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A helpful way to explore the Innovation Studies minor and appreciate its strengths is to evaluate our learning outcomes. Upon completion of the Innovation Studies minor, students should be able to: Analyze: Identify and evaluate prominent examples of innovation in historic and contemporary contexts; Design: Summarize the essential stages of the design thinking process (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test); Make ethical decisions: Construct an ethical framework to evaluate and
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Learning Online at PLUIn a summer 2016 survey of online students, 88% of respondents reported satisfaction with the online format of their course. “I liked being able to work around my own schedule, with work etc. The flexibility was wonderful!”Online and blended learning at Pacific Lutheran University isn’t restricted to undergraduate, degree-seeking students. Non-matriculated students/students at other colleges, graduate students, and working professionals can all find options to meet their
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History Learning OutcomesAll history majors must develop a breadth of historical knowledge that represents awareness of the diversity of world civilizations. This is now assessed through the requirement that students take at least one class in each of three geographic areas (non-west, European, and U.S.). Our new requirements are thematically structured and the revised outcome will address the importance of having students learn to compare and connect historical inquiries that reflect a range
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Sociology Major Learning Outcomes Students will be able to formulate sociological research questions. Students will be able to utilize sociological research methods to collect data. Students will be able to analyze data with appropriate sociological data analysis methods. Students will be able to create a theoretically informed argument, integrating sociological ideas to develop nuanced perspectives on social issues. Students will be able to critique systems of social and economic
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9:15 – 10:20 a.m. | March 9 Who: Eamonn Baker, Training Co-ordinator, Towards Understanding and Healing
international remit. Maureen is the progenitor of Towards Understanding and Healing: Dealing With The Past Through Storytelling And Positive Encounter Dialogue. Maureen received the Community Relations Council Northern Ireland Award for Exceptional Achievement in 2015 and the Dr Philip Weiss Award for Storytelling for Peace and Human Rights (Canada) in 2016. In partnership with Rev Dr Johnston McMaster and Dr Cathy Higgins, Maureen supported the creation of Ethical and Shared Remembering: Remembering a
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The mission of the Office of Institutional Research at Pacific Lutheran University is to support the achievement of the University mission by providing timely, accurate, and unbiased data and
Success: By leveraging data-driven insights, we work to improve student retention, satisfaction, and overall success. Facilitate Strategic Decision-Making: We provide research and analysis that informs senior administration and supports university-wide initiatives. Benchmark Institutional Performance: Our office produces comparative analyses against peer institutions to ensure PLU maintains its competitive edge. Ensure Data Integrity: We collaborate with the Data Administration Team to maintain
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-Club and Academic Scholarships), dollar for dollar. Eligibility for all PLU funded scholarships and grants require full-time enrollment (12-17 credits per semester).What types of ``Gift Aid`` are there?1: What are Merit-Based Awards?Merit-Based Awards are scholarships awarded to recognize academic or artistic achievement and leadership. These awards are not based on financial need. As an NCAA DIII school, PLU does not take into consideration athletic participation, performance or leadership in the
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Explorer Thorleif Thorleifsson highlights his 80 day journey around the Arctic Ocean. (Photo by John Froschauer) Arctic exploration and climate change By Katie Scaff ’13 Changes in the Arctic have become increasingly visible, according to Norwegian explorer Thorleif Thorleifsson, who, with BØrge Ousland, became the…
stage for Thorleifsson and Marit Archer Saether, an environmental counselor with the Norwegian Embassy, to lead a discussion on arctic exploration, climate change and its effect on the global strategic environment on Friday, March 2. “The melting of the arctic accelerates global warming,” Saether said. “We need to act and we have known this for quite some time. “I believe personally that this is caused by human activity,” Thorleifsson said. “I think everyone should decide why this is happening. This
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Dr. René Carrasco is the new Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies, who began at PLU in Fall of 2019. Originally from Mexico City, René came to the United States when he was 15. After he graduated high school, he went on to community college and…
“Opening Crazy Worlds”: Learning about Language with Professor René Carrasco Posted by: hoskinsk / May 7, 2020 May 7, 2020 By Hannah Stringer '22English MajorDr. René Carrasco is the new Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies, who began at PLU in Fall of 2019.Originally from Mexico City, René came to the United States when he was 15. After he graduated high school, he went on to community college and studied history and literature. From there, he went to the University of California and
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After beginning a career or graduate studies, our graduates often point to one person at PLU who had a profound influence on their intellectual development. Invariably, it's a professor.
Learning TogetherAfter beginning a career or graduate studies, our graduates often point to one person at PLU who had a profound influence on their intellectual development. Invariably, it’s a professor. And in many cases, it’s more than just one. It’s a result of what we call learning together. At PLU, you’ll have very few large lecture classes and all classes are taught by professors, not teaching assistants. Most of your time in class will be close-up, hands-on, working with your professors
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