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September 9, 2013 In the Spotlight
Student affordability a top concern for Senate chairAs 2013-14 chair of the University Senate, David Williams plans to champion policies that will help establish Purdue as a national leader in affordable, excellent higher education. Williams, professor of medical illustration in the College of Veterinary Medicine, has been at Purdue for more than 40 years and is a longtime Senate member. Faculty and staff newsPresident to discuss initiatives at forum on ThursdayThe Purdue community is invited to join President Mitch Daniels for a President's Forum on Thursday (Sept. 12) in the South Ballroom, Purdue Memorial Union. The forum, scheduled for 8-9:30 a.m., will focus on Purdue's new agenda -- initiatives developed from across the University that are designed to place Purdue among the great academic institutions of the world. Newly hired non-exempt staff to participate in new retirement planNew clerical, service and operations/technical employees hired on or after Sept. 9 will be enrolled in a new Non-Exempt Defined Contribution Plan to be administered by Fidelity. Still time to complete approved tobacco cessation program to avoid 2014 additional medical premiumThe $500 per person tobacco-user additional premium will continue for 2014 Purdue medical plans. The additional premium applies to employees and covered spouses/same-sex domestic partners (SSDPs). If both people in the couple use tobacco and are covered by the plan, the additional premium will be $1,000. Rec Sports to host United Way fundraiserThe Division of Recreational Sports is hosting a Zumbathon on Sept. 19 to benefit the Purdue United Way Campaign. This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients"Thumbs Up" gives faculty and staff the chance to recognize others on campus for a job well done. * Purdue Today would like to hear about those people whose hard work and commitment contribute to the success of the University as well as make Purdue a wonderful environment within which to work. To submit an item for "Thumbs Up," click here. General newsPurdue continues 7-year trend of attracting high-quality studentsThis is the seventh consecutive year the quality of Purdue's first-year class has risen, which continues to have a positive impact on the University's retention and graduation rates as well as overall student success. Academic rigor makes the difference in college readiness, successTaking challenging coursework in middle school and high school not only prepares students for success in college but also is the best predictor of both college readiness and college success, says Pamela T. Horne, associate vice provost for enrollment management and dean of admissions. Confucius Institute to offer basic Mandarin courseThe Confucius Institute at Purdue will offer "Basic Mandarin Chinese" this fall. Liberal Arts Study Abroad Fair set for WednesdayThe College of Liberal Arts Study Abroad Fair will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 11) on Memorial Mall. PeopleApplications sought for senior policy associate position in Office of Global AffairsThe search committee for the position of senior policy associate in the Office of Global Affairs is accepting applications. Details about the position are available in a PDF file. Appointments, honors and activitiesAppointments and promotions, faculty and staff honors, alumni honors, and student honors. Purdue sportsFor more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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