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EDI Accepting Funding Requests

Feb. 19, 2019—The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), with assistance from the Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence, is accepting funding requests to support equity, diversity and inclusion efforts or activities that benefit the Vanderbilt community, either individually or in groups. These efforts include but are not limited to education, outreach, community building, professional development and...

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.

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.

USAC Welcomed Next Steps at Vanderbilt University

Oct. 11, 2018—Next Steps students are encouraged to become engaged with the Vanderbilt community to connect with peers, engage in events, and explore new cultures.

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.

USAC Begins New Term

Jul. 17, 2018—At its July meeting, outgoing USAC President, Michael Pring, passed the torch to Jenny Mandeville who welcomed new and returning representatives and introduced the Officers and Executive Committee Chairs for the 2018/19 term. The new Officers are Jeff Loudin (Vice President/President Elect), Rachel Harbin (Secretary) and Jasen Hughey (Treasurer). Then the new Executive Committee Chairs...

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