Resources for Employees

Campus Offices

and Facilities

• Bruin Store (Bookstore)
  Located in the Klages Center or online, this is your resource for apparel, supplies and university-branded items.
• Campus Public Safety (Security)
  Contact this office if you need information about parking, policies and services related to safety and security, bicycle and vehicle registration, and the lost and found.
• Diversity
  The university strives to be an inclusive place for all. Find out about the steps being taken to honor the diversity of God’s kingdom.
• Finance Office
  This office is your contact for financial dealings, including purchase order and check requests, and expense reimbursement. The office also oversees policies and procedures pertaining to accounts payable, purchasing, petty cash and travel.
• Hadlock Student Center
  This 48,000-square-foot facility is your home for fitness, featuring a 4,200-square-foot Fitness Center, three basketball/volleyball courts, a 40-foot rock-climbing wall, an elevated running track, and two yoga/dance/aerobics studios. The facility is open seven days a week.
• Health and Counseling Center
  Need a flu shot? This is the place to go. It serves as a resource for medical and counseling services on campus. 
• Human Resources (HR)
  Have a benefits question? Want to find out what jobs are available? This is your resource for all things related to your employment at George Fox.
• Institutional Technology (IT)
  This office, located on the third floor of the Stevens Center, will assist you with technical issues related to your computer or software, answer questions related to MyGeorgeFox and email access, and rent equipment for check-out.
• Marketing Communications (MarCom)
  In addition to marketing the university externally, this office serves as an employee resource, offering print and graphic design project services, style guides and graphic downloads, and order forms for business cards, name tags and stationery.
• Mail Services
  Located in the Roberts Center, this is where you mail and pick up packages, and purchase stamps and other mailing supplies. The office also hosts an annual event for those who need to update their passport.
• Plant Services
  Have a work-order request? Contact a building monitor or an alternate building monitor. They will use the campus work-order system (called TMA) or call the Plant Services office if immediate attention is required. The office also oversees on-campus relocations.
• President’s Office
  Robin Baker is the 11th president in the institution’s history. A Presidential Appearance Request Form is available to submit requests for his appearance at future engagements. 
• Registrar’s Office
  This office supports students, alumni, faculty and the institution as a whole by maintaining and safeguarding student records.

Resources

• A-Z index
  Use this tool to get a comprehensive overview of all things George Fox, from departmental names to programs offered, arranged in alphabetical order.
• Data Wiki (login required)
  Essentially a Wikipedia for the university, this is where you turn to get a comprehensive overview of university terms, facts and policies. 
• Employee Directory
  An alphabetical listing of employees at George Fox, from which you can get contact, bio and departmental information.
• Emergency Response Plan
  The university has developed a comprehensive emergency response plan to handle crises of many types.
• Employee Handbook
  Get information on employment policies and practices, compensation, benefits, terminations, and other elements related to employment at the university.
• Event Calendar
  Find out all the activities planned on the Newberg campus in the months ahead with this online calendar.
• Grant Resources
  Check for information on the George Fox grants process and resources for finding and applying for grants.
• Holiday and Vacation Schedule
  Check to see the holiday and vacation calendar for employees in the coming academic year.
• Newberg Campus Map
  A visual overview of academic buildings, campus facilities, athletic facilities, campus housing and offices.
• Newberg Parking Guide
  Check out this brochure to get details on permits and the layout of parking lots on the Newberg campus.
• Offices and Services Directory
  Get all the contact info for every office and service in the George Fox system.
• Payroll Forms
  Your one-stop spot to get access to critical forms, including Form W-4, Form I-9 and the Direct Deposit Form.
• Service Desk
  Contact IT using this Service Desk Request Form to ask for tech assistance.
• Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct Reporting (Title IX)
  The university is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters a safe place to live, work and learn for students, employees and visitors. To that end, confidential on-campus and off-campus resources, as well as a Title IX team, are available for support if you wish to file a report of sexual misconduct.
• Staff Development Committee
  Dedicated to encouraging the university community and boosting morale, this group organizes activities, including staff lunches, ice cream socials and conferences to promote personal growth and professional development.
• Student Support Network
  If you know of students who are struggling academically, socially or personally, alert this group, made up of faculty, staff and administrators who confidentially discuss appropriate and timely interventions for students in need of assistance or support.
• Telephone Resources
  Get info on dialing, voice mail and general phone operation.
• Tuition Remission
  Learn more about the tuition benefits available to eligible employees and their spouse, as well as the tuition and tuition exchange programs for undergraduate dependents.
• Weather and Campus Closure Info
  On rare occasions, classes may need to be canceled and offices closed due to adverse weather conditions or for other emergency reasons. Visit this page to get instruction on how to access this info.

Publications

• Catalog
  Get details on the courses offered at the undergraduate, graduate and degree-completion levels, as well as access to the university’s Academic Handbook.
• The Daily Bruin
  This is your daily source for university news and events, emailed to employees and students based on their location. Submit a Daily Bruin request.
• What's Bruin
  Emailed out to employees every other week (and once a month during the summer), this newsletter provides updates on hirings and departures, position transfers, and employee accomplishments. Submit a What's Bruin news item.
• George Fox Journal
  This annual magazine includes news and events, feature stories and alumni updates.
• University Style Guide
  This provides an overview of the list of choices that have been made in order to achieve consistency and clarity in the institution's publications.

Commonly Used Resources

• MyGeorgeFox
  You’ll use this university portal to do many things, including making a tuition payment, registering for classes, checking grades, and updating your personal information.
• Canvas
  Many professors use this site to manage their aspects of their classes. You may be directed to Canvas to find a course syllabus, turn in an assignment, take a quiz, post in a course forum, and more.
• Email
  Email at George Fox is provided as customized Gmail hosted by Google.