Meet a Vanderbilt USAC Member: Brittni Hamilton
Sep. 6, 2019—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I work in the Athletics Department as a Senior Academic Counselor for the Women’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer, and Men’s Tennis teams. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I have worked at Vanderbilt for just over 3 years. What do you enjoy...
Meet a Vanderbilt USAC Member: Megan Sprague
Jul. 29, 2019—What department do you work in and what is your job title? Additionally, what are your job functions? I work in the School of Nursing as a Program Coordinator II, and support the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical and Community Partnerships. I am responsible for maintaining Practice faculty appointments, assist in the staffing of our...
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...
Meet a Vanderbilt USAC Member: Craig Fields
Jul. 10, 2019—Craig is a web developer with Digital Strategies in the Division of Communications
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...
Meet a Vanderbilt USAC Member: Jessamyn Davis
Jun. 11, 2019— What department do you work in and what is your job title? Public Safety’s Office of Emergency Preparedness, Fire & Workplace Safety. Program Manager How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? Since November 2014 What do you enjoy most about your job? My job requires me to work with all...
VC Lutz Addresses USAC
May. 29, 2019—John Lutz, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology, came to Vanderbilt in 2013 when the IT department was divided into several different groups. Since then, he has set about bringing them together in a way that makes the department more efficient and more responsive to students, faculty and staff.