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  • Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing | gwest@plu.edu | 253-535-7348 | I am a nurse scientist with a focus of research on infection control topics.  I joined the Lute team in September of 2022 and enjoy teaching various courses across the BSN, MSN, and DNP curriculum. .

    : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2019.02.022 Resendiz, M., Horseman, T.S., Hover, A.J., Bradley, D.F., Lustik, M.B., West, G.F. (2020). Assessment of Surgical Instrument Bioburden After Steam Sterilization: A Pilot Study. American Journal of Infection Control, 48 (2), 219-221, doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.08.018. Torres, L., Nelson, F., West, G. (2020). Exploring the Effects of a Nurse-Initiated Diary Intervention on Post–Critical Care Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. American Journal of Nursing, 120(5), 24

  • Assistant Professor | School of Business | jacksodn@plu.edu | 253-535-7259 | During her professional journey, Nana served in the US Army at Madigan Army Medical Center, and spent many years in HR, applying her extensive background to enhance organizational dynamics and leadership.

    Nana Jackson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Phone: 253-535-7259 Email: jacksodn@plu.edu Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Education Doctor of Philosophy, Business Administration – Organizational Leadership, National University, San Diego, CA, 2024 Master of Business Administration, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, 2018 Master of Arts, Human Resource Development, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, 2011 Bachelor of Arts, English Linguistics, Ahmadu Bello

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  • Emeritus Director of the Library | Library

    & Special Collections) with 12 staff and 5 faculty members.  Oversee a $1.8 million budget. Work collaboratively with library faculty and staff, the Provost, and others across PLU to enhance library resources and services in support of students, faculty, and the mission of the University. Collection development subject areas: Global Studies, Holocaust & Genocide Studies, Native American & Indigenous Studies, Publishing and Printing. Library leadership and administration, and library technical support

  • Assistant Professor of Communication, Film & Media Studies | Communication, Media & Design Arts | bphipps@plu.edu | 253-535-7573 | Dr.

    Division 2024 Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Maryland, 2022 Outstanding Service Award, University of Maryland, 2022 Summer Teaching Curriculum Development Fellowship, University of Maryland, 2022 Twitch 2021 Research Fellowship Finalist, Twitch Interactive Inc., 2021 COMM Public Good Fellowship for Curriculum Development, University of Maryland, 2022 Bob and Linda Haskins Award for Graduate Teaching, Colorado State University, 2018 Biography Dr. E. Brooke Phipps is originally from central

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  • Associate Professor of Education | School of Education | byrnesrs@plu.edu | 253-535-7286 | Ron was a high school social studies teacher in Los Angeles and Ethiopia before completing his Ph.D.

    Ron Byrnes Associate Professor of Education Phone: 253-535-7286 Email: byrnesrs@plu.edu Office Location:Hauge Administration Building Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of Denver, 1993 M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles, 1985 B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1984 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise High School Education Reform Cultural Globalization Social Studies Curriculum Development Biography Ron was a high school social studies teacher in Los Angeles and

  • Dean of Students / Associate Vice President for Wellbeing Services and Resources | Student Rights and Responsibilities | eva.frey@plu.edu | 253-535-7159 | Eva has enjoyed working at PLU for 20 years in the area of student activities, leadership, and diversity.

    has lived all over the world and now calls Tacoma home. Her areas of professional interest are: support and persistence of first-generation college students, leadership and social justice, and multicultural education. Eva’s passion is in being a leader/educator and working in partnership with others to become their best selves. Her active research is in the vocational development of a college student.

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  • Professor Emeritus | School of Business | Dr.

    Advancement Award. Pacific Lutheran University. Academic Year 2009-2010. 4. Highly Commended Award (Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence) for the article “Strategic development of network clusters: A study of high technology regional development and global competitiveness” in Competitiveness Review, 2009. 5. Distinguished Research Award, Allied Academies of International Conference, Reno, NV. 18-20, October 2006. 6. K. T. Tang Faculty Excellence Award in Research, Pacific Lutheran University

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  • Professor Emeritus | Master of Business Administration | Dr.

    Advancement Award. Pacific Lutheran University. Academic Year 2009-2010. 4. Highly Commended Award (Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence) for the article “Strategic development of network clusters: A study of high technology regional development and global competitiveness” in Competitiveness Review, 2009. 5. Distinguished Research Award, Allied Academies of International Conference, Reno, NV. 18-20, October 2006. 6. K. T. Tang Faculty Excellence Award in Research, Pacific Lutheran University

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  • Professor Emeritus of Physics | Department of Physics | starkovich@plu.edu | Steven P.

    Physics – An Introduction, Springer, 2021). Following 17 years of classroom teaching, he served as PLU’s Provost for seven years (2009-16) during which time he led major reforms in academic planning and budget processes, faculty compensation and development, and enrollment modeling. He was a prominent leader in the development of the PLU 2020 long-range plan. He also led the expansion of PLU’s graduate program opportunities and oversaw the implementation of the university’s first online courses. He

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  • Professor of Earth Science and Environmental Studies | Earth Science | mckennra@plu.edu | 253-535-8726

    Rose McKenney Professor of Earth Science and Environmental Studies she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-8726 Email: mckennra@plu.edu Office Location: Rieke Science Center - 143 Status:On Sabbatical Professional Education Ph.D., Geosciences, The Pennsylvania State University, 1997 M.S., Geosciences, The Pennsylvania State University, 1992 B.S., Geology, Oregon State University, 1985 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Geomorphology Environmental Studies Science Education Curriculum Development Books Land Use