Purdue Online Learning 2.0 – Military Advisory Board Read-Out
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – An in-person meeting of the Purdue Online Learning 2.0 Military Advisory Board convened on March 22, 2024 for a dialogue aimed at extending Purdue’s reach of service in support of the military-affiliated community through the distinct qualities of Purdue Global (PG) and Purdue University Online (PUO).
OIP Vision by VP Farmus
- Goal is to support the most strategic initiatives in partnership with Industry Partners.
- Align our team and portfolio with Purdue priorities and strategic initiative.
- Subset of departments working with industry.
- Leverage individual connections with corporations and alliances.
- Management of top 100 companies based on Purdue initiatives.
- We look across the metrics to connect faculty, companies, and mutually beneficial opportunities.
- Adjustment of strategy and models based increased need to educate workforce (advanced degree in AI, microelectronics/semiconductors, etc.).
- Continuous review of metrics and strategies with key companies (Eli Lilly) and areas of engagement.
2023 Recap of Strategic Initiatives by ED Gumbs
- U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy engagement (PG)
- Community College of the Air Force Partnership reestablished (PG)
- Defense Acquisition Univ. Partnership five-year renewal (PG)
- Vandenberg Space Force Base opening (PG)
- U.S. Navel Test Pilot School partnership (PUO)
- Increased presence at military affiliated events (PG/PUO)
- Found not viable for Community College of the Navy (PG)
- Could not secure United Services Organization partnership (USO)
- Did not pursue USN College Program for Afloat College Program due to accreditation complexities
OIP Calendar Year 2024 Military Priorities by ED Gumbs
- U.S. Space Force University Partnership Program expansion (PG/PUO)
- U.S. Naval Community College Consortium partnership (PG)
- U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine Degree Pathways partnership (PG/PUO)
- Naval Nuclear Reactors Pathways for Officer Advanced degrees (PUO)
- Naval Air Warfighting Development Center Pathways for Advanced credentials (PUO)
- Community College Partnerships near military installations (PG)
Purdue Global (PG) Brief(s) by Ms. Fowler, Mr. Bufka, and Ms. Kent on:
- Center(s) for Prior Learning Recognition (CPLR)
- Center for Career Advancement (CCA)
- Military Student Experience
Purdue Univ Online (PUO) Brief(s) by Prof Hussain, Mr. Bailey, and SVP Peroulis on:
- VETS Inclusion and Competency Toward Semiconductor Technology (VICTORS)
- Cyber Technical Assistance Program (cyberTAP)
- Artificial Intelligence Degree/Certificate Programs
Working Lunch, PG/PUO topics of interest, member recommendation session, final thoughts:
- Discussion on needed staff to succeed in serving military community/strategically partner w/ DOD
- Discussion on opportunities for the univ. to replicate existing partnerships with services
- Discussion on MAB’s ability to leverage connections to support military educational partnerships
- Discussion on Budget alignment to support Office of Industry Partnerships Military Team growth
- Discussion on highlighting importance on initiatives like CPLR and veterans in support of CHIPS Act
- Discussion on C-Suite level engagement between University leaders and DOD
- Discussion on MAB’s ability to make recommendations to Univ. leadership in areas of National need
Hypersonics Applied Research Facility Tour:
- Tour provided insights into the capabilities and opportunities for collaboration between online education and military relevant research happening at Purdue.
Military Advisory Board March 2024 Meeting Participants:
- ADM Charlie Ray, USCG (Ret)
- LTG Karen Gibson, USA (Ret)
- VADM Scott Van Buskirk, USN (Ret)
- Lt Gen Chris Weggeman, USAF (Ret)
- VADM Kendall Card, USN (Ret)
- Maj Gen Theresa Carter, USAF (Ret) (also University BOT member)
- Ms. Steffanie Easter, DOD (Ret)
- Dr. Frank Dooley – Chancellor PG
- Dr. Dimitri Peroulis – Senior Vice President PUO
- Dr. Carolyn Nordstrom – Provost PG
- VP Cristina Farmus – Purdue Office of Industry Partnerships
- AVP Diana Hancock – Purdue Office of Industry Partnerships
- ED Kelvin Gumbs – Purdue Office of Industry Partnerships
- Ms. Eva Nodine – Purdue University Deputy Chief Financial Officer
- Mr. Adam Bufka – PG CCA
- Ms. Allegra Fowler – PG CPLR
- Ms. Barbara Kent – PG Military Student Experience
- Mr. George Bailey – PUO cyberTAP
- Ms. Carly Turow- PUO cyberTAP
- Prof Muhammad Hussain – PUO VICTORS
- Ms. Kristi Reynolds – Office of Industry Partnerships
- Ms. Emily Metheny – Office of Industry Partnerships