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  • By Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer On June 15, instructors who request new Sakai sites will be prompted to select from three different templates options: Standard, Minimal, and Legacy. Sakai templates contain general tools and pages that must be updated by the instructor before publishing the…

    Sakai Gradebook: Supporting Student Success Read Next Support for Using the New Sakai Site Templates LATEST POSTS Recording Instruction and Communications for Distance Learners March 31, 2020 Rethinking Assessment at a Distance March 18, 2020 Engaging Students During Remote Learning March 16, 2020 How to Create a Basic Online Lesson March 6, 2020

  • Mooring Mast wins national honor for in-depth reporting The Society of Professional Journalists announced today that Pacific Lutheran University’s Mooring Mast was awarded FIRST PLACE in the country for in-depth reporting for small universities. This year’s MOE Awards honor the best of collegiate journalism from…

    flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. For more information about SPJ, please visit www.spj.org. Read Previous Relay For Life at PLU raises nearly $20,000 Read Next PLU welcomed into CFA Institute University Recognition Program COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are

  • Associate Vice President Karen McConnell , Ph.D., recently stepped into a new role. It’s not only new for her, but also for PLU. She is the school’s first chief institutional effectiveness officer. McConnell explains that in this role she will help ensure that evidence-based decision-making…

    organize, communicate and use information and data,” she explains. “We can also bring new or innovative approaches to the way we do our work by bringing people together across traditionally unconventional lines and supplying them with quality data and information so that new ideas, new approaches, and new programs can emerge, and informed decisions can be made.” For McConnell, it makes a lot of sense that a place like PLU would be home to such a creative and forward-thinking role. “PLU has always been

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 7, 2020) — No matter what field or industry you work in, the COVID-19 pandemic has probably dramatically reshaped the way you do your job every day. For Kari Plog ‘11, a digital journalist for local NPR affiliate radio station KNKX, telling…

    now, in the face of an international health crisis? Plog: Health care workers and first responders are on the front lines of treating patients. Grocery stores and food suppliers are on the front lines of feeding people. And journalists are on the front lines of making sure everyone is informed about what it all means and how it’s all working. Especially because we are isolated in our homes, media are vital resources. And radio is the original medium in times of crisis — wartimes or otherwise

  • We caught up with Hillary Powell , our Director of Undergraduate Admission, to get the inside scoop on how to make your Common App stand out now that applications are open for PLU’s Class of 2025! If you’re ready to apply to PLU , these…

    : Procrastination? Not today! Get a head start on your application so you can give each section the attention it deserves. The earlier you start, the more polished your app will be.Get Organized Like a Pro: Google Sheets (or Excel) is your best friend here. Create a simple tracker to keep tabs on deadlines, materials, and requirements for each school. Missing a deadline could mean missing out on your dream school—so stay on top of it! Read Every Instruction (Seriously): Every. Single. Word. Don’t just skim the

  • by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer As the end of the semester approaches, many students will inevitably begin to feel the pressure of impending papers, projects, and exams. While the prevalence of cheating varies and is difficult to measure, most faculty are concerned with ensuring the…

    Resources, Part 1: Variety is the Spice of [Student] Life Read Next Day 1: Focus on Success & Community LATEST POSTS Recording Instruction and Communications for Distance Learners March 31, 2020 Rethinking Assessment at a Distance March 18, 2020 Engaging Students During Remote Learning March 16, 2020 How to Create a Basic Online Lesson March 6, 2020

  • by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer Whether you are teaching a course for the first time or the fiftieth, it is good practice to take a step back and critically reflect on the design of one’s course. Faculty are undoubtedly the masters of their course content,…

    design standards to add to the list, or if you have a course review checklist that you know and love, please share in the comment section below. Originally posted 2/15/2015 in PLU’s Instructional Technologies blog *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Blogging: So Many Uses, So Little Time Read Next Maintaining Student Engagement LATEST POSTS Recording Instruction and Communications for Distance Learners March 31, 2020 Rethinking Assessment at a Distance March 18, 2020 Engaging Students

  • Saxophonist Kate Olson is the newest member of the Music faculty in PLU’s Jazz program . A talented improviser and dedicated educator, Kate has lived in Washington since 2010. She has collaborated with many jazz groups and also performs with her own projects, KO SOLO…

    Improvisation from the University of Michigan. However, before she attended college, Kate didn’t have access to individualized jazz saxophone instruction. There were not any professional jazz musicians near her growing up, but she was still determined to succeed because she loved music.How did you develop an interest in jazz? My first jazz concert was Maynard Ferguson in Casper, WY, when I was in high school. But my first love of jazz developed because the cool kids all played saxophone in my school… and I

  • Partnership addresses nursing shortage PLU’s School of Nursing has partnered with three Washington state foundations to address the regional nursing crisis and give nursing students new competencies in geriatric care. The Dimmer Family Foundation , along with the Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation and the…

    cohort of nursing students with a gerontologic focus each year • Recruit three nursing faculty members with expertise in gerotonologic nursing • Provide faculty development to improve instruction and clinical work • Expand clinical placements and experiences in gero-nursing throughout pre-licensure curriculum • Implement and/or strengthen the American Association of Colleges of Nursing gero-competencies throughout the region Led by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Northwest Health

  • New biology lab an interactive plus for students By Barbara Clements The lab tucked in the north side of the Rieke Science Center is all about drywall, dust and stacks of cabinets right now. But come spring semester, the new Louis and Lydia Sheffels Biology…

    an enhance science instruction and student-faculty research. Update classrooms Improve the second floor open lab space. Update various building infrastructures, such as heating and ventilation.   Read Previous Rock hound gets to follow his dreams Read Next 208 Garfield, much more than a coffee shop COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins