USAC Corner
USAC Representatives:
Chance Moody, Sara Cope, Paige Farst, Cassanora Lampley, and Jeremy Bourgoin
We are excited to be your University Staff Advisory Council Representatives for Group 18! Part of our role is participating in monthly USAC meetings and each of us has a subcommittee responsibility based on our interests. The USAC Corner will be a chance to share updates from these meetings so you can learn of initiatives being proposed or conversations being held that may impact the future of staff life at Vanderbilt.
If you hear of any issues of concern from your constituents, please pass them along to us or use the anonymous form here.
October 2022
Mentor Program: Krystal Clark, Director of Employee Learning & Engagement, shared details about the upcoming Mentor Program. The Vanderbilt Staff Mentorship Program is designed to spark organic mentoring relationships, focusing on connecting mentors and mentees. Watch the launch event to learn more about the program and words of wisdom from Vice Chancellors Eric Kopstain and Candice Lee. Sign up to be a mentor or mentee by Oct. 27.
Benefits and Open Enrollment: Catherine Wood, Executive Director of Total Rewards, joined us to talk all things benefits. Open enrollment is October 17-28, 2022. While we will see an increase in our monthly premiums, Vanderbilt has worked diligently to absorb most of the increases for employees. CapitalRX is the new vendor for RX. Lyra as a new mental health provider that family can also use. Learn more about benefits and open enrollment.
Go for the Gold: Brad Awalt, Manager of Health Plus, shared updates regarding the last year to participate in Go for the Gold. Vanderbilt employees can complete their Go for the Gold requirements until Oct. 31, which will be applied to their 2023 benefits package. Complete Go for the Gold by 10/31.
Staff Census: Vanderbilt University wants to expand its understanding and support of the campus community by encouraging staff members to participate in the staff census now through Oct. 31. The census typically takes about 10 minutes to complete. Complete the census by 10/31.
Support the Employee Hardship Fund: Vanderbilt’s Faculty and Staff Hardship Fund has provided assistance to qualifying faculty and staff who are experiencing a temporary hardship due to a significant life event.
How can you help?
- Connect your Kroger card to the Vanderbilt Employee Assistance Program through the Kroger Community Rewards Program.
- Make a donation via cash or check to VU Hardship Fund c/o Work/Life Connections-EAP, Vanderbilt University Medical Arts Building, Suite 010, Nashville, TN, 37212.
If you are experiencing a temporary hardship due to a significant life event, you may qualify for the employee hardship fund. Visit the Hardship Fund website for eligibility criteria.