SBIT B.I.T.S. News for Students
January 2024 Issue
Official Newsletter for Students of Purdue University Global’s School of Business and Information Technology
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The SBIT student resources site has links to:
Education Abroad
Student Life
Career Network
Federal Word Study
Service Learning
Student Advisory Board
Student Webinars
Student Support
Technology Services
Accessibility Services
Financial Aid Office
Advising
SBIT Assistant Dean’s Office
Requesting Letter from the Dean
Program Verification
Reporting of Student Concerns
DEI & Belonging
Partners with Office of Organizational Culture and Inclusive Excellence (OCIE)
Purdue Global: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee
School of Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies
SoGe Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
SBS Diversity and Inclusivity Action Committee (DIAC)
Concord Law School DEI Committee
School of Business and Information Technology
Diversity and Belonging Action Committee (SBIT DBAC)
School of Nursing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee (SON DEIB)
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
Education Abroad
Service Learning
May 4, 2024
West Lafayette, IN
Registration:
Opens Spring 2024
Venue: Elliott Hall of Music at Purdue University
Guest Limit: 10 per graduate
Purdue Global announced as Presenting Sponsor for 2023-24 Purdue men’s and women’s basketball seasons
Purdue Global announced as Presenting Sponsor for 2023-24 Purdue men’s and women’s basketball seasons
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.
Screen Reader Technologies
Screen reader technology is a vital tool that enables individuals with visual impairments to access and interact with digital content. It works by translating text and interactive elements on a computer or mobile device screen into audio or touch feedback. Screen readers are particularly beneficial for people who are blind or have limited vision, but they can also assist individuals with learning, motor, or cognitive disabilities. These tools read aloud the content on the screen and allow users to navigate through websites and applications via speech output or a Braille display. Three of the most commonly used screen readers are NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.
Video Resources
Deque University: An Introduction to Screen Readers
Level Access-Understanding Assistive Technology: Desktop Screen Readers
Vision Australia-Screen reader demonstration with Jordie
Pope Tech-Getting started with NVDA screen reader for Windows
Web Resources
AbilityNet: An Introduction to Screen Readers
The Academic Success Center offers free, live and recorded Purdue Global Student Webinars on course-related and important topics. Links to upcoming events and recordings are located on the calendar. Please note that Purdue Global students, faculty, and staff need to be logged into PG Campus to view Student Webinars.
How Does PG Success Coaching Help Students?
How Does PG Success Coaching Help Students?
PG success coaches support students by ensuring they are meeting their academic goals by working with them during intentional coaching meetings. The coaches also help connect students with resources on campus and in their community. Our coaches are trained in basic needs support, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and the best practices in student support. Our goal is to ensure all basic needs of students are met before tackling academic needs, resulting in higher student success and persistence.
Today you may notice a new link when using EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS), the search box on our homepage. In addition to the Full Text Finder link you see when EDS is linking out to sources external to EBSCO, like from ProQuest, HeinOnline, or other publishers and vendors, you'll now see a Locate Full Text link for articles. The Locate Full Text link is powered by LibKey, a tool that helps quickly connect you to articles, whether they're in a library database or published for free online.
Clubs
Clubs
Student clubs are open for undergraduate or graduate students of Purdue University Global.
Affinity Groups
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
Associations are open for undergraduate or graduate students of Purdue University Global who align with the specific requirements.
Honor Societies
Honor Societies
Purdue Global and Career Network
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.
PG Students and Digital Badges.mp4Digital Badging!
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.
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
SBIT Student Resources: https://sites.google.com/student.purdueglobal.edu/student-resources-sbit/student-resource-home
Student Store and Discounts: https://campus.purdueglobal.edu/content/student-store
Purdue Global Blog: https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/
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