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Aug. 6, 2015—Dear Dean of Students Staff, The first-year student move-in process is set for Saturday, August 22, and Vanderbilt has a considerable stake in making the process as efficient and as welcoming as possible. As is always the case, we need a large group of individuals from across the University to assist with this effort. Dean...
Sign up for Departmental Fair
Aug. 6, 2015— Departmental Fair on Saturday, August 22nd at 5:30pm in the SLC Board of Trust Room. Participants in the fair will receive a free meal at the Welcome Dinner. To sign up for the fair please click this link: https://vanderbilt.collegiatelink.net/form/start/72002
Annual Commodore Quake Concert Volunteers Needed
Aug. 6, 2015—It’s that time of the year again and we are seeking volunteers for our Annual Commodore Quake Concert that is featuring The Band Perry and Third Eye Blind. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below. The event will be held on October 23rd at 8pm at Memorial Gym: https://vanderbilt.collegiatelink.net/form/start/76416
Kristin Torrey Honored as Finalist in Nashville Emerging Leader Awards
Aug. 6, 2015—Congratulations to Director of Greek Life Kristin Torrey for being selected as a finalist in the Education Category of the 2015 Nashville Emerging Leaders Awards. Over 500 talented individuals were nominated for these awards but Kristin was honored as a finalist because of her impact on Greek Life nationally here at Vanderbilt as well as...
DOS Job Opportunities
Aug. 6, 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 International Student & Scholar Advisor, ISSS Program Coordinator, IICC
WHET’s Annual Conference Call for Proposals
Aug. 4, 2015—Please consider submitting a proposal to WHET’s Annual Conference, which this year will be hosted by MTSU on October 22nd and 23rd. Please note that you are not limited by the suggested topics listed below; the organizers are looking for a wide variety of sessions which will appeal to women across all areas of higher education. Call...
Mentors needed for The Transfer Mentoring Program
Aug. 4, 2015—This year we are trying a new program for our incoming transfer students. We will be providing them with a DOS Mentor for the first year of their transition at Vanderbilt. The Mentors will be paired with a transfer student orientation leader and will work together to help make their transition to Vanderbilt a smooth one. Our...
Announcement Associate Provost for Digital Learning
Aug. 4, 2015—I am pleased to announce that John Sloop has agreed to serve as the Associate Provost for Digital Learning at Vanderbilt University, effective August 3rd. In this capacity, John will lead the development and implementation of school-based educational technology initiatives and the university’s overall exploration of digital learning. His responsibilities will specifically include supporting the...
DOS GA Professional Development – Call for Proposals
Aug. 4, 2015—Beginning in Fall 2015 Office of the Dean of Students will provide a monthly, one hour lunch and learn professional development session for our graduate assistants and other affiliated graduated students. Returning graduate students were asked to complete a survey describing the types of professional development sessions they would find most interesting and relevant. As...
Chris Purcell featured in NASPA blog series
Aug. 4, 2015—Chris Purcell, Director of LGBTQI Life, is featured in the NASPA (student affairs administrators in higher education) GLBT knowledge community blog series. He co-authored the post, “10 things we need to stop doing in LGBTQ+ programming,” with Ted Lewis from the University of Richmond. The post can be found here: https://www.naspa.org/constituent-groups/posts/the-top-10-things-we-need-to-stop-doing-in-lgbtq-programming NASPA is the leading association...
LGBTQI Life Welcomes Liv Parks
Aug. 4, 2015—We are pleased to welcome Liv Parks (pronouns they/them/their) as the new program coordinator in the Office of LGBTQI Life. Liv comes to us from Missouri State University where they received both their undergraduate and graduate degrees. While completing their masters in student affairs in higher education, they served as a graduate assistant in the...
DOS Policy on Use of Employee Personal Vehicles
Aug. 4, 2015—If a Vanderbilt University DoS employee uses their personal vehicle to conduct Vanderbilt DoS business, such as picking up or dropping of campus visitors at the airport, the employee bears primary responsibility for insurance. Vanderbilt University bears secondary responsibility only. Departments are encouraged to use a car service for transporting guests. Regarding mileage reimbursement, if...
Revised DoS Policy on Travel Meals
Jul. 1, 2015—The Office of the Dean of Students (DoS) has revised our internal policy for reimbursement of travel meals effective July 1, 2015. Travel meals are defined as those taken by DoS employees while away on DoS business. The revised policy limits meal reimbursement to a maximum of $60.00 total per day, per person, including tax...
Student Response Training: July 29th
Jul. 1, 2015—Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 29th at 10AM Baseline has developed a new, free tool called Student Response. Gold stars to Anthony Williams, Whitney Ezell and Clay McCullough for piloting this tool last year! Student Response is similar to a “clicker” or PollEverywhere tool where users can vote in real time on a...
Save the Date!
Jul. 1, 2015—Save the Date Please save the date for the following two DOS events: DOS Mission Statement Workshop Thursday, July 16 9 am to Noon Student Life Center Board of Trust Room —- DOS All Staff Meeting Thursday, August 6 9 am to 11 am Sarratt Cinema
Summer Green Dot Bystander Training
Jul. 1, 2015—July 15th and July 22nd, 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM, Sarratt 325/327: Open to all staff, faculty, and students. This summer Green Dot Bystander Training will be held in two parts during the work day for your convenience! Interactive and informative, the Green Dot bystander training workshop offers information and skills-based training on Green Dot campaign, including...
ACPA and NASPA National Call for Proposals
Jul. 1, 2015—Your involvement is needed to make of the annual conferences for ACPA 2016 and NASPA 2016 both 3educational successes and transformative learning experiences for all! Vanderbilt DoS Staff members are encouraged to submit a convention program proposal to be considered for approval. The deadline for proposals for both ACPA and NASPA’s annual conferences are Friday September...
Spark*Session: The Happiness Advantage
Jul. 1, 2015—Time for another Summer Spark*Session to bring you some substantive, stress-free, and satisfying professional development! James Crawford, Program Coordinator for the Office of Greek Life will be helping us dig deep into “The Happiness Advantage” by Shawn Achor. The session will be held Wednesday, July 8th in Sarratt 363, 2pm-4pm. Please RSVP here.
VIEW Program Updates
Jul. 1, 2015—Students with the Vanderbilt Internship Experience in Washington (VIEW) program in Washington, DC are halfway through their summer experience as they meaningfully explore and engage in community and public service in an effort to grow as active citizens. One highlight was attending a reception at the U.S. Capital with Chancellor Zeppos and congressional staff. Keep...
New Recovery Meeting
Jun. 2, 2015—Vanderbilt Recovery Support in collaboration with Work/Life Connections is pleased to offer Recovery Support Meetings on Tuesdays at noon beginning on May 26, 2015. The meetings are for staff, faculty, fellows, residents, and graduate/professional students and will be held in room 029, MAB 029, in the basement of the Medical Arts Building. Please contact Katherine...