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commitment to making honest, beautiful lives has extended far outside the classroom.  Demonstrating considerable courage and integrity, Tom challenged PLU to become an institution that fully and fairly supported LGBTQ people. As one of the first out gay faculty members on campus, Tom co-developed and co-led Harmony beginning in 1993, shattering the harmful myth that PLU did not include LGBTQ faculty and staff members. Tom mentored many LBGTQ students, supporting them fully as they worked to reduce anti

from all majors and backgrounds. “We want to attract students with a commitment to (diversity, justice and sustainability) values,” he said. “If they don’t come with that, we hope they leave with it.” This spring is the first time the class has been offered. All five students enrolled live in a four-bedroom house in Hilltop. “We all have different interests, but we’re all very like-minded,” Easley said of her classmates. #LutesAwayView social media posts by Lutes who are making a difference all

time. Should circumstances require that PLU cancel a program/class, students will be notified immediately. J-Term Study Away Yes, if PLU makes the decision to ultimately cancel a J-Term study away course, the program fee will be refunded to students. In the event that flight tickets have been issued, the unused flight credits will be included as part of the refund. Semester Study Away Programs canceled prior to the start date will be eligible for a full refund of the program fee. The timing and

student from personal responsibility for completing the requirements. Typically, it takes one week to a month to receive a decision depending on the nature of the request. Students are notified via their official PLU email account when a decision has been made by the chair/dean or other approving officials or committees. Class Attendance The University assumes that every student has freely accepted personal responsibility for regular class attendance. Although attendance itself is not a measure of

affected faculty members by the president in accordance with the guidelines established by the Faculty Bylaws, Article V, Section 1.A.8. A faculty member who files an appeal from a notice of termination shall be deemed to have received formal written notice of termination as of the date of receipt of the original notice, and not as of the date of the final decision on the appeal. Hearing and Appeal Procedures. Faculty Committee. Any tenured faculty member who feels aggrieved by a notice of termination

make recommendations to standing decision-making bodies of the university for their consideration and action. To coordinate the development and implementation of comprehensive strategic planning. To create and oversee such subcommittees as necessary to assist the committee in the performance of its duties and in the absence of other university bodies to provide such assistance. To regularly consult with and report to the bodies represented in the committee’s membership. Section 13. UNIVERSITY

study away here.Health and SafetyThe health, safety and well-being of PLU students, staff and faculty participating in Wang Center programs is our primary concern. PLU and the Wang Center are committed to maximizing safety at each program site, making every effort to ensure that participants have the resources and information they need for a safe and successful global education experience. As part of PLU’s commitment to student safety and security, PLU requires that all students have a working cell

Ethical Decision Making During a Pandemic Dr. Sergia Hay, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Wild Hope Center Dr. Paul Menzel, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Lecture Description: What are ethically justified answers to the tension between individual freedom and public health in mask wearing, following stay-at-home orders, using challenge trials to speed up vaccine trials, and vaccine compliance? This session will focus on these specific issues after noting some of the other