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  • and the student create a learning agreement that serves as the syllabus/contract for the course. It specifies: The number of credit hours for the course (calculated with the formula of nine hours of work per week for an entire semester for a four-credit course) The defined period for the independent study (may not be an open-ended process.) Dates for regular meetings between the student and faculty sponsor The reading, research, writing, and appropriate other activities to be carried out The

  • Locating relevant sources is only one step of the research process, but for many students, it’s the end goal. By shifting the focus away from sources as containers of information, the act of locating sources is reframed as one step in a process that changes constantly as more information is gathered and as you learn more about what you are writing. To the seasoned researcher, a source of information will provide details about the context in which the source was created, the process through

  • of our group was sent forward on the flight to Amsterdam, while four members of our group waited in San Francisco for a new flight, that would eventually lead them to Paris. I am writing this after a day spent shivering on the streets of a cold and windy Amsterdam. I am waiting to board my connecting flight to Nairobi and I have a feeling I will get a solid amount of sleep on this flight. Most of our group ventured into the city to explore. I ended up drinking an amazing Cappuccino and eating

  • students to find their passions and vocation and how they can use it for the good of their community and world,” she wrote. Read Previous Driving to the Finish Read Next A New Chapter for PLU’s Rainier Writing Workshop COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found

  • Student. A Q&A session and book signing will follow her lecture.“Erin’s lecture speaks to the fundamental need of being seen, a necessary topic at a critical time,” said Wendy Gardiner, Ph.D., PLU’s Jollita Hyland Benson Endowed Chair in Elementary Education. “Less than 7 percent of children’s books published in recent years were written by authors of color. This is another area of invisibility that Erin’s work addresses–creating vivid characters, writing about  friendship, family, adventure, bravery

  • of the media, including reporting, writing, layout design printing, advertising, photography, editorial decisions, circulation, production, videotaping, recording, and editing. Assume full responsibility for any material published or aired, and address any complaints filed against the media outlet. In conjunction with the advisor and University appropriate officials, prepare and issue requests for contractual bids for equipment and service. Be responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and

  • International Education in Peacebuilding Search for Common GroundThe Common Ground Blog - Divided We FallA commitment to the power of grassroots citizen-generated conflict prevention and peacebuilding has defined Mr. Idriss’s life’s work. Even as a senior with a major in Economics and Philosophy at Swarthmore College, he demonstrated his passion for conflict prevention writing an undergraduate thesis on the topic of “Track II Diplomacy and International Conflict Prevention.” Track II diplomacy, writes

  • questions, contact the Admission Application Counselor.Step One: Create your application account Create your application portal account (preferred browsers are Google Chrome or Firefox) Select and add the program Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy Complete all required application questions. (Visit the GradCAS Applicant Help Center for questions about the application portal)Step Two: Submit all required supporting items belowPersonal Statement Upload personal statement via the application

  • the workplace to try to eliminate on-the-job injuries and illnesses. Applying the principles of accident prevention in daily work, class, laboratory, or residence and use proper safety devices and protective equipment required by PLU. Taking care of all personal protective equipment properly. Not wearing torn or loose clothing while working around machinery. Reporting promptly to your supervisor every injury or occupational illness. Not removing, displacing, damaging, destroying, or carrying off

  • course descriptions in the catalog that sound interesting. Do you find that a number of them fall into a particular major or two? Browse departmental websites for requirements and other information. Assessment The Alumni and Student Connections at PLU has several assessment tools that can help you answer some of the questions posed in the previous section. These inventories help to identify your interest areas and personal traits, and then compare your preferences with the interests of people who