SBIT BITS
News for Students
Issue: June 2024
Newsletter for PG Business & Information Technology Students
SBIT BITS
News for Students
Issue: June 2024
Newsletter for PG Business & Information Technology Students
Purdue Global Newsletter
Something for Everyone this Month
June 10 National Ballpoint Pen Day
June 11 National Corn on the Cob Day
June 12 National Red Rose Day
June 13 National Weed Your Garden Day
June 14 U.S. Army Birthday
June 15 Juneteenth
June 16 National Fudge Day
June 17 National Eat Your Vegetables Day
June 18 National Go Fishing Day
June 19 National Martini Day
June 20 Summer Solstice
June 21 National Yard Games Day
June 22 World Rainforest Day
June 23 Pink Flamingo Day
June 24 World UFO Day
June 25 National Catfish Day (The Fish - not Online)
June 26 National Chocolate Pudding Day
June 27 National Sunglasses Day
June 28 National Tapioca Day
June 29 National Camera Day
June 30 National Food Truck Day
Sisters Margaret Ellen, Mary-McNeil, Cynthia, and Jessica Minaise of Roseburg Oregon, are pursuing degrees from Purdue Global. All four are scheduled to graduate though 2024.
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)
These are not universal definitions. This glossary is provided to be a more thorough, but not entirely comprehensive, understanding of the significance of these terms. You may even consider asking someone what they mean when they use a term, especially when they use it to describe their identity. Ultimately it is most important that each individual define themselves for themselves and therefore also define terms for themselves.
This glossary contains terms, such as ableism and disability, that may not be considered directly related to identities of sexuality or gender. These terms are important to acknowledge as part of our mission to challenge all forms of oppression that affect the multiple, intersectional identities held by members of a community.
See links below!
Juneteenth:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites: Celebrate
Juneteenth Resources in the PG Library
Additional Juneteenth Readings and Resources
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
So You Want to Learn about Juneteenth?
Library of Congress Blog Folklife Today: Juneteenth
Library of Congress Today in History: June 19
Library of Congress Blog: The Birth of Juneteenth; Voices
Southern Law Poverty Center: Celebrating Juneteenth
Public Domain Review Early Photographs of Juneteenth
Google Arts and Culture: The Historical Legacy of
U.S. Department of the Interior: This Juneteenth,
Celebrate Freedom Day at an Interior site
Juneteenth Tribute to Dr. Ronald “Doc” Myers
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
Click here: Smithsonian
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
SBIT Program News
Hospitality & Management Programs
Marketing Life
Purdue Global Education Abroad
Going Abroad for Learning!
What are students saying?
I was a part of the 2023 Geneva trip. I really enjoyed my experience. There was sufficient information distributed before the trip. I appreciated the pre-trip zoom call to put names to faces and figure out the game plan. The only thing that didn't go super as planned was the airport pick up shuttle when I landed. This was no big deal, and I just walked. I really enjoyed the trip. I learned so much about the culture and people. I also learned a lot at the United Nations and The American Red Cross. I felt supported and safe during the entire trip. I felt like sufficient activities were planned. I wish we could have done a tour at the World Bank and learned more about the economic and financial system.
Megan Long
Going Abroad for Learning!
What are faculty saying?
A new term begins. I await the arrival of the new group of students for our first Seminar. Everyone seems a bit shy during the first Seminar. We schedule an Informational Meeting for the London field trip approaching rapidly. Everyone introduces themselves in our meeting. Not only do we have students in the GB602 course, we also have four undergraduate students (sisters actually) joining us on the trip. It's now time for the second Seminar which is scheduled a couple of days before we begin our journey to London. Excitement is in the air for both the field and virtual participants. The day arrives for the Education Abroad London trip to begin. Everyone arrives in London safely. The welcome dinner is filled with conversation as students get to know one another. Each day brings an opportunity for me to get to know each student. Friendships are budding and no one wants to leave London. What an amazing trip! I am very blessed to have met these wonderful students. Some have sent me invites on LinkedIn. I count it an honor to be a tiny part of these students' educational journey. The trip was a learning experience that I will never forget.
Dr. Tonjua McCullough, DBA
Accounting Department Chair
School of Business & Information Technology
Purdue Global
(tmccullough@purdueglobal.edu)
(440) 487-2947
Graduation Information
Upcoming Graduation Ceremonies
Click Here: Graduation Center
October 5, 2024
West Lafayette, IN
Registration:
July 15 to August 1
Academic Success ACS Video
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.
COLLEGE WRITING
The Purdue Global Writing Center supports writers in college composition and across the curriculum with resources that cover a range of topics on college writing from audience and formality to assignment types and sample essays and argumentation and rhetoric. Browse the collection below or use the search tool to locate topics on college writing and more.
Academic Writer
Academic Writer is APA's authoritative solution offering you a complete digital environment for teaching, learning, and writing academic papers.
New to Academic Writer? Check out our orientation, Getting Started with Academic Writer, to learn how to navigate and use the site.
For more detailed guidance on using the Writing Center, visit our lesson on Writing in Academic Writer.
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.
Student Life at Purdue Global
Learn More about Student Organizations
Interested in Society of Human Resources Management?
Lori Fuchs, Past SHRM Chapter President
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
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.
Career Support from Purdue Global
Purdue Global and Career Network
Did you know that SBIT has a chat group for Business students?
Resources for Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors
Purdue Global Contacts
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Textbook Inquiry: Student Support Desk or Academic Advising at 866-522-7747
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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
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