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our robust, general-assembly style of faculty governance can serve as a model for other universities, and we are committed to resuming our work to address the concerns of contingent faculty through PLU’s Faculty Governance Committee and the Contingent Faculty Task Force,” said Steven P. Starkovich, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. “This work had, by law, been on hold while the union effort was underway. Now we can pick up where we left off and get back to solving the issues

education, who serves as campus coordinator for Teach 253. As the nation’s public schools grow more racially diverse, it’s important that the teaching force follow. A growing body of educational research shows that students of color flourish when they learn from teachers who reflect their culture and experience. The most recent figures published by Washington state show that while 45 percent of the state’s public school students are children of color, the teaching force is nearly 90 percent white. And

.”   Student feedback was the driving force behind the name change, citing the importance of continuing growth in the program’s relationships with industry partners. Additionally, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that the job outlook for market research analysts is growing fast, with a projected percent change in employment from 2016 to 2026 of 23 percent. “The change will (make us) better able to serve students by making the program more relevant to industry practices and more effective for them

answered the call to serve. Since being elected in 2020, Hitchen has worked hard to collaborate and problem-solve with colleagues, community leaders, agencies, organizations and neighbors. She’s advocated for additional behavioral health services, collaborated with small business owners, supported the county’s opioid task force, and worked hard to help pass an ordinance that will generate funds to build new affordable housing, permanent supportive housing and emergency shelter housing across the county

policies at our nation’s higher institutions of learning. Dr. Corey Cook was recently invited to present his research at the 1st National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s Colleges, Universities, and Service Academies. The event, co-hosted by the Secretaries of the Navy, Army and Air Force, was held at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, on April 4-5, 2019. Along with Dr. Cook, keynote speakers included U.S. senators and members of Congress. The National

ceramic), was the driving force for the direction of her work. “That piece helped me finally understand and articulate the work I was making,” Henderson explained. “The common theme for my work is the concept of dynamic tension; each sculpture narrates a moment associated with growing up, and seeks to induce emotion and ponderous thought from the viewer.” A flux is a medium used in ceramics to lower the melting point of glaze materials; it is the key element that gives glazes their unique qualities