Thank you for taking the time to read about what is happening in Student Life.

This newsletter is sent to faculty and staff supporters of the Office of Student Life. There is also a Student Life Student Newsletter, that we encourage you to share with your students. 

If you have any questions or would like additional information added to this newsletter, please feel free to reach out to studentlife@purdueglobal.edu. 

Purdue Global Village (PGV), a professional conference hosted by Purdue Global, opened its doors this year to student attendees and presenters. We had 296 students register to attend, 9 poster/podcast student presentations, and 7 live student presentations. 

Please see the student contributions to PGV below.

Does Good Behavior While in Prison Affect Recidivism Rates Upon Release?

The Effect of Technology on Responsive Leadership Style

Forging Forward for the Future: A Podcast On Educating the Youth of Tomorrow

Pandemic-Proof Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: An Innovative Mobile Community Health Initiative to Provide Skills Training and Promote Accessibility and Inclusion

More than a Good Grades Club

Managing Your Money and Battling Budget Busters

Ameliorating the Public Sector of the American Education System

National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) - 'The Importance of Leadership and Student Involvement'

A Student’s Guide to a Positive Classroom Community

Organizational Culture Change in Successful Enterprises

Brian Flach, Student Presenter

Examining Quarantine Strategies and Social Acceptability in Michigan

Lena Henderson, Student Presenter,  and Dr. Kristin Early

The Work/Life/School/Family Balance: Tips and Strategies for the Busy Student

Jessica Janssens, Student Presenter

Featured Presentation: Student Panel Diverse Student Perspectives on Persistence

Led by Dr. Julia Nyberg

Supporting and Mentoring Emerging Leaders Through Effective Communication: A Student Perspective

Holly Hankin, Student Presenter and Lisa Wright

Leading with Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Samantha Schoen, Student Presenter and Dr. Bea Bourne

A Student's Perspective: Instilling a Sense of Advocacy

Shana Rodriguez, Student Presenter

Don't believe the myth that employers do not hire during the holidays! Companies hire to fill a need no matter what time of the year it is.  When interacting with upcoming graduates, don’t forget to remind them to keep up the momentum! Many job seekers take a break during that time of year, which means fewer candidates are looking, providing active job seekers a better shot at getting hired by or before the new year.  Always refer them to connect with Career Services through the CareerNetwork, which is located on their student portal under the Community tab. There’s a wealth of information and resources available on the CareerNetwork.   You can share this video, which contains information about resources available on the CareerNetrwork and how they can partner with Career Services. 

In support of the diversity and inclusion initiatives at PG, the Office of Student Life has sponsored student affinity groups to help better support historically repressed student identities (these groups reflect the Purdue University, West Lafayette Cultural Centers). Please see more information on our affinity groups below, and share as you see fit. 

 Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri Alpha) Honor Society (First Generation Community)

This honor society recognizes the academic achievements of first generation students at Purdue Global. Requirements: Undergraduate full-time degree candidates in an associate’s degree or baccalaureate program must have completed 36 credits with one completed semester at PG and an overall GPA  of 3.2 or above; Graduate students may be enrolled as part-time students with a GPA requirement of 3.5 or above.

Membership form: By invitation only (first membership drive in Spring 2021)

 Asian American Cultural Association (Asian American/Pacific Islander Community)

The Asian American Cultural Association provides an inclusive space for support, engagement, and education for the Purdue Global community.

Membership form: https://forms.gle/gynNxgWRWhQ6jJCc7

 Black Cultural Association (Black/African American Community)

The Black Cultural Association provides an inclusive space for support, engagement, and education for the Purdue Global community.

Membership form: https://forms.gle/RqSUsVfSRy6vd3BL8

Latino/a Cultural Association (Latino/Latina/Latinx/Hispanic Community)

The Latino/a Cultural Association provides an inclusive space for support, engagement, and education for the Purdue Global community.

Membership form: https://forms.gle/QPHK5mdHnDeEmbZL8

Native American Educational and Cultural Association (American Indian/Native American/Indigenous People Community)

The Native American Educational and Cultural Association provides an inclusive space for support, engagement, and education for the Purdue Global community.

Membership form: https://forms.gle/gRYd7ks2236TyyUv9

 PG Pride Association (LGBTQIA+ Community)

The PG Pride Association provides an inclusive space for support, engagement, and education for the Purdue Global community.

Membership form: https://forms.gle/dPCmfbFemtZJLBvA6 

Entrepreneurship Club

Our mission is to engage and challenge all Purdue University Global undergraduate and graduate students to succeed in becoming lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Our central focus is to positively impact the future by becoming a driving force while supporting entrepreneurship regionally, nationally, and globally. 

Membership form: https://forms.gle/kirifXiRemWXTcAw9

Purdue Global Finance and Investments Club

Purdue Global Finance and Investments Club (PGFIC) intends to establish a community of like-minded finance and investing students to promote personal and professional growth by encouraging networking as well as sound financial and investment knowledge and best practices.

Membership form: https://forms.gle/YPP2s5o7ggg3zWDc6

 PG Writing Club

PG Writing Club creates a supportive platform for writers at PG. We encourage all students to join our creative community in order to have a space to express your ideas, get advice on your writing, or to connect with fellow writers! 

Membership form: https://forms.gle/oygrSgXESRYY88z78 

Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society

Alpha Beta Kappa is the premier national honor society for America’s postsecondary schools, institutes, colleges, and universities. The purpose of the society is to encourage and recognize superior student academic achievement, character, and leadership.

Asian American Cultural Association (Asian American/Pacific Islander Community)

The Asian American Cultural Association provides an inclusive space for support, engagement, and education for the Purdue Global community.

 Black Cultural Association (Black/African American Community)

The Black Cultural Association provides an inclusive space for support, engagement, and education for the Purdue Global community.

 Purdue Global Finance and Investments Club

Purdue Global Finance and Investments Club (PGFIC) intends to establish a community of like-minded finance and investing students to promote personal and professional growth by encouraging networking as well as sound financial and investment knowledge and best practices.

Latino/a Cultural Association (Latino/Latina/Latinx/Hispanic Community)

The Latino/a Cultural Association provides an inclusive space for support, engagement, and education for the Purdue Global community.

Native American Educational and Cultural Association (American Indian/Native American/Indigenous People Community)

The Native American Educational and Cultural Association provides an inclusive space for support, engagement, and education for the Purdue Global community.

Please contact studentlife@purdueglobal.edu if you are interested in advising one of these groups or becoming a co-advisor for one of our already sponsored organizations. See all of our organizations on PG Campus: https://campus.purdueglobal.edu/page/student-life. 

Each honor society released two invitations in 2020. Please see the number of students who have joined honor societies so far this year. 

Each honor society will release two invitations in 2021. Dates will be released in the next newsletter. 

The following graph includes important data points. If there is additional information or data that you would like to receive, please notify the Office of Student Life at studentlife@purdueglobal.edu. 

Data Explanation: Unique student count is the number of individual students who are involved in an organization at Purdue University Global. Involvement Touch Points are the number of memberships in student organizations. Therefore, this number reflects students who may be involved in multiple organizations.

Data Explanation: Involvement Touch Points based on which school the student is enrolled in are in blue.  Involvement Touch Points based on which school the organization ‘belongs’ to (i.e. the school the faculty advisor works for) are in orange. These numbers will reflect students who may be involved in multiple organizations.

Student Life is partnering with Communications and Marketing to highlight student and advisor testimonials about their co-curricular involvement. If you would like to share your own experience or if you have a student who would represent the organization and institution well, please reach out to Jenny Nichols at studentlife@purdueglobal.edu. 

Do you want to share from your own social media page too? Tag @PurdueGlobal and use hashtags #PurdueGlobalProud, #PurdueGlobal, and #PGPride to show pride in your university! 

Student Life exists at Purdue University Global because of dedicated faculty, staff, and students. We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you!

If you have any additional questions about Student Life, please feel free to reach out to studentlife@purdueglobal.edu.