News Blurbs
SLD March Student Leader of the Month
Mar. 14, 2017—Student Leadership Development is pleased to announce March’s Student Leader of the Month, Alexandra Griffin, who was nominated by Arts and Campus Events. To learn more about this recognition program and check out previous Student Leaders of the Month, visit our website.
New Assistant Director of Training & Communications
Mar. 1, 2017—Anna Thomas joins the Dean of Students team as Assistant Director of Training & Communications. In her new role, she will be coordinating staff professional development, overseeing the Graduate Assistantship program, and supporting communication efforts for the division. Previous to joining DOS, Anna served as the Director of Parents & Family Programs at Vanderbilt. She...
Congrats to February STARS
Feb. 28, 2017—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! Six individuals were recognized this month for their outstanding contribution. Sara Bickell Your creativity, enthusiasm, and willingness to help – especially with the Chili Cook Off and Martha’s retirement party....
Meagan Smith Promoted to Assistant Director
Feb. 28, 2017— Congratulations to Meagan Smith for being selected as the new Assistant Director of OACS. Meagan has been a Program Coordinator in OACS since December, 2015. In the role of Assistant Director, Meagan will be responsible for developing local service opportunities for Vanderbilt students, from one-time events to semester-long co-curricular service programs to academic service-learning...
OACS Update
Feb. 28, 2017— Design as an Immersive Vanderbilt Experience (DIVE) About DIVE DIVE is an exciting new program with both curricular and co-curricular components that will teach human-centered design thinking to students so that they may solve complex, real-world problems, develop critical thinking skills, and work in multidisciplinary teams during an immersive, mentored project. DIVE is not...
Residential Education Outstanding RA and HR of the Month
Feb. 28, 2017—As a way of recognizing the outstanding contributions of our student staff, the Office of Housing and Residential Education will recognize a select RA and HR each month. Check out February’s RA and HR of the month here. Know of an RA or HR that deserves to be recognized? Nominate them here by March 5th.
Get Out of Your Own Way!: Overcoming the Roadblocks to Success as a Woman Leader
Feb. 28, 2017—Women’s History Month: Join us during the month of March for some amazing Women’s History month events! If you would like a copy of the poster for your space, email us at womenctr@vanderbilt.edu, or stop by the center. Get Out Of Your Own Way!: Overcoming the Roadblocks to Success as a Woman Leader Work-Life Workshop...
End of the Month Kickbacks
Feb. 28, 2017—IICC is launching their End of the Month Kickback series for students to build community, relax, and recharge before the start of the new month. Join us in Sarratt 337/Multicultural Lounge, Tuesday, February 28th, 11:30am-1:30pm, for snacks, board games, and good company! The dates for the remainder of the semester are Friday, March 31st, and...
IICC Signature Training Recap
Feb. 28, 2017—IICC hosted the second sessions of their Signature Training series on February 23rd and 24th. In Action: Developing Cultural Competence, they focus on increasing self-awareness, allyship, and developing individual action plans. If you are interested in the third sessions, Facilitating Difficult Conversation & Recovering From Mistakes, click here.
Actionable Next Steps
Feb. 28, 2017—Actionable Next Steps Tuesday, March 14 2017 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Kissam 216 This presentation will give students and staff the skills to shift thinking from awareness to action by creating space to talk about how they might move from understanding the issues of intimate partner violence, bystander intervention, and sexual assault to creating...
Successful OUT in Front Conference
Feb. 28, 2017—The Office of LGBTQI Life hosted its 8th annual OUT in Front LGBTQQIA+ and Ally College Conference on Saturday, February 18. We welcomed to campus 225 students, presenters, and organizers from 6 different states, 22 colleges and universities, and 12 local Nashville LGBTQ+ community organizations. The theme of this year’s conference was sh(OUT): resistance through existence,...
Meeting at the Crossroad: Intersectionality in our Students and Ourselves
Feb. 28, 2017—Meeting at the Crossroad: Intersectionality in our Students and Ourselves (12:00pm-1:00pm on March 2nd, 2017 at Sarratt 2016/220) Using black legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw’s argument that black women are discriminated against in ways that often do not fit neatly within the legal categories of either “racism” or “sexism”, Briana Perry, from the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, will lead a...
Honoring Courtney Salters Henderson
Feb. 28, 2017—To Honor Courtney Salters Henderson, a college fund has been established for her son, Micah. Please click here for more information.
Rachel Winston Transitions to IICC
Feb. 28, 2017—Rachel Winston will be transitioning over to the IICC Department as Executive Secretary effective March 8, 2017. Rachel has been working at the front desk in 310 Sarratt since July 2015. Please congratulate Rachel!
OACS Update
Feb. 14, 2017—Cultivating Roots is Underway The Cultivating Roots: Access to Equitable Education and the Workforce program is underway! The Meaningful Service Institute occurred on Saturday, January 14th and provided the cohort with the basic foundations of healthy community engagement pedagogy, discussions on power and privilege dynamics, and a powerful privilege chain activity and debrief. Each of...
The Chaplain’s Speaker Series presents: Nouman Ali Khan
Feb. 14, 2017—The Chaplain’s Speaker Series presents: Nouman Ali Khan Named one of the 500 most influential Muslims, Nouman is a renowned Islamic scholar and the founder and CEO of Bayyinah. 12pm-1:30pm: Luncheon for staff and spiritual leaders in the community at the BCM | RSVP 3:30pm-4:30pm: Meet & Greet in the OUCRL fireside lounge (open to all)...
Residential Education Recruiting for Front Desk Assistant
Feb. 14, 2017—Residential Education is recruiting for our Front Desk Assistant position for 2017-2018. Applications are now open and will close on March 15th. This is a great part time job opportunity for our students. Feel free to direct students to our website and application link: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/resed/employment/studentemployment/front-desk-assistant/
Mindfulness as a Self-Care Practice
Feb. 14, 2017—Mindfulness as a Self-Care Practice [Work-Life Workshop] Wednesday, February 22 Noon – 1 p.m. Sarratt 216/220 Lunch is provided. If you have any dietary restrictions, please email womenctr@vanderbilt.edu.
Student Leadership Development Open House
Feb. 14, 2017—Student Leadership Development Open House Join the Student Leadership Development staff on March 1st from 1-3pm in Sarratt 339 for light refreshments and a chance to get to know us, our programs, and our services a little better. Applications for ASCEND, EVOLVE, Peer Guides, and TEDx all open on this day, so encourage your students to...
ASCEND Nominations
Feb. 14, 2017—ASCEND Nominations Student Leadership Development is seeking nominations for ASCEND. Please email Brooke Wilson if you know of any current sophomore students who might benefit from this 9-week leadership development program. ASCEND is specifically designed for rising leaders in their student organizations, governing councils, and athletic teams and is based on the Social Change Model of Leadership.