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  • The PLUTO Essentials online lessons and learning outcomes include: Welcome: Participants will be able to effectively engage in the PLUTO Essentials training program.

    Use the request form to participate in the PLUTO Essentials program! The PLUTO Essentials program helps faculty develop skills for using Sakai and online technologies to improve the teaching of face-to-face courses at PLU. In particular, we recommend the program to faculty new to teaching at PLU. The program is currently being offered as an asynchronous, online training for instructors who are interested in learning some of the essential components of PLUTO training when teaching face-to-face

  • By Michael Schleeter   Established over nine centuries ago, the University of Oxford is one of the world’s oldest enduring institutions of higher learning.

    The IHON Oxford ProgramBy Michael Schleeter   Established over nine centuries ago, the University of Oxford is one of the world’s oldest enduring institutions of higher learning. And, for the past four years, PLU has been sending students in its International Honors (IHON) Program to study with both PLU faculty and Oxford tutors during their J-terms and spring semesters at Regent’s Park College—one among the thirty-eight colleges and six permanent private halls, of which the university consists

  • One of the hallmarks of the PLU sociology and criminal justice program is the opportunity for students to participate in experiential learning opportunities.

    InternshipsOne of the hallmarks of the PLU sociology and criminal justice program is the opportunity for students to participate in experiential learning opportunities. Internships are a great way to gain valuable work experience and to learn more about potential career paths. Internships are required for Criminal Justice majors and strongly recommended for Sociology majors.Criminal Justice students commonly complete internships with juvenile courts, law enforcement agencies, probation offices

  • Development of new Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) that are affinity based, including First in Family, Students of Color, and Lavender Communities takes place.

    Development of new Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) that are affinity based, including First in Family, Students of Color, and Lavender Communities takes place.

  • English professor receives prestigious award Assistant Professor of English Rona Kaufman was named a recipient of a 2008 Graves Award in the Humanities. The award is given every two years to eight to 10 faculty members from private, liberal-arts colleges in California, Washington and Oregon.…

    provost, the department chairs and deans selected Kaufman to represent PLU. Kaufman said she was happy to be picked, especially since PLU has many talented faculty members. It’s also a prestigious award and tied to teaching, which she cares passionately about. “Rona is an extremely innovative teacher,” said Jim Albrecht, English department chair. “We nominated her both on her outstanding record as a teacher at PLU and the strength of her research proposal for the award.” Her $8,000 award will support

  • Maura Gannon ’10 Erin Jones ’01 chats with Maura Gannon ’10 in her classroom. Maura Gannon ’10 Major: Education Employer: Federal Way School District PLU Connection: Erin Jones ’01, director of equity and achievement at the Federal Way School District Sometimes the connection occurs in…

    graduation ceremony two years ago, she remembers hearing Erin Jones speak about her experiences in the field and what inspired her. She encouraged the new graduates to go out into the world and make a difference. Two years later, their paths crossed again, much to Gannon’s delight. Gannon was entering her third year as a third-grade teacher at Mirror Lake Elementary School in Federal Way, and Jones was in her first year as the director of equity and achievement for the district. Jones’ job entailed

  • Kate Hall ’17 remembers the job interview that landed her in a communications role at ESD 113. It was memorable — but not necessarily in a good way. “I was so nervous,” she remembers. “My internet died during the Zoom interview.” She was prepared to…

    communications as a career, after a series of positions left her burnt out and unfulfilled. But perhaps it was inevitable that Hall, the daughter of a teacher, would wind up putting her communications skills to work in the service of education. She remembers learning at PLU about the concept of vocation. “That’s not a word I had heard or used a lot before attending PLU,” she says. “I learned that it is not just a career, but a set of values — things that are intrinsically important to you in the work you do

  • The Department of Education has two professional education advisory boards (PEABs) that oversee, advise and support the work of our professional preparation programs.

    Professional Education Advisory BoardsThe Department of Education has two professional education advisory boards (PEABs) that oversee, advise and support the work of our professional preparation programs. The first is our Teacher Preparation PEAB, which helps direct our preservice teacher certification and professional development programs for teachers. The second is our Administrator PEAB, which oversees our administrator and leadership programs at both the residency (initial) and professional

  • The Carol Sheffels Quigg Greenhouse, constructed during Summer 2015, is located between the Rieke Science Center and the Morken Center for Learning and Technology.

    Welcome to the Carol Sheffels Quigg Greenhouse!The Carol Sheffels Quigg Greenhouse, constructed during Summer 2015, is located between the Rieke Science Center and the Morken Center for Learning and Technology. The facility consists of 1,700-square feet, and contains a single growing space and adjacent head house. The new greenhouse includes fine-grained temperature controls through a Wadsworth VersiSTEP system. Heating and cooling is provided by a separate zone in the existing geothermal

  • Campus Life is committed to providing leadership opportunities that create spaces for students to gain experience through hands on learning and navigate creating solutions.

    Build Community. Be a Leader. Make a DifferenceCampus Life is committed to providing leadership opportunities that create spaces for students to gain experience through hands on learning and navigate creating solutions. Student Leaders are a huge part of Campus Life’s day-to-day operations. Student Leaders are encouraged to build community through a variety of experiences, allowing all students to engage with Campus Life through meaningful and intentional interactions via individual