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Shirley Winsley, a respected Washington State Senator and PLU alumna (’71), established the Gordon Winsley Scholarship Fund in 2009 to honor her husband, Gordon. After hearing her story, we are inspired by her support of the scholarship program at PLU, as well as her dedication to students as they pursue their vocations in the classroom and beyond. “Gordon Winsley graduated from PLC in 1952 with a degree in Business. As a WWII Marine Corp veteran, he received four years of tuition and books

Section 1. All persons in this category are hired in a primary role to support the academic mission of the university. Teaching contact is not required for persons in this category. Associates to the Faculty Assembly hold university appointments which are not intrinsically related to a recognized academic field or discipline, but which entail substantial involvement with academic programs and faculty-related responsibilities. Whether such involvement is sufficiently constant and substantial in

The following are our shared goals and vision for the SoN, building on current and historical strengths of the programs and accomplishments of and contributions by the faculty, to position the PLU SoN as a regional, state, and national program of preference and distinction.Download the Excel File

Integrity is an essential characteristic for nursing students and practicing nurses. Integrity involves the demonstration of honesty, trustworthiness, accountability, truthfulness, and reliability. The practice of the profession of nursing involves close interactions with a wide range of individual and groups of clients. The nurse must act to safeguard those clients and the public in matters of health care and safety. One aspect of professionalism is the maintenance of one’s own integrity

Nursing students are strongly advised to recognize appropriate professional boundaries. As such, they are advised to refrain from inappropriate intimate or sexual relationships with classmates or clinical agency personnel. Intimate and/or sexual relationships with faculty or members of the instructional team are strictly prohibited. Maintenance of appropriate personal and professional boundaries is an essential component of professional relationships and does not include the inappropriate

The use of social media and other electronic communication has become commonplace in our everyday lives. Every day new outlets, platforms, and applications are created and individuals are increasingly participating in blogs, social networking sites, video sites, online chat rooms, and forums in both a personal and professional manner. “The very nature of this medium, however, can pose a risk as it offers instantaneous posting opportunities that allow little time for reflective thought and

Baccalaureate and graduate education for professional nursing include processes that foster the development of values, attitudes, personal qualities, and value-based professional behaviors. Values are defined as beliefs or ideals to which the individual is committed and which guide behavior. Values are reflected in attitudes, personal qualities, and consistent patterns of behavior. Attitudes are inclinations or dispositions used to respond to persons or situations, while personal qualities are

Students are welcome to make appointments with the Dean, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Associate Director Advisor, Admission, & Student Support, and Clinical Placement Coordinator as appropriate. Appointments with the Dean should be made through the Assistant to the Dean. Other appointments should be made through the main office. Students also are welcome to make appointments with faculty and staff as appropriate. Students are encouraged to request appointments via email. Please be aware

PLU stands ready to welcome military vets with a complete veteran support cadre including a Director of Military Outreach, VA Certifying Officials, Vet Corps Navigators and more. Veteran Services at PLU begins with the Director of Military Outreach (DMO.) The DMO supports military affiliated students so they can focus on their academics by working with and finding resources within community resources and military transition authorities. Students eligible to receive VA benefits, must contact the

How do you handle being the “first” or the “only”? Nikki Plaid ’96 (full oral history interview here)Born and raised in Las Vegas as a Lutheran, Nikki Plaid found PLU naturally through her family and her pastor. Her first night at PLU was the first night she had been out of state, and she was determined to make the most of her experience. In addition to picking up two majors (in political science and global studies) and a minor (in women’s studies), Nikki got involved with the Black Student