Associate Professor

TEACHING SUPPORT | Connect with peers interested in improving teaching or getting extra support to refine your skills.

• Introduction to Teaching Squares

• Holistic Instructional Design

• Teaching Consultation

TEACHING INNOVATIONS | An array of pedagogical approaches and a place to discuss what works in your classroom. 

• POGIL: Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning

• Deliberative Pedagogy

• AI

  • A Framework for Using AI

• Transparency in Learning and Teaching Framework

• Why is There No Training on How to Teach Graduate Students?

• Cooperative Learning

• Center for Grading Reform

TEACHING RESOURCES | A rotating topical slate of relevant and trending topics on teaching.

• Link to Teaching Resources Page

SYLLABUS RESOURCES | Information for building your syllabus 

• Link to Syllabus Resources Page

Disability & Accessibility Services (DAS)

• Disability & Accessibility Services Process and Faculty Portal Information

• Disability & Accessibility Services Sample Notification Email

• Faculty Portal for Accommodation Information Management (AIM) system

University Learning Centers

[ UNDERGRADUATE ]

• The Academic Resource Center (The ARC) 

Overview: The ARC provides in-person appointments primarily for traditional undergraduates. Zoom appointments are available if necessary. If you want to require ARC appointments for student writing assignments, email the_arc@georgefox.edu to make arrangements. We want to coordinate timing and student numbers to ensure we have capacity. Student support staff can visit classes to provide students with an overview of ARC services. Math and Sciences have their own help labs.

• Fox360 Quick Guide

Overview: If you have incoming undergraduate students, you will receive an Early Progress Check email toward the end of the third week of each semester. There is a Textbook Assistance Fund for undergraduate students. For more information, visit the Student Support Network page. 

[ GRADUATE ]

• Portland Writing Center (PWC) website

Overview: The PWC primarily uses Zoom writing consultations with an option for asynchronous feedback. The center focuses on graduate and GFC students; if desired, these students may schedule in-person appointments with the ARC (on the Newberg campus).

Students in Distress

The Student Life Office has put together an incredible resource at a glance for faculty working with students who could be struggling. If you're not sure who to call or contact, you can start with this guide.

• Staff and Faculty Response Guide

• Student Referral Quick Reference Guide

✨NEW✨Digital Textbook System: Kortext 

What is Kortext?

• • Kortext is a leader in ebook delivery, trusted by over 7,000 campuses and 3 million students globally. The Kortext platform offers students:

·         Smarter study tools like shared annotations, interactive notetaking, and natural-sounding AI-powered text-to-speech.

·         Anytime, anywhere access to learning materials with native apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac, plus offline reading.

·         A built-in library of 20,000+ OER materials to offer you and your students free access to supplemental resources.

·         Robust security and privacy, with in-country infrastructure, ISO 27001 certification, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

What does this mean for you and your students?

• • For Students: Students will purchase ebooks and digital course materials in store or online, just as they do today. Once purchased, students will access their materials in a familiar way—via a code on their receipt, an order status email, or a direct login at read.kortext.com. Students who participate in an access program will have their digital materials also available in the LMS using the “My Materials” link that is globally available in the LMS.

  • For Faculty: Faculty can continue selecting and assigning course materials as usual. ISBNs remain the same and the content on Kortext will be the same.

Starting in the upcoming term, you will no longer need to copy the Brytewave LTI tool into your courses. Our campus is moving to a globally accessible “My Materials” link that will provide all students with access to their content – whether it’s hosted on Brytewave or Kortext.

How can I learn more about Kortext?

• • Review the following video that covers the key features of the Kortext platform: Kortext Introductory Video.

  • Read the series of articles that go into more detail on each of the Kortext features.

How can I acquire a desk copy of my materials on Kortext?

• • Kortext desk copies are available within the bookstore Adoption tool by searching for any title and choosing “Open Desk Copy.” Step-by-step instructions are available on the faculty help portal.

If your course is participating in an access program, Follett will automatically provide desk copies of any materials adopted into the program. You will receive an email prior to the start of the term with instructions on how to access your materials.

Where should I go for help?

• Follett support is available to assist you and your students with any issues by visiting support.follett.com. 

Textbook Affordability

• Textbook Affordability Overview

Purpose of Faculty Growth Plans (FGP)

Faculty Growth Plans are an annual reflection document created by faculty and reviewed by Chairs/Program Directors, and sometimes Deans. All Assistant, Associate, and Full Professors are required to submit a Faculty Growth Plan as part of the annual faculty review process. 

Description and Process of Faculty Growth Plans

Academic Operations - Standard Operating Procedure Link: Faculty Growth Plans 

• New! Link to FGP WEB INTERFACE (Watch this short video to familiarize yourself with the process)

Academic Operations - Standard Operating Procedure: Faculty Tenure/Peer Review/Promotion 

Internal Funding

• Conference Travel & Membership Funding | Distributed through Divisions

• Faculty Scholarship & Achievement Committee Funding & Collaborative Faculty Research Grants

• Richter Scholars | Supports independent Student Research Projects under Faculty guidance 

• Sabbaticals

External Funding

Here is an introductory list of external funding sources. We envision this list growing over time as faculty share resources with one another.

• GFU Grant Opportunities Dashboard 🌟

• CCCU Grant | Supports a range of faculty and campus grants for networking, community engagement, Christian leadership, STEM, and innovation.

• NSF Grants | Supports research and education across science and engineering.

• Franklin Research Grants | Small research grants from the American Philosophical Society. (Targeted at early career scholars.)

• Career Enhancement Fellowship | For junior scholars who expand diversity in the arts and humanities.

From the faculty handbook 

Members of the faculty and administration are encouraged to seek outside funds for instructional improvement, program development, and research. Plans to solicit funds from any outside source must be approved by and coordinated with the Office of Advancement before solicitation.

Scholarship Resources

• Christian Scholar Review Resources

• The Insular World of Academic Research

• George Fox University Library Faculty Development Collection

Resources for Faculty

Faculty Handbook

Academic Operations Reference 

Faculty Governance