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

COLLEGE WRITING

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Who Can Receive Accommodations?

A student with a disability and/or temporary impairment that limits a major life function and is diagnosed by a health care professional can request accommodations. Accommodations can be permanent or temporary.

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. 

After two decades in retail management, I began a new chapter in 2021, returning to school to pursue a career in Human Resources, focusing on training and development. Last year, I accepted an instructor's invitation to attend a Purdue Global SHRM chapter board meeting. Little did I know I'd discover the professional network I would need to navigate my transition into HR.      

Serving on the Purdue Global Society for HR Management (SHRM) chapter board and collaborating with fellow students and dedicated advisors to improve student experiences was the highlight of my senior year. Every board member was incredibly generous with their time, sharing their knowledge and expertise – something for which I am incredibly grateful. Beyond the opportunity to forge valuable relationships, having a SHRM student membership afforded me access to their extensive reference library. That was a lifesaver during those late nights spent researching projects and papers for my Industrial Organizational Psychology coursework. However, the value of my SHRM enrollment went beyond the organization's media center. SHRM's unwavering support, commitment to professional development, and the mentorship I received truly had a significant impact on both my academic journey and career. 

Lori