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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...
Two New DOS Job Postings
May. 15, 2013—Two new job postings are now live on the Work at Vanderbilt website. Director, Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center For more information on this posting, CLICK HERE Director, Office of LGBTQI Life For more information on this posting, CLICK HERE If you have any questions about these postings, please contact AJ Smith angela.w.smith@vanderbilt.edu of the Vanderbilt...
Employee Celebration with the Nashville Symphony
May. 15, 2013—This year’s Employee Celebration will be a free concert featuring the Nashville Symphony next Tuesday, May 21 from 6-7:30 PM. The concert, weather permitting will be held on the Commons Center Lawn on the Peabody Campus. Feel free to bring guests and a picnic to enjoy the event. There will also be food trucks with...
310 Sarratt Staff Moves
May. 5, 2013—
art2wear Preview Gala
May. 4, 2013—New Expo of Wearable Art Opens in Nashville Nashville’s debut edition of art2wear will open with a Preview Gala, Friday, May 24, from 5 to 9:30 PM. Guests at the preview party will enjoy sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, strolling musicians, and the first chance to see and buy incredible works of wearable art. In addition...
Register Now for Sarratt Youth Art Institute
May. 4, 2013—School is Almost Out! Summer Vacation is Almost Here! Yikes! Did you remember to register your children for this summer’s Sarratt Youth Art Institute?! It’s not too late for your child to experience this award winning art program for ages 5 – 16. But hurry! Don’t delay! All sessions for ages 5 – 7 have...
DOS Says Goodbye to Three Staff Members
May. 2, 2013—Celeste Sagi has been director of Arts and Creative Engagement since October 2012. She has done excellent work to bring energy and activity into the ACE wing in Sarratt and has fostered collaborations with other DOS departments, as well as faculty and student groups. We will miss her bright smile, her insight, and her intellectual...
DOS Awards Deadline – May 3
May. 1, 2013—The deadline for nominations for the DOS Awards is this upcoming Friday, May 3. The nomination process only takes a few minutes and can be completed through Anchor Link. All information submitted is considered confidential and comments will not be credited to the nominator without their consent. Awards will be presented at the DOS Spring...
All Staff Meeting – May 14
May. 1, 2013—Beginning May 14 we will have recurring all-staff meetings. The goal of these meetings will be to improve communication while providing a greater understanding of the workings of our many diverse and complex departments. At our first meeting we will provide end-of-year highlights, discuss priorities for the 2013-14 academic year, introduce new staff and say...
Graduating DOS Graduate Assistants
May. 1, 2013—The Dean of Students has several graduate assistants will be graduating from their Master’s programs at Peabody on May 10. Thank you for all your hard work and contributions to the Dean of Students and best of luck in your future endeavors! Kate Butler – Greek Life Natalee Erb – Dean of the Commons Claire...
Goodbye Katie Garcia
May. 1, 2013—Katie Garcia will be leaving her role in the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s center to work as a doula in the Chattanooga area. A doula assists a woman in all aspects of the childbirth process. She is also moving to be closer to her partner who lives in that part of the state. We wish her...
Goodbye Nora Spencer
May. 1, 2013—On May 10, 2013, the Women’s Center will say goodbye to director Nora Spencer after five years of service to Vanderbilt. Nora was the first director of LGBTQI Life and the K.C. Potter Center, part of the Dean of Students office. In 2009 her responsibility grew to include the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. Nora will...
New Arts at Vanderbilt Website
May. 1, 2013—The Office of the Arts & Creative Engagement (ACE) is pleased to announce the launch of the new Arts at Vanderbilt website: www.vanderbilt.edu/vuarts. This site is intended to be a one-stop resource to Students, Faculty & Staff, and the Vanderbilt Community. Wondering how to sign up for an art or dance class on campus? Wish...
Performance Evaluations
Apr. 15, 2013—A reminder that supervisors should begin conducting performance evaluations with the goal to have all completed by May 15. The performance evaluation website has all the resources you’ll need to complete your evaluations: – Training Materials – Top tips for conducting successful performance evaluations (see below) – A link to the paper evaluation (also available...