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News for faculty and staffOctober 30, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHTPurdue and SunGard Higher Education to deliver Signals
Signals, an innovative early intervention system that warns students that are at risk of underperforming in a course and facilitates faculty interventions, will be enhanced and brought to higher education institutions through a joint effort by SunGard Higher Education, Purdue and the Purdue Research Foundation. The collaboration is among the first examples of SunGard Higher Education's new Open Digital Campus strategy in action. More
FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESPurdue administers flu vaccine allotment, awaits next shipmentThe Purdue Student Health Center administered 347 doses of H1N1 vaccine Wednesday and Thursday (Oct. 28 and 29) and is now awaiting new shipments, which are expected next Wednesday (Nov. 4). More New policy sets process for developing systemwide policiesA new policy goes into effect today (Oct. 30) that outlines the new process for developing systemwide policies. More Place old phone books today for recyclingToday (Oct. 30) is the day to set out old telephone directories for recycling. Purdue Recycling crews will collect the directories Saturday (Oct. 31). More Recognition programs scheduled for December, JanuaryEmployees are asked to save the date for upcoming recognition programs. A recognition luncheon for clerical and service staff will be held Dec. 2, and a recognition luncheon for administrative and professional staff in the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost will be held Jan. 28. Questions regarding these events should be directed to Carrie Hanson in Human Resource Services at carrie@purdue.edu or 49-47397. APSAC, CSSAC discuss proposed smoking ban at meetingThe Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee and the Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee discussed, but did not vote on, whether to endorse the proposed smoking ban on Purdue's West Lafayette campus at their joint meeting Oct. 13. More Daylight saving time to affect some work shifts When Indiana clocks fall back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, the time change will affect the work schedule of some University employees. More Boiler Volunteer Network gathering donations for food bank
The Boiler Volunteer Network kicked off its ninth annual Fall Harvest Food Drive on Oct. 26. Students, faculty and staff will be able to donate to the food drive through Nov. 21. All donations will benefit Food Finders Food Bank. Members of five campus categories including academic departments or offices, student organizations, and residence halls or floors, will compete to see who can collect the greatest number of pounds of food. The top group within each category will receive a prize. More GENERAL NEWSArchives and Special Collections celebrates John Purdue's birthday with online exhibitAn exhibit showcasing Purdue founder John Purdue is now available online. "Portrait of a Founder: John Purdue and Purdue University" can be viewed at www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol/johnpurdue/. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents today, this weekendHere is a list of events happening Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at the West Lafayette campus. More Purdue Working Parents Club announces roundtable discussionThe Purdue Working Parents Club's Parent Roundtable Series will feature a discussion on "Balancing Work and Family." More Native American center at Purdue to celebrate heritage monthThe Native American Educational and Cultural Center at Purdue for the first time will celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November through cultural presentations, music, movies and art. More Purdue astronaut alum to speak on campus in NovemberPurdue alumnus Michael McCulley will speak on campus Nov. 6 about his experiences as an astronaut. MorePurdue U.S.-Canada border conference to feature trade, security and mobility expertsThe NEXTRANS Center, with the assistance of the government of Canada (avec l'appui du gouvernement du Canada) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), will host a Nov. 16 conference on U.S.-Canada border trade, security and mobility challenges. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Sign up for Purdue Today: https://lists.purdue.edu/mailman/listinfo/ptnews Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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