Why Does Vanderbilt Hold Classes on Labor Day? Examining the University’s Academic Calendar
Feb. 1, 2019—All Vanderbilt undergraduate programs and many graduate and professional programs follow the official academic calendar, which is reviewed and maintained by a standing university committee in consulation with the schools and colleges. Post-baccalaureate programs in Divinity, Engineering, the Graduate School, and Peabody follow the standard university academic calendar. The remaining schools (Law, Medicine, Nursing, and...
Can I Use the Dependent Tuition Benefit for an Institution Outside the U.S.?
Feb. 1, 2019—The Question: A faculty member recently raised a question about whether the University’s dependent tuition benefit could be utilized at an institution outside the U.S. The Challenge: The benefit plan document for the University’s dependent tuition program specifies that dependents must attend “accredited” institutions. The federal Department of Education provides an authoritative listing of all...
Why Do We Invest So Much Money in Opportunity Vanderbilt?
Jan. 31, 2019—Opportunity Vanderbilt Continues to Excel as it Enters Second Decade College access and ability to pay have been and continue to be a major concern for students and parents across the country. In helping to address these concerns, Opportunity Vanderbilt was developed as a strategic priority for the university because it helps to ensure that...