COVID-19 vaccine update
Earlier this week, Human Resources sent a COVID-19 Vaccine Update informing faculty and staff that Group 3 is now eligible for vaccinations. North Carolina Gov. Cooper also announced that Group 4 is expected to become eligible March 24.
What does this mean for WFU? Colleagues should use the NC DHHS Find My Vaccine Group tool if they need help determining which group they may be eligible for. We have also included some guidance below:
- If any portion of a faculty or staff member’s work requires them to be on-campus or on-site, they are eligible for Group 3 (now eligible).
- All faculty and staff employed by WFU, regardless of whether they are on-site or remote are eligible for Group 4 (eligible March 24).
Where do I get a vaccine? Yesterday’s message outlined a number of community providers who may have appointments available. Additionally, Gov. Cooper announced that a FEMA-supported COVID-19 Community Vaccination Center will open at Four Seasons Town Centre in Greensboro on March 10. Information about scheduling appointments for this site has not yet been released. Full- and part-time staff (scheduled to work at least 1,000 hours per year) may use Release Time for their vaccination appointment(s).
I’ve been vaccinated, now what? To aid in our vaccine distribution planning efforts, faculty and staff are encouraged to inform HR that they have received a vaccine by re-submitting the Employee Survey. Some colleagues may want to request Paid Time Off (PTO) following a vaccine appointment in case they experience side effects. Even after receiving the vaccine, everyone should continue to practice safety measures, including wearing a mask and social distancing.
What about student workers? Human Resources is in the process of identifying student workers who may be eligible for Group 3. Students who are not employed by the University will be eligible for either Group 4 or Group 5, depending on their current residential arrangement.
When will I learn more? Join the Faculty and Staff Forum this Friday, March 5, at 4 p.m. for an update on the University’s COVID-19 vaccine planning. Check your email for the Zoom Webinar details.
Is that sneeze really safe?
There is a significant overlap between allergy symptoms and mild COVID-19 symptoms, making it especially important for colleagues to continue to accurately identify their symptoms while completing the SneezSafe daily wellness screening as we enter into allergy season this spring.
Learn more on the CDC website.
Inclusive Excellence for Leaders: March 8
Faculty and staff leaders and those with responsibility for leading diversity, inclusion and equity efforts with their unit are invited to join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for an upcoming RIDE Workshop on Monday, March 8, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Register on the Professional Development Center (PDC) website.
#UniqueDeac begins March 9
The Intercultural Center invites faculty and staff to participate in this seven-week learning and discussion group exploring the topics of intercultural interactions and emotional intelligence. The cohort will meet virtually every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Tuesday, March 9.
Register on the PDC website.
Dementia and caregiving: March 11
Join Karen Phoenix, certified Dementia Practitioner, on Thursday, March 11, from 12 to 1 p.m. for a unique presentation that provides a snapshot of the day in the life of a caregiver and resources for those who want to help relieve the burden of the caregiver’s experience.
Register on the PDC website.
Women’s History Month
Faculty and staff are invited to take part in upcoming Women’s History Month programs, coordinated by the Women’s Center, throughout March.
Learn more here on the Women’s Center website.
Move More! Move Often! Now – April 30
The Office of Wellbeing and Campus Recreation are partnering to bring back Move More! Move Often! Enrollment is now open for WFU faculty, staff and students.
Learn more on Inside WFU.
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