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October 1, 2012
In the Spotlight
Purdue has begun an initiative to improve the experience of first-year students, based on recommendations generated by 200 members of a campus-wide Foundations of Excellence task force. The FoE process, which began in August 2011, aims to help Purdue design an academic environment and student experience that will enhance first-year students' learning, competence, confidence and overall success. It also seeks to establish a more coordinated, less confusing set of resources to help students achieve an excellent start in all aspects of college life.
* Foundations of Excellence website
* Final report (PDF)
* Task force members (PDF)
* Philosophy statement
Editor's note: This is the first in a five-part series focusing on how Foundations of Excellence recommendations will be implemented across campus.
Aligning student success programs, coordinating academic resources and streamlining orientation efforts for first-year students are all ways Purdue will promote student achievement through its Foundations of Excellence (FOE) initiative.
Faculty and staff news
Acting President Timothy Sands will host his second President's Forum from 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 2) in Stewart Center, Fowler Hall.
Wellness screening appointments with the School of Nursing are available this fall.
Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on or near the West Lafayette campus.
"Thumbs Up" gives faculty and staff the chance to recognize others on campus for a job well done.
* Purdue Today would like to hear about those people whose hard work and commitment contribute to the success of the University as well as make Purdue a wonderful environment within which to work. To submit an item for "Thumbs Up," click here.
People
Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty, staff and students.
Purdue sports
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com
Boilermaker Depot: One-stop online resource for all game-week activities and spirit initiatives.
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