- Mailing Address
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414 N Meridian St
Newberg, Oregon 97132 - Phone
- (503) 838-8381
- Website
- https://www.georgefox.edu/
- School Information
- George Fox is Oregon's nationally recognized Christian university, providing students with personal attention, global opportunities to learn and serve, and a supportive community that encourages academic rigor and spiritual growth. We offer bachelor’s degrees in more than 40 majors, adult degree programs, six seminary degrees, and 12 master’s and doctoral degrees. George Fox is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The school consistently earns third-party recognition from publications such as Forbes and U.S. News & World Report, which annually rank it among the nation's top Christian colleges. In keeping with our mission of Christian higher education, all employees – faculty, administration and staff – are committed Christians. More than 3,700 students attend classes on the university’s residential campus in Newberg, at its Portland and Salem centers, and at other teaching sites in Oregon.
- General Information
- George Fox University has required diversity training for faculty and staff since 1999 (source: https://www.georgefox.edu/diversity/faculty-and-staff-development.html). The university provides free copies to all faculty and staff of the book, Is Christianity a White Man's Religion? How the Bible Is Good News for People of Color. For the 2020-2021 academic year, the university announced new curriculum goals to develop competency, especially among undergraduate students, in the areas of diversity, race, and cultural awareness. See details below.
Actions Taken
- Admissions Policies
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George Fox will "Develop a system of recruitment that enhances the identification and matriculation of students of color"
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"In the fall of 2020, the university purchased and provided all employees a copy of Antipas L. Harris’ book Is Christianity the White Man’s Religion: How the Bible is Good News for People of Color for the purpose of small-group discussion."
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- Curriculum Changes and Requirements
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George Fox will develop diversity curriculum for students: "Develop intentional curricular objectives to be included throughout the curriculum of the university – especially in the undergraduate program – to address issues related to diversity, race and cultural awareness. Focus on developing this area as a competency for the undergraduate students and program."
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The faculty is developing expected student learning outcomes during the 2020-21 academic year to be included throughout the curriculum of the university – especially in the undergraduate program – to address issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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- Resources
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The university set a goal of recruiting 3 people of color for its board of directors by Spring 2021.
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The university hired a Chief Diversity Officer: "The chief diversity officer reports to the president of the university and provides direct input to the university’s Executive Leadership Development Team on university decisions and direction."
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- Symbolic Actions
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In 2020, the university had the most diverse leadership team its its history.
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