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The mission of the Office of Institutional Research at Pacific Lutheran University is to support the achievement of the University mission by providing timely, accurate, and unbiased data and
institutional performance against that of peer institutions. OIR supports the Data Administration Team to ensure consistent and appropriate data definition; produce public and shareable access to data and reports, and in the development and maintenance of data governance at PLU. OIR provides external regulatory compliance and mandated reporting; and serves internal requests for data and reporting OIR conducts research and analyses of best practices relevant to PLU’s strategic priorities. OIR provides an
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TACOMA, Wash. (Oct. 1, 2015)—Dr. Janice E. Brunstrom-Hernandez ’83 will be returning to campus on Thursday, Oct. 8, to deliver the 2015 Meant to Live Lecture. The inaugural event of Homecoming weekend, Brunstrom-Hernandez’s lecture will shed light on the personal and professional rewards she has reaped…
weekend, Brunstrom-Hernandez’s lecture will shed light on the personal and professional rewards she has reaped from diligently pursuing her vocational passion, and encourage current PLU students to do the same. Brunstrom-Hernandez is a board-certified pediatric neurologist, enthusiastically driven to help children with cerebral palsy “live their very best lives, now and in the future.” She is able to empathize with the challenges facing her patients with cerebral palsy as she too has the disorder. “Dr
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The PLU EXPLORE! Retreat supports PLU’s commitment to a campus education environment rich with reflection and dialogue about meaning and purpose in life. The EXPLORE!
. Learn more > Vocation is about identifying an overarching passion and purpose that fuels many aspects of your life. In one word, “vocation” means “a calling.” While a career is about your professional development, vocation has a broader scope and addresses your purpose in life. Your career might be one expression of your vocation but each student’s journey is unique. Being a teacher, a social activist, a community organizer, or a student can all be examples of vocation. The vocation of a student can
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 29, 2016)- Garrett Wade bounced from desk to desk in a crowded classroom one recent Thursday morning, guiding his students through the online program they were learning at Sylvester Middle School in Burien. “Mr. Wade! Mr. Wade! I need your help,” a…
. The intensive, primarily field-based program within the School of Education and Kinesiology offers individuals a high-quality, accelerated route to certification in high-needs educational areas, specifically special education. Through the yearlong program, candidates gain hands-on classroom experience while simultaneously taking flexible classes that work around professional and family life. “PLU does a fantastic job fast-tracking good, qualified teachers,” Wade said, adding that school
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PLU is the small, private university in Tacoma, Washington where everyone shares a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice.
Master of Social Work at PLUThe Master of Social Work (MSW) program at PLU will prepare you to become a skilled, ethical, professional service-oriented leader and change agent, committed to advocate for social and economic justice and equality for individuals, families and communities. Our MSW has an emphasis on healthcare and behavioral health, with significant content on anti-racist practices, diversity, equity and inclusion. The program will be accredited by the Council on Social Work
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Frank Hewins, who leads Franklin Pierce Schools, was named Superintendent of the Year by the Washington Association of School Administrators.
direct result of Hewins’ stable leadership. He praised the superintendent’s focus on purposeful recruiting, thoughtful and rigorous professional development, social justice and equity, and more. “While a team effort certainly created the growth, Frank’s leadership set the vision and expectation for success,” Keim said. “That type of leadership is what the Superintendent of the Year award is designed to recognize.” Hewins has worked in Franklin Pierce Schools for three decades, a majority of his 40
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Beyond pedagogy: from Tacoma to Namibia, a partnership reframing teacher development practices Posted by: Zach Powers / September 28, 2023 Image: Eva Dumeni, a teacher from Namibia who visited PLU in September, works with a student in Brianna Wells’ class at Clover Creek Elementary School in Pierce County, Washington. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) September 28, 2023 By Emily Holt, MFA ’16PLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterIn Kwangali and Oshindonga, widely spoken languages in Namibia, “Uukumwe
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Rae Linda Brown, Ph.D., succeeds Steven P. Starkovich, Ph.D., as PLU’s chief academic officer TACOMA, WASH. (May 9, 2016) – Rae Linda Brown, Ph.D., will join Pacific Lutheran University as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs on Aug. 1, 2016. Brown comes to…
first domestic exchange programs with Spelman College and Morehouse College, two of the oldest and most important historically black colleges. In addition, Brown led efforts to restructure LMU’s Academic Resource Center, Disability Support Services, the University Honors Program, and the Office of National and International Fellowships, as well as providing administrative leadership for the development and implementation of a new core curriculum. In conjunction with the office of Student Affairs
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“PLU Master of Science in Kinesiology
Effective February 15, 2023, the Master of Science in Kinesiology program is put on hiatus in order to reevaluate the program’s design and future prospects. This means that we are not accepting new students to the program for summer 2023 and future terms until further notice. During the next two years, the Department of Kinesiology is going to work on adjusting various aspects of the curriculum in order to address the professional needs of a broader audience of students in the field of exercise
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“Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
effective MFT Professionals in the community mental health context Professionals who identify as Marriage and Family Therapists Given our mission, our program values creating a community where everyone experiences a sense of belonging. Toward this end, we are committed to continued growth and development as it relates to antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of PLU, we are guided by the University’s Diversity Statement, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, and Seven Actions toward
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