University Police Department honors communications officers on Facebook, other social media
This week, as part of a national initiative, the Wake Forest University Police Department is honoring all of its telecommunicators/communications officers, meaning those who take phone calls (and electronic messages) coming into the department any time of the day or night, every day of the year.
This week, April 12-18, is observed across the United States as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. For a city such as Winston-Salem, it is the men and women who staff the local 911 center who are being recognized. On the Wake Forest campus, it is the men and women working in the University Police Department’s own communications center being shown appreciation for their efforts to serve the University community 24/7.
One way the University is demonstrating that appreciation is by using the University’s Facebook account to introduce the campus community and others to the people behind the voice that callers hear when they call the department with emergencies and non-emergencies. The department is also using its Twitter and Instagram accounts.
“We want students, faculty and staff to have an opportunity to see the faces of our communications officers and learn a little about them through Facebook,” said Dennette “Dee” Lilly, who leads the communications center. “It’s been a pleasure to see the Facebook posts begin showing up this week. We have a dedicated team of communications officers.”
Some of the communications officers have been in their jobs for many years. The first post of the week featured Rodney Gardner, who has been with the department for 17 years, and Diane Henderson, a seven-year department veteran. As is often the case with the communications center’s staff, each have considerable experience with first-responder agencies. Gardner has been associated with the South Stokes Fire Department for 46 years and worked at Stokes County’s 911 Center before joining Wake Forest’s police department. Henderson is a retired K9 officer from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department.
Other communications officers being recognized on Facebook this week include Mark Young, Thomas Harris, Brien James, Jerry Brown, Jennifer Pitts, Nancy Via, Tyler Harrison, Breann Edwards, Brian Wicker, Sonya Hart and Shaun Love.
The department is also honoring Emergency Manager Chauncey Bowers, police Sgt. Craig Bullins and records management coordinator Dawn Watkins, who work closely with the communications center, and Greg Collins, an Information Systems staff member whose responsibilities including providing considerable technical support to the center. Bowers’ emergency management responsibilities include oversight of the communications center.
By the time the week concludes, Lilly hopes the University community will have a better awareness of the communications officers and the importance of their contributions to the police department and the University community.
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February 2016 comings and goings
See a list of employees joining and leaving the University in February 2016:
Comings
Allman, Lindsay; Assistant Coach; Athletics: Volleyball – Women
Ashley, Dylan; Server; Graylyn: Food Services
Avery, Sarah; Bartender; Graylyn: Food Services
Bennett, Sr., James Franklin; Transportation Assistant; Graylyn: Guest Services
Benson, Elisabeth; Bartender; Graylyn: Food Services
Booth, Katherine Elizabeth; Health Law & Policy Res Fellow; Law: Instruction
Bowling, Paul Dalton; Cook; Graylyn: Food Services
Clifton, Kaleb; Maintenance Technician; Graylyn: Maintenance
Devonmille, Laura Maurer; Assistant Director; Finance Systems
Gaofhiwe, Dineo Hilda; Study Aboard Advisor; Global Abroad Programs
Gould, James Fredrick; Groundskeeper; FACS: Landscaping Services
Hackett, Tabitha Chrystal; Server; Graylyn: Food Services
Hart, Sonya Renee; Communications Officer; University Police
Jackson, Claretha; Custodian; Reynolda House: Facilities
Jones, Joel Gregory; Recruiting Assistant; Athletics: Football
Lea, Clark Dowell; Assistant Coach; Athletics: Football
Moore, Bryce A.; Security Officer LJVM; University Police
Rives, Peter Elliott; Assistant Director; Health Promotion
Rothrock, Cody Dylan; Turf Technician; Athletics: Turf Management
Smith, Madison Marie; Bartender; Graylyn: Food Services
Goings
Berry, Courtney Whicker; Bioethics
Bullock, Derek M.; FACS: Construction
Cox, Phillip; Health & Exercise Science
Debevoise, Anne Katherine Evangelista; Library – ZSR
Diallo, Aminata Alou; Parking & Transportation
Elkazaz, Salwa Salah; Chemistry
Gagliano, Jason Michael; Physics
Hinson, Yvonne Leigh; WFUSB-Instruction
Jones, Stacy Hope; Law: External Affairs
Lail, Aaron Van; FACS: Custodial Services
Odom, Kasey Maxcy; Advancement:University Events
Pinckney, DeeDe; OPCD: Career & Professional Dev
VanEaton, Hawanna R; FACS: Custodial Services
Wall, Brigham L.; Advancement: National Major Gifts
White, Elizabeth Bost; Advancement: VP Office
White, Elizabeth M.; Financial & Accounting Service
Wise, Keith M.; FACS: Maintenance & Utilities Oper.
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January 2013 comings and goings
See a list of employees joining and leaving the University in January 2013:
Comings
Arnold, Geoffrey Hastings; Back-Up Announcer; WFDD Radio
Barnes, Perry Lynn; Security Officer; University Police
Barringer, Emily Paige; Staff Assistant; Conference Services
Bartlett, Wendy Elizabeth; Adjunct Instructor; Education
Barwick, Jonathan Seth; Business,Compliance Specialist; Athletics
Benson, Michael J.; Protection Officer; Reynolda House
Beringer, Danielle N.; Biomechanics Lab Coordinator; Health & Exercise Science
Bradley, Katherine Moore; Adjunct; Education
Buffington, Brooke Wilson; Adjunct Instructor; Online Education
Bushee, Meggan Michelle; Adjunct; School of Law
Calles, Ana Fernanda; Tutor; Athletics
Collins, Spencer Patrick; Tutor; Athletics
Cunningham, John Reginald; Custodian Part-Time; Reynolda House
Diorio, Amanda Regina; Adjunct; Theatre: Dance
Dolan, Ellen Michelle; Tutor; Athletics: Student Athletes Svcs
Edwards, Alexa Dewyer; Research Assoc, Teacher Edu; Education
Engerer, Mary Elizabeth; Adjunct Instructor; Online Education
Gebhard, Alexandra Dean; Tutor; Athletics
Geis, Susan Thomas; Administrative Coordinator; Advancement
Greene, Adrian Lee; Part-Time Instructor; English
Greenwood, Kim Gerald; Communications Officer; University Police
Gross, Michael David; Adjunct; Chemistry
Hairston, George B.; Applications Administrator; Information Systems
Hart, Sonya Renee; Communications Officer; University Police
Harwell, Roger David; Tutor; Athletics
Heitschmidt, Gregg William; Tutor; Athletics
Henderson, Christopher Lee; Adj Asst Prof; Online Education
Hill, Kenneth Ray; Adjunct; Divinity School
Holst, Christina Marie; Adjunct Instructor; Education
Horton, Christopher S.; Server; Graylyn
Hottinger, Jane S.; Part-Time Instructor; Health & Exercise Science
Hunt, Beth; Part-Time Instructor; English
Hyatt, Amber Michelle; Tennis Center Assistant; Athletics
Jefferson, Ashley Danielle; Library Assistant; Z. Smith Reynolds Library
Kennedy, Lindsey Bakewell; Adjunct Instructor; Education
Kocher, Madison Rush; Tutor; Athletics
Kocze, Angela; Fulbright Scholar; Women’s and Gender Studies
Lema Tome, Carla Maria; PT Asst Prof; Biology
Leslie, Andrew William; Adjunct Asst. Prof. ; Communication
Levine, David Scott; Adjunct; School of Law
Lewallen, Alvis Thad; Adjunct; Schools of Business
Lundy, Stephen Howard; Surplus and Sanitation Assist; Facilities & Campus Services
MacEvoy, Maya ; Tutor; Athletics
Macali, Christopher David; Tutor; Athletics
Marritt, Angela Robbins; PT Asst Prof; History
Marsh, William E.; Adjunct; School of Law
Mastin, John Matthew; Teach/Sch/Postdoc Fellow, Math; Mathematics
McCormick, Fiona Christina; Director of Intl Programs-Law; Law: LL.M. Program
Mehaffey, Andrew Stephen; Tutor; Athletics: Student Athletes Svcs
Meltzer, Paige Leslie; Director; Women’s Center
Moore Harris, Carol Ann; Administrative Crd, Donor Svc; Advancement
Murr, Gregory James; PT Asst Professor; Art
Murray, Frank D.; Security Officer; University Police
Oliphant, Tameka Michelle; Adjunct Instructor; Online Education
Ortiz, Jayne Neustrup; Part-Time Asst Prof; Romance Languages
Parvin, James Robert; Adjunct Faculty; Divinity
Pfeiffer, Austin D.; Tutor; Athletics
Pulliam, Quinton Isaac; Server; Graylyn
Ramsey, Coe William; Adjunct Professor; School of Law
Salley, George Henry; Accompanist; Theatre: Dance
Schwartz, Eric Justin; Accompanist; Theatre: Dance
Shelton, Jennifer Lou; Communications Officer; University Police
Smith, Leah Warfield; Adjunct; Schools of Business
Smith, Modie Christon; Part-Time Asst Prof; Philosophy
Spathelf, Trevor Hunter; Assistant Director, Marketing; Athletics
Steffan, Catherine ; Assistant Director, Admissions; Schools of Business
Tirrell, Mark Allen; Marketing Manager; Schools of Business
Trask, Kristen; Tutor; Athletics
Venable, Pamela Jean; Security Officer; University Police
Whitley, Elise Morgan; Adjunct Professor; Law: Instruction
Goings
Borwick, John Harden; IS: Service Management
Crockett, Jasimen Semone; Facilities & Campus Services
Cutts, Dale; Facilities & Campus Services
Deshmane, Chinmay; Chemistry
Goelst, Norma Pope; Advancement: Donor Services
Gravely, Catrina Yvette; Procurement
Grooms, Frank D.; Facilities & Campus Services
Guiles, Ross William; Z. Smith Reynolds Library
Hall, William Salaam; Human Resources
Hasel, Richard Andrew; Graylyn
Haynesworth, Monae Antionette; Graylyn
Holgate, Krista Patricia Dawn; Athletics
Holmes, Heather Kahl; Athletics: Volleyball
Jaffe, Lyle David; Graylyn
Johnson, Brian Alexander; Admissions
Martin, Raymond L.; Facilities & Campus Services
McCallum, Regina DeVera; OPCD: Recruiting & Operations
Scales, Dmario; Graylyn: Rooms
Smith, William Herbert; Information Systems
Springer, Kellyn Joy; Advancement: Alumni Services
Taylor, Kala Conelia; Law: Career Services
Thomas, Khalil T.; Facilities & Campus Services
Tisdal, Renee Virginia; Dean of Wake Forest College
White, Tyshun LaJuan; Facilities & Campus Services
Whittington, Dennis Gwyn; Facilities & Campus Services
Williams, Tynaisa M.; Facilities & Campus Services
Wilson, Erika D.; Facilities & Campus Services
Wright, Jonathan Daniel; IS: Knowledge & Service Support
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