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Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesAs a member of the PLU community, we assume that you possess an earnest purpose, the ability to exercise mature judgment, the ability to act in a responsible manner, a well-developed concept of and commitment to honor, morality and integrity, and a respect for law and the rights of others. The university adopts only such policies, rules and regulations that seem necessary for the welfare of the educational community. Each student associated with PLU is

Like the greater Tacoma area, Parkland has had its fair share of negative publicity. But with a will and desire to rewrite its own story, this suburban town has worked hard to change and still is changing for the better. Part of this change has come as a result of increasing collaborations between the and Pacific Lutheran University, a university of 3000 full-time students nestled right in the middle of Parkland. While the Parkland community and PLU have had their historic ups and downs, in the

Revised June 2024 Purpose In support of the university’s wellness commitments, eligible employees are provided additional time off from work to encourage work-life balance and enhance mental wellbeing. In order to accomplish the objective of providing excellent service while maintaining the benefit of additional time off, employees will receive flexible time off options to be coordinated within their respective areas. Eligibility Full-time employees (1.0 annual FTE, 40 hrs/wk) in a benefits

Event and Activity Risk Management PoliciesCertain types of events on campus present a higher level of risk to PLU and it’s community members. Please see the additional information for each situation below. If you have risk concerns about a situation not listed here, please contact the Risk Services office for consultation specific to your event or activity.Raffles/Drawings/Games of ChanceWashington state does not allow non-profits to incentivize participation in events. For example, PLU is not

Facilitating Successful Peer ReviewAll effective writers at all levels of accomplishment seek out peer review. You probably know this from experience. By scheduling time for peer review in your classes, you help students develop the writerly skills of giving and getting help. Peer review: helps writers imagine a wider audience (beyond self and/or teacher). provides opportunity for direct audience feedback (to identify areas in need of greater support or clarification; to anticipate possible

; Clarity; Voice; Strategies for Revisions; Figurative Language; Argumentative/Persuasive Strategies; Appeals-ethical, logical, emotional; Strategies for Summarizing & Paraphrasing; Conducting and Citing Research; Evaluating Sources Sequence Assignments to Help Novice Writers Build Upon Skills It is helpful to assume that the writing experiences of first-year seminar participants may vary widely among those in any given section of Writing 101. While some students may have extensive research experience

PLU PantryOperated by Wellbeing Services and Resources Our MissionThe PLU Pantry exists as a resource to serve students, staff, and faculty who are experiencing food insecurity in any way. PLU Pantry Welcomes YouPantry AccessThe Pantry is accessible to students, staff and faculty who have a valid PLU ID/LuteCard.  Every person entering the Pantry must swipe in with ID.  To request entry after regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), contact PLU Campus Safety at 253-535-7441 or email