Wholeness Portfolio

The Portfolio Experience

SAHP Wholeness Portfolio courses focus on development of the student through assignments and experiences that align with Loma Linda University’s mission-focused learning outcomes that reinforce wholeness, wellness, and values. Course objectives address professional development, personal enrichment, and public engagement, including the importance of embracing and serving a diverse world.

Components of Wholeness Portfolio courses

Wil Alexander Wholeness Series

The Wil Alexander Wholeness Series is coordinated by the Wholeness Portfolio program and is sponsored by all Loma Linda University schools. This free series offers workshops on subjects related to professional development, personal enrichment, spiritual values, and public awareness. All are welcome and encouraged to attend! View the current schedule and view past workshops online.

Learn more about the life, legacy and lasting impact of Dr. Wil Alexander here:

Service Learning

A strong focus of Wholeness Portfolio is Service Learning, defined as a “structured learning experience that combines community engagement with academic preparation, reflection, and ongoing assessment” (LLU Academic Service Learning Committee, 2014). Students complete a specified number of hours serving underserved or disadvantaged communities and reflect on their experiences by addressing prompts in a reflection paper.

Who takes Wholeness Portfolio Courses?

The following SAHP programs are included in SAHP Wholeness Portfolio courses:

Cardiac Electrophysiology (AS), Clinical Laboratory Sciences (BS), Communication Science and Disorders (BS), Cytotechnology (BS), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (PP-DPT), Orthotics and Prosthetics (MSOP), Radiation Technology (AS), Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD), and Respiratory Therapy (BS, MS)

Other program specific Portfolio courses exist in the following programs: Communication Science and Disorders, Health Information and Informatics Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant, Physician Assistant and Radiologic Technology.