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. “I say ‘yes’ to different possibilities,” she says. “I like trying new things.” That kind of thinking helped her segue from jobs in art education and publishing to public education communications.As senior director for communications, government relations and public engagement for Educational Service District 113, her team provides services such as writing, video production and graphic design for school districts in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific and Thurston Counties. They also foster

Communicating Course Expectations Posted by: bodewedl / February 1, 2017 February 1, 2017 by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer The first weeks of a course are a critical time for establishing expectations. Teachers in K-12 education have long understood the value of classroom management; but in higher education, the topic is sometimes overlooked. Whether your teaching style is structured or laid-back, almost all students benefit from receiving clear expectations from their instructor. The

Faculty Feature: Meet Dr. Edwin Powell, Professor of Music and Director of Bands Posted by: Reesa Nelson / May 17, 2020 May 17, 2020 What is your educational background? Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Pacific Master of Music Education from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting from the University of North Texas Why did you want to teach at PLU? I loved my undergraduate experience in a liberal arts setting—it was very

November 1, 2010 From PLU to a one-room school house, instructor sees value in great instruction By Chris Albert As a teacher for 35 years, Margaret Dakan ’38 saw the difference an education could make in a person’s life. Her belief in the kind of education Pacific Lutheran University provides is why she has supported the university through scholarship programs like Q Club, Project Access and an endowed scholarship that benefits education students: the Margaret Melver Dakan Endowed Scholarship

February 20, 2014 On a visit to a U.S.-funded mine-risk education seminar in Kayah State, Jerry White stands with fellow landmine survivors. U.S.-supported mine-risk education in Burma can serve as a platform to build trust between these armed groups, the military and the Burmese government. Photo courtesy of the U.S. State Department. Turning Tragedy into a Sense of Mission: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Talks at PLU on Facing and Overcoming Obstacles By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing

has a special focus on involving veterans.  In the past their veteran participants have found that this was a great way to explore research as a career option and that it gave them a solid high tech experience on their resume. Learn more at:  http://depts.washington.edu/uwmemc/education/programs/reu/ Or view the program flyer for more information memcflyer2020 Read Previous Summer REU-INFEWS Program Read Next DOE/ACS – Nuclear and Radiochemistry Summer Schools LATEST POSTS Mississippi State

a B.S. in Special Education with an emphasis in Community and Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University in 1990.Among her notable accomplishments, Joanna directs the graduate program in Student Affairs at the University of the Pacific.  She has also served as lead or co-designer for multiple strategies focused on undergraduate student success, including the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Student Success essay; First Year Experience signature programs, including MOVE (see

. It sits down with designers on the journey to talk about their experiences in today’s design education curriculum, the fast-changing industry, what they’ve accomplished and what they wish to do with their precious time. Special guests featured in season 4 includes Michael Bierut well known graphic designer, design critic and educator, and Ruki Ravikumar, Director of Education at Cooper Hewitt. “We have some wonderful guests coming up that continue to share great wisdom about their experience in

different elements relate.” Jan Lewis, associate provost for undergraduate programs, said PLUTO successfully mirrors the university’s mission. “We think good PLU teaching can be translated online,” Lewis said, noting that the online learning opportunities have already demonstrated the hallmark characteristics of a PLU education. Lewis stressed that faculty are given a lot of freedom to deliver the online curriculum as they see fit, same as the freedom they’re given in traditional brick-and-mortar

understand that residential life has a major role in the ecology of care that we provide to our students, and we are great partners in helping students connect to the right resources on campus. Read Previous Building Community: A PLU Special Education Major Discovers the Beauty of Returning to His Childhood School District Read Next PLU alumna Jenifer Leavens ’18 leads elementary education at Chief Leschi Schools COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might