Bostwick and Johnson Residence Halls, which are considered part of the original fabric of campus, built in the 1950s, received renovations starting in January 2022. Residents of Bostwick and Johnson Residence Halls were moved into the newly renovated Luter Residence Hall over Winter Break at the end of 2021 so that full renovations could be started. New Students moved into Bostwick and Johnson Residence Halls on Freshman move-in day in Fall 2022. These two buildings are nearly mirror images and combined as one project became the most significant recent Residence Life renovation project. Each building received a new elevator, housed in a four-story addition that provided a grand entrance, in keeping with other South Community Residences. Renovations included a life-cycle reset of all building systems. Students are enjoying the use of the interior common area spaces, such as the renovated parlors, recreation room, and open kitchen as well as the exterior courtyards and open green spaces.

Also part of this project is a grand stair, and ramp that provides accessibility for all to enjoy the axial view and procession from the courtyard in front of Collins Residence Hall up to Manchester Plaza.

Luter Residence Hall, built in the 1970s, went under construction in May 2021 and was completed in December of the same year. Luter Residence Hall has been affectionately referred to as the “Brady Bunch Residence Hall” with features in the main shared lounges sharing design styles from the 70s.

The renovations scope was consistent with renovations of the Hearn Plaza Residence halls including mitigation of moisture issues, addressing energy and environmental aspects related to reset of the building systems, and renovations such as the replacement of exterior doors and windows and new finishes throughout.

The project was highly successful in creating accessibility for both the interior and exterior spaces around the building including access from the main lounge to the exterior courtyard in the center of the U-shaped building.

Luter Residence Hall was already a favorite building for student community activities and this was enhanced even more with updates to common areas such as open kitchens, new furnishings, and audio-visual equipment.

Historic Reynolda House Roof Replacement and Chimney repairs were completed in January 2022. The project included the replacement of all of the original 100-year-old Ludowici tile roofing, including the addition of ice and water shield below the tile; repointing of the seven rock chimneys, new copper flashing, gutters and downspouts, and three of the main mechanical units that were housed in attic spaces. Replacing the roofing and mechanical units was a daunting task, to say the least, because the museum remained operational with visiting patrons and priceless art occupying the spaces below the roof and mechanical work. Careful coordination and phasing was utilized to work on sections of the roof and attic mechanical spaces to ensure patrons’ safety and continue to protect and control the temperature and humidity of the art displays.

The project has already received three prestigious awards as follows:

Preservation North Carolina Gertrude S. Carraway Award (2022)
Ludowici Commercial Historic Renovation Project of the Year (2022)
North Carolina Preservation Consortium Robert James Award for Preservation Excellence (2021)

The extension of Wake Forest Road from the WFU Reynolda Road entrance restores an original road on campus that was demolished in 1991. Realignment of this road was included in Phase I of the recently completed WFU 2021 Mobility Study and was also included in the 2019 Master Plan update.

The Wake Forest Road realignment provides an improved arrival experience to the campus core, from the west coming up Davis Field toward the arch at Lot B, entering Hearn Plaza. This roadway optimizes vehicular circulation and reduces traffic near ZSR Library, Benson Center, and Reynolda Hall. Having completed the road realignment project, this precinct is better positioned for future enhancements such as new buildings and expansion of campus bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure.  

Construction began after Commencement in 2022 and was completed in September of 2022.

In recent years, the University’s shuttle system has become an integral and growing part of campus life for students, faculty, and staff.  The system carried well over 100,000 riders in 2019.   The Wake Line can provide users easy access to neighboring apartment complexes, University Corporate Center, 2400 Reynolda Road, Wake Downtown, Brookstown Campus, remote parking lots, the Medical Center, as well as city attractions such as Hanes Mall and movie theaters. The system has numerous stops on the Reynolda Campus resulting in significant congestion at busy times, especially in the areas of the ZSR Library, Benson Center, and Reynolda Hall. This congestion not only adds to shuttle times, but also impacts adjacent pedestrian safety, vehicular safety, and parking.   

After the Board of Trustees’ approval in January 2022, construction began in February 2022 on the 3rd and 4th floors of Miller Center for the new Women’s and Men’s Basketball Locker Rooms. For each program, the updated spaces include an 18-unit locker room, a taping and treatment area, hot and cold recovery pools, a player lounge and patio, and a small nutrition area.   

Both basketball programs have moved out of their former locker rooms located on the ground floor of the Miller Center and into these new spaces. The prior locker rooms were small, outdated, and lacked many of the amenities of competing Division I programs. The Chris Paul Family Men’s Basketball Clubhouse and the Dr. Caryl Guth Women’s Basketball Clubhouse are transformative for Wake.

A ceremonial ribbon-cutting and dedication occurred on September 1, 2022. 

This portion of the walking trail was elevated to preserve the area as much as possible while still being a pleasurable walking experience.   This trail is .75 miles with an elevated section of approximately 300 feet long and was funded by the Ecology Wildlife Foundation Fund.

200 Total

Bi-weekly inspections of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Hazardous Waste Storage Areas at Reynolda Campus and Wake Downtown

Oversight and Assessments

Health and safety oversight and assessments for over 100 research and teaching laboratories, art studios, and machine shops.

1212 inspections

Monthly review of Oil-bearing Equipment inspections.  101 regulated pieces of equipment are inspected monthly.

108 AEDs checked monthly

70 F&CS employee audiograms provided

30 Ergonomic assessments for employees

Research Labs

111 faculty and graduate students trained (24 courses)

Undergraduate Science students

948 students trained (33 courses)

F&CS Staff

135 employees trained (102 courses)

Confined Space Entry Training

16 contact hrs with hands-on training for 22 personnel, new maintenance techs present.

16 CPR/AED Courses Offered

Regulated Medical Waste

Wake Downtown – 43 faculty and lab personnel trained 

Having the landscape work done in-house has proven to be a positive decision, as it has allowed for more efficient and effective management of the offsite properties. By having the team on-site, there is improved communication and collaboration, resulting in a better understanding of the specific needs and requirements of the space. This has led to an increase in the quality of the finished product, with more attention to detail. Additionally, having an in-house team means that any issues or concerns can be addressed in a timely and efficient manner, without having to rely on external contractors. All of these factors combine to create a landscape that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and sustainable.

68 trees planted

65 Trees Removed

From Campus and University Properties.

282 trees pruned

The office of Waste Reduction and Recycling has continued to expand its reach to all corners of the Wake Forest community. In 2022 Waste Reduction and Recycling developed the first Waste Reduction planning group with stakeholders from across the departments to develop strategic goals for campus. Waste Reduction and Recycling hopes to use this planning group as an opportunity to collaborate with our campus partners to create a more sustainable campus community. Waste Reduction and Recycling has also continued expanding programs with compost collection and has introduced two front-of-house collection programs at Zicks and Camino that have been well received by the campus community. Waste Reduction and Recycling’s goal is to continue and expand these programs increasing our diversion rates.

2,127.6 Tons

Total Waste Diversion

71.5 Tons

Compost Collection

1,233.1 Tons

C&D (Construction and Demolition) Waste

70.8 Tons

Surplus Donated Throughout the Entire Year

27.9 Tons

Surplus Reused on Campus

37.7 Tons

Surplus Sold and Donated

Fuel Master
In April 2022 we replaced our aged fuel management system, with a state-of-the-art fuel
management system, Fuel Master. Fuel Master Technologies. This upgrade included the
replacement of the existing fuel system pedestal and software.
The system was replaced in part due to the previous antiquated software but also to advance
reporting and by using the WFUID, it enhanced security at the pump.
We can now more easily identify vehicles with lower or higher-than-expected fuel costs and
determine if there is a fuel-related concern or not.

Agile
Facilities & Campus Services is excited to announce the development of the University’s first Fleet Management system, AGILE Fleet. Anticipated for campus rollout in FY24, this system will provide Facilities Fleet Services with a better means of tracking vehicle maintenance, the total cost of ownership, and overall fleet utilization. This system will also have a motor pool reservation portal which will allow campus partners to reserve and use dedicated campus vehicles for departmental business needs. This program will help reduce the number of campus vehicles purchased and maintained each year, along with related costs.

236 Tires Replaced

106,218 Gallons of Fuel

230 Gallons of Oil Recycled

240 Licensed Vehicles

ZSR Library – Replaced existing T8 lights in the library stacks with LEDs, 4th Floor installed 142 LED lamps, 1st floor installed 72 LED lamps, original west entrance room 330 – installed 10 led light fixtures to replace T8s.

Guard Shack at University Entrance – Replaced mini-split in the guard house.

ROTC – Replaced the split systems that served the storage/upstairs classroom, replaced the last 2 split systems (R22).

Worrell Professional Center – Upgraded the lights to LED in Worrell stairwells.

Benson University Center – Replaced damaged fixtures with new LED fixtures.

Guard Shack at University Entrance – Replaced mini-split in the guard house.

Wingate Hall – Checked all doors for wood and replaced them as needed.

North Campus Apartments – Replaced 27 old R22 split systems with new high-efficiency units.

Student Apartments – Replaced existing 4ft T8s in bedrooms with LEDs. Also, replaced the hall light at the fan coil closet with LEDs.

Babcock – New controls on all air handlers

Polo Hall – Replaced hot water heating system

Student Apartments – Demolished 8 existing exterior stairs and replaced with new stairs and railings

1115 Polo Road – Removed old oil furnace and installed new heating system to aid in efficiency 

109/111 Rosedale – Renovated restroom with new showers, lights, and paint

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