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Dhaval (THE-vul) Patel Associate Director for Campus Life Operations he/him Phone: 253-535-8059 Email: dpatel@plu.edu Professional Education M.S.E., Higher Education Administration, University of Kansas, 2019 B.S., Computer Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2017 Responsibilities Oversees on-campus housing processes, including but not limited to: Implementation, marketing and supervision of Fall / Winter Break / J-Term / Spring and Early Arrival Housing – Arrivals and

Publications Selected Publications and Presentations Accolades Emerald Literati Network Award for Excellence: 2012 Highly Commended Paper Professional Memberships/Organizations SAS Certified Base Programmer SAS Certified Advanced Programmer SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst Biography Dr. Chan specializes in technology management and innovation strategy, and has taught and researched in these topics at several universities in the U.S. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in technology

Norris Peterson Professor of Economics Email: petersna@plu.edu Status:Emeritus Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1983 B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 1975 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Teaching Areas: Labor Economics, Mathematical Economics, Game Theory, Microeconomic Theory Research Interests: Economic education, income distribution, forensic economics Biography Following his B.A. degree with honors in Economics and Mathematics from PLU in 1975, Norris

designs at PLU include both Costume and Set Design for Twelfth Night, Costume Design for Cabaret, Company, and The Fantasticks, as well as Puppet and Costume Design for The Floating World. Kathleen has also designed for the PLU Music Department, including Set Design and Scenic Artistry for several of the annual Christmas Concerts, and Costume Design for The Magic Flute and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Kathy has designed extensively for Tacoma Opera and for Harlequin Productions in Olympia, among others

Lynda Byer, MS, RN Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: lbyer@plu.edu Professional Biography Education BSN, Nursing, University of Michigan MS, Public Health Nursing, University of Illinois Biography Originally from Michigan, but have lived on the east/west coasts of the US. Experience spans over 45 years in academic, research, acute, and community health settings. Previously taught community health nursing at three universities. Lynda has worked on health initiatives at the local, state, and

Dr. Charlie Katica Associate Professor of Kinesiology Phone: 253-535-7636 Email: katicacp@plu.edu Office Location:Olson Auditorium - Room 103 Professional Additional Titles/Roles Title IX Formal Process Team Faculty Athletics Representative and Gateway Program Director for the University of Southeastern Norway President of Rainier Adaptive Sports Education Ph.D., Kinesiology and Exercise Science, The University of Alabama, 2014 M.S., Exercise Science, Central Washington University, 2009 B.S

Michael Artime Associate Professor of Political Science Phone: 253-535-7646 Email: artimemr@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 106 Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Political Science, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2012 M.A., Political Science, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2009 B.A., McKendree University, 2003 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise American Government Media and Politics Voting and Elections Biography Dr. Artime has a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of

Michelle Hathaway Prep Cook Phone: 253-535-7472 Email: hathawma@plu.edu Biography Biography I am 29 years old. Being in the kitchen has always been my dream, but if you would have asked me a year ago where I saw myself headed you would have heard a whole different answer. I had a goal and I fought for it, to get a job, to get a job at PLU was just a bonus, it meant my dream was coming true. I have always cooked, and baked at home, and it was my happy place, where I felt at my very best. I have

Correctional Physicians National Association of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Biography Clinician, Administrator, Educator. Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, National Healthcare Disaster Provider and Correctional Healthcare Provider.   As a former member of the US military, I have had the opportunity to practice, teach and lead healthcare in many diverse environments, cultures, communities and populations throughout the world.  I hope to share these experiences with my PLU community

Dr. Joanna Royce-Davis Vice President for Student Life she/her Phone: 253-535-7200 Email: roycedjc@plu.edu Office Location:Anderson University Center - Room 159 Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Rehabilitation Counseling, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, 2001 M.A., Counseling Education, Emphasis in Community and Mental Health Counseling, San Jose University, San Jose, California, 1994 B.S., Special Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, 1990 Biography Dr. Joanna