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“Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
to diversity and inclusion Ethical and effective MFT Professionals in the community mental health context Professionals who identify as Marriage and Family Therapists Given our mission, our program values creating a community where everyone experiences a sense of belonging. Toward this end, we are committed to continued growth and development as it relates to antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of PLU, we are guided by the University’s Diversity Statement, Diversity and
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Global studies and religion professor Erik Hammerstrom has spent his career researching and teaching about the history of Chinese Buddhism. He’s a quintessential teacher, beloved by students for leading engaging discussions, his imaginative project assignments, and planning field trips to nearby temples. It’s hard to…
in Tacoma. This experience is a major step toward completing a chaplain certification program through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. We visited Professor Hammerstrom before a shift at St. Joe’s to discuss his experience.What originally piqued your interest in chaplaincy service? The values of the Buddhist tradition originally attracted me to it. I became aware of the intersection of Buddhist practice and chaplaincy about 25 years ago when I volunteered at a hospice. As a
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3.4.1 Basic Practices for All Network Users Persons using the PLU network or computing resources (including university employees, students, guests, and vendors) may not change, delete, corrupt, or remove university data from university systems without work-related need or specific authorization to do so share or use university data for any purpose other than university business...
network services not needed for a system to fulfill its function change any passwords that originate with default values set by an external vendor or service provider 3.4.2 Encryption (Key Escrow) Encryption is required on all devices and on media in transit that contain confidential university-owned data. Encryption is also required for electronic transfer of university-owned or -managed confidential data. Administrative access to all encrypted services, applications, and data stores, sufficient to
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Government scientist shares passion for empowering women and minorities By Katie Scaff ’13 The science world needs more women , particularly in academic and research institutions, said government scientist Debra Rolison. “They’re too white — and too male,” said Rolison. “There’s a statistical imbalance between…
overworked — they spend a lot of their time in service, serving students who are more likely to turn to a female professor, and serving on various committees, which their institutions strive to diversify. Put plain and simple, the system is dysfunctional and in need of an overhaul. And age-old beliefs continue to define what it means to be a scientist. “You’re not a real scientist if you leave at 5 to pick the kids up from daycare,” is one example, said Rolison. “We have to examine these myths and
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Pacific Lutheran University offers graduate and post-baccalaureate certificate programs in advanced professional education within a context of the liberal arts tradition.
Degrees and CertificatesPacific Lutheran University offers graduate and post-baccalaureate certificate programs in advanced professional education within a context of the liberal arts tradition. Graduate degree programs in business, marketing analytics, creative writing, education, marriage and family therapy, kinesiology, social work, and nursing challenge students to increase their understanding and competence in theory, research and practice. Graduates are prepared to become thoughtful and
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Original New York Times article here . My Response to Bryan College Is Torn: Can Darwin and Eden Coexist? by Alan Binder At Pacific Lutheran University, we think of “Lutheran” as an ethic that informs how we think, how we teach and how we help students…
, social, physical, emotional and spiritual development of students—allowing religious beliefs and secular education to not only co-exist here, but to individually (and seemingly paradoxically) contribute to our students’ growth. And because PLU unquestionably accepts—and promotes—freedom of expression, all students, of all beliefs, are encouraged to explore their own spiritual development, with the support of the entire PLU community. In a world where most social and political conflicts contain a
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We are Pacific Lutheran University. Inquiry. Service. Leadership. Care. PLU seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other people, for their
allows you to make mistakes, express yourself foolishly and ultimately be yourself. Your beliefs, values and thoughts will be challenged and you will get the opportunity to reassess these in a supportive environment. This will either strengthen and solidify your beliefs or change them, allowing space for new seeds to grow. Oni Mayer ‘19, Student-Athlete Former ASPLU vice president I can’t imagine myself anywhere else. My time at PLU has made me more thoughtful in my actions, more passionate about my
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There are various internal awards and grants at PLU available for PLU faculty to support teaching, scholarship and other innovative ideas. The details for each can be found at the links below.
development of curricula that highlight the culture, values, intellectual contributions, and history of Scandinavia to ensure that connections to the university’s heritage are vibrant, current, and accessible to students across fields of study.Karen Hille Phillips Regency Advancement AwardThe Karen Hille Phillips Regency Advancement Awards are intended to enhance opportunities for the professional development of the university’s faculty, and are awarded annually. All members of the faculty, as defined by
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Sophia Barro ’22 is a senior education major and religion minor at PLU. She recently completed full-time student teaching at Lakeview Hope Academy. We spoke with Barro about her experiences at PLU and as a student teacher, and about the values she hopes to inspire…
completed full-time student teaching at Lakeview Hope Academy. We spoke with Barro about her experiences at PLU and as a student teacher, and about the values she hopes to inspire in her future students.How did you know you wanted to be a teacher? Teaching has always been a big part of my life. I am one of five kids. My desire to teach my little cousins and siblings while growing up signaled to me that teaching might be a good path. Also, my dad passed away when I was in third grade, and my teachers
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*Effective January 2019* Upon completion of their degree, Religion majors will be able to: Explain “Religion” as a category of analysis in academic contexts, identifying when and how religious
and conceptual information using appropriate tools and methods on a single topic. Values and Beliefs To develop intellectual humility and critical empathy as they learn from a variety of religious perspectives which may differ from their own. To develop the ability to think about the meaning of human existence from the perspective of Christian Traditions and Global Religious Traditions. To develop the ability to engage in constructive dialog regarding questions of religious faith and values as
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