Faculty and staff are invited to learn ‘How Wake Works’

A guest post from the Office of the Provost

Have you ever wondered about the relationship between salaries and tuition increases? Are you curious about why certain capital projects get funded before others? Do you know what R.I.D.E. stands for? If you wanted to get involved in the local community, would you know where to go for help?

These are just some of the questions that will be answered at How Wake Works, the “back by popular demand” workshop open to all faculty and staff on Monday, May 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Benson 401.

A reception will follow immediately after in the Reece Gallery outside of Benson 401. While registration is not required, we request that you please RSVP in advance, if possible,  if you plan on attending so we can ensure we have enough food, beverages, and seats.

The original iteration of How Wake Works was conducted for members of the Strategic Framing working groups earlier this year to provide context and prepare them for the important work they were about to undertake. Faculty and staff participants found the workshop tremendously illuminating and helpful.

“We already knew that the presenters had done a wonderful job of distilling a lot of complex information and helping the working group members better understand what goes on ‘behind the scenes’ to keep our University operating at such a high level,” explained Provost Michele Gillespie. “But as we began to hear from those in attendance how valuable the information was, and how much clarity it had provided, we quickly discerned how meaningful this workshop would be for all Wake Forest faculty and staff.”

“The presentation, which was an extensive overview of How Wake Works, was even more informative than I anticipated it would be,” said Chair of Theatre and Dance and Professor of Dance, Nina Lucas. “The workshop offered a clear picture of how the University operates and its realities from the perspectives of Advancement, Finance, Institutional Research, Community Connections and the vital work provided by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. All these presentations helped put things in perspective. It also prompted me to start thinking about different ways to approach issues or address concerns that are important to me. I would encourage my colleagues, faculty and staff to make the time to attend this workshop. I think they will find it well worth their time.”

Presentations will include information on:

• University Finance – Emily Neese
• University Advancement – Mark Petersen
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – José Villalba
• Institutional Research – Phil Handwerk
• Community Engagement – Marianne Magjuka
• Admissions – Eric Maguire

If you have any questions about this workshop, please email asktheprovost@wfu.edu