Zeppos asks Senate for streamlined higher education regulations

Oversight of higher education has expanded to the point of undermining the ability of colleges and universities to function in a dynamic economy, testified Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos before the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Feb. 24.

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Increased security measures in place at Wesley Place Garage

Vanderbilt University Police has implemented security measures and initiatives to address concerns following a fatal shooting Feb. 21 at Wesley Place Garage.

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Vanderbilt to implement new course numbering system across all schools

Vanderbilt University will implement a new system for numbering courses across all 10 of its undergraduate and professional schools. This change will take effect in March, when registration for the fall 2015 term begins.

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Start preparing now for severe spring weather

Historically, the spring months are the most active for severe weather throughout Middle Tennessee. A number of resources are available to help members of the Vanderbilt community prepare and have a plan in place should severe weather threaten campus.

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Provost, others to discuss building trust in the workplace March 25

Provost Susan Wente, Executive Chief Nursing Officer Marilyn Dubree and Maj. Kenric Smith, director of Army education for Vanderbilt's ROTC, will discuss building trust in the workplace at a campus-wide event March 25.

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Education standards and testing focus of Vanderbilt panel March 9

Education researchers and thought leaders from Vanderbilt’s Peabody College will take a deeper look at the issues surrounding Tennessee’s K-12 testing and standards.

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Update on website service outage

Certain Vanderbilt departmental websites and Web services have been experiencing an outage since Feb. 24. Some websites have been restored to normal operations, and VUIT is working with Web administrators and departments to restore the remaining sites.

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What you need to know about 10-digit dialing, coming to Nashville Feb. 28

Beginning Feb. 28, all local phone providers will require phone users in Middle Tennessee to dial the entire 10-digit phone number when making local calls. Learn more about how this change will affect the Vanderbilt community.

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VUCast Extra: Learning outside the classroom

What do Vanderbilt undergraduates do outside the classroom? Watch as our undergrads create solutions, create change and create magic as part of Immersion Vanderbilt.

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Take Note

» Melodores join Sing-Off Live Tour Feb. 28

» Orr awarded prestigious ACLS fellowship

» ‘Sicily in the Age of Archimedes’ topic of lecture at Parthenon Thursday

» Black Church’s ‘divided mind’ focus of Vanderbilt forum

» February issue of provost’s ‘Open Door’ newsletter now available

» Blair concerts, postponed by weather, get rescheduled dates

» Scholarship applications for Blair’s 2015-16 precollege program due March 13

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HR News

» Vandy Cooks: 'Heart Healthy on a Budget'

» Life Phase Series: Get tips on raised-bed gardening

» Vanderbilt Summer Camp Fair rescheduled for March 13

» New retirement plan structure offers best-in-class funds independent of administrative services provider

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Events

Feb. 26 — 4 p.m.
Discovery Lecture to explore acculturation's impact on health

Feb. 26 — 5:30 p.m.
"Islam and Human Rights: A Discussion with Ossama Bahloul"

Feb. 26 — 7 p.m.
Walter Murray Lecture: "A Fireside Chat with Angela Davis"

Feb. 27 — noon
Vandy Cooks: "Heart Healthy with Executive Chef George Moran"

March 5 — 6 p.m.
InsideOut of the Lunchbox in the Evening: "Walking the Tightrope"

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