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are typically 6-8 years in length. They are organized to give students strong theoretical and methodological training. Students spend a significant amount of their time in a doctoral program pursuing independent research projects; any student thinking about pursuing a Ph.D. should have a strong interest in academic research. Students spend the first 3-4 years of the Ph.D. program satisfying course requirements, writing the thesis (usually defending the thesis at the end of the 2nd year), and
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that they needed to have. As a teacher, I want to inspire others. But, now with the internet, they can get [information] without you. And they know that. [Laughs] Whatever brings you together in the classroom—it’s a big moment. Athena Gordon is a senior, double-majoring in Sociology and English (emphasis in nonfiction writing). This fall, she is enrolled in HISP 201 (taught by Dr. Ortigas), planning her sociology research project, and writing a personal memoir. After graduation, Athena is looking
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trading analysts who only had finance backgrounds lacked. I soon became the go-to person for anything research and writing related on my team, thanks largely to the experience I had writing my economics capstone paper on the Affordable Care Act. I am deeply grateful for the education I received in the economics program, and know it was a key contributor to my career success. Paige Griffith, 2013I graduated from PLU in 2013 with a B.A. in Economics and Political Science. I first started my
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)- Debbie Moderow’s future in Iditarod racing started in her family’s backyard with a retired sled dog named Salt. The 7-year-old Husky was the first member of a backyard sled dog team that was initially assembled so Moderow’s sons could have fun racing in their hometown of Anchorage, Alaska. Adopting Salt sparked an epic journey of Iditarod racing for Moderow, who completed PLU’s Rainier Writing Workshop Master of Fine Arts program in 2013. Now, that journey has culminated in a memoir about her
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(2) SPED 580: Foundations and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities (2) Fall Semester EDUC 562: Schools and Society (2) EDUC 563A: Integrating Seminar: Technology Embedded Instructional Design (2) EDUC 565: Elementary Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies (2) EDUC 566: Elementary Math and Science (4) SPED 520: Teaching Students with Special Needs (2) J-Term EDUC 528: Reading and Writing Across the K-8 Curriculum (2) EDUC 564: The Arts, Mind, and Body (2) Spring Semester
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diagnosed as dyslexic, but didn’t let that deter her from developing a love of books. Butler started creating her own stories early on, and decided to make writing her life’s work around age 10. Butler’s most celebrated, critically acclaimed work tells the story of Dana, a young black woman who is suddenly and inexplicably transported from her home in 1970s California to the pre–Civil War South. As she time-travels between worlds, one in which she is a free woman and one where she is part of her own
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pick a topic, how to sound authentic, and how to engage a reader (while also staying within the word count)! You’ll leave this webinar armed with tips to make writing your admissions essay a breeze. REGISTER FOR WEBINAR EXPLORE MOREVIRTUAL TOURMEET YOUR COUNSELORSTUDENT VIDEOS
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, Hallie Harper, Hanna McCauley, Sarah Ward, Raven Lirio, Emily Groseclose, Ben Leschensky and Seley Nemish. Communication Department faculty member Dr. Kate Hoyt is the documentary advisor for the team. Director Brennan LaBrie shares, “I’m so proud of what our team was able to create together despite the curveballs 2020 threw at us. I know our team shares my excitement in finally showing the product of months of filming, virtual writing sessions, and editing that went into this film. We hope you find
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Section 1. In accordance with state law, faculty members may inspect their personnel file if such a request is made in writing to Human Resources. Personnel files are maintained in Human Resources. A faculty member may petition Human Resources to remove information from the personnel file that they believe to be inaccurate. If Human Resources declines do so, the faculty member may place a rebuttal statement in the personnel file. Confidential information regarding a member of the university’s
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materials? What are consequences for violations of academic integrity? Course expectations should be communicated both in writing and in class. If some expectations are especially critical, consider having students sign a pledge or classroom contract. Although the syllabus is a common place to post policies, you can also utilize your Sakai site for sharing such information. For instance, a page could be created in Sakai to post FAQs or tips for success. Sakai announcements are another way to remind
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