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Workday Learning launches today at Wake Forest

This message is shared on behalf of the Professional Development Center (PDC).

Workday Learning, a user-friendly learning management system (LMS), officially launched today for Wake Forest University faculty and staff. The “Learning” worklet is now available in Workday. Faculty and staff can learn more about how to browse and enroll in courses by reviewing this short video and job aid. Additional written materials and microlearning training videos are available under the “Training & Support” worklet.

Workday Learning will replace the PDC Online, along with portions of the current PDC reservation system. As we train and support campus partners through the transition to Workday Learning, the PDC will remain active until January 2022. During this transition period, faculty and staff will register for some classes through Workday Learning and will register for other classes through the current PDC. We will work with campus partners to communicate the appropriate system location to faculty and staff. We apologize for any inconvenience during this transition, but we look forward to the improved learning administration capabilities and increased efficiency that Workday Learning offers.

Should you have any questions about Workday Learning or the PDC transition, please email the PDC at pdc@wfu.edu.

Wake Forest is now an NCFDD institutional member

The National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) is an independent professional development, training and mentoring community dedicated to supporting academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers.

To learn more about the value of the organization’s offerings and online resources, the Office of the Provost, in conjunction with the Professional Development Center, sponsored NCFDD memberships for a cohort of 25 faculty members for the 2019-2020 academic year. Due to the overwhelmingly positive feedback from cohort members about their experience, NCFDD resources have been made available for the entire campus through an institutional membership.

Faculty and staff are invited to learn more about the NCFDD and access institutional member benefits by visiting the NCFDD website and logging in using their wfu.edu or wakehealth.edu email address to establish an account.

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Updates from HR: Benefits enrollment, inclusive hiring support, voting

Annual Benefits Enrollment Side view of Reynolda Hall, framed by fall leaves

Annual Benefits Enrollment will open in Workday on Monday, Oct. 19 and run through Saturday, Oct. 31, for benefits effective Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2021. Faculty and staff must act to enroll if changing benefit elections, adding or removing a dependent(s) or planning to enroll or re-enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

Learn more on the Wake Forest human resources website.

Inclusive search and selection strategies

In response to President Hatch’s charge to address bias and equity in the hiring process, the Professional Development Center (PDC) is now offering online modules and virtual labs to assist with an inclusive search and selection process for faculty and staff positions.

Visit the PDC website to access course offerings and learn more about the University’s guiding philosophy and support resources.

Administrative leave for voting

Colleagues who plan to vote in the upcoming election are encouraged to take advantage of early voting, beginning Oct. 15. Department leaders may grant time away from work for staff to vote and will find details in the Administrative Leave and Release Time policy.

Faculty and staff are also invited to join a virtual conversation with Wake Washington for “Will My Vote Count? Securing the 2020 Election” on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 1-2 p.m.

Learn more about voting resources on the Office of Civic and Community Engagement website.

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Free flu shots available starting today

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Cross-country Tour De Frank raises thousands for Chaplain's Emergency Fund

Left to right, John Champlin, his mother Betty Champlin, his aunt Sally Wassom. John holds a cutout of friend and alumnus Roddey Player.

John Champlin, assistant director of the Professional Development Center, raised more than $5,000 for the Chaplain’s Emergency Fund on a nationwide hot dog tour.

Fueled by his love for the simple frankfurter and a desire to support community members in need, Champlin drove from Virginia Beach, Va., to Marina Del Ray, Calif., on a Tour De Frank” from May 24 to June 2.  He concluded his adventure in Las Vegas.

Tour stops ranged from restaurants participating in the hot dog renaissance to classic hot dog joints, including Hillbilly Hot Dogs in Huntington, W. Va., which was featured on the Food Network show “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.”

“When selecting where to stop, I really wanted a mix of old school and new school; places that only have a few traditional toppings and some with more unusual options like mac and cheese, alfredo pasta, and even kimchi,” said Champlin.

The hot dog tasting tour connected Champlin’s food passion with the University’s motto, Pro Humanitate (For Humanity).  One hundred percent of donations to the Tour De Frank #HotDogHumanitate support the Chaplain’s Emergency Fund at Wake Forest.

“The fund is important because it provides limited financial assistance to Wake Forest community members in times of disaster or personal emergency,” said University Chaplain Tim Auman. “Every dollar we receive makes a difference.”

Champlain launched “tourdefrank” on Instagram in 2014, where he has been sharing pictures of the hot dogs he samples. Details of the trip can be read at tourdefrankhotdog.blogspot.com.

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