Congratulations on 20 Years, Jody! by Michele Riley https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f October 1st marks Jody DeKorte’s 20th anniversary here at PG, a remarkable achievement! Jody’s dedication, leadership, and impact over the years have shaped our community in countless ways. Please take a moment to post a note of appreciation or share a favorite memory to help us honor this incredible milestone. Whether it’s a story, a shout-out, or a simple thank-you, your words will mean the world. en-us 2025-09-16 15:12:11 UTC 2025-10-03 05:57:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4cd.png Dear Jody, https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3589958035 Congratulations on reaching your 20th anniversary at Purdue Global! We've been through so much during the last two decades that I could share; however, I'll just write that I appreciate you and all the you do for us. "Someone" suggested we share a favorite memory, and the first one that came to mind was the dinner in Denver when I challenged everyone to come up with something in your house that was NOT Mickey Mouse related. We all lost.


Cheers to another 20!


--Mike K.

]]> 2025-09-17 14:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3589958035 Happy 20th! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590012752 Jody,

Congrats on this milestone and THANK YOU for helping to make Purdue Global its own kind of Magic Kingdom. And on my honor, to the best of my ability, I will protect our special place: Minnie? Not here.

A toast to you! Carolyn

]]> 2025-09-17 14:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590012752 CONGRATS!!! asurber https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590029745 Dear Jody,

The heartiest congratulations to you on reaching such a major milestone! 20 years, wow! I'm so glad to have the chance to work with you and always enjoy when our paths cross. Here's to hopefully many more wonderful years at PG!

Sincerely,

Amy Surber

]]> 2025-09-17 14:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590029745 Congratulations https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590044035 Bravo on 20 years with PG. I hope that you have another Disney trip on the horizon; you've earned it.


Eric Holmes

]]> 2025-09-17 14:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590044035 20?! Oh, Boy! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590067071 Congratulations on your 20-year anniversary with the university! It's quite an accomplishment. Here's to more.

]]> 2025-09-17 15:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590067071 You ROCK! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590072205 I'm so stoked you're our leader, and while I've only been with PG 3 years, the inspiration you provide is invaluable. Thank you for all you have done for making this institution so great. Warmly, Ingrid Bradley

]]> 2025-09-17 15:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590072205 Congratulations! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590149252 Happy 20th anniversary! Thank you for all you do for PG and our students! Enjoy your day!


Katie O'Neil

]]> 2025-09-17 15:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590149252 Congrats! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590151175 Happy anniversary, Jody! Here's to another 20 years at PG! Congratulations!


Best,

Gabriel Smith

]]> 2025-09-17 15:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590151175 A Beautiful Testament https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590316654 Jody, what an amazing achievement. Thank you for your valuable leadership... Congratulations!


Cheers,

Marlo

]]> 2025-09-17 17:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590316654 Happy Work Anniversary! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590327316 Many congratulations on 20 years of success with PG!

Bridget Rivera

]]> 2025-09-17 17:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590327316 Happy 20th Anniversary!!! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590470589 Wow...20 years! When you hired me 17 years ago to teach part-time in the math department, Maddy was an infant and Leah was a toddler. Now they are both independent young women building their own futures. Thank you for so many wonderful years together and for supporting me and my family...I hope for many more years together!


PS - this is the closest picture to a selfie of just the two of us I could find :) We MUST get a selfie the next time we see each other in person!

]]> 2025-09-17 19:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590470589 Happy Work Anniversary! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590554913 Happy 20th work anniversary, Jody! We thank you for two decades of dedication, leadership, and contributions to higher education! Congratulations!

Nikki Williams

]]> 2025-09-17 20:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590554913 Happy 20th Anniversary! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590566404 Congratulations on your 20th anniversary with PG! Time flies when you're having fun! ~Julie Torres-Roman

]]> 2025-09-17 20:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590566404 So awesome! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590572880 JODY! Congratulations on reaching your twenty year milestone with the university. You've made this place better in so many ways and I'm grateful for your leadership, support, and creativity over the years. Cheers to twenty more?!

-Allegra

]]> 2025-09-17 21:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590572880 20 years?! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590573338 Wow! Time flies when you’re having fun. Congratulations to our fearless leader. What a milestone. It is true testament of your dedication to our students, faculty, and staff. You are appreciated more than words can convey and you have given so many of us amazing opportunities to continue to flourish under your leadership. Thank you for being so great. Your mentorship means more than you’ll ever know to so many of us here. Here’s to many more years of collaborating, creating programs unlike any others in the world, and being a part of your team. Cheers!


Kat



]]> 2025-09-17 21:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590573338 Happy 20th! tarynbromserkloeden https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590587399 Wow, Jodi! What a milestone. Thanks for your guidance and leadership. Taryn

]]> 2025-09-17 21:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3590587399 Congratulations https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3591896345 Congratulations, Jody! Thank you for all that you do and for making PG such a wonderful place to work. I appreciate you.

Warmly,

Lisa Teitler

]]> 2025-09-18 11:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3591896345 Congratulations to our Amazing Dean! blee179 https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3592003529 Congratulations on 20 years at Purdue University Global, Jody! You have made such amazing accomplishments and innovations here that are and will continue to make a lasting impact on our students, faculty, staff, and university. We are all so grateful for your leadership, your sense of humor, and your enthusiasm. Keep up your Fantasia magic!


With Kindness,

Beth Lee

]]> 2025-09-18 13:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3592003529 Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary with PG randalgregg1 https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3592103851 Just wanted to take a moment and recognize a remarkable accomplishment. While I have not known you but a few months, I understand not only what a great leader you are but also a wonderful person. It has been a pleasure getting to know you and work with you and I feel blessed to have had this opportunity. We all appreciate all that you do here at PG and for being so personable with each person you interact with. Wish you a hearty congratulations and best wishes!

All the best,

Randy Gregg

]]> 2025-09-18 13:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3592103851 Happy 20th Workaversary!! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3592447145 Jody, congratulations on reaching such an incredible milestone! Twenty years of leadership, mentorship, and vision have shaped Purdue Global, and MaPS, into the places they are today. What stands out most to me is how consistently you’ve modeled care for both people and ideas—you’ve reminded us that higher education is about more than policies or programs; it’s about creating spaces where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. I’m grateful for the example you’ve set and the legacy you continue to build here.


Wishing you all the joy and celebration you deserve on this anniversary—and many more years of success ahead!


William Ashley Johnson

]]> 2025-09-18 17:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3592447145 A Magical 20 years! ahawkinson2 https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3592500668 Jody,

Sending a huge congratulations on your incredible 20-year anniversary with the university! That's a truly amazing milestone.

It's clear you've brought so much dedication and magic to your work, and you've been a fantastic colleague. I hope you take some time to celebrate this fantastic achievement. Perhaps a trip to the most magical place on earth is in order!

Congratulations again and thank you for everything.

Congrats! Amy Hawkinson

]]> 2025-09-18 18:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3592500668 Happy Anniversary, Jody! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3592526079 Happiest of anniversaries to you, Jody! You have been an incredible teacher, mentor, and leader. Your longevity speaks to your commitment to our students, faculty, and staff, and we are all the better for having worked with you. And, I can say that I knew you when.....


With joy,


Maggie Morgan

]]> 2025-09-18 18:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3592526079 Congratulations! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3592572835 Happy 20th PG anniversary, Jody! Here's to many more!

Irina Negrea

]]> 2025-09-18 19:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3592572835 Congratulations! davidrick https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3592647205 Jody,

Huge congratulations on reaching such an impressive milestone! Thank you for all your contributions and hard work, serving as an inspiration and mentor to so many. I hope you take some time to celebrate this achievement, as is very well deserved.

Best,

--Dave Rick

]]> 2025-09-18 20:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3592647205 The happiest of anniversaries to YOU, Jody! lhansen21 https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3594019447 Here's to cooking up something good!

Love, Laurie Hansen

]]> 2025-09-19 13:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3594019447 Happy 20 Years https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3594156917 Hello Jody - Happy 20th Anniversary. Thank you for all you do to make a positive difference in the lives of our team and students. I truly appreciate our partnership and opportunity to work together. Keep up the amazing work. Have a wonderful day.


Enjoy your day, David Veen

]]> 2025-09-19 15:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3594156917 Cheers to 20 years! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3594249930 Cheers to 20 years, Jody! It's always great getting to work with you! Here's to the next 20!

- Miranda

]]> 2025-09-19 16:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3594249930 Jody, https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3594369928 Congratulations on reaching the big 2-0. Next year you'll be legal to drink! ;) I knew 25 was silver and 50 was gold, but didn't know what 20 was, so I Googled it. Turns out it's the China Anniversary. It wasn't clear if that meant porcelain dishware or the country. So my wish for you is that you get to go (back?) to Disney Land in Shanghai and get some Disney tea sets while you're there. All the best!--Marty

]]> 2025-09-19 18:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3594369928 Happy 20th Anniversary! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3594479587 I am grateful for your leadership! Congratulations, Jody!

Jen Schott

]]> 2025-09-19 21:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3594479587 Happy 20th Work Anniversary, Jody! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3596123544 Wow—20 years is such a fantastic milestone! 🎉 Your hard work, kindness, and commitment have made such a difference. Cheers to many more years of chatting while doing laps around the airport. Best, Rebecca

]]> 2025-09-21 19:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3596123544 Two Decades of Magical Leadership risharma https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3598115797 Dear Jody,

Thank you for guiding us with dedication and vision! I appreciate your inspiring leadership.

Warmly,

Ritu Sharma


]]> 2025-09-22 18:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3598115797 https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3599781020 Wow - 20 years! We are lucky to have you as our leader. Thank you for all you do. Deb

]]> 2025-09-23 14:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3599781020 HAPPY WORKIVERSARY! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3599798445 Watch out! Someone's celebrating 20 years!!!! Happy work anniversary Jody! It's been a great joy to work with you these last couple of years since I joined the Purdue Global family! We are so blessed to have you on our team! Here's to many more years!

-Adam Bartels

]]> 2025-09-23 14:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3599798445 micheleriley1 https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3599820854 Jody, we've been up to no good for two decades, and somehow only earned a handful of "howlers" along the way! Here's to another 20 years of clever chaos and mischief well managed.


My best, Michele Riley

]]> 2025-09-23 14:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3599820854 Congrats! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3600205549 Jody,

Congratulations and thank you for all you do! -- Jess Love

]]> 2025-09-23 18:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3600205549 Congratulations!!! kscarpena2 https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3601884420 Here's to 20 years of amazing milestones, incredible leadership, and above all - of spreading the joy only Mickey can bring!!! I am grateful for you and looking forward to all our continued work together!

Best,

Kate

]]> 2025-09-24 13:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3601884420 Congratulations! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3601909022 Congratulations on your 20-year anniversary. It has been a privilege working with you. I wish you all the best. Cheers!

-Jon Racster

]]> 2025-09-24 13:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3601909022 Congratulations! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3602078793 Happy 20th, Jody! Your hard work and consistency are appreciated. Job well done!


--Elliott

]]> 2025-09-24 15:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3602078793 Happy 20th Anniversary! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3602208445 Congratulations, Jody, on your 20-year PG anniversary!  Thank you for your leadership and support of MaPS faculty.

- Jennifer Harrison

]]> 2025-09-24 16:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3602208445 Wowza! 20 years. bethsmith3 https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3602470326 Purdue Global is so very lucky to have you as part of their leadership team. Success and joy for many more...cheers to you, Jody!

-Beth Smith

]]> 2025-09-24 19:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3602470326 Congratulations and THANK YOU! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3604237223 Although there have been GREAT times and some struggles, you have been there to guide, provide support, listen to venting, etc. You have done that with grace and strength, and it's appreciated more than you will ever know.

All the BEST!

Peg

]]> 2025-09-25 15:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3604237223 Happy 20th Work Anniversary https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3604626601 Congratulations on 20 years at PG! Thank you for all you do!

~Wendi Wolfram

]]> 2025-09-25 21:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3604626601 Happy Anniversary! sthompson312 https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3604635290 Dear Jody,

We all feel grateful to have you leading MaPS. Your dedication to student success and ability to highlight the value of general education skills are greatly appreciated. Thank you for twenty wonderful years, and we are all looking forward to the next steps in our journey together. I can't wait to see you at AGLS!

Best,

Stephanie

]]> 2025-09-25 21:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3604635290 Happy 20th! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3609452535 Congratulations Jody! I know I speak for us all when I say how blessed we are to have you at the helm. Thank you for these many years of helping and supporting us!

Russell Fail


]]> 2025-09-29 14:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3609452535 You Did It! https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3609566065 Congrats on 20 years! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to be a part of MaPS and for being such an encouraging leader. I appreciate all that you do.


~Mya

]]> 2025-09-29 15:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3609566065 Happy 20th Anniversary https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3609749098 Happy Anniversary, Jody!

]]> 2025-09-29 17:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/micheleriley1/729mk95rhua5cu1f/wish/3609749098