WesleyLife joins educational alliance with Purdue Global

January 31, 2024

JOHNSTON, Iowa and WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue Global has signed an educational alliance agreement with WesleyLife, bringing broad-based educational opportunities with tuition reduction to staff and their family members.

"We are thrilled to embark on this new journey with WesleyLife," Melissa Burdi, dean and vice president of the School of Nursing at Purdue Global, said. "Our enthusiasm stems from the opportunity to contribute to WesleyLife's mission in advancing continuing education and fostering academic excellence for their staff and families, in addition to caring for older adults in a variety of settings.”

The Purdue Global School of Nursing offers an associate degree program, a RN-BSN program, eight master’s programs in nursing specialties, and a doctorate program for nursing. Additional Purdue Global offerings include programs for business, criminal justice, human services and psychology, among others. The Purdue Global Law School and aviation programs are not included in this partnership.

“Thanks to this partnership, we are excited to announce new tuition discounts for our team members, opening doors to a world of educational and career advancement opportunities,” Krista Van Hooser-Perin, director of organizational learning at WesleyLife, said.

WesleyLife team members and immediate family (spouse, domestic partner, children, siblings and parents) will now have access to a 20% tuition reduction for undergraduate programs, 14% reduction for graduate programs and 10% reduction for doctoral programs.

“At the heart of this partnership lies our dedication to supporting the whole-person well-being of our team members,” Van Hooser-Perin said. “Through our partnership with Purdue Global and in combination with our internal educational funding programs, we empower our workforce to pursue possibilities that transcend limitations faced by working adults. This strategic endeavor not only amplifies our commitment to individual growth but also positions us to advance our mission as we further champion the pursuit of joy for our team members.

“This partnership signifies more than just educational support; it symbolizes WesleyLife’s commitment to unlocking the full potential of our team members, helping us achieve extraordinary results together.

“We know investing in the growth of our team creates a ripple effect, extending far beyond individual achievements. As our team members reach new heights in their careers, the positive impact resonates not only within our organization but also throughout the broader communities we serve and the field at large.”

About Purdue Global

Purdue Global is Purdue’s online university for working adults who have life experience and often some college credits. It offers flexible paths for students to earn an associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree based on their work experience, military service and previous college credits, no matter where they are in their life journey. Purdue Global is a nonprofit, public university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and backed by Purdue University. For more information, visit stories.purdue.edu/purdue-global.

About WesleyLife

Celebrating its 77th anniversary this year, WesleyLife believes everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of continued growth, experience, engagement, and meaning — and to pursue joy, regardless of physical, social, or economic circumstances. Its comprehensive network of services is designed to fulfill the wishes of older adults to remain independent and active wherever they choose to live. Recognized as a Great Place to Work® and named a Fortune Top 20 Best Workplace for Senior Living, WesleyLife offers health and well-being services in Iowa and Illinois through 12 communities and an array of home and community-based services. For more information, please visit wesleylife.org.

Writer: Kaitlin McQueen

Media Contact: Matthew Oates, oatesw@purdue.edu

Sources:

• Melissa Burdi, dean and vice president of the School of Nursing, Purdue Global
• Krista Van Hooser-Perin, director of organizational learning, WesleyLife