Proposals wanted for Purdue Global Village virtual conference

The Purdue University Global Center for Teaching and Learning is accepting proposals for the 17th annual professional development event Purdue Global Village, which is scheduled for Nov. 4-8.

This year’s conference theme, “Lifelong Learning: Inspiring a Culture of Inclusion, Wonder, and Relentless Curiosity,” was submitted by Ingrid Bradley, a faculty member from the School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies.

The conference tracks include:

• Classroom Foundations: Focus on the foundational elements of teaching and learning.
• Leadership and Organization: Foster growth opportunities in leadership, motivation, organization and time management.
• NextGen Learning: Cultivate innovation and exploration of teaching and learning tools and methods to enhance the student experience, focusing on engagement, accessibility and retention.
• Scholarship: Encourage research and scholarly activity in the areas of the chosen profession and teaching.
• Student Focus: Highlight student-centric activities related to the process of teaching, learning and career development. 

The call for proposals and conference information is available on the Purdue Global Village website. All faculty, students, staff and administrators are invited to submit proposals. 

The proposal submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET Aug. 9. Contact pgvillage@purdueglobal.edu with questions.

Purdue Global Village is a virtual higher education conference designed and delivered by the Center for Teaching and Learning for faculty, administrators, staff and students. The conference’s mission is to provide a forum for collaborative professional development to enhance student learning in a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.