Charge:
The Committee serves as an advisory body to the University on issues related to engaging with and supporting the religious and spiritual life of the Vanderbilt community.
Reports to: Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
2019-2020 Committee Members
Administrative/Ex Officio Members
- Christopher Donald, University Chaplain and Director of Religious Life;
- Candice Lee, Senior Associate Director of Student Athletics;
- William H. Robinson, Interim Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives, Office for Inclusive Excellence;
- David ter Kuile, Executive Director, dining;
Faculty Members
- Adam Meyer, associate professor of Jewish Studies, College of Arts and Science; chair;
- Victor Anderson, Oberlin Theological School Chair, professor of African American and Diaspora Studies, College of Arts & Science, professor of ethics and society, Divinity School;
- Issam Eido, senior lecturer, Arabic languages and literatures, College of Arts and Science;
- Ronald Emeson, Joel G. Hardman and Mary K. Parr Chair in Pharmacology, professor of pharmacology, biochemistry, molecular physiology & biophysics, School of Medicine;
- Gretchen Selcke, Director of Latino and Latina Studies, Senior Lecturer of Latino and Latina Studies, College of Arts & Science;
- Sharon Shields, associate dean for professional education, professor of the practice of education and human development, Peabody College.
- Arleen Tuchman, professor of history, College of Arts & Science
Students
- Zain Khera, Undergraduate
- Ameenah McKnight, Undergraduate
- Madelynn Roche, Undergraduate
- Evan Suzman, Undergraduate
- Katie Almasy, Graduate/Professional
- Emily Carpenter, Graduate/Professional
- Alyssa Lowery, Graduate/Professional
- Nouha Zaabab, Graduate/Professional