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Phone, Fax, Email & Hours

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Location

Student Access Center is located in Suite 216 of the Sarratt Building.

Map of accessible entrances to Sarratt-Rand

General map of campus

Visitor parking is located on the second level of the Baker Building Parking Garage with designated accessible parking available. Visitor parking is also available on the first level of the Terrace Place Parking Garage next to the Baker Building.

Address

GPS Address:
2301 Vanderbilt Place Nashville, TN 37240

Mailing Address:
Student Access Center
PMB 407726
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37240-1809

Campus Mail:
PMB 407726

Phone, Fax, Email & Hours

Phone: (615) 343-9727

Fax: (615) 343–0671

Email:  studentaccess@vanderbilt.edu

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Proctoring Hours:

Monday - Thursday from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM

Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Our Team

Jamie Bojarski, Director: Jamie is responsible for ensuring a wide range of support services are provided to students with disabilities at Vanderbilt University. She aims to promote an inclusive community for students with disabilities by providing trainings, workshops, and one-on-one meetings to students, faculty, and staff. Jamie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs from the University of Southern California. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Research and Policy Analysis from North Carolina State University. Her research interests focus on transitions to college for individuals with disabilities. Prior to joining Vanderbilt, Jamie served as the Assistant Director of the Disability Resource Office at NC State providing access to students with disabilities and working with the campus community to engage in implementing Universal Design of Learning principles.

Tiffany Culver, Associate Director:  Tiffany coordinates University services and resources for disabled students through the interactive process pursuant to the ADAA of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  Tiffany provides training regarding student accommodations. Tiffany holds a B.S. in Business Management from MTSU and a MBA from TSU.  Prior to joining Vanderbilt, she worked as an EOA/AA Officer for the State of Tennessee. 

Grace Martinez, Access Specialist:  Grace educates students on the process for accessing their accommodations, as well as the self-advocacy required in the higher education setting.  She also coordinates the note taker program for students.  Grace is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, where she received a B.A. in Foreign Language and Literature and a B.B.A. in Marketing.  Prior to joining Vanderbilt,  Grace served as Administrative Assistant of Disability Services at MTSU supporting faculty, staff, and students with disabilities.

Becca Bormann, Access Specialist:  Becca educates students on the process for accessing their accommodations, as well as supports these students throughout their academic career at Vanderbilt University. Becca earned her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Belmont University and her Master’s of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from the University of South Carolina. Prior to joining Vanderbilt, Becca served as the Graduate Assistant for the Student Disability Resource Center at the University of South Carolina facilitating the accommodation process to provide access and support to students with disabilities, faculty, and staff.

Bill Burgess, Assistive Technology Specialist: Bill started in the field of assistive technologies at the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center working in Vision Impairment Services. From there, he served both staff and students at MTSU, managing the Adaptive Technology Center and assisting in the Faculty Instructional Technology Center. While at MTSU, he earned a Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Bill is passionate about finding solutions that fit individuals and is excited to be serving Vanderbilt’s world-class students.

Latesia Coleman, Testing Coordinator: Latesia coordinates and manages approved testing accommodations for students with disabilities, communicates with faculty regarding testing policies and procedures and oversees the Testing Center. Latesia holds an M.S. in STEM Education and is currently a doctoral student in Vanderbilt University's Peabody College LPO program. Prior to joining Vanderbilt, she worked as a Library Associate for the Atlanta Fulton Public Library and taught Mathematics and Special Education to secondary students in Florida and Tennessee.

Karen Sun, Testing Coordinator: Karen coordinates and manages approved testing accommodations for students with disabilities, communicates with faculty regarding testing policies and procedures, and oversees the Testing Center. They graduated from Vanderbilt with a B.S and a B.A in Secondary Education and European History, then again with a M.Ed in Learning, Diversity and Urban Studies. Prior to joining the Student Access team, they taught in Metro Nashville Public Schools as a fifth-grade social studies teacher. 

Dan Borrelli, Office Manager: Dan manages the front desk of the office, serving as the point of contact for phone and email inquiries. He works with Parking Services to approve mobility assistance accommodations for students with temporary injuries impacting their ability to travel through campus. Prior to joining the Student Access team, he worked as the Program Specialist for seven academic departments in the College of Arts & Sciences. Dan graduated from Truman State University with a B.A. in Communication.