For Educators and Leaders

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At Steps to Leaps, we firmly believe that meaningful change begins with each and every one of us. That's why we encourage campus leaders at every level to actively participate in shaping our community.

Whether you are a student leader with fresh ideas, a dedicated staff member with valuable insights, or a faculty member with a passion for innovation, your unique contributions are instrumental in driving meaningful change.

To learn more about what well-being means to us, check out the Steps to Leaps Learning Pillars.

Lend Your Expertise

We encourage you to lend your expertise by teaching a course, participating in enriching events, getting involved in our engaging projects and utilizing the syllabus statement. Together, let us inspire the next generation of leaders while fostering an environment of growth and collaboration!

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Facilitate one of our many learning modules in the classroom, with your team or in any group discussion.

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Learn more about opportunities to engage with the Steps to Leaps community at Purdue University's main campus in West Lafayette.

StepsToLeaps-Digital-WellBeing.png Perspective Project

Purdue instructors (i.e., tenure-track, clinical, lecturers) now have the opportunity to receive resources and support to more actively integrate the  Steps to Leaps Learning pillars  into two of their courses. 

StepsToLeaps-Digital-WellBeing.png Syllabus Statement

Instructors and faculty are encouraged to include a statement in their course syllabus regarding Steps to Leaps.

 

Steps to Leaps In Action

Take a first-hand look at the programs, organizations, and individuals who have furthered the mission of well-being at Purdue.

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Teach a Steps to Leaps Course

Are you an educator or leader on campus seeking to improve the overall well-being of Purdue students? To help you along, Steps to Leaps has curated a collection of learning modules, organized by our five learning pillars - well-being, leadership, impact, networks and grit/persistence.

With our fully scripted, easy-to-follow guides, anyone can apply these teachings to the classroom, team meetings, or other group discussions.  

Interested in self-help resources? Learn more about our self-guided learning modules.

Access the Learning Modules

Check out our resources firsthand by viewing our sample learning modules. Our remaining resources require a valid Purdue career account username and password to access.

To access current learning modules and lesson plans, please click on the lessons provided below or view the entire Steps to Leaps catalog by visiting Training@Purdue. 

Add A Course to Brightspace

Add a Steps to Leaps learning module to your Brightspace account by following the directions below:

  1. Select a lesson plan below or visit Training@Purdue to view our entire catalog of programs.
  2. Select your desired lesson and under "Section Details", click "Add to Cart"
  3. Log in to Training@Purdue using a valid Purdue University username and password.
  4. After accepting the Terms of Use, click "Submit" to checkout.
  5. After confirming your checkout, the course material will be accessible to you in Brightspace and will expire in 12 months.

Well-Being 

Staying healthy in body, brain and spirit is a life-long journey. Learn strategies to improve your own well-being with steps to security, health and prosperity.

Related Learning Modules

Dimensions of Wellness
Compassion Fatigue
Loneliness
Mindfulness
Procrastination
Time Management
Digital Well-Being
Stress Management

Leadership

Boilermakers have a strong tradition of leadership in their careers and communities. Learn how to tap into your own strengths as you become the next generation of leaders with steps to initiative, guidance and direction.

Related Learning Modules

Aligning Values
Becoming a Reflective Leader
Global Leadership
Honoring Leadership
Onboarding
Shared Leadership

Impact

Staying healthy in body, brain and spirit is a life-long journey. Learn strategies to improve your own well-being with steps to security, health and prosperity.

Related Learning Modules

Dreams to Action
Encourage the Heart
High Impact Teams
Misconceptions about Impact
Modify, Touch, and Influence
Searching for Impact
Identifying Root Causes

Networks

A strong network serves as a resource throughout your life. The tightest networks are created by connections with individuals and require active participation. Learn how to build your network with steps to making connections and bonds.

Related Learning Modules

Academic Lingo
Anxiety
Building a Network

Grit/Persistence

Life is full of ups and downs. Learn strategies to tap into your inner fortitude to overcome challenges and become your best Boilermaker with steps to resolve and character.

Related Learning Modules

Comparing Yourself to Others
Growth Mindset Intro
Foundations of Conflict Competence
Resolve and Character

Syllabus Statement

Steps to Leaps is a comprehensive framework designed to enhance the holistic well-being of students. You can find and connect resources to become your best Boilermaker by improving your well-being, learning leadership skills, making an impact, building a network and developing grit/persistence.  

Access self-guided modules, conflict competence resources, well-being tips, campus resources and success stories on the Steps to Leaps webpage at https://www.purdue.edu/stepstoleaps/. Questions about Steps to Leaps? Email stepstoleaps@purdue.edu.