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Reporting discrimination and harassment

This message is shared on behalf of Human Resources and the Office of the Provost. 

We write today to remind faculty and staff of the University’s non-discrimination policies and existing mechanisms for reporting complaints of discrimination and harassment under those policies.

Discrimination and harassment are antithetical to the values and standards of the Wake Forest community, and are incompatible with the safe, healthy environment that the Wake Forest community expects and deserves. They will not be tolerated. Wake Forest is committed to providing programs, activities, and education and work environments free from discrimination and harassment. Wake Forest is also committed to fostering a community that promotes prompt reporting and fair and timely resolution of those behaviors.

In commitment to these principles, the University’s Non-Discrimination Statement expressly prohibits discrimination in its employment practices and its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, and veteran status. The University also has a comprehensive Sex and Gender Discrimination and Harassment Policy that prohibits discrimination, harassment, and misconduct on the basis of sex and gender.

Wake Forest strongly​ encourages all employees to promptly report concerns regarding suspected or known discrimination or harassment directly to one of these designated individuals:

Aishah Casseus, J.D., 
Title IX Coordinator and Section 504/ADA Coordinator
titleixcoordinator@wfu.edu | casseua@wfu.edu | 336.758.7258
Mandatory Reporter

Melissa Clodfelter, Ph.D.,
Assistant Vice President, Human Resources
askHR@wfu.edu | clodfem@wfu.edu | 336.758.4700
Mandatory Reporter

For non-emergency reports of possible criminal conduct, call the University Police at 336.758.5591. In the event of an emergency, call 911.

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Wake Forest Fellows announced for 2021-22

The Wake Forest Fellows for the 2021-22 academic year pose for a group portrait on the stairs in front of the Tribble Courtyard

Wake Forest Fellows, 2021-22, (left to right, front row to back row): Zoe Stuckey, Nana Ogburn, Yorjannys Gomez, Mary Costanza; Bruce Haywood, Jennifer Ryan, Camille Monceaux; Aidan Wiley, Rafael Alves de Lima, Marie Guy

Ten 2021 grads have returned to their alma mater as Wake Forest Fellows. They will work throughout the campus community, including in the offices of the President, the Provost and the Dean of the College.

Since 2008, the Wake Forest Fellows program has provided exceptional Wake Forest College graduates with the opportunity to work in higher education administration for a year. Each fellow is serving as a full-time Wake Forest staff member, starting July 1. In addition to working with top administrators, the fellows will participate in leadership activities and interact with faculty, staff and students to learn about the inner workings of higher education.

The Wake Forest Fellows for 2021-22 are:

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Faculty and staff update to be held on May 20

The Office of the Provost will host a joint faculty and staff update on summer operations and fall planning this Thursday, May 20, from 4 to 5 p.m.

Webinar joining information was emailed to faculty and staff on May 18.

COVID-19 vaccine update: Eligibility for additional frontline essential workers in Group 3

The following message is shared on behalf of Wake Forest University Human Resources; it was emailed to faculty and staff on March 2, 2021.

Dear Colleagues,

Earlier today, it was announced that additional frontline essential workers in Group 3 – including faculty and staff in higher education who are working on-site – would be eligible for vaccinations beginning Wednesday, March 3. We encourage eligible colleagues to make an appointment with one of the following vaccine providers:

  • Wake Forest Baptist Health (WFBH): If you have been a patient of WFBH, you may be able to schedule an appointment through myWakeHealth.
  • Novant Health: If you have been a patient of Novant Health, you may be able to schedule an appointment or pre-register.
  • Walgreens: Log in or create a Walgreens account to check for available vaccine appointments at a location near you (vaccine availability may vary by location).
  • Veterans Affairs: Veterans of the armed services may be eligible to receive a vaccine from their local Veterans Affairs facility.

While the University works on plans to implement our own vaccination clinic, we also continue to work with Wake Forest Baptist Health to identify more immediate opportunities for faculty, staff and affiliate colleagues to get vaccinated. Colleagues should take advantage of any opportunity to get vaccinated with any of the three available vaccines

All faculty and staff should self-identify their personal work circumstances or indicate they have received a vaccine by completing the Employee Survey. If you are unsure of what vaccine group you are eligible for, we encourage you to use the NC DHHS Find My Vaccine Group tool.

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Faculty and staff update this Friday, March 5

The Office of the Provost invites Wake Forest colleagues to attend a joint faculty and staff update this Friday, March 5, from 4 to 5 p.m. The session will include updates on the University’s vaccine planning, post-surge campus operations and summer/fall outlook.

Faculty and staff received an email today with joining information.

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