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Meet a USAC Member: Jennifer Woody
Nov. 14, 2023—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I work in Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) and my job title is Assistant Director of Stewardship. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I have worked at Vanderbilt for 17 years. How long have you been a part of USAC and...
Meet a USAC Member: Danny Coradazzi
Oct. 10, 2023—What department do you work in and what is your job title? College of Arts & Science, Dean’s Office – Senior Executive Coordinator How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? 6 years How long have you been a part of USAC and how has it impacted you? 1st term, 2nd year. I’ve enjoyed getting...
Meet a USAC Member: Madeline Long
Sep. 12, 2023—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I’m a Research Specialist in the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery (WCNDD). We are in the department of Pharmacology, and I work as a Medicinal Chemist creating novel therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease and Schizophrenia. What department do you work in and...
USAC Member Recognition
Jun. 8, 2021—We would like to express our deep gratitude and appreciation to USAC members who have served during the 2020-21 term. This has been a challenging year for many reasons, but one in which Staff Council was able to continue pushing forward issues and efforts relevant to staff, connect with one another in new ways, and...
Spread the Love with USAC and Second Harvest Food Bank
Feb. 11, 2020—Beginning February 3, the University Staff and Advisory Council is accepting donations for Second Harvest Food Bank. The mission of Second Harvest is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community. Peanut butter is the most desired donation because of its nutritional value, shelf life, and popularity, but we accept all...
Jeff Loudon, USAC President, introduces EDI Ad-Hoc Committee
Jul. 19, 2019— At its July Meeting, incoming USAC President Jeff Loudon proposed to add an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Ad-Hoc Committee. “Achieving equity, diversity, and inclusion are among Vanderbilt’s highest priorities. In the creation of this committee, it is my hope that USAC can emerge as a leader in these efforts,” said Loudon. Below are the...
USAC Begins New Term
Jul. 18, 2019—At its July meeting, outgoing USAC President, Jenny Mandeville, passed the torch to Jeff Loudon who welcomed new and returning representatives and introduced the Officers and Executive Committee Chairs for the 2019/20 term. The new Officers are Caroline (Caldwell) Johnston (Vice President/President Elect), Jeannette Wolff (Secretary) and Michael Pring (Treasurer). Then the new Executive Committee...
Spill the Tea, A Celebration of World Breastfeeding Week
Jul. 12, 2019—The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center is hosting Spill the Tea, a tea party in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week. This event is for breastfeeding mothers, all parents/guardians of children, advocates in support of breastfeeding, expectant mothers, and all university faculty, staff and students. During the program Carol Huber, Vanderbilt Medical Center NICU Lactation Consultant, will share the...
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...