply chain business professionals, by using these systems with challenging simulation, problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork!

If you are not already part of this concentration, and this interests you, or to learn more of the details – please contact your academic advisor. We look forward to helping you grow into a SCM professional, ready to take action, and make the world a better place!

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PG Success Coaching

Coaching for Student Success

Success coaching is a strengths-based approach for supporting students. In this model, success coaches form relationships with students, and guide them through their educational journey. Success coaches help students set and achieve academic goals, identify and overcome barriers, and ultimately support the day-to-day challenges associated with being a student.

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Fall 2023 Graduation

Link to: Graduation Center

October 21, 2023

West Lafayette, IN

Registration opens August 1.

Venue: Elliott Hall of Music at Purdue University

Eligible graduates must have completed online registration by August 18, 2023, to participate.

See Notes and Conditions section below for important information.

Graduation Week

Oct. 16: Virtual Photo Booth
Oct. 17: Last Lecture & Virtual Toast
Oct. 18: Virtual Bingo
Oct. 19: Shout Out Board
Oct. 20: Onsite Events:
- Black & Gold Celebration
  (5:00–6:30 pm ET)
- Military Appreciation Dinner
  (7:00–8:30 pm ET)
Oct. 20: Special Message
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Clubs

Student clubs are open for undergraduate or graduate students of Purdue University Global.

Affinity Groups

Affinity groups are open for all undergraduate and graduate students of Purdue University Global who are interested in supporting specific identity groups.

Associations

Associations are open for undergraduate or graduate students of Purdue University Global who align with the specific requirements.

Honor Societies

Student Organization this June:

The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Mission

The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) was established to serve the needs of the human resource management professional by providing the most comprehensive set of resources available. It is committed to advancing the human resource profession and the capabilities of all human resource professionals to ensure that HR is an effective partner in developing and executing organizational strategies. The Purdue Global chapter is overseen by an elected team of student leaders and volunteer faculty advisor(s). These individuals arrange events and communications that encourage engagement throughout the Purdue Global community and their student members.

Benefits/Opportunities

Publications
Conferences
Specialized webinars
Resource communities

Requirements

Undergraduate and graduate human resources management majors

The SHRM National Website provides the information and application for joining.

Please contact Carrie Stringham with any questions.

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Contact us by email, chat, or make a video appointment. Librarians can help you research your topic, find the best resources, locate a specific citation, and reduce your search time. One of the staff has an M.B.A., so we know what you’re going through with your research. Click the “Ask Us” tab on most pages of our website and guides, or navigate to the Ask a Librarian page of our website.

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.

https://www.pgipods.com/

The Gauge

Purdue Global Literary Journal

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.

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Digital Badging!

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.

Your Career and PG Career Services

Career Network

Employer Target!

IT Internships Available!

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

SAS - Student Accessibility Services

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.