Search | PLU

2024 Spring Capstones https://www.plu.edu/hispanic-latino-studies/2024-spring-capstones/

systemic barriers to STEM education for Latinx students. On the one hand, I will discuss the barriers present in the United States school system and how they impact students from kindergarten through college. On the other, I examine ways to combat them through pedagogies and inclusive practices for teachers. Using this research, and a Critical Race Theory approach, I created a first-year course syllabus for a cohort of Latinx STEM-intended majors at a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Ultimately I argue

PLU introduces new Doctor of Education in educational leadership https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/05/25/plu-introduces-new-doctor-of-education-in-educational-leadership/

Leadership at PLU,” said PLU Associate Dean of Education Allison Drago. “This is an incredible opportunity for educational leaders to advance their career and knowledge to ensure they remain competitive in today’s complex education landscape,” continued Drago, who will serve as the program’s director.With a focus on educational leadership in P-12 schools, especially equity-minded instructional leadership, students in this non-dissertation-based Ed.D program will learn how to identify and analyze the

Paid Internship: Tacoma Environmental Services Laboratory at the Center for Urban Waters https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2015/03/26/paid-internship-tacoma-environmental-services-laboratory-at-the-center-for-urban-waters/

Paid Internship: Tacoma Environmental Services Laboratory at the Center for Urban Waters Posted by: Craig Fryhle / March 26, 2015 March 26, 2015 Paid student internship opportunity with the City of Tacoma Environmental Services Laboratory at the Center for Urban Waters in Tacoma. Candidates with a strong interest in gaining some laboratory knowledge, skills and experience. This position starts as summer internship, where the candidate can work part to full time, and then scales back to a part

Fourth annual Ruth Anderson Public Debate talks third-party vote https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/news/2016/09/28/fourth-annual-ruth-anderson-public-debate-talks-third-party-vote/

regarding their presidential vote will attend. Eckstein said pairing seasoned debaters with issue experts will create dynamic synergy. “These two debaters will bring with them excellent training, honed through many practices and college competitions,” Eckstein said. “The experts will bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience with the debate topic.” The Ruth Anderson Public Debate represents an opportunity for students to engage with community leaders in a timely policy discussion — an

How to Register https://www.plu.edu/online/learning/how-to-register/

Sessions, with blended classes available throughout the academic year. To find these classes in the Interactive Class Schedule, choose the Term you are interested in and select “Blended/Hybrid (BL)” or “Online (ON)” for the Instructional Method. For Summer Sessions, non-matriculated students can submit a registration request via the Non-Matriculated Student Registration Request form. Visit the Summer Sessions website for more information about the schedule, registration process, and requirements. For

Jennifer Rhyne wins national search for assistant professor of music and music theory position – Acc https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2016-17/10/31/jennifer-rhyne-wins-national-search-for-assistant-professor-of-music-and-music-theory-position/

applied for the position and won the national search. Rhyne has been passionate about teaching others since she was a child. “I remember making a game of the ‘teacher and student’ roles, and I always enjoyed playing teacher with my younger friend in the neighborhood by assigning her little exercises and homework,” Rhyne says. “Strangely, she didn’t like the game as much as I did!” Once Rhyne started teaching flute students in high school, she was hooked. This passion led Rhyne through undergraduate

RN/B to MSN https://www.plu.edu/msn/rnb-to-msn/

progression requirements set by the ELM program. A limited cohort is admitted each year and admission is competitive. As with the ELM program, RN-B to MSN students apply for admission into the care and outcomes manager (COM) advanced generalist program only. Enrollment in any other MSN concentration or any other focus area (for example, Clinical Nurse Leader) is neither implied nor guaranteed at the time of admission. When space allows, RN-B to MSN students may to apply to be considered for selection into

Resident Assistant (RA) https://www.plu.edu/residential-life/home/join-our-team/resident-assistant/

Photo of Tingelstad with text overlay of Campus Life Student Leader Selection Residence Assistant Apply Here: RA Application for 2024-2025 Resident Assistant (RA)Resident Assistants are trained and paid student leaders who are committed to creating an inclusive living/learning community in the residence halls. They serve the residential community through a variety of responsibilities including community building, programming, mediation, crisis response and policy enforcement. Campus Life also

Un Remedio: Confronting the Challenges of Distance Learning https://www.plu.edu/prism/news/un-remedio-confronting-the-challenges-of-distance-learning/

Un Remedio: Confronting the Challenges of Distance Learning Posted by: dupontak / May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 By Marie Rodrigues '20English Writing MajorWhen asked how her students are persevering in times of distance learning, Giovanna Urdangarain, Associate Professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies responded, “They inspire me daily.”Transitioning to online learning has been a lengthy process for all involved, but Professor Urdangarain is grateful to have students who remain courageous, flexible

Part VII. – POLICY ON UNIT INTERPRETATIONS OF CRITERIA FOR TENURE AND PROMOTION https://www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/section-iv-personnel-policies-and-employment-benefits/part-vii-policy-on-unit-interpretations-of-criteria-for-tenure-and-promotion/

Section 1. Unit interpretations of the criteria for tenure and promotion, if they are developed, should be consistent with and should not limit the scope or alter the rigor of the university criteria. When units develop or revise interpretations of the university criteria, they are advised to submit them to the Rank and Tenure Committee and to the provost for feedback/discussion. It is advised that unit interpretations of the university criteria be presented to prospective and new faculty in