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  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 6, 2016)-The seventh episode of “Open to Interpretation” features a discussion of the word “failure” among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Associate Professor of Art and Design Jp Avila , and Assistant Professor of Business Kory Brown . “Open…

    advance but, “Oh, I get it,” in terms of how to create real self-driven personal development, when I see that, and most of the classes that I teach are capstone courses so I do get them at the very end. Amy Young: You get to see the one that made it. Persistence. Kory Brown: Perhaps it is that very reason that I just have tremendous hope that we will see a whole lot more success than failure. Amy Young: Good. I like that. Jp? Beat that? Jp Avila: I don’t know if I can beat that because I, too, feel

  • Development and Social JusticeStandards of living have increased dramatically worldwide over the past 100 years, yet poverty and inequality remain features of our world. Continued improvement in human well-being for all involves economic growth, reducing poverty, and addressing inequities and issues of social justice, for example in wealth, political freedom, education, and health care. Given the complexity of development processes and of the diverse array of responses to poverty and  social

  • Simon Sung Executive Creative Director Full Profile 253-535-7786 sungsa@plu.edu

  • Residence Hall Front Desk Workers Another opportunity to be involved (and make some money) is to be a Residence Hall Front Desk Worker.  These student leaders provide a welcome reception for residents and guests, security of the building, and other amenities for the residents to increase the quality of their lives outside of the classroom.  Whether it is an emergency or otherwise, the desk can be the heartbeat of the hall, and the desk worker must often be “in the know” in order to pass on

  • Web ServicesInstructional Technologies provides services that enable faculty, staff, and students to enhance teaching, learning, and productivity through the development of Web sites and/or other Web-based resources. Create a Web Site – If you need to create a Web site, or even if you are merely interested in exploring your options, we can meet with you and provide an overview of Web site creation resources that are available at PLU. We will work with you to define your goals and needs and then

  • Where can a liberal arts degree in Music Composition lead you? In my case it has led to a life of travel, study, program development, tour-guiding, international relations and eventually a handshake with the President of China. Here’s the tale. TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 29, 2015)—The…

    , program development, tour-guiding, international relations and eventually a handshake with the President of China. Here’s the tale.By Dr. Gregory YoutzPLU Professor of Music and ComposerTACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 29, 2015)—The late September sun was hot as we crowded in through a narrow door into a lobby full of metal detectors and federal security agents. Behind us Vietnamese and Falun Gong protesters waved flags and signs. Police were everywhere, as the whole neighborhood around Lincoln High School had

  • Training and Development UDRC Video: University Dispute Resolution Committee purpose, grievance policy overview and 10 things our university attorney wants you to know. The purpose of the online video is to help you understand the role of the University Dispute Resolution Committee and your responsibilities as a PLU faculty or staff member in a leadership role. The video will cover PLU’s policies on Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and

  • response to requests, and active anticipatory guidance as needed. A commitment to promote our culture of mentoring is maintained at all levels and across all positions in the SoN.Peer Review Peer Review Policy Purpose: Peer review fosters a continuous learning culture, development and sharing of best practices in teaching, and is consistent with professional accountability and self-regulation associated with the practice of nursing. In recognition that teaching is a dynamic and ongoing process, the PLU

  • End-of Program Surveys are administered to graduating students from all nursing programs during the last semester in the program. In addition, the graduating classes are scheduled for a group exit interview with the Dean, for purposes of program evaluation and continuous improvement.

  • Course Development Stipends For new or existing courses in the Innovation Studies Minor With the generous support of donors to the Innovation Studies program, the INOV Steering Committee invites all PLU faculty to submit a proposal for a stipend to support the development of a new or existing course in the Innovation Studies minor. Options include teaching a current course (such as Innovation, Ethics, and Society or Innovation Seminar), or developing a new course that can serve as a Principles