Division of Administration
Our unwavering commitment to excellence fuels our provision of essential infrastructure and services for students, faculty, and staff. With a focus on collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation, we proudly serve every member of the Vanderbilt community through departments including Child & Family Centers, Auxiliaries, Public Safety, Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety, Transportation & Mobility, and Sustainability.
Our Departments
Auxiliary Services supports the university's academic mission through innovative solutions, sustainable practices, and strategic partnerships. With a people-first approach, the team enhances efficiency, revenue, and overall value for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Vanderbilt Child & Family Center (VCFC) provides support and resources to the community of Vanderbilt families across the spectrum of life. As reflected in our provision of new parent support, early childhood education, family life resources, and elder care support, VCFC values the university's commitment to the education of the whole person and cultivation of lifelong learning.
The Facilities department employs metrics and KPIs to drive transparency and continuous improvement, recognizing the value each employee brings. Committed to inclusivity, it fosters an environment that supports and respects all staff members.
At Vanderbilt University, sustainability is woven into every thread of campus life. Through FutureVU, our collaborative planning initiative, we're aligning efforts among administrators, faculty, staff, and students to integrate sustainability into teaching, research, and campus development.
Public Safety provides comprehensive law enforcement and security services for the university's main campus, medical center, and other facilities.
Explore cutting-edge transportation with MoveVU, led by Vanderbilt's Transportation & Mobility Division. From enhanced connectivity to optimized parking, join us in reshaping campus mobility for a sustainable future.
The Division of Administration stands as a cornerstone of Vanderbilt University, guided by our core team values of excellence, integrity, and innovation. Through departments such as Facilities, Public Safety, Auxiliary Services, and others, we provide essential infrastructure and services that empower our institution to flourish and achieve its goals, ensuring that every member of our community thrives.
Featured Initiatives
Future VU
FutureVU guides Vanderbilt University's future, focusing on inclusion, sustainability, mobility, connectivity, community engagement, and historic preservation, all aligned with its core mission of advancing teaching, research, and discovery.
Sustainability
Vanderbilt is committed to environmental stewardship, responsible citizenship, reducing its emissions footprint, with the long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality and using only renewable energy on campus by 2050.