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  • we learned not just how to use the technology but also what is best for learning. The PLUTO workshops provided in-depth learning on pedagogy, accessibility and thoughtful course design. PLUTO has us all set up for success in this unique situation because they have developed the infrastructure for instructional technology support. In addition to teaching fully online and asynchronous language courses in the summers, I’ve taught synchronous courses through the School of Education online for years

  • with, and I have an obligation to serve,” he explained. “I want to do what I’m suppose to do and find out how to get there.” He got a chance to talk with students from across the United States who are struggling with similar questions of vocation when he was named a recipient of the Fund for Theological Education Undergraduate Fellowship. The competitive fellowship recognizes students who have gifts for leadership and are exploring the possibility of ministry as a vocation. Only 50 were awarded to

  • Annual ReportingStay informed with our detailed annual reporting, which includes comprehensive data on various aspects of our university. This page features reports from two major data collection initiatives: the Common Data Set (CDS) and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).Common Data Set (CDS)The Common Data Set (CDS) initiative is a collaborative effort among data providers in the higher education community and publishers as represented by the College Board, Peterson’s

  • students from pursuing four-year degrees. With the help of higher ed researchers, educators and students across the continent, the film shows the personal, professional and societal effects of higher education in the 21st century. Four PLU students comprise the production team for These Four Years. Communication major Natalie DeFord ’16, Art and Design major Jasper Sortun ’16, business major Grace Takehara ’16, and communication major Evan Heringer ’16, began working on the project last fall. MediaLab

  • December 1, 2011 A western region of the nation’s largest association of student life administrators in higher education has presented its President’s Award to Loren J. Anderson and its Outstanding New Professional Award to Amber Dehne Baillon. Awards signify a dedication to students By Greg Brewis A western region of the nation’s largest association of student life administrators in higher education has presented its President’s Award to Loren J. Anderson and its Outstanding New Professional

  • Lutheran higher education. You’ll see this emphasized on banners around campus, and you can read more about it in the “Core Elements of Lutheran Higher Education.” The first core element is “critical questioning,” insisting that we can always learn from rigorous inquiry that considers multiple possible answers to every question. For example, one might begin an argument that a Catholic Bible should be the main feature of PLU’s magazine by considering why it shouldn’t. Lutheran higher education is about

  • special attention to the tradition of Lutheran higher education. You’ll see this emphasized on banners around campus, and you can read more about it in the “Core Elements of Lutheran Higher Education.” The first core element is “critical questioning,” insisting that we can always learn from rigorous inquiry that considers multiple possible answers to every question. For example, one might begin an argument that a Catholic Bible should be the main feature of PLU’s magazine by considering why it

  • ...more About PLUThe first American university to have Study Away classes on all seven continents simultaneously, PLU is also the first private university on the West Coast to receive the prestigious Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. An honoree on President Obama’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, PLU hosts an Emmy Award-winning MediaLab; a MacArthur Award-winning detachment of Army ROTC; and more than 100 clubs and activities, including 19 varsity athletic

  • great trainings, particularly for women, that are a great way to learn, build a support group and meet great people. It takes a village. I couldn’t have done it without an incredible campaign team, a supportive partner, my parents and sister, and many, many friends, new and old, who propped me up along the way. It was really, really important for me to have a support group of other women running to bounce ideas and frustration off of. “Everyone deserves access to an education, a good job, and a

  • 10%; we now have a robust recycling program that diverts nearly two tons of garbage from the landfill each week – that’s the equivalent of a mid-sized car; and we increased our recycling rate to 71% last year earning PLU the Recycler of the Year award. We’ve been named one of the top 50 greenest universities in the nation; we won the gold award from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education; and PLU was named the Northwest Conference Champion in the EPA Green Power