DOS News
DOS Staff Present 17/18 Plans at Poster Fair
Aug. 2, 2017—Thank you to each and every one of you for the outstanding work that went into the DOS Poster Fair on July 27. The level of strategic planning that went into each of your departmental plans was incredible! Feel free to visit the photo album in Anchor Link to view pictures from the event. A...
Krystal Clark: FACES of Nashville
Aug. 2, 2017— Krystal Clark was featured by Style Blueprint as a FACE of Nashville! You can read the article here! Congratulations Krystal.
Welcome New DOS staff!
Aug. 2, 2017—The following new staff members have recently joined the Dean of Students division. Welcome to Vanderbilt! Dominique Ennis Director of Students Centers Dominique came to Vanderbilt University Student Centers in July 2017 from Tulane University where she was the Associate Director of Facilities for the Department of Campus Recreation. Historically working in collegiate recreation, she...
Welcome New GAs!
Aug. 2, 2017—Welcome to the following new Graduate Assistants joining Dean of Students for the coming academic year! Gordan Maples Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life Gordan is from Huntsville, AL and completed his undergraduate degree at Tulane University. He is a student in the Higher Education Administration program at Peabody. Benjamin...
OACS July Update
Jun. 30, 2017— VIEW The students in the 2017 Vanderbilt Internship Experience in Washington, D.C. (VIEW) cohort have begun week four of the summer portion of the program. Fifteen students are exploring careers in public service by participating in internships, building relationships with their alumni mentors, attending networking and social events, and serving in the local community....
Congratulations Linda Welch!
Jun. 29, 2017—Congratulations to Linda Welch, Director of the Office of Conferences! Linda was awarded the Mark Manasco Community Service Award at the annual Nashville Pride Awards on June 22, 2017. The Mark Manasco Community Service Award, given to a member of the LGBTQ community who demonstrates Manasco’s devotion to community service and GLBT organizations. Linda is instrumental in celebrating...
Welcome Katrina Crawford!
Jun. 29, 2017—Welcome Katrina Crawford, Assistant Director of Greek Life! The Office of Greek Life is excited to announce that Katrina Crawford will be joining our team as the new Assistant Director of Greek Life. Katrina is a native of San Diego, California earning a Bachelor of Arts the University of California, Riverside in Political Science International Affairs....
Welcome Tassany Henderson
Jun. 29, 2017—Please welcome Tassany Henderson, Program Coordinator for Transitions Programs! Tassany joined the Vanderbilt family June 15th, 2017 and comes to Vanderbilt from Nashville State Community College where she served in the Office of Admissions from 2014 to 2017. She attended Middle Tennessee State University where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and her...
Almond Sin: Summer Graduate-Student Worker
Jun. 28, 2017—Project Work Sought Almond Sin, a student in the graduate department of religion majoring in Hebrew Bible, has served as the International Lens graduate student worker for the past two years. This summer she is working for DoS communications in 310 Sarratt on a limited schedule. Currently, she is working on an inventory of student organization...
DoS Social Media Inventory
Jun. 28, 2017—As part of “best practices” for understanding Dean of Students communication efforts, the DOS communications group is “taking inventory” of social media accounts used by centers, offices, and programs under the purview of the Dean of Students. To that end, we are asking center, office, and program directors to ensure that an Anchor Link form is...
First-Year Move-In Volunteer Signup
Jun. 6, 2017—Before we know it, we will be welcoming the Class of 2021 to Vanderbilt and the Ingram Commons! In order to ensure that first-year move-in operates like a well-oiled machine, the support and assistance received from the DOS team is essential. Please complete the AnchorLink signup form (https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/form/start/129575) by Friday, June 30th. If you know...
International Student Resource Fair and Orientation Information
Jun. 6, 2017—New International Student Orientation will be back on August 14th! We have even more space for both Vanderbilt organizations and off-campus vendors to register online to be in attendance at the Resource and Vendor Fair on Thursday, August 17th@ from 8-11:00 am. If you and your organization would like to participate this year, please submit...
Is Anchor Link broken?
Jun. 6, 2017—With so much happening to Anchor Link this summer, there is a definitely a chance that some issues will pop-up along the way. Campus Labs has created a one-stop website to check the status of Anchor Link (and Baseline) if you feel like something is not working right. The big banner at the top will...
Welcome New Staff to Dean of Students!
Jun. 6, 2017—Welcome to the following staff who have recently joined the Dean of Students. Rosevelt Noble, Ph.D. (from Vanderbilt University) Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the Black Cultural Center Shantell Hinton, M.Div. (from Vanderbilt University) Assistant Chaplain and Assistant Director, Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life Nina Khampha, M.Ed. (from Clemson University) Program...
Preview New Anchor Link!
May. 16, 2017—Anchor Link is getting some great updates and improvements this summer. Tomorrow, we will have representatives from CampusLabs on campus to preview the new platform for us! We would love for you to come and see some of the new changes first-hand, including the all new website visuals, a more streamlined event marketing process, and new...
Follow-up on the DOS Strategic Initiatives Retreat
May. 16, 2017—DOS Strategic Initiatives Retreat Recap Thank you for a fantastic DOS Strategic Initiatives Retreat! The Office of Assessment and Special Projects will host two professional development opportunities in June for those interested in furthering their assessment skills. Dates will be announced in the June 1 DOS News. Topics will include: Alternative Assessment Methods – Moving...
Melissa Looby joins OACS!
May. 15, 2017—Melissa Looby joined OACS as a Program Coordinator effective today! Congratulations are also in order for her recent graduation from Vanderbilt with her M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration. Melissa has been working the past two years as a Graduate Assistant in OACS. She also holds a bachelor’s degree from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. Please stop by and welcome...
DOS Staff Awards
May. 15, 2017—The annual DOS awards presentation will take place on Wednesday, May 24 at 11 a.m. in the McGugin football meeting room. Enter McGugin from the front entrance off Jess Neely drive and staff will be on hand to direct you to the meeting room. A celebratory lunch will follow in Branscomb courtyard from noon to...
OACS Update
May. 15, 2017—Local OACS DIVE After a competitive application process, 40 students have been selected to participate in the co-curricular Local OACS DIVE cohorts beginning this fall semester. Lauren Moon will lead the program focused on reducing food waste, and Meagan Smith will lead the program focused on affordable housing. Students have also been selected for the...
Congrats to Katherine Drotos Cuthbert!
May. 15, 2017—Katherine Drotos Cuthbert, Student Wellbeing Coordinator for the Center for Student Wellbeing, graduated on Friday with a Masters in Liberal Arts and Science from Vanderbilt. Congratulations Katherine!