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Executive Director of Campus Dining, David ter Kuile, Speaks with USAC
Jun. 13, 2019—At USAC’s June meeting, David ter Kuile, Executive Director of Campus Dining, shared updates coming across Dining’s 17 campus locations. Several changes—including new menu options, the elimination of plastic straws and bags at all dining locations, and the conversion of disposable cups, containers, flatware, and napkins to compostable material—have already occurred. Looking ahead, the summer...
Scott receives Karen Dolan Spirit Award and USAC recognizes service at year-end meeting
Jun. 12, 2019—Vanderbilt’s University Staff Advisory Council (USAC) concluded the year by recognizing council members for their service during 2018-19 at its June meeting. USAC serves as an advisory group to university administration on issues that are important to staff such as policies, benefits, and practices. Over 90 elected individuals from nearly two dozen campus groups make...
Vice Chancellor Eric Kopstain Leads a Discussion about FutureVU
Apr. 17, 2019—At its April meeting, USAC welcomed Eric Kopstain, Vice Chancellor for Administration. In his role, Kopstain oversees a number of University functions including facilities, human resources, equal employment opportunity, title IX, student access services, public safety, business services, and contract and grant accounting. Under the Administration umbrella, Kopstain’s team also spearheads FutureVU, a multi-year initiative...
Vice Chancellor Susie Stalcup Shares Insight into Development and Alumni Relations
Mar. 20, 2019—In March, USAC was joined by Susie Stalcup, Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations (DAR). In her role, Stalcup oversees areas of the University such as alumni relations, annual giving, university development, and campaign operations. During her presentation, she spoke with USAC about the ways the philosophy of “Go, Give, Help” guides DAR’s mission...
Executive Director of the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities Shares the Legacy of Stella Scott Vaughn
Jan. 21, 2019—Founded in 1988, the Warren Center promotes interdisciplinary research and study in the humanities and social sciences and is designed to intensify and increase interdisciplinary discussion of academic, social, and cultural issues.
Director of Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Shares Insight into Resources and Events
Dec. 20, 2018—USAC welcomed Rory Dicker, Director of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, at its December meeting. Currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Women’s Center was established in 1978 in response to recommendations from Chancellor Alexander Heard’s Commission on the Status of Women which was convened following the passage of Title IX, a comprehensive federal law that prohibits...
Associate Provost and Dean of Residential Faculty Shares the History and Vision of the Residential College System
Nov. 27, 2018—First introduced in the 2002 academic strategic plan, residential colleges are designed to foster community building, increase faculty engagement outside of the classroom, and inform students of—and connect them with—campus resources.
Executive Director of University Benefits Discusses Open Enrollment
Oct. 22, 2018—This month, Executive Director of University benefits, Catherine Wood spoke with USAC about 2019 Open Enrollment.
Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer James Page, Jr. Addresses USAC
Sep. 19, 2018—Page joined the University in August 2018 and will work closely with the chancellor and senior administration to cultivate a campus community that embraces the values of equity, diversity and inclusion.