Messages from Division of Administration
Sept. 21, 2020 – Staying Strong
Sep. 21, 2020—Dear colleagues, As hard as it is to believe, we are already one-third of the way through our fall semester schedule. Whether you have been working on campus or remotely, none of this has been easy. But our staff members’ commitment and sustained effort have made the start of the year a great success. You...
May 6, 2020 – Update on remote work for staff
May. 6, 2020—Dear colleagues, The university normally enters a time of transition at this time of year—Commencement on May 8 marks the end of the academic year and begins summer break for many staff who work a partial-year schedule. This is, of course, not a normal year—this week also marked the conclusion of the Voluntary Staff Departure...
Apr. 24, 2020 – Remote work for staff extended to May 8
Apr. 24, 2020—Dear colleagues, As the end of April rapidly approaches, and as we begin to look ahead to our next chapter as a university, we write to update you on next steps regarding potential changes to the “stay at home” orders for our Vanderbilt community. Many questions remain, however it is possible that Vanderbilt’s first phase...
Apr. 3, 2020 – Remote work period extended through April 30
Apr. 3, 2020—Dear colleagues, As we near the end of our third full week of remote work for many staff members, we want to thank you again for your ongoing efforts, flexibility and ingenuity as we navigate these unprecedented circumstances. In response to current guidance from public health experts and in alignment with local, state and federal...
Mar. 20, 2020 – Remote work for staff extended through April 11
Mar. 20, 2020—Dear colleagues, As Interim Chancellor Wente noted in her Open Mind column on Monday, “Day-to-day life at Vanderbilt looks significantly different today than it did last Monday.” Of course, one significant difference is the fact that students have, for the most part, moved out; another is that our research laboratories are ramping down; another is...
Mar. 14, 2020 – New Campus Dining safety protocols
Mar. 14, 2020—The Division of Administration announced new safety protocols to promote social distancing for all dining facilities on campus. Campus Dining has implemented the following changes: Campus Dining facilities are open only to current Vanderbilt students, essential campus staff, residential faculty and the immediate family of residential faculty. All dining facilities have moved to boxed meals...
Mar. 11, 2020 – Message to staff about alternative education for remainder of semester
Mar. 11, 2020—Dear colleagues, As Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente shared today, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has informed us that a VUMC health care worker has tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution and based on public health recommendations and best practices, we are moving fully to online and alternative learning for...
Mar. 9, 2020 – Update for staff
Mar. 9, 2020—Dear colleagues, As you may be aware and will read below, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente shared tonight that classes are cancelled for the remainder of this week, and students will be moving to alternative learning options from March 16 through March 30. This is based on the university’s desire to protect the...