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OACS Student Leadership Conference
Aug. 31, 2015—On Sunday, August 23rd, OACS hosted more than 80 presidents, vice presidents, and treasurers of student service organizations in a preparatory conference deigned to give them the tools they need to be successful leaders on campus and in our community. Topics covered included finance/eDog, marketing, advertising, protection of minors, and travel policies. Assessment results indicate...
Sign Up for Assessment 101
Aug. 17, 2015—The Office of Strategic Initiatives and Assessment is offering two Assessment 101 sessions in early September. The point of this training is to provide a brief overview of assessment and evaluation (why we do it, how we can do it well, resources, etc.) and also provide a tutorial of how to use Baseline. If you...
Volunteer to be a DOS Graduate Student Mentor!
Aug. 17, 2015—Please consider volunteering to serve as a DOS Graduate Student Mentor! You are only committing to meeting with your graduate student once a month for one hour. ALL DOS staff are eligible to serve as mentors. We hope this will enhance the graduate student experience and provide you as a mentor with ways to grow professionally...
Rachel Winston joins DOS
Aug. 17, 2015—Rachel Winston joined DoS in 310 Sarratt at the front desk effective July 13, 2015. Rachel transferred from the Medical Center where she had been working as an Access Specialist at the Vanderbilt Primary Care – Green Hills facility. Please welcome Rachel to DoS!
Vanderbilt Dance Program Registration is Open!
Aug. 17, 2015—We have great dance classes including all levels of most classes. This year we have added Beginning Tai Chi and Cardio Hip Hop to our schedule. Vanderbilt Dance Program Registration is now open on line at www.vanderbilt.edu/dance
Annual Poster Sale
Aug. 17, 2015—Annual Poster Sale One of the exciting kickoff events for the new school year is the annual poster sale in Sarratt Gallery. Soooo many posters at great prices are available in the Sarratt Gallery and this is a perfect way to find something new for your dorm, office/work space or home. We think the image says it...
START Student Leader and Advisor Training
Aug. 17, 2015—The Office of Student Organizations & Anchor Link will be offering two START student organization officer and adviser training sessions this fall. START is a one-time training session that provides new student organization leaders and advisers the basic information and tools they need to effectively lead their student organizations. There are two dates for START and each session will cover the...
Resident Advisors Realizing Access
Aug. 17, 2015—This past Wednesday, resident advisors embarked on a 5 hour immersion into the local Nashville community to learn about issues of access to housing, food security, quality education and human rights. Students reflected on what it means to have access as a Vanderbilt student in relation to the surrounding community while becoming informed of the...
OACS Assessment Results and Upcoming Events
Aug. 17, 2015—Assessment Results for Spring/Summer Programming The preliminary assessment results are in for recent OACS programming. The Redefine, VIEW, London, South Africa, Morocco, and Ecuador Programs have clearly demonstrated the extraordinary impact that service to the community makes on the lives of our students. OACS staff would like to again thank all our DOS partners for...
Current DOS Job Opportunities
Aug. 17, 2015—Current DOS Job Opportunities are listed below. All positions may be found at the DOS Homepage: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/deanofstudents/ Director, Student Accountability, Community Standards & Academic Integrity Director, ISSS Advisor, ISSS Program Coordinator, IICC
The Office of the Dean of Students welcomes new graduate students
Aug. 17, 2015—The Office of the Dean of Students would like to welcome our new graduate students! Maggie Collett, OHARE Evyn Cogrove, OHARE Karina Evora, OHARE Josh Feng, OHARE Anna Flagg, Greek Life Brian Joy, Student Accountability Laura Little, Alcohol and Wellness Katie Lombard, ACE Melissa Looby, OACS Doug Odom, OHARE Eileen Remley, Strategic Initiatives and Assessment...
Heather Jones New Associate Director of International Student & Scholars Services (ISSS)
Aug. 17, 2015—Effective August 1st, Heather Jones is the Associate Director of ISSS. Heather joined ISSS as an International Student & Scholar Advisor in February 2008. She undertook the position of associate director August 1, 2015. She advises Vanderbilt students and scholars on F & J visas and assists with coordinating the various ISSS programs. Heather is originally...
Erika Larson Promoted to Assistant Director in OACS
Aug. 17, 2015—Erika Larson Promoted to Assistant Director The Office of Active Citizenship and Service wishes to announce the appointment of Erika Larson as Assistant Director. Erika has been at Vanderbilt since 2012 serving as both a graduate assistant and program coordinator in OACS. She will continue to serve OACS in her new role with expanded responsibilities...
Celebrate #DiverseDores Day
Aug. 17, 2015—Please join the Office of LGBTQI Life, International Student and Scholar Services, the Margaret E. Cuninggim Women’s Center, University Chaplain and Religious Life, Project Safe, the Black Cultural Center, and Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence in celebrating #DiverseDores Day! #DiverseDores Day is a social event to provide new and returning students a chance to learn...
Volunteers for Alcohol and Social Responsibility Training
Aug. 17, 2015—The Office of Greek Life is looking for volunteers to help facilitate ASRT training this fall! The training will be held on Monday, September 7th (Labor Day) from 4:45 – 8:30 pm in the Student Life Center. We will be doing two sessions (5:30 and 7:00) in 4 rooms simultaneously for 700 – 800 students,...
Congratulations Anthony!
Aug. 17, 2015—Anthony Williams has accepted a new position at Vanderbilt as the Assistant Director in the Peabody Office of Professional and Graduate Education. Anthony has made a great impact on our community and while we are very sad to see him go, we are excited for this new opportunity for him!
Congratulations to the DOS Staff Awards Winners!
Aug. 6, 2015—Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2014-2015 DOS Staff Awards: New Student Affairs Professional Award: James Crawford Departmental Support Award: Dawn Midyett Logistical Support Award: Jessica Bostic Innovation Award: Dwayne Elliott Partnership Award: David Heustess Partnership Award: Resident Adviser Training Committee KC Potter Outstanding Service to Students Award: Traci Ray Thank you to all...
Save the Date: Assessment 101
Aug. 6, 2015—For those who want to brush up on their assessment skills and/or learn how to use Baseline, mark your calendars for our Assessment 101 Training Session. This session will cover assessment and evaluation basics such as why we do assessment, the assessment cycle and different types of assessment. We will also spend time reviewing Baseline...
Sign Up Today for the Sarratt Art Studios
Aug. 6, 2015—Spots are going fast! Please sign up for one of your favorite classes in the Sarratt Art Studios: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/sarrattart/fall-2015-online-registration-form
Project Safe Center welcomes Sarah Jordan Welch
Aug. 6, 2015—DOS and the Project Safe Center are excited to welcome Sarah Jordan Welch as our new Prevention Educator and Victim Resource Specialist. Sarah Jordan holds a Master of Social Work from University of Washington and a Bachelor of Arts for The Evergreen State College. Previously, Sarah Jordan worked as a Youth Outreach Specialist and Advocate,...