Provost’s Conversation to cover Protect Purdue plans for fall semester

Provost Jay Akridge will host a Protect Purdue virtual conversation from 4 to 5 p.m. ET July 26. The focus of the conversation will be on Fall 2021 updates.

“Our general philosophy as we approach fall is to be as 'open’ as possible, while continuing to protect the health of the Purdue community,” Akridge says. “We will be discussing the state of the virus on campus and in the community, vaccination and surveillance testing plans, and our fall Protect Purdue policy decisions, among other topics.”

The Protect Purdue Conversations are a one-hour, moderated session that were initiated last fall to answer faculty and staff questions and to keep the campus community updated on the Protect Purdue Plan. Each session features a panel of experts and leaders who are directly involved with the implementation of the Protect Purdue Plan. Questions from faculty and staff submitted in advance and during the session will be answered during the conversation.

Confirmed panel members for July are:

• Jay Akridge, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity.
• Willie Reed, dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, Protect Purdue implementation team.
• Eric Barker, dean, College of Pharmacy, Protect Purdue implementation team.
• Esteban Ramirez, chief medical officer, Protect Purdue Health Center.
• Jenna Rickus, vice provost for teaching and learning.

Questions for the Protect Purdue Conversations can be submitted here.

The virtual conversation will be livestreamed on the provost's website, and a recording will be available on the same webpage two to three days after the event.