Staff Resources
The staff and administration keep GFU running, and IT is committed to supporting the technology needs of these dedicated workers. Look below for information on getting to and using technology to enhance your work at GFU.
Online Resources
- Campus Network: Network information and how to get connected whether you are on one of our campuses or connecting while off-campus.
- Communication Systems: Information on scheduling and using web conferencing (iVocalize), text chat (Campfire), live streaming (QuickTime Broadcaster), and video conferencing (Polycom).
- E-mail (Google E-Mail): Everything you need to know about our email system. Includes information on options for sending mass/group emails.
- E-nnouncements: Quasi daily announcements delivered straight to your inbox.
- FoxFiles: How to access your personal file storage via the Web, and more.
- FoxTALE: GFU's system for presenting course-related materials online.
- Google Apps for George Fox: Provides you with tools for sharing information and ideas with others.
- iGFU: Currently the IT Administrative Computing is working on creating a mobile device friendly web portal to bring your George Fox experience to you.
- Tutorial for Budget Review Module via iGFU
- iTunesU: Access Podcasts from GFU iTunes University site.
- Mail (Google E-Mail): Everything you need to know about our email system. Includes information on options for sending mass/group emails.
- MyGFU (PeopleSoft): Access to class rosters, advisee lists, academic advisement reports, and grade submission.
- Virus Help: Gives information on how to determine whether you have a virus and what to do about it. Has download available of Norton Antivirus (for those currently enrolled/employed at GFU) and a few other virus prevention programs.
- Wireless Student Printing - A wireless printing system for students.
Development Offerings
Campus Resources
- Computer Labs: George Fox has several different computer labs for both students and faculty to increase their knowledge of and access to the computers that they need to complete projects, work, or just checking your email depending on which lab you are in.
- IT Service Desk: The service desk is here to serve the George Fox community by answering technical questions, troubleshooting computer problems, and repairing problematic systems.
Software
- Current Software Package: A list of the software that is available to you as staff.
- Downloadable Software: A list of links (both local and on the Internet) to current software in use at GFU. Note: Some local links require a GFU login - use your MyGFU username and password when prompted.
- Deskside Coaching: Get an hour of one-on-one help with software from an IT professional.
From IT
- Computer Support and Repair - Information on computer support and repair services provided by the IT Service Desk.
- IT Policies: By using our services, including email and the network connections, you agree to abide to certain policies. Read about them here.
- IT Project Proposal Form (Google Doc) - Submit this form to IT to request a project such as an enhancement to an existing system or installation of a new system.
- Troubleshooting Tips - Various troubleshooting tips to help you do-it-yourself