News Blurbs
Welcome Katrina Crawford!
Jun. 29, 2017—Welcome Katrina Crawford, Assistant Director of Greek Life! The Office of Greek Life is excited to announce that Katrina Crawford will be joining our team as the new Assistant Director of Greek Life. Katrina is a native of San Diego, California earning a Bachelor of Arts the University of California, Riverside in Political Science International Affairs....
Welcome Tassany Henderson
Jun. 29, 2017—Please welcome Tassany Henderson, Program Coordinator for Transitions Programs! Tassany joined the Vanderbilt family June 15th, 2017 and comes to Vanderbilt from Nashville State Community College where she served in the Office of Admissions from 2014 to 2017. She attended Middle Tennessee State University where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and her...
DoS Social Media Inventory
Jun. 28, 2017—As part of “best practices” for understanding Dean of Students communication efforts, the DOS communications group is “taking inventory” of social media accounts used by centers, offices, and programs under the purview of the Dean of Students. To that end, we are asking center, office, and program directors to ensure that an Anchor Link form is...
First-Year Move-In Volunteer Signup
Jun. 6, 2017—Before we know it, we will be welcoming the Class of 2021 to Vanderbilt and the Ingram Commons! In order to ensure that first-year move-in operates like a well-oiled machine, the support and assistance received from the DOS team is essential. Please complete the AnchorLink signup form (https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/form/start/129575) by Friday, June 30th. If you know...
International Student Resource Fair and Orientation Information
Jun. 6, 2017—New International Student Orientation will be back on August 14th! We have even more space for both Vanderbilt organizations and off-campus vendors to register online to be in attendance at the Resource and Vendor Fair on Thursday, August 17th@ from 8-11:00 am. If you and your organization would like to participate this year, please submit...
Is Anchor Link broken?
Jun. 6, 2017—With so much happening to Anchor Link this summer, there is a definitely a chance that some issues will pop-up along the way. Campus Labs has created a one-stop website to check the status of Anchor Link (and Baseline) if you feel like something is not working right. The big banner at the top will...
Welcome New Staff to Dean of Students!
Jun. 6, 2017—Welcome to the following staff who have recently joined the Dean of Students. Rosevelt Noble, Ph.D. (from Vanderbilt University) Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the Black Cultural Center Shantell Hinton, M.Div. (from Vanderbilt University) Assistant Chaplain and Assistant Director, Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life Nina Khampha, M.Ed. (from Clemson University) Program...
Preview New Anchor Link!
May. 16, 2017—Anchor Link is getting some great updates and improvements this summer. Tomorrow, we will have representatives from CampusLabs on campus to preview the new platform for us! We would love for you to come and see some of the new changes first-hand, including the all new website visuals, a more streamlined event marketing process, and new...
Follow-up on the DOS Strategic Initiatives Retreat
May. 16, 2017—DOS Strategic Initiatives Retreat Recap Thank you for a fantastic DOS Strategic Initiatives Retreat! The Office of Assessment and Special Projects will host two professional development opportunities in June for those interested in furthering their assessment skills. Dates will be announced in the June 1 DOS News. Topics will include: Alternative Assessment Methods – Moving...
Melissa Looby joins OACS!
May. 15, 2017—Melissa Looby joined OACS as a Program Coordinator effective today! Congratulations are also in order for her recent graduation from Vanderbilt with her M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration. Melissa has been working the past two years as a Graduate Assistant in OACS. She also holds a bachelor’s degree from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. Please stop by and welcome...
DOS Staff Awards
May. 15, 2017—The annual DOS awards presentation will take place on Wednesday, May 24 at 11 a.m. in the McGugin football meeting room. Enter McGugin from the front entrance off Jess Neely drive and staff will be on hand to direct you to the meeting room. A celebratory lunch will follow in Branscomb courtyard from noon to...
OACS Update
May. 15, 2017—Local OACS DIVE After a competitive application process, 40 students have been selected to participate in the co-curricular Local OACS DIVE cohorts beginning this fall semester. Lauren Moon will lead the program focused on reducing food waste, and Meagan Smith will lead the program focused on affordable housing. Students have also been selected for the...
Congrats to Katherine Drotos Cuthbert!
May. 15, 2017—Katherine Drotos Cuthbert, Student Wellbeing Coordinator for the Center for Student Wellbeing, graduated on Friday with a Masters in Liberal Arts and Science from Vanderbilt. Congratulations Katherine!
GA Farewell Celebration
May. 1, 2017—Please join us to celebrate the following students: Anna Flagg, Greek Life Austin Tatum, Student Leadership Development Brian Joy, Student Accountability & Academic Integrity Brooke Thayer, Moore Graduate Fellow Catherine Weiser, Greek Life Chris Cloar, Graduate Area Coordinator Connor Deason, Provost Office Denver Dunn, Graduate Area Coordinator Doug Odom, Housing Assignments Eileen Remley, Dean of...
Congrats to Graduating Graduate Assistants
May. 1, 2017—The Dean of Students has several graduate assistants that will be graduating from their Master’s programs at Peabody on May 12th. Thank you for all your hard work and contributions to the Dean of Students and best of luck in your future endeavors! Anna Flagg, Greek Life Austin Tatum, Student Leadership Development Brian Joy, Student Accountability...
Project Safe: Supporting a Survivor for Staff and Faculty
May. 1, 2017—Project Safe will be offering “Supporting a Survivor for Staff and Faculty” on May 23rd from 11:00-12:30 pm in Rand 308. Desserts will be served! Faculty and staff are often interfacing with students who have experienced violence and trauma, and this workshop provides necessary information about the best ways we can support our students. Project Safe...
Farewell Celebration for Brandis Blodgett
May. 1, 2017—As many of you may already know, Brandis Blodgett, Program Coordinator in the Offices of Conferences, will be leaving Vanderbilt for an exciting new opportunity. Brandis will be returning to the Downtown YWCA as their new Director of Donor Communications and Stewardship. Brandis begins her new adventure on May 15. During the past couple of...
EVOLVE Members Fall 2017
May. 1, 2017—EVOLVE is a leadership development experience for sophomores and transfer students. We had an incredibly strong applicant pool this year and are excited to introduce our 12 sophomore members for the Fall 2017 class! Henry Lu Henry Goldberg Erica Copenhaver Maryam Muhammad Jordan Lee Spencer Brents Matthew Burruss John Lee Emily Easterling Simon Obi Sia...
ASCEND Cohort Fall 2017
May. 1, 2017—ASCEND is the premier leadership development program for rising student leaders on campus. We are excited to introduce the 12 rising juniors who will be part of our ASCEND cohort in Fall 2017! These students will spend the semester diving into the Social Change Model of Leadership and tackling prominent campus issues. We cannot wait...
OACS Update
May. 1, 2017—The Office of Active Citizenship and Service received 64 applications to join the Local OACS DIVE cohorts launching Fall 2017. Thank you to all our DOS partners for helping spread the word about these opportunities. DIVE (Design as an Immersive Vanderbilt Experience) is a new, innovative university program with both curricular and co-curricular components that...