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Assessment (NILOA) is the national leader in research on learning outcomes assessment. NILOA offers a wide range of free resources promoting the “systematic use of learning outcomes assessment to improve student learning.” (NILOA Homepage) Case Studies – Equity in Assessment NILOA has recently shifted much of its research toward questions of equity in assessment. The produced a series of case studies  that offer insight into how different institutions have addressed equity in their assessment practices

: volunteer to support students from the surrounding PLU community by providing youth assistance with their studies. Be My Eyes: Be of service to those who are visually impaired through FaceTime. Charity Miles: Earn money for the charity of your choice by walking. School in the Cloud: Provide guidance and inspiration for children abroad. Trivia: Answer questions to donate rice to people in need. DoSomething.org: All you need to make a difference is an internet connection. NETWORKING Development

Margaret Murdoch ’24: Contributing to a cure at Fred Hutch Cancer Center Margaret Murdoch ’24, a biology and religious studies major with a minor in gender and sexuality studies, spent their summer in Seattle alongside some of the nation’s best scientists. Experimenting, analyzing, and observing at Fred Hutch Cancer Center , they were able to assist in… October 18, 2023 Alumni, Internships, Career

Uncomfortable truths: Taking an Introduction to Holocaust & Genocide Studies class “There is nothing comfortable about studying genocide,” Beth Griech-Polelle, a Pacific Lutheran University history professor and the Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies, says. “It’s filthy, violent, degrading, and the worst of humanity.” Yet Griech-Polelle says the study and discussion of these atrocities are crucial… February 17, 2023 AcademicsDiversity Justice SustainabilityGlobal EducationHistoryProfessors

PLU has been teaching music for 130 years “I’m confident that here at PLU we can give you an experience that will make you a much better player, whether you choose to pursue music passionately or professionally.” – Svend Rønning, PLU Professor of Music – Violin; Coordinator of String Studies PLU offers the… September 19, 2023 AcademicsMusicProfessorsThe Arts

Summer 2021 Benson Research Fellows Announced By Michael Halvorson, ’85. The Benson Program in Business and Economic History is pleased to announce the selection of three student-faculty research teams for Summer 2021. The fellowships are selected by the Innovation Studies steering committee and funded through the generous support of Dale E.… May 2, 2021 Benson Family Summer Research FellowshipBenson FellowsBusiness and Economic HistoryDale E. Benson