1. Know and understand the generation of the person you’re talking to. If you’re willing to acknowledge and respect the generational differences. That in itself helps a younger person gain respect for you. For example, maybe you stayed with the same company your entire life. That’s not nearly as common anymore. It’s important to respect […]
It doesn’t matter which campus you graduated from. It doesn’t matter where you live. The Purdue Alumni portal is your way to stay connected with a family of more than 630,000 graduates around the world. Need help getting started? Here are five tips to get the most out of your experience! 1. Don’t be shy. […]
Have you signed up for the Purdue Alumni portal? Claiming your profile is easy — just watch this 90-second video to get started! The Purdue Alumni portal is a great way to stay connected with our community of more than 630,000 graduates. And it’s a great way to offer your expertise and insight to current […]
By Denise Orpustan-Love, professor of Human Services, Purdue University Global When asked to write an article on mentorship, I knew without a moment’s hesitation I would write in honor of my mentor, Angeles Arrien (1940-2014). Arrien was a cultural anthropologist, educator, and award-winning author whose books have been translated into 13 languages. Her book The […]
By Lynne Williams, graduate faculty, Purdue Global School of Business and Information Technology One of the best ways to help women up the ladder in any organization is mentorship. In my first article, I shared thoughts on how to go about various informal routes. In this article, I’ll share how you can set up a […]
by Lynne Williams, graduate faculty, Purdue Global School of Business and Information Technology When most people think of mentoring, they tend to think of a senior figure who takes on someone in a junior role and wisely guides them. However, because of the relative scarcity of senior-level women in many organizations, you might need to […]
