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Work/Life and Wellness Links

Portland State University is committed to creating a workplace environment that supports its community members in balancing their professional and personal lives. Embodied within this commitment is the understanding of the connection and interdependence between the workplace and family and personal lives; successful satisfaction in one setting may contribute to success and satisfaction in the other setting.

To support our community members, we have brought together the following links to websites which have information on work/life issues and wellness.

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Employee Assistance Program (Counseling Services, Legal and Financial Assistance, Child and Elder Care Referrals)

RBH EAP Provides free confidential counseling (up to 3 sessions per issue) to benefits eligible employees, along with resources on elder care, child care, legal and financial referrals, and web access to wellness information and quizzes.

Child Care and Children's Services

The Children's Center Provides a nuturing and enriching part day program for children ages one to nine; with a flexible schedule.

Helen Gordon Child Development Center Provides full day infant/toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs; waitlist available.

Child Development and Family Services A gateway to PSU campus resources for children and families.

Student Parent Services (for students and student employees only) SPS is a program that helps student parents manage the conflicting roles and responsibilities that school, work, and family demand of them.

Graduate School of Social Work, Child Care Links Useful links on child care, work and family.

RBH EAP Provides free confidential counseling (up to 3 sessions per issue) to benefits eligible employees, along with resources on child care, and web access to wellness information and quizzes.

Child Care Aware Provides information about types of care, accreditationm licensing, how to choose care, how to evaluate a provider, or locate a provider.

National Association for the Education of Young Children Provides NAEYC-accredited childcare providers along with articles, books and brochures.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program provides information about safeguarding the health of low-income women, infants and children.

Child Welfare Information Gateway Provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families.

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Provides adoption resources, a newsletter and more.

Eldercare

RBH EAP Provides free confidential counseling (up to 3 sessions per issue) to benefits eligible employees, along with resources on elder care and web access to wellness information and quizzes.

Institute on Aging Provides information on quality of life issues for elders and their families, along with training, assistance and sponsorship of organizations for elders.

Fannie Mae ElderKit Provides great information to start thinking about things you can do for your elderly relatives before they need continuous care.

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Provides information on elder issues.

Social Security Provides information from the U.S. Social Security Administration.

Medicare Provides information on Medicare services.

Medicaid Provides information on Medicaid services.

Health and Wellness

Peter Stott Center Provides recreational opportunities to the university community, including students, faculty/staff, alumni and guests.

Greater Portland YWCA Fitness for everybody. Corporate rates are available for PSU faculty and staff starting at $36 per month.

Parental Leave (also known as maternity or paternity leave, FMLA or OFLA) PSU does not have a policy specifically referencing paternity leave, but this falls under FMLA and OFLA. This will link you to information on leave programs that may be available to you at PSU.

Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB) Publications Provides publications with information on PEBB benefits and wellness issues.

Oregon Department of Human Services Provides information on issues such as child and family services, abuse and neglect, addiction, mental health, people with disabilities, seniors and public health.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Provides additional resources on health and human services, available nationally.

Campus Public Safety Provides information, including a campus safety guide and crime prevention tips.

Diversity Resources

President's Commission on the Status of Women The commission is committed to creating a campus climate that supports, encourages and values the full participation of all women within the PSU community.

Multicultural Center Provides a forum for collaborative cultural, educational and social experiences at PSU and beyond.

Native American Center Provides a learning center to unite all communities.

Mittleman Jewish Community Center Provides programs for everyone age 6 weeks to 100 years. Membership based, and anyone can join regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and economical status.

PSU Women's Resource Center The Women's Resource Center seeks to empower women and to encourage their activeand equal participation in all levels of the university community and the larger society.

Office of Affirmative Action Works to promote a campus environment that supports and celebrates the diversity of our community, ensure a good faith affirmative action effort and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and education, and ensure equitable and non-discriminatory treatment for all PSU communuity members. A resource for information on several PSU networks and task forces, including the interpersonal violence network, sexual harrassment task force.

Faculty/Staff Resources

Office of Academic Affairs Provides faculty resources, including information on faculty development funding opportunities, institutional research and planning, the ABC's of PSU, and the Retirement Association of Portland State (RAPS).

Tenure Information Past presentation from the Center for Academic Excellence on organizing and maintaining your promotion and tenure portfolio.

PSU School of Extended Studies and PSU Professional Develoment Center Provide classes for professional development (self-support classes are not eligible for staff fee privilidge).

PSU Leave Information Provides information on leave of absence as a PSU employee, including information on Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA), sabbatical, leave without pay, and others.

Branford P. Millar Library Provides library services to PSU students, staff and faculty.

Office of Affirmative Action Works to resolve discrimination related concerns.

Omsbuds Office Provides support and an informal means of problem resolution if you have a University-related dispute at PSU.

Disability Resource Center (Services for Students and Student Employees Only) Provides information and instruction for faculty on how to work with students with documented disabilities.

Flexible Schedules While PSU does not have a formal policy on flexible schedules, they are commonly negotiated. Flexible schedules are at the discretion of the supervisor and based on the needs of the department. For additional information contact Joanne Clancy, PSU Benefits Manager at jclancy@pdx.edu.

Student Resources

Office of the Dean of Students (Services for Students and Student Employees Only) Provides information for student employees including a "Helpful Links" page with information on student employment, child care and family services, legal and mediation services, and housing.

Disability Resource Center (Services for Students and Student Employees Only) Provides information and resources for students with documented disabilites.

Center for Student Health and Counseling (Services for Students and Student Employees Only) Provides information on the Center for Student Health and Counseling, along with information on wellness issues.

Student Parent Services (for students and student employees only) SPS is a program that helps student parents manage the conflicting roles and responsibilities that school, work, and family demand of them.

Branford P. Millar Library Provides library services to PSU students, staff and faculty.

Social Resources

Box Office Provides ticket sales for PSU athletics and arts events. Also an authorized TicketMaster box office.

Viking Bowl Provides an on-campus bowling alley.

Game Room Provides pool and games on campus.

Portland City Search Search Portland for area restaurants, bars & nightlife, hotels, movies, spas & beauty, tickets & events, and the yellow pages.

Shopping, Eating and Transportation

PSU Bookstore No time to shop? The bookstore stocks a selection of seasonal gifts, greeting cards, magazines, and health and beauty aids. PSU logo appareal is also available.

University Market Located in Smith Memorial Student Union, the University Market provides a selection of greeting cards, gifts, sportswear, cold beverages and snacks.

Food For Thought Cafe Located in the Basement of Smith Memorial Student Union, provides affordable options for a variety of diets and strives to feature local, seasonal, organic, sustainable and fair trade products.

Food Court Provides links to the Food Court Daily Specials.

Transportation & Parking  Provides information from the PSU offices of Transportation & Parking.

Tri-Met Portland Tri-Met, provides commutor options, including bus lines, Max light-rail and trolley information for the Portland area.

Need stamps? Visit the U.S. Postal Service Vending Machines in the lobby of Neuberger Hall. Mailings can be sent from a U.S. Postal drop box next to Cramer Hall. If you need assistance, you can also visit the University Station Postal Office at 1505 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97201.

"Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans."  

- John Lennon

If you find any links are not working properly, please email jselig@pdx.edu to notify us of what specific links you are having trouble with.