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Development Opportunities and ResourcesA variety of development opportunities and resources are available for faculty interested in online learning tools and strategies. The Pacific Lutheran University Teaching Online (PLUTO) program is one opportunity where faculty can participate in a comprehensive training and development program to design a blended or online course. If you’re interested in simply learning more about how to use online tools and technologies effectively, Instructional

students to majors and minors. Both courses may be taught by faculty from any department or program in the university. Both courses will focus on themes and questions relevant to the instructor’s disciplinary expertise and interest. The courses have common learning outcomes and some shared expectations, but generally the instructor will have a great deal of control over course content and methods of instruction. It is true these courses will not “double-dip” with major requirements. However, they can

Prize. Conference ScheduleVentresca’s research and teaching explore the role of religion in European fascism, as well as religious involvement in the Holocaust with a special focus on the Catholic Church. He was a founding member and inaugural co-chair of the former Center for Catholic-Jewish Learning at King’s University College at Western University. Ventresca has also been named a member of The Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.Jacques KornbergPresentation

Data Analysis StrategiesEvery assessment tool will produce particular forms of data. Matching, tool, data, and analysis strategy is critical to getting valuable information that will help you answer questions about what/how students are learning in your classes. See the table below for some common data types with corresponding data analysis strategies. Contact the director of assessment for help selecting assessment tools and/or analysis strategies. Data TypeAnalysis Strategies Test

253.535.7806 www.plu.edu/first-year/ fyep@plu.educ Rona Kaufman, Ph.D., Director The First-Year Experience Program prepares students for successful participating in PLU’s distinctive academic and co-curricular culture by promoting critical thought, impassioned inquiry and effective expression in learning communities that are both supportive and challenging. All first-year students with fewer than 30 transfer credits are required to participate in this program. As part of the First Year

success of our students and faculty at every level and will strive to provide supportive leadership to that end. I encourage each of you to engage wholeheartedly in the opportunities provided for learning and growth and to be an active participant in your education. Your unique life experiences, interests, and views will impact the richness of our teaching/learning environment and we look forward to your presence and contributions. As a member of our PLU and Nursing family, together and one by one, we

success of our students and faculty at every level and will strive to provide supportive leadership to that end. I encourage each of you to engage wholeheartedly in the opportunities provided for learning and growth and to be an active participant in your education. Your unique life experiences, interests, and views will impact the richness of our teaching/learning environment and we look forward to your presence and contributions. As a member of our PLU and Nursing family, together and one by one, we

Videos Spotlighting the Doctor of Nursing PracticePersonalized Learning ExperienceA personalized learning experience will ensure graduate nursing students get what they need to be successful. In this video, Kathy Richardson, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for the School of Nursing, talks about how PLU’s nursing graduate programs prepare future nurses and nurse practitioners.The Value of a Doctor of Nursing PracticeThe PLU Doctor of Nursing Practice degree prepares graduates in one of two