Belonging

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor of People, Culture and Belonging Sydney Savion presented awards at the 2024 Fall Staff Assembly to a mix of inspiring individuals and teams who have made significant contributions through their community engagement, innovation and leadership.  Read More

Vanderbilt students now have access to free professional clothing, thanks to the launch of the Commodore Closet. This resource helps students prepare for interviews, career fairs and other professional events without the financial burden of purchasing clothes.  Read More

Norris “EJ” Edney III, a higher education and equity professional dedicated to fostering access, engagement and excellence with more than 16 years of experience, will join the Student Affairs team as associate dean of students for belonging and communities. Read More

In a series on the Vanderbilt Instagram account, students can get to know some of the dedicated staff who play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for them. This installment features Mary Roy, director of the Title IX Office and Title IX coordinator. Read More

People, Culture and Belonging unveils Project Polaris, a transformative job architecture initiative to enhance career development for staff members. Read More

 Lyra makes the process of finding a therapist for your teen as fast, easy and stress-free as possible. Vanderbilt employees and their families are eligible to receive 12 counseling sessions per household member each year, at no cost to the employee. You can have your teen create an account on their own or you can book an appointment for them. Read More

Vanderbilt University was selected as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek. In the second-annual ranking, published this summer, the university was recognized in six distinct award categories, reflecting its commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive and empowering environment for all its employees. The categories in which… Read More

Health, Wellbeing and Belonging within the People, Culture and Belonging division will launch its Wellbeing Champion Program this fall. The program is a new employee initiative to foster a healthier, more inclusive and engaging work environment. Read More

Vanderbilt has won three Stevie awards—the first time the university has been recognized by the world’s premier business awards. More than 3,600 international nominations were submitted in a wide range of categories. Read More

In a series on the Vanderbilt Instagram account, students can get to know some of the dedicated staff who play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for them. This installment features Chad Novak, program coordinator with Residential Colleges.  Read More

The Student Care Network offers robust health and well-being resources for Vanderbilt students. The primary offices of the Student Care Network are Student Care Coordination, the Center for Student Wellbeing, the University Counseling Center and the Student Health Center.  Read More

At Vanderbilt, we are dedicated to cultivating a campus culture that prioritizes the holistic well-being of our staff. The Vanderbilt Staff Athletics Program, or "Staff-Letics" for short, embodies this unwavering commitment. The new initiative goes beyond just promoting physical activity; it also fosters a deep sense of community, camaraderie and belonging among our Vanderbilt staff and colleagues.  Read More

Vanderbilt Student Affairs has appointed new leaders. ReChard Peel is now director of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, and Hannah Jones will lead the K.C. Potter Center. Both will work to advance Student Affairs mission to enhance students’ feelings of belonging on campus, oversee culturally relevant and timely programming for the campus community and continue to position the centers as intentional and innovative places at Vanderbilt.  Read More

The Women's Center presents awards in three categories each year: the Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center Leadership Award, the Mentoring Award and the Mary Jane Werthan Award. This spring, the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center named five people from the Vanderbilt community as recipients of its annual awards. Read More

People, Culture and Belonging will launch the Curious Bar, a new in-person hub for employees, on April 3. It will provide a dynamic approach to fostering belonging and continuous learning and innovation among members of the Vanderbilt community. Read More

The diverse contributions of graduate students at Vanderbilt greatly enhance the academic and research excellence of our university, and we celebrate their remarkable achievements, especially during this special week of recognition. The weeklong festivities include a variety of events and activities to celebrate students. Read More

This winter, third-year Ph.D. students completed a survey on student satisfaction. The data indicated students feel satisfied with their educational experience and are generally satisfied with all aspects of their graduate programs, and feel prepared to be successful in their academic journey as a graduate student.   Read More

The Muslim Staff and Faculty Association, launching this month, is the latest employee affinity group formed to bring together faculty and staff who share interests, backgrounds, identities and common bonds.  Read More

Vanderbilt students can access a number of services through the Student Care Network offices, including Student Care Coordination, the Center for Student Wellbeing, the University Counseling Center and the Student Health Center. Read More

Tuttle presented to higher education officials across the country during a recent webinar focused on research she co-authored, “Preventing and Addressing Retaliation Resulting from Sexual Harassment in Academia.” Read More