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Arctic exploration and climate change https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2012/03/05/arctic-exploration-and-climate-change/

March 5, 2012 Explorer Thorleif Thorleifsson highlights his 80 day journey around the Arctic Ocean. (Photo by John Froschauer) Arctic exploration and climate change By Katie Scaff ’13 Changes in the Arctic have become increasingly visible, according to Norwegian explorer Thorleif Thorleifsson, who, with BØrge Ousland, became the first to sail around the Arctic in one, short season in 2010. “These are the facts,” Thorleifsson said. “This is happening.” The Scandinavian Cultural Center set the

‘Salty, Sour, Hot, and Sweet’ https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2012/04/13/salty-sour-hot-and-sweet/

April 13, 2012 Cross Culture Chef Tony McGinnis prepares Green Papaya Salad. (Photos by Igor Strupinskiy ’14) ‘Salty, Sour, Hot, and Sweet’ By Katie Scaff ’13 Green papaya salad makes a light, refreshing summer dish, but it can also be paired with rice for a more substantial meal. “It’s got all those great flavors you see in Thai food,” said Cross Culture Chef Tony McGinnis. “Salty, sour, hot, and sweet.” It’s one of his favorites. McGinnis prepares it as a vegetarian dish, but it can be paired

Nominate distinguished staff and administrators https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2012/11/05/nominate-distinguished-staff-and-administrators/

November 5, 2012 Nominate distinguished staff and administrators We’re approaching the time of year when the university gives special recognition to several staff and administrators who have made outstanding performance contributions. Please nominate these “outstanding performers” for the annual Distinguished Staff/Administrator Award. Complete program guidelines and nomination forms are available on the Human Resources website at https://www.plu.edu/human-resources or by calling Human

Sacred sites and coal mounds https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2013/04/22/sacred-sites-and-coal-mounds/

April 22, 2013 Sacred sites and coal mounds As part of Earth Week, PLU’s GREAN Club will host two guests from the Lummi Nation to talk about their struggle against one of the country’s largest coordinated industrial developments. The land along the northern border of the Lummi Nation’s land, located west of Bellingham, is one of several proposed building sites for massive coal export terminals in the region. For months, individuals like Jewell James, a long-time leader of the Native American

Curricular Policies, Practices and Procedures https://www.plu.edu/nursing-faculty-handbook/curricular-policies-practices-and-procedures/

Syllabus Template Policy for Undergraduate Courses Professional Standards and Guidelines Nursing Student Rights and Responsibilities DNP Post Master’s Evaluation of Prior Learning Textbook Policy Grading Policy Testing Policy Prelicensure Examination Policy ATI Testing and Learning Platform APA Policy Program Outcomes Self-Reflection Paper Guidelines Performance Progression Alert (PPA) Course Evaluation Policy Consent for Invasive Procedures

ATI Testing and Learning Platform https://www.plu.edu/nursing-faculty-handbook/curricular-policies-practices-and-procedures/ati-testing-learning-platform/

PLU’s School of Nursing evaluation processes require the use of independent, external measures of student performance. This enables student performance to be compared to that of students in other nursing programs across the country. Nursing education is academically rigorous, culminating in a comprehensive national licensure exam. While it is our goal that every student admitted to the PLU School of Nursing will be successful in achieving RN licensure, it is necessary and prudent to implement

Faculty Recognition, Advancement, and Development https://www.plu.edu/nursing-faculty-handbook/faculty-recognition-advancement-and-development/

New Faculty Orientation SoN Faculty Orientation A New Faculty Orientation program, typically ½ day in length, will be held every fall semester at the beginning of the academic year. The orientation will be coordinated by the RAD committee and SoN administration, and will complement PLU university orientation activities by highlighting SoN-specific information, processes, and guidelines. The goal of New Faculty Orientation is to facilitate and support assimilation to your new role as a member of

Nursing Student Rights and Responsibilities https://www.plu.edu/nursing-faculty-handbook/nursing-student-rights-and-responsibilities/

The School of Nursing Student Rights and Responsibilities defined below support the Student Rights and Responsibilities as defined in the Pacific Lutheran University’s Student Code of Conduct. General Principles – All students have a right to: a safe, supportive, respectful, and professional learning environment that is free from discrimination and accepting of individuals for who they are regardless of cultural/ethnic affiliation, spiritual affiliation, political affiliation, or any other

ATI Testing and Learning Platform https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/general-academic-policies/ati-testing-learning-platform/

PLU’s School of Nursing evaluation processes require the use of independent, external measures of student performance. This enables student performance to be compared to that of students in other nursing programs across the country. Nursing education is academically rigorous, culminating in a comprehensive national licensure exam. While it is our goal that every student admitted to the PLU School of Nursing will be successful in achieving RN licensure, it is necessary and prudent to implement

Letters of Recommendations and References https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/general-academic-policies/letters-of-recommendations-and-references/

Students are often requested to obtain letters of recommendation or references from faculty and/or staff members of the School of Nursing for scholarships, educational applications, employment, etc. Nursing students first should obtain consent from each faculty/staff member; faculty and staff may choose to decline the request at their discretion.