DOS News
Volunteers Needed: Stream Cleanup, Saturday 7/20
Jul. 15, 2013—Notice courtesy of our colleagues in the Office of Active Citizenship and Service. Would you like to support waterway restoration? The Harpeth River Watershed Association is hosting an OPEN CALL stream cleanup this Saturday, July 20, from 9am to 1pm. We need your help to remove the last bit of flood debris from Pages Branch...
News Flash: Important Listserv Updates
Jul. 15, 2013—Colleagues, Since the inception of the Dean of Students office, with the concurrent realignment of Student Athletics and Recreation, the Dean of Students has maintained the dosathrec listserv to provide an easy method to share information of common interest. Also subscribed to the list were the Black Cultural Center, some folks in Public Affairs, and...
New Name and New Home for Office of Religious Life
Jul. 1, 2013—To reflect its dual missions of ministry and oversight of spiritual life on campus, the Office of Religious Life has been renamed Office of University Chaplain and Religious Life. The Reverend Mark Forrester, for many years an affiliated minister at Vanderbilt, has been appointed University Chaplain. In addition, OUCRL has moved into spacious quarters at...
July Birthdays
Jul. 1, 2013—We hope your big day is a blast! July 11 David Heustess: Sarratt Art Studios, Youth Art Institute, and Holiday Arts Festival July 23 Kelvin Amburgey: Vanderbilt Summer Dance Festival
Farewell Dr. John Greene
Jun. 17, 2013—The entire Dean of Students staff wishes to congratulate Dr. John Greene upon his retirement. Dr. Greene spent his entire academic career at Vanderbilt, a career marked by many firsts and much success. Dr. Greene obtained his M.D. from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Vanderbilt where he served as chief...
Farewell Scott Rausch
Jun. 17, 2013—Scott Rausch, Associate Director of Residential Education, has accepted a new position as Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life at Emory University. Scott’s last day at Vanderbilt is June 21. Scott has been a tremendous asset to the Office of Residential Education for the past 5 years. Under his leadership, RA training...
Welcome to Dr. Christiana Russell!
Jun. 17, 2013—We want to welcome Christiana Russell to Vanderbilt as the new Director of Student Health & Wellness. She comes to Nashville from Auburn, Alabama where she was Coordinator for K12 Initiatives under the Office of the Vice President for University Outreach. She provided university wide leadership for Auburn’s K12 outreach programs, which includes academic programs...
Welcome to Anthony Williams, new Coordinator of Greek Life
Jun. 17, 2013—The Office of Greek Life is pleased to introduce Anthony Williams, new Coordinator of Greek Life. Originally from Jacksonville, NC, Anthony is a 2010 graduate of Wake Forest University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Communication. He is also a 2013 graduate of Clemson University where he earned his Master of Education in...
Newsflash: Changes for Information Technology
Jun. 17, 2013—Colleagues, As mentioned in my earlier email regarding the University’s initiative to centralize information technology services and support, we know that as of July 1, Cory Wurst, Scott Rutledge, and Josh Cully will begin their transition to Vanderbilt Information Technology (VIT), and Mike Petruna will begin his transition to Web Communications in the division of...
Welcome to James Crawford, new Coordinator of Greek Life
Jun. 17, 2013—The Office of Greek Life is pleased to introduce James Crawford, new Coordinator of Greek Life. James is from Charlotte, NC and went to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where he majored in Athletic Training and minored in Psychology. At UNCW, James was a founding member of their Delta Chi chapter, where he...
Exciting changes ahead for Student Conduct & Academic Integrity
Jun. 14, 2013—The Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity is pleased to announce several exciting changes to its operations that will occur over the next several months. First, as of July 1, 2013, the office name will be changing to the Office of Student Accountability, Community Standards, & Academic Integrity. This change is intended to more...
New Program Coordinator in the MCWC
Jun. 3, 2013—Bridget joins the Women’s Center from St. Louis, Missouri, where she earned her Master of Social Work in Health & Organizational Development from Washington University’s Brown School of Social Work and Public Health. During her time in the Show-Me State, Bridget completed practica in medical social work with Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center and in...
Vanderbilt Dance Program Summer Festival
Jun. 3, 2013—
New Travel System to Debut in July
Jun. 3, 2013—
New Student Ambassador Program in the PCC
Jun. 3, 2013—The Vanderbilt Psychological & Counseling Center (PCC) is excited to announce the creation of their student ambassador program: LEAPS (Liaisons Educating & Advocating for Psychological Support). Five undergraduate students worked with Rachel Eskridge, PCC Outreach Coordinator, during 2012-2013 to develop LEAPS. Applications for membership became available in February and the response was remarkable. LEAPS now...
Summer Safe Zone Workshop
May. 31, 2013—
Office Changes
May. 31, 2013—The last three weeks Sarratt|Rand has been bustling with another series of staff office moves. Take a look through the list below to learn where your colleagues have relocated. Thanks to the Student Centers staff for all their assistance in making it a smooth transition! New Office Locations Sarratt 207: Karen Seezen, Administrative Assistant, Greek...
New Program Coordinator in Student Conduct
May. 15, 2013—We are very pleased to announce that, effective May 28, 2013, Mary Helen Solomon will join the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity as Program Coordinator. Mary Helen earned her B.A. from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, and she worked for four years in marketing before deciding to pursue a graduate degree. Mary Helen...
DOS Welcomes David Sacks to the PCC
May. 15, 2013—David Sacks was appointed as Associate Director of the Psychological and Counseling Center (PCC) on May 1. David is a licensed psychologist who previously completed his internship and post-doctoral training at the PCC. Since 2008, he has been a faculty member with Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, where he served in the Counseling...
Congratulations DOS Award Winners
May. 15, 2013—2013-14 Dean of Student Awards Outstanding New Professional Award This award is given to an outstanding DOS staff member who is in their first three years of full-time employment in the student affairs profession. Criteria Nominees for this award should have demonstrated a combination of the following: – Superior professional excellence in overall job performance...