Author: Administrative Operations Communications

Reminder: Register for the Building Deputy Meeting and participate in the new website scavenger hunt

As a reminder, registration is now available for the Building Deputy meeting on Thursday, April 15. The meeting will take place from 8:30-11 a.m. in Stewart Center, room 214. Building deputies should register by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 10. Registration will...
The Purdue University Police Department regularly offers verbal de-escalation training.

Free, online Verbal De-escalation training available in April

The Purdue Police Department is offering free Verbal De-escalation training during the month of April. “Verbal De-escalation” is a two-hour PowerPoint presentation. The objective is to teach skills to help attendees learn to remain calm and react more effectively when...

Last chance! Provide feedback on AO Connection by March 31

As a reminder, Tuesday (March 31) is the deadline to provide feedback on AO Connection, the organization’s e-newsletter. AO Connection is a weekly resource that provides staff and building deputies with organizational updates, construction notices, operational guidance and more. Now,...

Review, update Building Deputy Directory contact information

Building deputies are asked to review the online Building Deputy Directory and report any of the following updates via the Building Deputy Contact Information Online Form: The listed individual in the directory has changed roles/buildings or left the university A different person has...

March Environmental Health and Safety topics now available

This month’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) materials are now available, featuring important topics such as proper lithium-ion battery safety, waste disposal basics, situational awareness using the SLAM method and emergency construction safety. Administrative Operations staff are encouraged to review...

Reminder: Provide feedback to help improve AO Connection

As a reminder, you can help improve AO Connection, the organization’s e-newsletter, by answering a few simple questions.  AO Connection is a weekly resource that provides staff and building deputies with organizational updates, construction notices, operational guidance and more. Now,...

Police department offering free, in-person active threat training in April

The Purdue University Police Department is offering free, in-person training for potential active shooter/threat events in April. The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (C.R.A.S.E.) class provides strategies, guidance, and plan options for surviving an active threat event. Topics include...
As part of the ongoing web migration process to meet the April 24 ADA accessibility deadline established by the U.S. Department of Justice, all Building Emergency Plans (BEPs) are being migrated from Cascade to WordPress on the new Emergency Preparedness website.

Action Required: Building Emergency Plans (BEPs) to be migrated from Cascade to WordPress

As the Building Deputy, if you are not the BEP Developer, please ensure the BEP Developer receives this communication. As part of the ongoing web migration process to meet the April 24 ADA accessibility deadline established by the U.S. Department...

Reminder: Deadline to complete performance management self-assessments is March 16

As a reminder, employees have through Monday (March 16) to complete the self-assessment portion of the performance management process. Managers will then have from Tuesday (March 17) through April 3 to complete assessments for their direct reports. Managers should not...

Registration now available for Building Deputy meeting

Facilities Operations is hosting an in-person Building Deputy meeting on Wednesday, April 15. The meeting will take place from 8:30-11 a.m. in Stewart Center, room 214. Light refreshments will be served, and networking will take place from 8 – 8:30...