Change Healthcare cybersecurity incident
On February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare – a widely used provider of healthcare billing and data systems – disclosed a cybersecurity incident that had ramifications across the healthcare industry, impacting an estimated one in three Americans. On June 24, 2024, Wake Forest was made aware that the personal and health information of those enrolled in the University’s health plans may have been involved in this incident.
Although Wake Forest does not have confirmation of any impact on University employees and individuals enrolled in the health plans, we want to make you aware that Change Healthcare is offering two years of free credit monitoring and identity protection services to those who are concerned about their personal data. Wake Forest employees are encouraged to proactively enroll in this complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services either online or by calling 1-888-846-4705.
Change Healthcare (a UnitedHealth/Optum-owned company) provides services to healthcare providers, health insurance plans and other companies from which individuals may have received health services or health insurance.
Change Healthcare’s forensic review is ongoing, and the number and identity of individuals impacted, as well as the nature of the information and the scope of years impacted, are not fully known. Once individuals are identified, Change Healthcare will send one letter to each person impacted, identifying all the entities on whose behalf they are providing notice. Impacted individuals likely will receive these notices beginning in late July 2024.
Additional information on this website includes frequently asked questions and information about Change Healthcare’s notification plans.
Categories: University Announcement
After-action review committee formed
The following message is shared on behalf of committee co-chairs Raja Chatterjee and Corey D. B. Walker.
Dear members of the Wake Forest community:
On May 14, President Wente announced that she had charged the administration to conduct an after action review of the university response to the encampment demonstration that occurred from April 30-May 3.
We are pleased to announce that the after-action review committee has been fully formed.
- Raja Chatterjee (Co-chair), School of Medicine faculty, current Faculty Senate executive committee member, past president, University Faculty Senate
- Corey D. B. Walker (Co-chair), Dean of Wake Forest University School of Divinity, Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities, and Director of the Program in African American Studies
- Emily Austin, Professor of Philosophy, Faculty Senate member representing the College
- Mary Jones, Executive Director of Finance and Administration in Information Services
- Marianne Magjuka, Assistant Vice President of Campus Life
- John Sumanth, Associate Professor of Management, School of Business, Faculty Senate executive committee member
Additional information about the after-action review is available here. Members of the community are invited to share with the committee information and perspectives that may be helpful in its efforts. The committee may be reached at aarc@wfu.edu. We are honored to lead this important university endeavor, and are grateful for the time and commitment of our colleagues on the committee.
Sincerely,
Raja Chatterjee, Co-Chair
Corey D. B. Walker, Co-Chair
Categories: University Announcement
Preparing for Commencement Weekend
Dear Wake Forest community and anticipated Commencement guests,
We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2024 during Wake Forest’s Commencement Weekend. We want to be able to look back on this weekend fondly. To that end, we want to share our University protocols and policies for your planning purposes to ensure Commencement Weekend is safe and enjoyable for all.
The following applies to all graduates, students, faculty, staff and guests. Read more
Categories: Events, University Announcement
Letter from the President regarding University response to recent demonstrations
President Susan R. Wente shared a message with faculty and staff to provide an account of some of the factors that influenced University leadership’s decision to disperse the student encampment on May 3 and why a police presence was necessary. Read the full message.
Categories: Presidential News, University Announcement
An update on demonstrations and interim policy information
Early this morning, the University provided notice to a small number of students remaining on Manchester Plaza that the demonstration was in violation of agreed-upon terms and violated University policy by failing to comply with the directions of University officials. These students were notified that they would be subject to interim suspension should they fail to follow instructions to immediately disperse. The students cooperated and Manchester Plaza is now clear.
The University’s early morning action was taken to minimize the risk to students, both those directly involved and bystanders, and to avoid further disruption to the academic mission, final exams and planned campus activities.
For these same reasons, the University is instituting an interim policy that designates the time, place and manner of acceptable demonstrations for the remainder of the academic year to only the following:
Place: Designated area of Poteat Field
Time: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Manner: No sound or amplification devices. No chalking anywhere on campus. No tents or other structures. All other university policies remain applicable.
This interim policy is effective immediately through May 21, 2024.
The University remains committed to upholding Wake Forest’s institutional values and acting to maintain safety and preserve the academic mission.
This remains a difficult moment for Wake Forest and university campuses across the country. The University will continue to create opportunities to heal divisions and bring our community together.
Categories: University Announcement
