News Blurbs
New Anchor Link Program Coordinator
Aug. 31, 2016—The Office of Assessment and Special Projects welcomes our new Program Coordinator for Anchor Link – Josh Gianitsis! Josh begins on Tuesday, September 6, and his office is 315A Sarratt. Please stop by and welcome him! Josh joins Vanderbilt from Austin Peay State University where he served as the Coordinator for Leadership and Student Organizations. He...
Apply for Greek Fellows Program
Aug. 31, 2016—Apply for the Greek Fellows Program with the Office of Greek Life! Greek Fellows is an great opportunity for Vanderbilt University graduate students (particularly those working towards degrees in Higher Education Administration) as well as professional staff members who are seeking opportunities for involvement with the Office of Greek Life. All are welcome to apply, including those...
OACS Update
Aug. 31, 2016—Fall Weekend of Service Still seeking projects and volunteers! The Fall Weekend of Service provides an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to engage with the Nashville community through service projects with local nonprofits and community partners. Service projects throughout Nashville will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 9th-11th, and together will make a meaningful...
Register for WHET!
Aug. 31, 2016— Registration for the 2016 Women in Higher Education Conference in Franklin, TN is now available! The 36th Annual Conference. “Developing Excellence in Your Life” will be October 6-7, 2016 at Columbia State Community College—Williamson Campus in Franklin, TN. The Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Mamie McCullough. To view the agenda and register, click on the link below: http://www.whettn.org/conference/
Work-Life Workshop
Aug. 31, 2016—Work-Life Workshops are provided by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. Thursday, September 29th, 12:00 PM at Sarratt 363 will feature Jim Kendall, Manager at Work/Life Connections, and he will be discussing “Building Stress Resilience.” Free lunch will be provided. Workshop is open to faculty, staff, and graduate students.
ISSS Annual Ice Cream Social
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DOS Central Welcomes New Graduate Student Worker
Aug. 31, 2016—Micah Francen is a graduate student working in 310 Sarratt this academic year. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Lee University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and has been working at Trane in Clarksville, TN over the summer. Micah is a Peabody student in the Leadership and Organizational Performance Program and expects to...
IICC Signature Trainings
Aug. 31, 2016—Diversity and inclusion trainings open to all faculty, staff, and students. The three-training series will be offered in fall 2016 and again in spring 2017. We encourage everyone to take these trainings in the following order as each builds off of each other. Awareness: Developing Cultural Competence (Sept. 20/22) Action: Developing Cultural Competence (Oct. 26/27)...
Diverse ‘Dores Day 2016 & Volunteer Opportunity
Aug. 31, 2016—We’re hosting Diverse ‘Dores Day 2016 on Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 3- 6 p.m. It’s an opportunity for folks to visit 8 identity spaces on campus, meet the staff, get free food, and learn more about the services/programs each space has to offer marginalized folks and their allies. Folks who fill their map with stamps...
DOS Assessment Professional Development Opportunities – Save the Date
Aug. 31, 2016—The Office of Assessment and Special Projects is offering two upcoming professional development opportunities. If you are new to DOS this is highly encouraged, but anyone who is interested in a refresher is welcome to attend! Assessment 101 – Wednesday, September 21 from 2-3pm in Sarratt 325/327 This session will focus on higher education assessment, how...
ASCEND Moves to Student Leadership Development
Aug. 31, 2016— ASCEND has moved to Student Leadership Development and we are looking forward to working alongside a new group of 15 student leaders across Vanderbilt’s campus to research and discuss relevant themes in effort to create social change within Vanderbilt’s campus culture. Congrats Mary Casey, Samantha Long, Kathryn Speckels, Elizabeth Winter, Olivia Solow-Niederman, Alison...
Student Leader of the Month Returns
Aug. 31, 2016—Student Leadership Development will be reaching out to a new set of campus partners over the next several months to solicit nominations for incredible students who are adding value to the fabric of our community at Vanderbilt. The 2016-2017 SLOTM campus partners include: Transition Programs, The Commons, Office of Housing and Residential Education, Inclusion Initiatives...
Eileen Remley Presents at Fairgrounds
Aug. 12, 2016—WTVF, Channel 5, reported on newly announced plans to renovate the Nashville Fairgrounds. Vanderbilt graduate student Eileen Remley, who spent the summer researching ways to better utilize the Fairgrounds and improve its business model, was interviewed. Watch it here!
Fall Weekend of Service
Aug. 12, 2016—The Fall Weekend of Service provides an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to engage with the Nashville community through service projects with local nonprofits and community partners. Service projects throughout Nashville will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 9th-11th and together will make a meaningful impact with our local community. Register a project here: https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/form/start/78810
OACS Service Organization Fair
Aug. 12, 2016—OACS is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2016 Student Service Organization Fair. Each year, representatives from more than 60 service-based student organizations come together to share about their partnerships with the local community, recruit new members, and promote participation in the Fall Weekend of Service (Sept. 9-11). This year’s fair will...
Constitution Day 2016
Aug. 12, 2016—Constitution Day is just around the corner on September 16th. OACS is currently coordinating a panel discussion event and are actively seeking partnerships from other offices. If you are having an event near or on September 16th that relates to the Constitution, Human Rights or something similar please contact Meagan Smith at Meagan.smith@vanderbilt.edu no later than August 19th....
OACS Service Leaders Conference
Aug. 12, 2016—With the 2016 Service Leaders Conference approaching on August 22nd, OACS is excited for the opportunity to reflect and prepare together with service leaders a renewed focus on ethical community engagement. The Service Leaders Conference will provide officers in the 75 service organizations advised by OACS with the tools and resources that they need to lead...
VIEW (Vanderbilt Internship Experience in Washington)
Aug. 12, 2016—The Vanderbilt Internship Experience in Washington, D.C. (VIEW) program commemorated a successful 11th year with a closing celebration with alumni mentors on Thursday, July 28. Cohort member Allee Smith was nominated by her peers to share a reflection about the VIEW experience, and to share thanks on behalf of the cohort to the wonderful group of...
Attend NASPA 2017
Aug. 12, 2016—Planning on attending NASPA 2017 March 11-15th in San Antonio, TX? Don’t forget to register here!
Attend ACPA 2017
Aug. 12, 2016—Attend ACPA 2017 in Columbus, Ohio March 26-29th! Register here!