Faculty Advisory Committee to hold Presidential Search listening sessions
The following is a guest post from the Faculty Advisory Committee:
Dear Colleagues,
The Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC) has been convened to collect and provide faculty feedback to the Presidential Search Committee. As part of our effort to do so, we invite faculty to join us for a set of listening sessions. These hour-long forums, moderated by the faculty comprising the FAC, offer the opportunity to share the concerns, hopes, and priorities that faculty think should shape the search for and selection of the next University President.
Please plan to attend one of the several sessions being offered Monday, Nov. 9 – Friday, Nov. 13; you can register here.
The FAC has also created an anonymous survey to collect this kind of feedback. In addition to or instead of the listening sessions, please consider responding to the Presidential Search: Faculty Feedback Form.
The FAC is made up of faculty from across the University, and you can find a list of members here. Please feel free to direct any questions or concerns to any one of us, including the FAC Chair, Erica Still (stillel@wfu.edu).
Thank you for your participation in this important process,
Faculty Advisory Committee
Categories: Faculty News, Inside WFU
Updates from HR: Flu shots, wellbeing and WFU Presidential Search
Additional flu shot clinics: Nov. 9 and 11
The University will offer two additional drive-through flu shot clinics at the LJVM Coliseum on: 
- Monday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
The flu shot clinics are free for all faculty, staff, and retirees. Spouses and dependent children (8 years and older) enrolled in the University’s BlueCross BlueShield medical plan are also eligible.
Learn more and register on the HR site.
Election wellbeing resources
In a message to campus last week, President Hatch remarked, “In the coming days, as we close out this election and find our way forward as a nation and as a community, I ask that you take intentional care of one another.” We encourage colleagues to take advantage of these Show Humanitate and Deacs Decide election-related wellbeing resources.
Faculty and staff may also contact the Employee Assistance Program at 336.716.5493 for additional support and counseling services.
Working caregivers support group
The Women’s Center and Professional Development Center invite caregivers of all gender identities to join a judgment-free online space to share challenges and offer peer support and resources to one another. The next meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 3:30 p.m.
Register on the PDC website.
Wake Forest Presidential Search: Get involved
The Presidential Search Committee welcomes insight and feedback from the Wake Forest community and invites colleagues to participate in a survey or join a listening session.
Visit the Presidential Search page to learn more.
Operating status: Remaining in Orange until Nov. 12
ICYMI: In an effort to sustain the downward trend in COVID-19 cases, Wake Forest will remain in Orange Status with hopes of returning to Yellow Status on Nov. 12.
View the announcement on Our Way Forward.
Categories: Faculty News, Inside WFU, Staff News
Updates from HR: Wake Alert, COVID recap, benefits enrollment
Wake Alert: Receive text alerts
As a reminder, the Wake Alert website is the primary information sources during an emergency at Wake Forest. Faculty and staff colleagues are also encouraged to follow alerts on Twitter and Facebook, and confirm their mobile number is updates in Workday to receive text alerts.
Visit the Wake Alert website to learn about the system and view the latest updates.
COVID recap and updates:
- Move to Orange Operating Status – Modified Campus Operations
On Oct. 22, President Hatch announced the decision to move the campus to Orange Operating Status – Modified Campus Operations. This decision comes after a thorough analysis of recent trends in positive COVID-19 cases in our community.
Learn about Orange Status on Our Way Forward.
- Celebrating the holidays safely
As we kick off the holiday season with Halloween this weekend, be vigilant about wearing masks in all situations outside of your household bubble. If you’re eating or drinking and need to remove your mask, do it outdoors and at a distance. Dr. Chris Ohl explained that small gatherings in homes and at work, often with food, are at the center of the recent outbreak. Call the clinic at 743.223.4217 with any questions about how to travel and celebrate safely this holiday season.
Learn more about safety during the holidays on the CDC website.
- COVID Opportunities move to Workday
Non-exempt staff who are currently furloughed or working reduced hours can now apply for a part-time COVID Opportunity via the Workday Internal Career Portal.
Visit HR’s COVID Opportunities website for more information.
Benefits Enrollment ends Oct. 31
Annual Benefits Enrollment for 2020 elections will take place in Workday Oct. 19-31 with benefits effective Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2021. The last day to receive one-on-one enrollment assistance from Wake Forest Human Resources is this Friday, Oct. 30.
Learn more on the Annual Benefits Enrollment website and contact human resources at askHR@wfu.edu or 336.758.4700.
Presidential Search: Get involved
The Presidential Search Committee welcomes insight and feedback from the Wake Forest community and invites colleagues to participate in a survey or join a listening session (check your email inbox).
Learn more and get involved on the Presidential Search site.
Categories: Faculty News, Inside WFU, Staff News
HR updates: Annual Benefits Enrollment, Presidential Search, COVID-19
Reminder: Annual Benefits Enrollment ends October 31.
The final day to enroll for benefits or to elect a Flexible Spending Account for the 2021 plan year is this Saturday, October 31. Individuals need to enroll if changing benefit elections, adding or removing a dependent(s), or planning to participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). FSA elections do not automatically renew from one year to the next. They require active enrollment each plan year.
Wake Forest University Human Resources colleagues are available for one-on-one virtual benefits enrollment assistance through Friday, October 30. Email askHR@wfu.edu or call 336.758.4700 to schedule a time to meet.
Visit HR’s Annual Benefits Enrollment page to learn more about enrollment. Please contact human resources at askHR@wfu.edu or 336.758.4700 with questions.
Presidential Search: Get involved
On October 13, President Hatch announced his intention to step down at the end of the academic year. The Presidential Search Committee welcomes insight and feedback from the Wake Forest community and invites colleagues to participate in a survey or join a listening session.
Visit the presidential search website to learn more and get involved.
Categories: Faculty News, Inside WFU, Staff News
Wake Forest announces search for 14th president
Gerald Roach – Chair, Wake Forest University Board of Trustee
A message from Chair of the Wake Forest University Board of Trustees Gerald Roach.
Dear Wake Forest community,
Yesterday, President Hatch announced his intention to retire at the end of June. While President and Mrs. Hatch and the Wake Forest University Board of Trustees have prepared for this day for more than a year, it is still difficult to comprehend that it has arrived. Over these 15 years, the Hatches have faithfully led Wake Forest University. They have been model citizens for this community and have inspired a generation of growth and achievement that has transformed Wake Forest. The Board of Trustees is grateful for their exceptional leadership, and we look forward to joining together as a community to thank the Hatch family for their numerous contributions to our institution in the coming months.
This announcement does not change the way Wake Forest University is led. President Hatch will continue to lead our team with the same vigor, vision and good judgment as he has these last 15 years, and he has generously volunteered to continue beyond June 30 if needed to facilitate the transition.
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