News Blurbs
Call for Student Accountability Advisers
Aug. 11, 2022—The Office of Student Accountability is currently looking for Student Affairs staff members to serve as advisers for students who have allegedly violated University policy and are participating in the student accountability process or have submitted an appeal to the Appellate Review Board (student accountability or academic integrity). If you would like to be considered...
New Student Organization Advising Structure
Aug. 11, 2022—To ensure your success in the role, SOLS will be hosting a training on Monday, August 15 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm in Kissam C216. This training will not only provide us with updates but will also provide us with guidance on how to communicate the information to our Advisers. Lunch will be provided at...
Name Tag Order
Jul. 18, 2022—If you need a new or updated name tag, the next order will be placed on August 1, 2022. To be added to the order, please email Katie Muir (katherine.muir@vanderbilt.edu) with your Name, Credentials, Job Title, Department, and Pronouns (optional).
The Shred Truck is coming!
Jun. 13, 2022—It’s time to purge your files. Remember to review the Document Retention Policy and the FERPA guidelines as you prepare your documents for shredding. Paperwork not protected under FERPA should be marked for recycling and not sent to the shred truck. Financial documents from June 30th, 2014 and earlier should be marked for shredding. All...
Backpack Heroes Wanted!
Jun. 13, 2022—Student Affairs is collecting school supplies for the 2022-23 academic year in conjunction with the Backpack Heroes program with Youth Villages. Youth Villages provides Middle Tennessee with new backpacks and school supplies for the upcoming year and we are asking for help being a Hero to our community! Donations will be collected in Sarratt 310...
Volunteer opportunity with NASPA
May. 31, 2022—NASPA Region III is looking for a Tennessee state director to help with membership services at the state level. As an institutional member of NASPA, DOS staff can join at a reduced rate. If you have any questions about the position, Neil Jamerson previously worked with all state directors as the membership coordinator chair for...
Join the Staff Engagement and Community Committee
May. 31, 2022—The Staff Engagement and Community Committee is seeking new members for the 2022-2023 academic year. The committee meets bi-weekly and assists with the development and implementation of division-wide activities and events that build community and recognize staff. The Committee also reviews and makes recommendations to the DOS Leadership Team regarding the creation of or revisions...
USAC Corner September
Sep. 15, 2021—USAC Representatives: Paige Farst, Jeremy Bourgoin, and Kerrie Turney We are excited to be your University Staff Advisory Council Representatives for Group 18! Part of our role is participating in monthly USAC meetings and each of us has a subcommittee responsibility based on our interests. The USAC Corner will be a chance to share updates...
DOS Staff Working Groups
Aug. 16, 2021—Below are the members of the 2 DOS staff working groups. Thank you to the individuals below for lending your time to these committees. Staff Engagement and Community Paige Farst, Co-Chair, DOS Central Alison Templeman, Co-Chair, Greek Life Jeremy Bourgoin, Student Accountability Cassanora Lampley, OSCC Josh Miller, OHARE Lindsey Fuller, ACE Mikey Pastrana, DOS Central...
2021-2022 Graduate Assistants
Aug. 16, 2021—Welcome to the 2021-2022 Cohort of Graduate Assistants and Graduate Area Coordinators! Lupe Velez Manriquez New Graduate Assistant Arts & Campus Events Richard Gorman Returning Graduate Assistant Center for Student Wellbeing Will Husted New Graduate Assistant Dean of Students Samantha Hise Returning Graduate Assistant Greek Life Tiffany Carter New Graduate Area Coordinator Greek Life Diana...
Dean of Students Strategic Priorities
Jul. 24, 2021—1. Execute the goals of the Academic Strategic Plan, specifically: Support Immersion Vanderbilt and co-curricular learning opportunities. Engage with faculty members through collaborations, partnerships, etc. Enrich the residential education experience through a focus on the College Halls system. 2. Focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, specifically implementing the recommendations contained in the Chancellor’s Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and...
Golden Dores Affinity Group
Jun. 2, 2021—Golden Dores Affinity Group – Fort Negley Social Event Join the Golden Dores on June 12, when we will host our first social event at Fort Negley (fortnegley.nashville.gov), 1100 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville. The Golden Dores is a new Vanderbilt University Affinity Group whose members are Vanderbilt employees 50 years or better, who hope to...
Campus Health and Safety Protocols
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Mark Bandas Retires
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Upcoming Project Safe Events
Apr. 14, 2021—Staff are welcome to join Project Safe during Sexual Assault Awareness Month for the events below. In particular, please consider attending the Supporting a Survivor workshop if have not done so as professional development. Ashlee Haze, Poet and Spoken Word Artist — Thursday, April 15, 7 PM Ashlee Haze is a poet and spoken word artist from...
Sarratt Cinema Upgrades
Jan. 14, 2021—Winter break 2020 brought about an exciting change to the Sarratt Cinema. For several years the Student Centers Staff has been working towards making Sarratt|Rand as accessible as possible. The Cinema was one of the final pieces of the puzzle. In November, after classes ended, the demo began to add an accessible platform and a...
Ashley Brown – New Director for the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity
Jan. 13, 2021—As many of you know, we conducted a search for our Director for the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity last fall. I am excited to announce that Ashley Brown has accepted the position and will begin at Vanderbilt on January 20, 2021! This is such exciting news as I know Ashley will be...
TEDxVanderbiltUniversity Conference – DOS Speakers Announced!
Jan. 13, 2021—Join Student Leadership Development for the 6th annual TEDxVanderbiltUniversity Conference, Sunday, February 7, to hear 8 members of the Vanderbilt community share their ideas worth spreading! Vanderbilt students, staff, faculty, and alumni are all welcome to attend the virtual event. Register at: https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0USFWbm1QQKvS-Rjx0tnrQ We are excited to announce that two Dean of Students team members...
Protected: Point to Point VandyRide Service
Oct. 6, 2020—There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
USAC Corner
Sep. 11, 2020—USAC Representatives: Paige Farst, Jeremy Bourgoin, and Kerrie Turney We are excited to be your University Staff Advisory Council Representatives! Part of our role is participating in monthly USAC meetings and each of us has a subcommittee responsibility based on our interests. The USAC Corner will be a chance to share updates from these meetings...