Employee Resources and Benefits
Employees

At Bethel, we offer a full range of benefits and resources designed to keep you healthy, happy, achieving a fulfilling work-life balance, and much more.
Our commitment to the employee is to provide resources for each individual employee through assistance, guidance, and advocacy with respect to the terms, conditions and benefits of employment.
Our goals are to develop policies, programs and benefits programs which will support the mission of Bethel University and enhance the work experience for employees.
Explore each of the sections below to learn about all of the programs and resources available to you. We’ve got you covered!
Health & Wellness
Gym, Pool, and Weight Room
These facilities are under the direction of the Athletic Director. Posted hours of operation and access for Bethel employees are available each semester. For the pleasure and safety of all, individual rules and regulations apply to each of these facilities and are to be observed at all times.
$3/per person
Bethel students/faculty/staff and their immediate family-FREE OF CHARGE
Hours
Monday - Friday 4 PM-8 PM
Saturday- 12 PM -8 PM
Sunday- 2 PM -6 PM
Location: Baker Fieldhouse
Gaines Pool Phone: (731) 352-4207
Discount Gym Membership
Bring the family and get fit together at our Wildcat Fitness Center. Employees and their families enjoy 24/7 access to the Fitness Center using their Bethel ID card.
Medicare Notice
Important notice from Bethel University about prescription drug coverage and Medicare:
Employee Tuition and Scholarship Policy
Bethel University believes that the employee is the resource that makes us successful. We are proud to offer tuition scholarships to all full-time employees, their spouses and dependent children under the age of 25 for only one bachelor’s degree.
Tuition Waiver Form
Security Escorts
Bethel University employs security personnel who are responsible for the safety and security of all persons, buildings and grounds during the day/night hours. Campus Security will gladly provide an escort service to employees upon request. This service can be accessed by calling (731) 415-7599.
Location: Vera Low Center
Library Access
The library welcomes the opportunity to assist employees. The library provides reference works, periodicals, and books in both print and electronic form. Burroughs Learning Center also provides computer stations and locations to use laptops as well as a quiet place to study and work.
Hours:
Monday - Thursday - 8 AM - 10 PM
Friday - 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday - 12 PM- 6 PM
Sunday - 2 PM - 10 PM
Location: The Burroughs Learning Center
Campus Activities
Sports Season Pass
Passes are issued annually to full-time employees of Bethel that provide an entrance for employees and their immediate families to all regular season sports games.
Performing Arts Tickets
Employees and their families can enjoy renaissance and Bethel Academic Theatre performances by reserving tickets prior to the event or by presenting their Bethel ID for admission.
We're Here to Help
Office of Human Resources: (731) 352-4272
Carolyn Dotson
Director of Human Resources
(731) 352-4272
dotsonc@bethelu.edu
Karen Phelps
Payroll Specialist
(731) 352-4063
phelpsk@bethelu.edu
Marissa Griggs
Benefits Specialist
(731) 352-6958
griggsm@bethelu.edu
Pam Hornbuckle
Associate Director
(731) 410-3003
hornbucklep@bethelu.edu
Crystal Simon
Training and Development Coordinator
(615) 277-8929
simonc@bethelu.edu