Proposals being accepted for Purdue Global Village conference

Purdue Global’s Center for Teaching and Learning is accepting proposals for the 15th annual Purdue Global Village conference, a virtual professional development event set for Nov. 7-11.

The deadline to submit a proposal is 11:59 p.m. ET Aug. 7. All Purdue faculty, staff, administrators and students are invited to participate.

The conference seeks to provide a forum for collaborative professional development to enhance student learning in a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. The theme for the conference this year is “Unbounded Education: Embracing Emerging Trends and Opportunities.” The conference’s five tracks are:

• 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.

More information and the call for proposals can be found on the Purdue Global Village website. Contact pgvillage@purdueglobal.edu with questions.