The Success Express is created by the Brian Lamb School of Communication Online Success Coach team, designed to help graduate students develop success strategies as they complete online graduate communication programs at Purdue University.
In This Issue
- 2022 UPCEA Excellence in Teaching Award
- Student Success Story
- Success Tips for Reading in Graduate School
- Writing in Graduate School, Purdue OWL
- Upcoming Online Workshops
- Important Dates
- Bravo, Boilermakers!
- Contact Us
2022 UPCEA Excellence in Teaching Award
Debra Brittain Davenport, a Purdue graduate communication faculty member is the recent recipient of the 2022 UPCEA Excellence in Teaching Award! This award recognizes an individual who consistently demonstrates excellence in teaching credit or noncredit continuing education programs and mentoring learners in the UPCEA Central Region.
Debra Brittain Davenport has been a member of Purdue's graduate communication faculty since 2014. Some of Debra's regular courses include:
- Strategic Corporate Branding
- Strategic Personal Branding
- Seminar in Advertising
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- Strategic Public Relations
To read more about Debra Brittain Davenport, click here!
Student Success Story
success tips for reading in graduate school
Recently, many of you have reached out looking for advice on how to keep up with weekly readings, and how to retain the information. Whatever strategy you decide, having 5-6 readings a week will require some planning! Be strategic and try spacing out your readings and assignments throughout the week based on their structure, length, and/or content of the readings. Set a timer and take breaks during your readings instead of trying to plow through them all in one day. Having a plan allows time for family commitments, work responsibilities, and sprinkles in some readings here and there. If you're not sure where to start, use the sample plan below and make any adjustments that would compliment your personal habits!
writing in graduate school
Adjusting to academic writing styles and formatting in graduate school can be daunting, but Purdue offers one of the greatest writing resources in the country. If you are having difficulty formatting a title page, remembering how to cite a source, or knowing when text should be italicized or underlined, the Purdue Online Writing Lab (Purdue OWL) has all the answers! Don't forget to use this FREE resource for your next writing assignment. Below are some of the most common resources, but this list is just the tip of the iceberg!
- APA/MLA and other writing style formatting examples
- How to write in-text citations, format your reference list, or complete an annotated bibliography
- A Sample APA Paper
- Schedule an appointment with a tutor!
Bookmark the Purdue OWL today!
Upcoming online workshops
SUCCESS OVER STRESS | Tuesday, September 6, from 11am-12pm Eastern Time
This presentation touches on stress topics which enable you to pinpoint key stressors in your life and learn to cope in healthy ways. Designed to be interactive and filled with discussion, you will have the opportunity to talk about how stress affects your life and ways you can reduce stress’s negative impacts. Hosted by The Graduate School Professional Development Office
Time Management Workshop | Tuesday, September 27 from 1-2pm Eastern Time
Intended to teach participants how they can make the most of their time, this presentation touches on ways our brains work against us when completing tasks. Listeners will learn ways to reduce ineffective time management and will participate in activities to identify areas in their lives that need improvement when it comes to spending time wisely. Hosted by The Graduate School Professional Development Office
MS COM Online Networking Night | Thursday, September 29 from 7-8PM Eastern Time
Hosted by the BLSC Online Graduate Program Success Coach team: This event is an opportunity to meet your peers and establish professional connections that will serve you throughout graduate school and beyond. Registration is required prior to the event, and you can find the event details, along with the registration link below.
Important Dates
Labor Day, Monday, September 5 - University Offices Closed for Holiday (but you might still have coursework due. Please check with your instructors!)
BRAVO, BOILERMAKERS!
Being a Boilermaker comes from the great successes in your life, and for that we say Bravo! Many of you have received job promotions, added to your family (including pets!), presented at national conferences, or have celebrated personal achievements and we'd love to celebrate with you!
Contact us
Kiley Kallenberger | kkallenb@purdue.edu
Scott Smith | smit3610@purdue.edu