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Credit Union

All University employees and their family members are eligible for membership at OnPoint Union. OnPoint offers savings, checking, IRA's and a wide variety of low-cost loans, including auto loans, Visa credit cards, home equity loans and mortgages. Direct deposit, payroll deduction, and three free on-campus cash machines, offer added convenience.

For more information, call OnPoint at (503) 228-7077; (800) 527-3932. You can also visit them on-line at ONPOINT.

Direct Deposit

Employees may elect to have their paychecks deposited directly into a checking or savings account at most banks or credit unions. Earnings statements for all direct deposits will be sent through campus mail to the employee's home department or picked up by an authorized department representative on payday. Employees may make arrangements for this service by visiting the Human Resources Office or by downloading the Direct Deposit Authorization Form and sending it to HRC.

Getting to Work (Parking and Alternate Transportation)

Parking
All members of the University community are encouraged to take advantage of alternative modes of transportation at every opportunity. However, those who do use University parking lots must purchase and correctly display the proper parking permit. Using such parking facilities without displaying a valid parking permit will result in a fine. University parking regulations are enforced by the Office of Transportation and Parking and the Portland city police. Parking permits may be purchased at the Office of Transportation and Parking, which provides maps and brochures describing transportation information and types and costs of permits available. Questions regarding alternative transportation, parking permits, regulations, and citations should be directed to the Office of Transportation and Parking.

Public Transportation
Many staff and faculty find riding the bus and light rail the most convenient and economical means of transportation to and from Portland State. The PSU area is served by several Tri-Met buses, Portland Streetcar and, from the Vancouver, Washington area, the C-Tran bus system. Although Tri-Met's Metropolitan Area Express (MAX) Light Rail system does not stop on the PSU campus, there are several stops with direct connections.

Transit passengers can ride any bus, MAX train and/or Streetcar free within the downtown "Fareless Square" area, which includes the entire Portland State campus. Both Tri-Met and C-Tran provide "Park-and-Ride" locations in suburban areas, so that students, staff and faculty can park their cars and take buses to the University.

Identification Cards

To obtain an identification card, newly appointed employees need to go to the Office of Human Resources to complete thier new hire paperwork and receive their validation sticker and ID memo. They should take this memo to the ID booth in the lobby of Neuberger Hall.  It is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The ID window will charge $6 to take a photo plus $6 to print a card ($12 total, or only $6 if they already have a photo on file). You must have a PSU ID card to enter some buildings and use the Library and Recreation Facilities.

Internet Access

University employees are eligible to use, subject to the University's Acceptable Use Policy, PSU email, world wide web, and a host of other activities. Employees who wish to access the Internet from home can dial into the University's pool using the number 503-327-0200. A wide range of consulting support and helpful documents are also available. For more information, see Faculty & Staff Technology Services.

Library

Employees have full access to the Portland State University Library System services and collections. These include borrowing privileges for the employees, reference and research assistance, access to computers, and instructional programs. For more information, see Library Services.

Recreation Facilities

The Peter W. Stott Center (PSC) offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities to the university community. Faculty/Staff and their Guests are welcome to use the facility as a recreational resource. For more information, see Recreation Facilities.