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Meet a USAC Member: Faith Bishop

Feb. 5, 2021—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I am a Program Manager in the Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET) Office in the School of Medicine. I am also currently an Interim Program Manager in the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I have...

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Meet a USAC Member: Paige Farst

Dec. 7, 2020—What department do you work in and what is your job title? Dean of Students – Marketing and Communications Coordinator How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? 2.5 years What has been your career journey to lead you to where you are today? I started out as a student worker in Campus Recreation at...

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Meet a USAC Member: Haley Jones

Nov. 5, 2020—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I work in the Office of the University Registrar as a Program Coordinator/Credentials Analyst. What has been your career journey to lead you to where you are today? I started in Admissions during my undergraduate career at Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois. Upon...

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Meet a USAC Member: Olivia Hill

Oct. 12, 2020—What department do you work in and what is your job title? Facilities Department- Power Plant Supervisor How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? 24 years and 10 months What is one important skill every person should have? Tolerance What is the best perk you have ever had at a job? Telling people that...

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Meet a USAC Member: Chantry Carroll

Sep. 14, 2020—  What department do you work in and what is your job title? I am the program coordinator for Earth & Environmental Sciences. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? Two years What do you enjoy most about Vanderbilt? My students, staff and faculty in EES that have formed such a tight community. We...

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Meet a USAC Member: Katelen Robertson

Aug. 14, 2020—What department do you work in and what is your job title? Athletics: Student-Athlete Development / Assistant Director, Student-Athlete Development How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? 3 years What has been your career journey to lead you to where you are today? I worked at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital while earning my...

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Meet a USAC Member: Karen Woodruff

Aug. 14, 2020—  What department do you work in and what is your job title? I am a Sr. Executive Secretary for Enrollment Affairs: Office of the Vice Provost How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I have been a Vanderbilt Employee for total of 13 years. 11 years at VUMC in Finance and 2 at...

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Meet a USAC Member: Michelle Halman

May. 15, 2020—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I am the Recruitment and Training Manager in Campus Dining. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I have worked at Vanderbilt since 2004.  I started at the Medical Center and have worked my way over the university.  I have been at...

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Meet a USAC Member: Amy Smith

Mar. 2, 2020—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I am the Deputy Director of Admission in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I have been at Vanderbilt almost 23 years!  I graduated college May 1997 and moved to Nashville for my first job in...

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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...

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