COACHE
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COACHE Faculty Survey preliminary report available; faculty input gathered through March
The Faculty Development Committee, charged with analyzing and assessing the results of the COACHE Faculty Survey administered in spring 2020, has prepared a preliminary report on the survey’s topline findings and will share the report and engage faculty at two workshops in March. Read MoreFeb 19, 2021
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Open Mind: Many voices make our One Vanderbilt stronger
Feedback in the form of surveys, town halls, listening sessions and frank conversations makes our university stronger and elevates the voices of all members of the Vanderbilt community, writes Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente in her latest "Open Mind" column. Read MoreFeb 10, 2020
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Faculty, staff can share opinions in pair of job satisfaction surveys
Vanderbilt University faculty are encouraged to share their views on job satisfaction through an online survey being administered by COACHE starting the week of Feb. 10. Read MoreFeb 7, 2020
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Make your voice heard: Staff and faculty surveys launching in February
Vanderbilt University staff and faculty are encouraged to participate in a pair of surveys launching in February. Staff members are invited to complete the 2020 Staff Engagement Survey Feb. 5–21. Faculty will participate in the national COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey beginning the week of Feb. 10. The goal of both surveys is to create a stronger workplace. Read MoreJan 29, 2020
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Open Mind: Trust and optimism go hand in hand
Trust is critical to our work together as a university community, and we can develop it by building connectedness across our different experiences, opinions and disciplines, writes Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente in this week's column. Read MoreOct 7, 2019
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COACHE faculty survey results in more than 70 action items in two years
Vanderbilt’s schools and colleges have implemented significant initiatives in the past two years to develop faculty, foster inclusion and create new resources for teaching and research. An update published to the COACHE website highlights the more than 70 policy changes and new or expanded programs that have been developed in response to the 2016 Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education, or COACHE, faculty job satisfaction survey. Read MoreSep 30, 2019
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Open Mind: Charting the path for the future
In the debut of her "Open Mind" column, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente shares her perspective on the values, opportunities, challenges and priorities that drive Vanderbilt's mission. Read MoreSep 9, 2019
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Political scientist and strategic leader John Geer named dean of College of Arts and Science
John G. Geer, a distinguished political scientist and a seasoned academic leader, has been named the next dean of the Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science. He will begin a five-year term as dean July 1, pending approval of the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust. Read MoreJun 14, 2018
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Shared Governance recommendations focus on communication and expanded faculty engagement
The Shared Governance Committee recommends expanding the partnership between administration and faculty, with particular attention paid to enriched communication and broaden faculty involvement. Read MoreMay 24, 2018
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Tracey George named associate provost for faculty affairs
Professor of Law Tracey E. George will join the provost’s office as associate provost for faculty affairs, helping advance the Academic Strategic Plan and support faculty development programming. Read MoreNov 6, 2017
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Provost announces expanded COACHE website with actions in response to faculty report
Providing ongoing updates on initiatives related to the 2016 COACHE faculty satisfaction survey is the aim of the expanded COACHE website launched today by the Provost's Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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Final report on faculty job satisfaction survey released by working group
A faculty working group has released a comprehensive report that shares findings from the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) faculty satisfaction survey conducted last year. Read MoreSep 25, 2017
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Faculty survey working group seeks input on preliminary findings
The Faculty Working Group appointed to analyze and assess the results of a faculty survey conducted last spring has prepared a preliminary report on the survey’s topline findings and will seek faculty input at two town hall meetings this spring. Read MoreFeb 16, 2017
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Increasing faculty engagement aim of new Shared Governance Project
Deeper faculty engagement in university decision-making and initiatives is the aim of the new Shared Governance Project being launched next month by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. Read MoreNov 17, 2016
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Two working groups appointed to analyze new faculty survey data
Provost Susan R. Wente and Vice Chancellor George C. Hill have appointed a new faculty working group charged with analyzing and assessing the results of a faculty survey conducted last spring. The provost also has appointed a second working group charged with providing insights for each of the deans and their faculty. Read MoreOct 6, 2016