News Blurbs
Thank You to spark*session Participants
Aug. 12, 2016—Student Leadership Development would like to extend a huge thank you to the 40 staff members from 16 different areas who attended spark*sessions during Summer ’16. We featured five excellent texts that we hope sparked some new thoughts that will help you reframe elements of your personal and professional life. If you missed a session and would...
Poster Sale
Aug. 11, 2016—Start off the new school year with the Annual Poster Sale!!! Opening daily form 10 am – 6 pm this giant poster sale is open Sunday August 21 through Saturday august 27 in the Sarratt Gallery, which is located on the main floor of Sarratt Student Center. This is a hugely popular event and we...
ISSS Welcomes New International Students
Aug. 11, 2016—ISSS welcomes new international students to campus on August 17th! Along with free shuttle pick-up from the airport, ISSS will host various Success Series Seminars throughout the fall semester for students within their iLEAD groups. Fall Orientation will take place on August 19th, from 10am to 12pm in the SLC Ballrooms. For Orientation inquiries, please...
The Office of Student Accountability Welcomes New Compliance Coordinator
Aug. 11, 2016—Diana Morris has joined the Office of Student Accountability, Community Standards, and Academic Integrity as the Compliance Coordinator. Diana will work with students and staff across Vanderbilt to track, manage, and ensure student and student organization compliance with mandatory programs, policies, and/or sanctions. Diana will also investigate and hear cases involving alleged violations of University...
A New Campus Resource
Aug. 11, 2016—The Center for Student Wellbeing is a new campus resource dedicated to helping students cultivate lifelong wellbeing practices. The staff, which includes Student Wellbeing Coordinators and an Academic Skills Coach, is available for individual coaching appointments to help students develop and maintain skills that will contribute to personal and academic success. Students are also able...
Talk About it Thursdays
May. 27, 2016—Time: Each session takes place between 12:00pm-1:30pm on Thursdays Beginning the Conversation (February 4, 2016 at Sarratt 216/220):This session will focus on the importance of setting dialogue norms and expectations. Participants will also explore the barriers that prevent one from being able to engage in the conversation of diversity, inclusion, and equity and gain practical...
spark*sessions
May. 27, 2016—You’re invited to spark*sessions hosted by Student Leadership Development spark*sessions is an opportunity for DOS Staff Members and Campus Partners to engage in personal and professional development in a relaxed environment. We’ll explore two popular books that aim to help you become your best self in all areas of your life. Let’s be honest, some...
Dean Caldwell’s Retirement Party
May. 27, 2016—Scores of friends, family, and colleagues gathered to honor Steve Caldwell’s 45 years of service to students at Vanderbilt University. The Dean of Students presented Steve with a farm bell to be installed at Hard Luck Acres in Hickman County. Additional photos may be found at the following links, some of which may work better...
Summer Art Exhibits
May. 27, 2016—Sarratt Art Studios and Sarratt Gallery are pleased to announce two wonderful exhibits for summer 2016. In Sarratt Gallery (through July 29) is the exhibit “Within Safe Walls” by Mary Hettmansperger. In the ACE Gallery (Arts and Campus Events) is “Dances We Dance” by David Heustess. We hope you will enjoy visiting these exhibits over...
Project Safe Welcomes Sarah Watson
May. 26, 2016—DOS welcomes Sarah Watson as she continues with us in her new role as Prevention Educator and Victim Resource Specialist in the Project Safe Center. Sarah recently earned her Masters in Higher Education degree from Vanderbilt’s Peabody College and holds a Bachelors in Science and Chemistry from Wittenberg University. Upon graduating from Wittenberg, she joined...
2015-2016 Staff Award Winners
May. 26, 2016—Congratulations to the 2015-2016 DOS Staff Award Winners! Liv N. Parks: New Student Affairs Professoinal Award Holly Jones: Departmental Support Award Heath Garton: Logistical Support Award Rachel Eskridge and Alex Hollifield, [IM]Perfection Project: Innovation Award The Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center and The Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life, MLK Commemoration: Partnership...
Congrats to May’s STARS Recipients
May. 26, 2016—A STARS card is about showing your fellow DOS staff that you noticed the work they do and you are taking a moment to thank them! Twelve individuals and two departments (AMS’s and Security Team) were recognized this month for their outstanding contributions: AMS’s and Security Team: “For all of the behind scenes work you do...
OHARE ACUHO-I Internship
May. 26, 2016—OHARE is excited to welcome Taylor Boyd to Vanderbilt. Taylor will serve as OHARE’s ACUHO-I intern for the summer. Taylor currently serves as the ACUHO-I intern for the Office of Residential Education. He is a native of Columbia, South Carolina and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Appalachian State University. Taylor has previously worked...
Center for Student Wellbeing Staff
May. 26, 2016—DOS welcomes two new staff members to the Center for Student Wellbeing. JaNiene Peoples joins DOS after recently earning a master’s degree in health education from Texas A&M University. Samantha York joins DOS after working at the Psychological & Counseling Center as the academic counselor for the last two years. JaNiene Peoples On May 25,...
Reservations and Events Welcomes Sara Muren
May. 26, 2016—On May 23rd, Sara Muren joined the staff of the Reservations and Events team in the role of Event Manager. She joins us after working as a graduate assistant in the Office of Greek Life while completing her M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration here at Peabody. Prior to that, Sara worked in student activities for...
SACSAI Welcomes Jeremy Bourgoin
May. 26, 2016—The Office of Student Accountability Welcomes New Assistant Director Jeremy Bourgoin has joined the Office of Student Accountability, Community Standards, and Academic Integrity as Assistant Director. Jeremy will investigate and hear cases involving alleged violations of University policy and will also advise the Undergraduate Honor Council. Jeremy comes most recently from the University of Miami...
DOS News Summer Schedule
May. 16, 2016—DOS News will switch to a monthly distribution schedule for the summer months: June 1 July 1 August 1 Please keep this in mind when submitting information to dosnews@vanderbilt.edu.
Vanderbilt Hosts Green Dot Institute
May. 16, 2016—Vanderbilt University is hosting a Green Dot Institute on campus July 12-15, 2016. Vanderbilt University faculty and staff are invited to complete this four-day training in order to become Green Dot bystander intervention facilitators on our campus. Attending the Institute Who Should Apply: Faculty and staff who have regular interaction with students and who are...
Move-in Day 2016!
Apr. 28, 2016—Mark your calendars! Move-in day for the Class of 2020 will take place on Saturday, August 20th from 6:30AM – 12PM on the Ingram Commons. In order to ensure a smooth and successful move-in for students, we rely on the assistance and support of DOS staff. Please be on the lookout for a message in...
All-Staff Meeting
Apr. 28, 2016—The All-Staff meeting featuring the Staff Awards will take place in Sarratt Cinema on Wednesday, May 18, beginning at 11:15am. Lunch will follow at 11:45 in the Branscomb Quadrangle courtyard.