DOS News
Announcing BASICS: Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students
Aug. 15, 2013—In partnership with the Office of Student Accountability, Community Standards, & Academic Integrity, the Psychological and Counseling Center has begun utilization of the BASICS program – Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students. BASICS is a program that utilizes principles of prevention and harm reduction with students who have experienced the consequences of choices regarding alcohol or...
Vanderbilt Weekend of Service: Host a Project & Help OACS Spread the Word
Aug. 15, 2013—OACS is currently recruiting projects for the upcoming Weekend of Service, Sept. 13 – 15th. Service projects of all shapes and sizes will take place over that Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to collectively light up the city with action toward the common good. DOS staff and/or departments are invited to lead projects to share in...
Welcome New Green Dots Committee Members
Aug. 15, 2013—The Green Dots committee has grown over the summer and we would like to take a moment to welcome our new campus partners: Michelle Kovash (International Student and Scholar Services) Lauren Moon (Office of Active Citizenship) Kenny Moore (Office of the Dean of Commons ) Annetta Pickett (Student Programs & Organizations) Holly Pritchard (Office of...
Personal Empowerment Through Self Awareness: Help make Vanderbilt a safer place
Aug. 15, 2013—Colleagues, Congratulations to the nearly 200 staff and faculty who have already completed Vanderbilt University’s Personal Empowerment Through Self Awareness (VU PETSA) module on OAK! Thank you for taking the time to become more knowledgeable about power-based personal violence. We are happy to report that over 86% of first year and transfer students have completed...
Welcome to Angela Collins
Aug. 15, 2013—We welcome Angela Collins, Administrative Assistant, to Student Health & Wellness. She has previously been in management, customer service and administrative roles before beginning her career with Vanderbilt in February 2011 with the Center for Human Genetics Research. She moved to the Nashville area in 2006 from Indianapolis, IN. She enjoys spending time with her...
Welcome Baby James!
Aug. 15, 2013—In case you missed it: Kayce Matthews was delivered of an 8-lb. son on Monday, Aug. 5 at 12:09 pm. She and Sweet Baby James are home and doing very well. Congratulations to Kayce, Troy, and big brother Logan! Kayce will return from maternity leave on November 1.
Newflash: New travel system launched
Aug. 1, 2013—Dear DOS staff member: Vanderbilt launched a new travel system on July 30, 2013. All Vanderbilt employees are required to use the new Concur system for travel related to University business. Training on the travel system is being offered in multiple formats including web-based and classroom opportunities. Prior to any travel on University business, DOS...
All Staff: RSVP for Move-In Day today!
Aug. 1, 2013—Move In Day 2013 is Saturday August 17! We need staff volunteers to help as our new students arrive at Vanderbilt. Staff volunteers will help answer questions, direct traffic through the parking lots, and participate in various activities to assist students and families as they move in to their houses. We do not expect staff...
All Staff: Session on flexPTO is August 2
Aug. 1, 2013—A new flexPTO program will go into affect in July 2014 for all University staff. All staff need to be fully aware of these changes as we go into the open enrollment period in October. To help us all better understand the new policy, Rick Ohmer and Alan Napier from HR will present an informational...
All Staff: Document Retention Meetings
Aug. 1, 2013—Dear colleagues: If you were not able to attend one of the document retention and destruction meetings in June, this message is for you. If you have already attended, please disregard. Please RSVP for one of the two sessions listed below. Attendance is mandatory for all DOS staff members. The meetings will be held in...
Hired in the last 12 months? New Staff Orientation
Aug. 1, 2013—Dear colleagues: Have you joined DOS in the last twelve months? Then your attendance is requested for New Staff Orientation. This is mandatory for all new DOS staff members who were hired within the last twelve months. This informative session will better acquaint you with The Office of the Dean of Students, our mission, and...
Welcome to Chris Purcell and Dr. Adale Sholock!
Aug. 1, 2013—The new Director of the Office of LGBTQI Life Chris Purcell will arrive on August 12. While he comes to us from a broad-based position in student affairs at Berklee College in Boston, Chris also spent 3 years working as a program coordinator in the office of LGBT Life at Duke University. It was at...
News from CLIPS: IA&A and VU PETSA
Aug. 1, 2013—Two items of news from the CLIPS cluster: First, Assistant Dean Tina Smith is working diligently to get the new Intercultural Affairs and Advocacy office launched. Grad assistant Kaylen Addison and temporary program coordinator Andrea Ramos-Lewis are working fast and furiously to keep up with their indefatigable leader, Dean Smith. The web site should be...
Farewells and New Faces in Residential Education
Aug. 1, 2013—Please join me and the rest of the OHARE staff in sending good wishes to Sharese Shannon and Kate Reed. Sharese Shannon, Area Coordinator for Highland Quad, has accepted a position as a Student Success Coach for Inside Track at Austin Peay University. Sharese served as a member of our staff for 3 years. Kate...
Alumni Hall opens August 12
Aug. 1, 2013—Alumni Hall opens on Monday August 12. You can tour the building anytime starting Monday August 5. Hours for the Bamboo Bistro, 1st floor: Monday to Thursday: 11am 8pm Friday: 11am – 3pm Saturday: closed Sunday: 3pm- 8pm Normal building hours (once students return): Monday to Friday: 7am to 10pm Saturday: 8am to 7pm Sunday:...
Meet Your Anchor Link Experts
Aug. 1, 2013—Starting now, DoS will be adopting a broader approach to utilizing and supporting Anchor Link. While the system will still be managed out of the Office of Student Organizations and Governance, all DoS offices are taking on a more active role in ensuring the success of this system. It is expected that all offices will...
Commodore Quake tickets available Friday at 10am
Aug. 1, 2013—The 12th Annual Commodore Quake will present elite rap artists Kendrick Lamar and Wale on Thursday, October 3 at Memorial Gymnasium. Doors open at 7pm for the 8pm show. We are looking for staff volunteers! Please fill out the form on Anchorlink. Ticket sales to the general public are scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM CST...
Little Boxes: Explorations on a Simple Form
Aug. 1, 2013—I know that a lot of folks use other doors to enter and exit Sarratt Student Center besides the doors on the main floor, so I wanted to share this photo and article on the current exhibit, “Little Boxes”. “Little Boxes: Explorations on a Simple Form” is on display at the Sarratt Student Center’s Sarratt...
Save the Date! VU Weekend of Service, 9/13 to 9/15
Aug. 1, 2013—OACS would love your help in recruiting students, staff, and faculty across Vanderbilt as we answer the question, “What will you do to make a difference this year?” Across Nashville, service projects will take place in commemoration of 9-11 on Friday 9/13, Saturday 9/14, and Sunday 9/15. Together we will light up the city with...
Update: Office of Student Health and Wellness
Jul. 15, 2013—In case you missed the update of July 10, it is shared here: Dear Colleagues and Campus Partners, We are pleased to announce some changes along with continuity in the Office of Student Health and Wellness. Keith G. Meador, MD, MPH will give leadership to the office as the Associate Dean of the Office of...