Campus Safety and Security

Frequently Asked Questions

Reynolda Campus Mobile Phone Number Collection

Starting with the fall 2007 semester, all members of the Reynolda Campus community are being asked to submit their mobile phone numbers to the University as part of their University contact information. Reynolda Campus undergraduate, graduate and professional school students are required to provide their mobile phone numbers. Reynolda Campus faculty and staff are not required to submit their mobile phone numbers, but the University encourages them to do so.

Please read this FAQ to more fully understand the new policy.

Why is the University asking for my mobile phone number?

The University needs mobile phone numbers of community members to better reach them in times of emergency. Many students, faculty and staff use mobile phones; some use them exclusively. Fewer and fewer students use the landline phones provided in the residence halls. Having access to mobile phone numbers increases the University's ability to reach students, faculty and staff in a timely manner. The University will continue using landlines to reach the University community, also.

Who determines what an emergency is?

University senior leadership, including the President, University Police, University Vice Presidents, the Provost and Deans will determine what constitutes an emergency situation. In some special situations, particularly those posing an imminent threat to the community, University Police has been authorized to alert the campus community without awaiting a decision by senior administration.

What does the University consider an emergency?

Generally, the University is requesting mobile phone numbers so that community members can be contacted in the event of two types of emergencies. One type involves current or approaching major events that threaten the safety of the University's students, faculty, staff and others on the Reynolda Campus. In addition, the University might need to contact an individual community member in regards to an emergency situation that affects that person specifically. For instance, the University might need to contact a student because of the sudden death, injury or serious illness of a family member or friend.

Who will be allowed to use my mobile phone number

Only the President, University Police, University Vice Presidents, the Provost and the Deans and their designees will be allowed to use your mobile phone number. If you choose, you can make your mobile phone number visible to others in the Wake Forest community through the preference options in the WIN directory. Your number will not be visible to people outside the Wake Forest community.

I marked my mobile phone number as visible, but I have changed my mind. How do I make it private again?

In WIN, select the Personal tab, then Personal Information and change your preference.

What do I do if my mobile phone number changes?

In WIN, select the Personal tab, then Personal Information and enter the new number. The University advises that the WIN update take place immediately after acquiring a new mobile phone number.

Can my professors use my mobile phone number to call me?

Faculty will have access to your mobile phone number only if you select your number as visible to the Wake Forest community. Only senior administrators or University staff members designated and authorized by a senior University administrator will contact you in an emergency situation.