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they’re going. Like the frequent customer at his or her favorite restaurant, instructors can intuitively cruise to where they have been so many times before. But for students maneuvering to new destinations, the location and the directions need to be unambiguous. The beginning of the semester is right around the corner, but now is still a good time to review learning goals and objectives listed on your syllabi. If written properly, goals and objectives should underlie every instructional decision and

their own lives. This behavior is also true of adult readers: Some want spy thrillers, some want romance, some want cozy mysteries, some want lyric poetry. When it comes to reading, there’s a place at the table for everyone. I find that to be a very democratic and comforting way of looking at books. In terms of content and theme in YA literature, we must remember that there are a lot of kids who are living lives that aren’t rated PG. There are a lot of kids who are living lives that are generally

liberal arts and professional undergraduate education pragmatic or even possible? And though clearly honed in response to consumer demand, is it in fact serving the best interest of PLU, in terms of our endowment and identity, and for that matter, of the minds and careers of our students?  And finally, does it uphold, in practice, the tenets of our mission statement? In particular, does it allow a student’s undergraduate education to provide “the necessary and essential foundation for the technical

member institutions of the ELCA Network of Colleges and Universities condemn the racist attacks and threats of violence made against the president and members of the Bethany College community,” the statement reads. “Such behavior is antithetical to both Christian and American values. All people of good will should stand with us against the racism, bigotry and hatred that is at the root of these recent attacks.” The chalk messages appeared this month on the campus of Bethany College in Lindsborg

behavior fosters estrangement rather than connection, and it ignores the complexity of every person.  We must be aware of systemic injustice and inequity, while also welcoming open and honest dialogue to bridge our divides.  To that end, we invite all community members to an open session to discuss the impact of Charlottesville on Thursday, August 17 from 12-1pm in the AUC Atrium.  I look forward to seeing you there. PLU is a better place because of our diversity and because we value the critical

for a feat of architecture on a campus of PLU’s cachet, even at the time of its ribbon cutting. But, like a quality pair of hiking boots—sturdy, safe and accommodating— Foss was always fit for its charge. “It was far from a perfect building, but its imperfections were part of its charm,” reflected former ASPLU President and Foss resident Willie Painter ‘06 on social media after learning of the university’s decision. “While I can understand the decision to demolish the building, the hardest part is

, characterized by transparency, inclusivity, and a genuine commitment to making people feel valued, sets her apart as deserving of the Faculty Excellence Award in Service. As a colleague noted, Mathews “is invested in this place, in making it better, and in making people feel like they matter.” University President Allan Belton (left) presents Heather Mathews (right) with the 2023 Faculty Excellence Award in Service. (PLU Photo / Emma Stafki) Read Previous Professor of Music Gina Gillie receives K.T. Tang

small groups in which the quieter students feel more comfortable and may participate more freely, but the dynamics are once again significantly altered by the presence or absence of men. Men dominate small groups even more effectively than the class as a whole; small group projects usually reflect male interests, and the women almost always defer to male leadership.  A significant problem in foreign language classes is the issue of authority for women teachers. Nurturing behavior is almost

of Kansas in 1981, with a major in special education and a minor in language development. He joined the PLU faculty in 1981 and since 1994 has held the rank of professor. Reisberg has contributed to the literature in special education by focusing on topics that can positively impact the lives of students with academic and behavior difficulties, among them classroom management, technology-based instructional methods, and para-educator training. He has held many roles in the School of Education and

institutions of higher learning. “To put it simply, the current situation is unacceptable,” said Secretary Esper. “We can and must do better.” Read Previous Capstone Presentations Meet the Web Read Next PLU Psychology Professor Regarded as a Pioneer in Crowdsourcing Science LATEST POSTS Ricky Haneda ’22 | Psychology Major February 18, 2022 The Evolution of Behavior November 12, 2021 Dr. Laura Shneidman awarded research grant from Templeton Foundation November 24, 2020 Enrico Jones Award in Psychotherapy