September 2016 Newsletter

Greetings Boilermaker Parents & Families!

As the first weeks of classes have been completed, the excitement of a new academic year is in full swing. Students are getting settled in their class schedule and looking into involvement opportunities on campus through campus employment, Greek Life and/or BoilerLink. While the energy is high, it’s also important to recognize there will be struggles.

Generally, these struggles are a necessary part of growth and development. However, if you believe your student is experiencing homesickness or transition challenges beyond their ability to cope or manage, we in the Office of the Dean of Students are here to help!

We encourage you to go to our website and utilizing the link “Report a Student of Concern”, share the issue with us. We will then follow up with your student either via e-mail, phone call or perhaps asking a student leader such as an RA to connect with them. We will offer suggestions, resources or ideas on how to manage obstacles. Be aware though, we will not “fix” it for them, but rather help them form a plan to address concerns and ultimately support their growth and development.

Thank you for sharing your student with us. We are proud to have them in our Boilermaker family and look forward to watching them grow and succeed.

Boiler Up!

Dean Katie

Katie Sermersheim
Dean of Students

Featured Stories

Academic Integrity Hotline Established

A new phone number and email address have been established to facilitate the reporting of student academic integrity issues. Individuals can email a concern to integrity@purdue.edu or call 765-494-8778 to speak with a staff member in the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities about the matter. OSRR staff will then investigate the situation and provide feedback to the reporter. Concerns may also be reported anonymously.

CARE Moves to New Home in Duhme Hall

The Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education, known as CARE moved from their temporary space in Cary Quadrangle to their new home in Duhme Hall in Windsor. CARE provides support and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking. CARE staff provide resources and direct services that are non-judgmental, survivor-focused and empowering. CARE recognizes that each person’s experience is unique, and staff are available to help each survivor assess their reporting options and access resources that meet personal needs. CARE staff can also provide information and other support services to friends and family of survivors. In addition to direct survivor services, CARE offers campus-wide programming on sexual violence, consent, and bystander intervention, among other topics.

Purdue Student Health Center

Purdue University Student Health Center (PUSH) has doctors, nurse practitioners, and nurses that see full time students for illness or injury, at no cost, every semester. Students can also be seen for regular allergy shots, sports physicals, x-rays, lab tests, or physical therapy for a fee that is typically much lower than those found at community practices. More.

New Forecast “Fitbit for academics” app developed by ITaP focuses on helping students succeed

 Forecast, the Fitbit of student success, is a new app that informs students of behaviors that can have an impact on their academic success. More.

ITaP help desk offers variety of ways to get campus tech support

By email, phone (765-494-4000), in person (HSSE in STEW) or on the web, ITaP's help desk has numerous ways to get technical assistance with problems such as resetting a password or connecting mobiles devices to the campus wireless network. More.

Think Summer

After another successful summer, planning is already well underway for Think Summer 2017 at Purdue. The University saw a 12 percent increase over 2015 in the number of credit hours taken over the summer by all students. With new and expanded programs, Purdue is hoping to grow that number even more.

Purdue Rally Line

This fall, a Purdue student from the Rally Line team may be giving you a call! These talented, current Purdue students may ask you to verify biographic information, share your experience with Purdue, and ask for your support of the Purdue Parents Fund. If you happen to miss a phone call from a (765) number and no message is left, please know this call may have been regarding the Purdue Parents Fund and does not pertain to your student (but of course, feel free to check-in with your student!). Click here for more information about the Purdue Parents Fund.

Events

Center for Career Opportunities- Workshops and Career Fairs

Students are back and Fall workshops and Career Fairs hosted by the CCO are in full swing! Encourage your students to visit the CCO's website for resources and watch for upcoming events.

Family Weekend

Register today for Family Weekend- Sept. 23-25, 2016. Registration closes at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 21! Note- not all programs require you to register to attend, so after you complete your registration for the events that do, visit the Family Weekend website for a current schedule of all events!

Family Weekend provides the opportunities for students and their families to engage in the campus community together through a variety of events and activities. Please visit the Family Weekend website for a current schedule of events. It is important to note that although the Parent & Family Boilermaker BBQ has reached capacity, your family is welcome to enjoy the free entertainment activities taking place on the lawn of the Purdue Memorial Union durning the BBQ. Please feel free to direct any questions to Parent & Family Connections at 1-844-228-0449 or by emailing parents@purdue.edu.

Family Weekend Road Construction Updates

As you make your travel plans for Family Weekend, please be advised there are a number of road projects causing road closures and detours. Map. Current Traffic Conditions. Information on the State Street Redevelopment Project.

Dates

Sept. 23-25, Family Weekend

Oct. 10-11, Fall Break

Oct. 26, 5:00 p.m. – last Day To Add/Modify a Course With Instructor, Advisor, and Department Head Signatures

Nov. 23-26, Thanksgiving Vacation

Dec. 10, Classes end

Dec. 12-17, Final Exams

Dec. 17, Semester Ends

See the full 2016-2017 academic calendar