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Development Opportunities and ResourcesA variety of development opportunities and resources are available for faculty interested in online learning tools and strategies. The Pacific Lutheran University Teaching Online (PLUTO) program is one opportunity where faculty can participate in a comprehensive training and development program to design a blended or online course. If you’re interested in simply learning more about how to use online tools and technologies effectively, Instructional

Inclusive Pedagogy SeminarsBeginning Fall 2019, the Dean of Inclusive Excellence began facilitating semester-long Inclusive Pedagogy Seminars.While participating in the seminar, faculty will: continue to develop self-awareness of their social and professional identities and how they impact their role as instructor by engaging in reflective activities, gain an increased understanding of inclusive pedagogical approaches and practices by reading short articles and participating in conversations

Development and Social JusticeStandards of living have increased dramatically worldwide over the past 100 years, yet poverty and inequality remain features of our world. Continued improvement in human well-being for all involves economic growth, reducing poverty, and addressing inequities and issues of social justice, for example in wealth, political freedom, education, and health care. Given the complexity of development processes and of the diverse array of responses to poverty and  social

Partnerships and Professional Development (PPD) is a department within the Department of Education focusing on professional development and continuing education for in-service teachers and administrators. Our mission, goals and participant outcomes are listed below.Mission:Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care— for other people, for their communities and for the Earth.Questions?Phone: 253-535-8790 Fax: 253-535

Training and Development UDRC Video: University Dispute Resolution Committee purpose, grievance policy overview and 10 things our university attorney wants you to know. The purpose of the online video is to help you understand the role of the University Dispute Resolution Committee and your responsibilities as a PLU faculty or staff member in a leadership role. The video will cover PLU’s policies on Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and

meaningful living, and to discuss ways to mentor students to live into the PLU mission. Each seminar group will meet to study and discuss a variety of matters vital to their profession as faculty at PLU.  They will discuss some important historical materials and debates about vocation, various contemporary issues in pedagogy and higher education, and related controversies in contemporary society and academic disciplines.  These discussions will intersect with consideration of PLU’s mission and individual

response to requests, and active anticipatory guidance as needed. A commitment to promote our culture of mentoring is maintained at all levels and across all positions in the SoN.Peer Review Peer Review Policy Purpose: Peer review fosters a continuous learning culture, development and sharing of best practices in teaching, and is consistent with professional accountability and self-regulation associated with the practice of nursing. In recognition that teaching is a dynamic and ongoing process, the PLU

Professional DevelopmentCampus Life supports robust professional development for professional staff, including attending conferences, becoming involved in professional organizations, and continued education. There are myriad opportunities also at Pacific Lutheran University and in the Puget Sound region of which Campus Life professional staff have been able to take advantage. Dream Gonzales, Community Director for Ordal & Stuen Halls: “As an emerging professional in student affairs, the