Welcome Week

Route 1896 (returning students)
To help limit the spread of COVID-19, the University will conduct health screenings and entrance testing at the Irwin Belk stadium (McIntyre Road entrance) as you arrive. Please report to the Irwin Belk Stadium first.

Gateway Group Meetings (required)
A small group meeting with your Peer Mentors to start your day. Utilize your Peer Mentor as a resource for all things new to you.

DEI at Wingate
Dr. Antonio Jefferson and Mr. Ben Sidbury will give an update on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council's next steps and announce the newest members selected to serve this fall.

First Year Group Activities (required)
Group A - Sex Signals
Sex Signals is one of the most popular sexual assault prevention programs on college campuses. It is a humor-facilitated and inclusive approach to examining our culture, sex, and prevention strategies incorporating new teaching strategies and based in research to prevent sexual assault.

Group B - Checklist Completion - Still need to complete required items? Use this link to see your status and finish it today!

Austin Auditorium

Bulldog Central
Health Center
Financial Planning
Business Office

Faculty Development Workshop on Inclusive Pedagogy
Dr. Amer F. Ahmed, Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at University of Vermont

UPDATE: This event has been changed from in person to Zoom. 
All faculty and staff who instruct students are welcome to attend. 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://wingate.zoom.us/j/99728138334

As educational institutions continue to cultivate strategies to create diverse and inclusive climates, there has been an increased focus on student experiences in the classroom. This workshop will be an opportunity for faculty to engage the core intercultural skills that strengthen their ability to facilitate learning in diverse classrooms. In addition, faculty will consider what assumptions often exist in classroom settings and how to engage in pedagogy that can create a more equitable and student-centered learning environment. Finally, if time allows, faculty will explore how to facilitate difficult conversations and other methods that support dynamic and inclusive learning environments for students.

Made possible by a grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund.

First Year Group Activities (required)
Group A - Lunch
Group B - Sex Signals

Group B - Lunch

Academic Advising/Schedule Changes (drop-in as needed)
If you need to speak with someone in Academic Advising about your fall 2021 course schedule, please use this dedicated time to meet with an advisor.

First Year Group Activities
Group A - Checklist Completion - Still need to complete required items? Use this link to see your status and finish it today!

Group B - BARC Board Games and Raffle
Come by yourself or with a group and enjoy a wide variety of board games! BARC will also be hosting a raffle during the event with prizes you won't want to miss. Register for this event through the CORQ app!

• Bulldog Central
• Health Center
• Financial Planning
• Business Office

Student Organization Suite

Interfolio Faculty 180 Training
Learn about the capabilities of the Interfolio 180 Faculty Activity Reporting system which includes input of PAR-related information, the ability to pull faculty data from our existing databases, reporting capabilities (including accreditation) and a one-stop-shop for CVs, faculty transcripts and more.

Session A: Name, Image and Likeness Policy
General Counsel, Ben Sidbury, provides details on the biggest change to college sports in recent years. The presentation will outline the new policy that allows Wingate University student-athletes to receive compensation from third parties for use of their Name, Image and Likeness ("NIL") in endorsements or business/NIL activities

Session B: Responding to the Mental Health Needs of Students and Employees
Associate Professor of Psychology, Dr. Terese Lund and Director of Counseling Services, Corrine Harris, will help employees learn how to spot concerning signs in students, provide appropriate levels of support and work to get students connected to appropriate resources. Resources and tips for faculty and staff will also be shared.
*For those who are unable to attend, a recording of this session will be made available for on-demand viewing for a limited time. 

Session C: The Class of 2025
SVP of External Relations, Heather Miller, reports on the academic profile of the Class of 2025 and explains how Wingate recruits and admits students.

Find Your Class Tours (optional)
Be prepared for your first day of class by knowing exactly where your classes are located.

Dinner

Meet up with your RA (required for residential students)
Meet where designated by your RA (floor, lounge, etc.) and to go over a few items, then you will all head over as a group to Cuddy Arena for the James Robilliotta event.

Rec Fest
Join your fellow Bulldogs and Campus Recreation for some great fun at the McGee Promenade. Prizes, t-shirts, refreshments and more! You don't want to miss this!