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Office of LGBTQI Upcoming Events!
Aug. 31, 2015—The Office of LGBTQI Life invites you to check out some of our welcome week events! – Lambda Association Cupcake Social: Sept. 1 from 7-8:30PM in Sutherland House at The Commons – #DiverseDores Day: Sept. 9 from 4-7PM at K.C. Potter Center – LGBTQI Life Info Sessions: Sept. 15 from 1-2PM in the K.C. Potter...
Upcoming OACS Events!
Aug. 31, 2015—World on Wednesday Event, The Impact of South Africa’s Failed Transition on the Post-Apartheid State’s 21st Birthday and Beyond, September 23rd at 12:00 The South African democratic post-apartheid state turned 21 this year. And the transition to democracy, particularly from a conflict resolution perspective, is generally hailed as a text-book case study, to be emulated...
OACS Service Organization Fair
Aug. 31, 2015—Last Tuesday, August 25th, OACS held its annual Service Organization Fair. More than 60 orgs set up tables in the Commons Center to speak about their work and recruit new members. Food was served, connections were made, and close to 600 students were in attendance over the course of two hours. OACS is thrilled by...
President’s Roundtable Recap
Aug. 31, 2015—The Presidents’ Roundtable, cosponsored by Vanderbilt Student Government and the Office of Student Organizations and Anchor Link, took place on Monday, August 24th at the Nelson Andrews Leadership Lodge with approximately 100 students in attendance. The purpose of the Presidents’ Roundtable was to provide a platform for student organization presidents to network, collaborate, and help...
Traci Ray appointed Director of Residential Education
Aug. 31, 2015—Traci R. Ray has been hired as the Director of Residential Education. In this role, Traci will serve as the liaison for Housing and Residential Education to the Martha Rivers Ingram Commons and Warren and Moore Colleges. She will supervise the Residential Education staff and work closely with the Dean of the Commons, Faculty Heads...
IICC hires Greg Fontus as Program Coordinator
Aug. 31, 2015—Congratulations to Greg Fontus with his recent hire as a Program Coordinator for Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence (IICC), effective September 1, 2015. Greg began working at Vanderbilt for the Office of Housing and Residential Education in June 2012 after graduating from the University of South Florida where he received both a Bachelor of Science...
Residential Education Transitions
Aug. 31, 2015—Dr. Lani San Antonio has assumed the responsibilities of the Associate Director of Residential Education for Upperclass Living Learning Communities. Dr. San Antonio has been integral in several Residential Education initiatives in the last year including assisting in the creation of the Community Development Plans which includes the Meaningful Conversation model for the RA staff....
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...