SUMMER 2026IN-PERSON VIRTUAL
You will learn to hone your presentation skills by going deeper than filler words and fidgeting. Starting with a safe space to practice foundational communication principles, you will leave the course with a renewed sense of confidence in your abilities to lead as an effective communicator. This course will allow participants to develop and enhance their interpersonal communication to manage team dynamics and lead masterfully.
This new hybrid course is for professionals in any industry looking to improve their communication skills across a variety of audiences. Through hands-on practice and deep listening, this program will strengthen your credibility and help you grow as a skilled leader who can communicate with clients, colleagues, board members, shareholders and more.
Along with the virtual component of the course, you will have the opportunity to come to the West Lafayette campus and participate in the final portion of this course which includes lectures and face time with your instructors.
Furthermore, Daniels Online Programs is excited to offer students a full campus experience that will include peer networking and connection opportunities, tours of Mackey Arena and Rohrman Field, a visit from Purdue Pete, a Purdue Traditions excursion, rides on the Boilermaker Special and more!
If you are looking to enhance your skill set, develop presentations, evaluate your peers and receive real-time feedback, all while collaborating face-to-face with your online classmates, contact your academic advisor for more information on how to enroll today. Space is limited.
Summer 2026 Module II: June 29-August 22, 2026
Mandatory On-Campus Programming: July 30–August 1, 2026
MGMT 59000 – Leadership with Empathy
1 Credit Hour
You will be billed for one credit based on the rate of your primary program.
Hotel information coming soon.
Jamie Solomon, Student Success Coach (jlsolomo@purdue.edu)
Agenda coming soon. Check back for details.
Day 1: Thursday, July 30, 2026
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Thieme & Wagner Brewery
(A 5 minute walk from the host hotel)
Day 2: Friday, July 31, 2026
8:30-9:15 a.m. - RAWLS 2nd Floor Atrium
Registration/Continental Breakfast
Christos New City Grill
9:15-11:15 a.m. - RAWLS 2082
Connecting Across Difference with Laura Stef-Praun, PhD
Session 1: During this time, students will be discovering their own cross-cultural communication within and beyond their team/organization while also learning about psychological safety.
ACTIVITY: Say it with Less
11:15-11:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m.-Noon - RAWLS 2082
Giving and Receiving Feedback with Laura Stef-Praun, PhD
Session 2: During this session, students will be exploring humble inquiry methods along with receiving and delivering constructive, solution-focused feedback.
ACTIVITY: Roleplay
1-2 p.m. - RAWLS 2nd Floor Atrium
Guest Speaker Lunch & Learn
Panera Bread
2-2:15 p.m.
Break - Meet at the 2nd Floor Atrium Exit
2:15-2:30 p.m. - Outside RAWLS
Commute to Mackey Arena
2:30-3 p.m. = Mackey Arena
Mackey Arena/Rohrman Field Tour
Originally named “Purdue Arena,” groundbreaking for the circular concrete and steel Mackey Arena dome structure took place in July of 1965. It was hailed as “the first of its kind among collegiate sports facilities.” Students will be taken on a tour of Mackey Arena and will get the opportunity to walk on to the basketball court floor. Upon exiting Mackey, students will be guided to Ross-Ade Stadium to access Rohrman Field for photo opportunities.
3-3:15 p.m. = Mackey Arena
Break
3:15-3:30 p.m.
Commute back to RAWLS
3:30-3:45 p.m.
Debrief/Day 1 Wrap-up
3:45-5 p.m.
Break
5-7 p.m.
Dinner at RedSeven Kitchen
(A 9 minute walk from the host hotel)
Day 3: Saturday, August 1, 2026
8:30-9:15 a.m. - RAWLS 2nd Floor Atrium
Registration/Continental Breakfast
Christos New City Grill
9:15-11:15 a.m. = RAWLS 2082
Difficult People with Aryca Peay Woodson, MA
Session 3: Are you the difficult person? Here, faculty will lead facilitated group discussion regarding active listening and emotional intelligence.
ACTIVITY: Self-Awareness
11:15-11:30 a.m.
Break
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - RAWLS 2082
Evaluating your Personal Communication Competencies with Aryca Peay Woodson, MA
Session 4: Faculty will lead students in creating a communication competence assessment and action plan followed by a small group debrief.
1-2 p.m. - RAWLS 2nd Floor Atrium
Guest Speaker Lunch & Learn
Panera Bread
2-2:15 p.m. = RAWLS 2nd Floor Atrium
Purdue Pete Photo Opportunity
2:15-3:45 p.m. - Meet at the 2nd Floor Atrium Exit
Purdue Traditions Tour
This tour includes stops at various campus locations that may include, but are not limited to:
Buildings mentioned will only be viewed from the outside. The route will take students through many of the great traditions and photo spots on campus. Participants should bring comfortable walking shoes on this 1.5-mile journey around Prdue’s campus. The tour will include a stop at the Discount Den. Located within easy walking distance from campus, the Den has something for everyone: Purdue apparel, snacks, soft drinks, cards, novelty gifts and more. Students will have a moment to shop and get a traditional, refreshing Den Pop. The tour will start and end at RAWLS.
3:45-4 p.m.
Debrief/Day 2 Wrap-up/Closing
*Optional self-directed evening programming at student's expense (transportation not provided):
Day 4: Sunday, August 2, 2026
