Following data from the compensation and benefits survey, the university has identified changes to three tuition remission and assistance benefit programs. These changes are in line with the values expressed by employees in the compensation and benefits survey. On the whole, faculty and staff rated healthcare coverage (including the Nonstop Wellness coverage that offsets deductible costs), the university’s 9% contribution to retirement accounts, and tuition remission for children of employees as high priorities. No changes to those top priorities have been proposed in the developing 2025-2026 budget.
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A beloved coach during his seven years at Pacific University, George Tall Chief MSEd '58 found his ultimate calling in a return to his native Oklahoma, where he became the elected chief of the Osage Nation.
The Staff Senate Professional Development Committee is pleased to announce a partnership with the School of Communications and Sciences Disorders Professor Kerry Mandulak to host a three-hour workshop for employees to renew, reflect, and recharge as you enter the new year. Focus on your values and lean into your strengths with a community of others at this planning retreat on Tuesday, January 28, from 4 - 7 p.m., on the Forest Grove Campus in Boxer Pause and on Zoom. Advanced registration is required.
Reminder: Complete Your Annual Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training by May 1, 2025.
The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility invites the Pacific University community to a special screening of Translators, hosted by the Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Bank on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, 6–8 p.m., in Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center, Forest Grove.
Through a five-year grant from the National Science Foundation, Pacific University's College of Education is investigating what is helping STEM teachers to thrive in Oregon's high-need schools.
Pacific's Staff Senate is sponsoring a hot breakfast of bacon, scrambled eggs, potatoes, vegan sausage, fresh fruit, coffee, and tea at the All-Staff Meeting on Wed, January 22. Join your colleagues and arrive any time after 8:30 a.m. for breakfast. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 10:30 a.m. and will be held in person on the Hillsboro and Forest Grove campuses and on Zoom. Registration for the breakfast is required.
Pacific University's 16th president, who died in September 2024, left an indelible mark on the university not only in its programs and campuses but also in the Pacific community members whom "Dr. Phil" always made feel like treasured friends.
Recruit student worker positions in your department at the Spring Campus Job Fair on February 6.
The Staff Senate Professional Development Committee is pleased to announce a partnership with the School of Communications and Sciences Disorders Professor Kerry Mandulak to host a three-hour workshop for employees to renew, reflect, and recharge as you enter the new year. This planning retreat will be held on Tuesday, January 28, from 4 - 7 p.m., on the Forest Grove Campus in Boxer Pause and on Zoom. Focus on your values and lean into your strengths with a community of others. Please register in advance.