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Guiding Principles for Academic AssessmentPrintable pdfAssessment is a vital factor in the cycle of teaching and learning, one that contributes toward improving and increasing the value of education that students receive at PLU. Ongoing and thoughtful documentation and interpretation of the results of teaching and learning has proven to help faculty teach more effectively and consistently across the University. This cumulative process, and the knowledge for meaningful improvement that we gain

a passcode instead of a push. I am having trouble with the website (administered through GET funds). Often this can be solved by switching browsers.  We have the best luck with Firefox and Chrome. If you continue to have trouble please contact mealplan@plu.edu. How do I order from my phone? Download the GET Food app on your phone. Select Pacific Lutheran University. Login with your ePass user name and password. Place your order, select your pick-up location and time and pay with Dining Dollars

Computer PurchasesAll PLU departmental purchases must be coordinated through User Support Services. We will work with numerous vendors to find the best price/value for the University and get back to you with a quote for the equipment. Please send purchase requests to helpdesk@plu.edu.  You can also contact us at 253-535-7525 for more information. Note:  We provide service and support for equipment purchased only through our department and not by other means, e.g., directly from a vendor or

H1-B Visa H-1B Visas are available to any person in a “specialty occupation.” This is defined as a position “which requires specialized knowledge and the attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree or its equivalent as a minimum requirement.” The H-1B employee must meet the minimum qualifications for the position by the time the petition is filed. The H-1B petition is filed to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) by Pacific Lutheran University, and Department of Labor wage

Student Insurance All international students will be required to purchase PLU’s international health insurance coverage. Students who have insurance provided by their government or who have a spouse or parent employed in the U.S. may be eligible to waive this insurance. Students must provide proof that their insurance coverage is at least equal to what is required by Pacific Lutheran University. The waiver form can be found on the Risk Services website and must be submitted by the first day of the

. Interaction in Academic Environment University life has its own cultural norms related to status and hierarchy. Frequently, the style of interaction can become quite informal between professor and student. It is not uncommon for a professor to prefer being addressed by his/her first name and to join students for meals or other socializing. However, even when there is a familiar and collaborative relationship, it is important to remember that faculty members are authority figures with higher status than

either check in at International Orientation Headquarters (Anderson University Center 201) or at the Campus Safety Office located in the Neeb Center. With early morning or evening arrivals, a Campus Safety officer will be able to escort you to your residence hall. A map of PLU’s campus is available here. Please email Heather Jacobson (hjacobson@plu.edu) with any changes to your itinerary. With the PLU-operated airport shuttle, you may be asked to wait for an hour or more so that multiple students can