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Section 1. INDIVIDUALThe individual faculty member upon appointment becomes a member of a community of scholars who respect and uphold the principles of Lutheran Higher Education with certain rights and obligations. Preeminent among these is the obligation to uphold the objectives of the university and the right of academic freedom in order that the obligation of examining and interpreting special areas of instruction may be freely and thoroughly exercised.Section 2. COLLECTIVE All action taken

PurposeThe Minimal and Standard templates reflect recommendations to share a syllabus, schedule, assessment plan, online syllabus quiz, video introduction, or any other general course information with students on a Lessons page titled “Course Information”. Using the Lessons tool allows instructors to post files, links, activities, or explanatory text in a more student-friendly format. Site Design TipsIn addition to your syllabus, consider adding a summary of your class schedule and course

Required and Recommended Syllabi StatementsThis page includes statements for inclusion in your syllabi. Statements specific to blended and online courses can be found below. REMINDER #1: Do not simply copy and paste these statements into your syllabi but, rather, adapt them to meet the specific context in which you teach and to reflect your teaching philosophy. When multiple examples are provided, pick one, and also, delete any bracketed text.Please see the statements below as basic templates

Distance Learning and Technology ResourcesThis page highlights available technology to assist with virtual class meetings and blended and online teaching.Jump to...Virtual Meeting Platforms Distance Learning Pedagogy ResourcesPLU offers two main services for virtual meetings – Google Hangouts Meet and Zoom.Distance Learning Pedagogy Resources Teaching at PLU Blog Post: How to Conduct a Virtual Class Session iTech: Zoom vs. Google Hangouts Meet Teaching at PLU Blog Post: Engaging Remote Learners

Teaching and Learning with SakaiThere are a variety of ways Sakai can be used to support teaching and learning! Sometimes the hardest part is figuring out how to get started. In need of a few ideas? No problem! This webpage showcases examples of how PLU faculty have used Sakai in teaching their courses. Right now we are focusing on blended courses to help faculty prepare for teaching during the pandemic. You will also find links to resources to experiment with Sakai, including activities to

The following policy has been established to provide guidance on the use of the University’s resources to pay (either through reimbursement, advance or P-Card charge) travel and entertainment expenses incurred by PLU employees while conducting University business. The purpose is to help the university effectively monitor and control costs, and to adequately comply with the accountable plan rules set forth by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). (For specific requirements imposed by the IRS for

Transnationalism and its ConsequencesMigration, colonial occupation, refugee flows, global travel—the movement of people and ideas across national borders both historically and in the present has political, economic, social and cultural impacts for the destination and also for the place of origin. Using multiple disciplinary perspectives, this concentration investigates the issues arising from the transnational movement of people and ideas such as those related to religious and cultural

PLU Computer Patch Management and Windows Updates Information & Technology Services has transitioned to a new system for installing Windows updates on University owned computers.  The updates, which had been distributed using a program called Lumension (also known as Patchlink), will now be remotely pushed out through a Microsoft product that is tightly integrated into the Windows operating system.  When updates are available for your computer, they will be downloaded in the background while

Internet, Wireless and Phone Service Internet Access – Getting connected to the PLU internet. Finding the Jack Number on a Wall Plate – Getting the wall plate and jack number for a service request. Phones – Overview of PLU campus phone system. Phone Prefixes – Find the prefix for four-digit extensions at PLU. PLU Voicemail – Basic guide to using voice mail with PLU digital phones. Phone Service and Repair – Getting support with your digital phone. Service RequestsAccess the online Help Desk