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General Education Program Information https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/general-education/

their constructions and the cultural, social, philosophical, and/or historical contexts from which they stem. Examining Self and Society (ES) (4): Students will explore methods and models for understanding human behavior within a variety of cultural, social, or structural contexts, both contemporary and historical. Exploring Values and Worldviews (VW) (4): Students will learn how beliefs and values inform action and shape how individuals and groups interpret reality and human experience

Top Ten Syllabus Suggestions https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-development/teaching-learning-resources/teaching-at-plu/top-ten-syllabus-suggestions/

have for students coming into your course. 4. Course Learning Objectives and PLU Integrated Learning Objectives: Your course learning objectives clarify the overall knowledge and skills students should acquire by the end of the course. It is also a good idea to specify ILO’s that your course supports. 5. Class Expectations: It is critical for instructors to explicitly state expectations for student behavior, communication, attendance, participation, and other policies important for the course. 6

Fabio Ambrosio https://www.plu.edu/itech/faculty-spotlight/fabio-ambrosio/

. I keep them technologically engaged in a way that they will not have the time or desire to do anything else on their machines during class. Students have cell phones and they will bring them to class. That is the reality of 2014. Why not put them to use? The students are intrigued by the idea of ‘texting for learning.’” “Technology allows us to collect information about behavior. Information is just as precious to a company wishing to market a product as it is to an educator wishing to improve

On Exhibit: Library Resources about Homelessness https://www.plu.edu/library/news/on-exhibit-library-resources-about-homelessness/

knowledge, and codes of behavior, which help them survive and cope with the adverse conditions under which they live. Nevertheless, most members of mainstream society who encounter homeless men and women neither understand nor appreciate the root causes of homelessness, the intelligence and resourcefulness of the homeless community, and the daily struggles for survival on the street.” — From Deutsch, J. I. (2013). Homelessness. In C. G. Bates, & J. Ciment (Eds.), Global social issues: An encyclopedia

Joanna Gregson – Resolute Online: Fall 2017 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2017/author/gregsojg/

effects of vessel traffic on whale behavior in Hawaii, faculty members and students featured in this edition dive deeper into the complex topics and issues that extend beyond the borders of PLU’s campus. Students who participate in research with faculty members develop meaningful relationships with mentors. They are prepared to enter graduate school, begin careers with impressive work experience on their résumés and serve the world with a rich background of demonstrated thoughtful inquiry. These