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  • Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines literature as a, “body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age.” However for Dr. Wendy Gardiner it means so much more.

    barriers”; “More broadly, literacy allows us to engage in constructive and informed dialogue.” Dr. Gardiner’s passion for sharing literature has only grown throughout her career. For ten years she taught kindergarten through third grade in the Chicago Public Schools. Following this she became a faculty member in the Reading and Language Program at National Louis University in Chicago and a faculty member at Otterbein University specializing in early literacy and children’s literature. In addition to

  • The famous anthropologist Alfred Kroeber said, ‘Anthropology is the most humanistic of the sciences and the most scientific of the humanities.

    diversity and how it relates to culture (the bio-cultural approach). Linguistic anthropology examines human language, its origins and how it reflects the nature of various cultural values. All four subdisciplines have applied foci, which entails the use of anthropological knowledge and skills to improve the human condition. As a whole, these four sub-disciplines take a strong anti-racist stance informed by both scientific and humanistic perspectives. This perspective is what makes the overall discipline

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  • In order to meet your informational needs, this page has been designed for you to explore independently.  Extensive resources are available, both on campus and online.

    on-line library catalog, select “Course Reserves/Lute Library”, and in the “Course/Dept.” drop-down box they are listed under “CC: Counseling Center”. Titles Include: Anxious to Please: 7 revolutionary practices for the chronically nice The Body Keeps the Score: brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma Courage to Grieve Emotional Intelligence: why it can matter more than IQ It Didn’t Start with You: how inherited family trauma shapes who we are… Letting Go of Stress: four effective

  • Assessment is effective when it recognizes and accounts for the complexity of the teaching and learning process. Learning is multidimensional, and assessment should be as well.

    Guiding Principles for Academic AssessmentPrintable pdfAssessment is a vital factor in the cycle of teaching and learning, one that contributes toward improving and increasing the value of education that students receive at PLU. Ongoing and thoughtful documentation and interpretation of the results of teaching and learning has proven to help faculty teach more effectively and consistently across the University. This cumulative process, and the knowledge for meaningful improvement that we gain

  • All persons hired for a role that specifically requires teaching contact with students or professional library responsibilities will be classified as regular faculty or contingent faculty.

    Section 1. FACULTY MEMBERSHIPAll persons hired for a role that specifically requires teaching contact with students or professional library responsibilities will be classified as regular faculty or contingent faculty. Faculty membership also includes administrative faculty and emeriti faculty. “Full-time” refers to an individual with a 1.00 FTE contract with the university in a given academic year. “Part-time” refers to an individual with less than a 1.00 FTE contract with the university in a

  • What are faculty learning communities (FLCs)? Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) are collaborative groups of educators who come together to enhance their teaching practices and foster professional

    Faculty Learning Communities What are faculty learning communities (FLCs)? Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) are collaborative groups of educators who come together to enhance their teaching practices and foster professional growth. In these vibrant communities, members engage in shared inquiry, explore innovative pedagogical strategies, and support one another in their quest for excellence. By focusing on common interests and goals, FLCs create a space for meaningful dialogue and collective

  • Interested in trying out a new technology in your teaching? Instructional Technologies offers confidential one-on-one consultations for faculty on integrating technology into course pedagogy.

    Instructional Technologies Consultations Interested in trying out a new technology in your teaching? Instructional Technologies offers confidential one-on-one consultations for faculty on integrating technology into course pedagogy. To schedule a consultation, email itech@plu.edu. A staff member will contact you to assess your needs and then match you with an Instructional Technology staff member with the best expertise to meet your needs. Consultations often work best face-to-face, but we can

  • Information & Technology Services (I&TS) provides technology, library resources, and a wide range of services, planning, and leadership in support of the university’s core teaching-learning

    I&TS Service DirectoryInformation & Technology Services (I&TS) provides technology, library resources, and a wide range of services, planning, and leadership in support of the university’s core teaching-learning mission. This directory provides a comprehensive listing of Information & Technology Services offered to the PLU community.TopicsA-ZSearchTopicsAccounts and PasswordsPLU ePass accounts, changing passwords, department & organization accountsCybersecurity Awareness Training253-535-7525

  • “Beyond Deep Gladness: Coming to Terms with Vocations We Don’t Choose” with Dr. Deanna Thompson Guided Meditation: Rev.

    The 11th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference VideosLiving with Mortality: Illness, Trauma, Joy and HopeYouTube Playlist Includes:“Beyond Deep Gladness: Coming to Terms with Vocations We Don’t Choose” with Dr. Deanna Thompson Guided Meditation: Rev. Jen Rude, PLU Campus Pastor “Opening Remarks: Broken Living in a Pandemic World” from Dr. Marit Trelstad “At the Beside of Covid: An Interfaith/Intercultural Panel” Embracing Mortality: Resources and Conversations on Approaching Death and Grief with

  • Presentation Title: Hush No More: Constructing an African American Lutheran Womanist Ethic Who: Rev. Dr.

    Therapy from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Wallace has a long-standing involvement with the Conference of International Black Lutherans – the Black Teaching Theologians of the Lutheran Church. For the last eight years, Dr. Wallace has also been involved in the bi-annual Consultations of the Daughters of Africa, with their emphasis on Violence of Women and Girls in Africa and her Diaspora. She most recently attended the Consultation held this year in Salvator, Brazil. For the past two years, Dr