Serve the Greater Community as an Anchor Institution
Year 1 of 3-Year Initiative
Champion: Robin Baker
Goals
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Strengthen GFD as an independent digital enterprise of the University
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Formalize George Fox Ventures as a community benefit property development and management endeavor.
- Identify master property plan for Yamhill County acquisitions.
- Work with strategic advisory partners on securing venture investment.
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Organize a K-12 educational system with a demonstration lab school to enhance private education in the region.
- Launch demonstration lab GFU Academy by fall of 2025.
- Secure formal agreement for shared services with 4 partner schools by spring of 2026.
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Accelerate industry partnership building to create new enterprises that enhance workforce readiness and economic impact.
- Create joint child development facility with A-dec by spring of 2026.
- Launch 1 additional industry partnership (e.g. – hotel, vet science facility) by 2027.