Wake Forest University’s new director of Human Resources, Mike Tesh, sent out the below e-mail today–to staff only, not faculty. To my knowledge the University has not previously had a dress code:
The following guidelines are applicable for the summer, Commencement through August 20th. University casual dress is defined as business casual and would include: Men: slacks and collared shirts Women: pants, dress shorts, shirts/blouse, skirts and dresses What university/business casual does not include: - Denim shirts, sweatshirts, t-shirts, halter tops, low-cut tops (revealing), midriff shirts, tank tops (unless under a jacket or blouse), or tops with spaghetti straps. - Blue jeans, sweatpants, warm-ups, mini-skirts, shorts, bottoms that are frayed, fringed or tattered. - Footwear: flip flops or tennis shoes Attire at off-sites should reflect the guidelines identified above. In many instances, off-sites include interaction where the participants represent the university. As a result, be prepared to attend external events in business attire as the function dictates. A good rule of thumb is that if you would wear it to an outdoor activity, such as a trip to the beach, or if you wonder if your attire is appropriate, choose something else to wear to work.