Division Of Administration

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    Vanderbilt launches new hub to encourage sustainable commute options

    The Transportation and Mobility Office has launched the MoveVU Commute Hub as a one-stop commuter information resource for the Vanderbilt community. The Commute Hub, which includes a new app and website that tracks users’ commuting behavior, allows Vanderbilt staff, faculty and students to better understand their commute options beyond driving alone. Read More

    Feb 3, 2020

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    Blasting, line drilling begins in West End Neighborhood

    Line drilling in the West End Neighborhood is currently underway and expected to continue for approximately three months, and blasting for Residential College B is tentatively set to begin the week of Feb. 17. Read More

    Feb 3, 2020

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    Learn about progress in West End Neighborhood in latest newsletter

    The new Transit Hub, located west of Rand/Sarratt, is partially open and set to be completed in early February. The Facilities Department is hosting a series of town halls for the Vanderbilt community to voice their concerns, ask questions and learn more about the West End Neighborhood project. The next town hall is at 5 p.m. March 12 in the Carmichael Towers East Lounge. Read More

    Feb 3, 2020

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    George to oversee university’s environmental health and safety function

    Andrea George, director of Vanderbilt’s Sustainability and Environmental Management Office, has been appointed director of Environmental Health and Safety for the university. In this expanded role, she will oversee environmental, health and safety management services for university research and continue to oversee campus sustainability efforts, which remain a top priority for the university. Read More

    Jan 31, 2020

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    Washington appointed senior associate vice chancellor for public safety and special initiatives

    August Washington has been appointed senior associate vice chancellor for public safety and special initiatives. He will oversee all aspects of Vanderbilt University Public Safety while working directly with Vice Chancellor Eric Kopstain on Division of Administration initiatives focusing on equity, diversity and inclusion as well as workforce development. Washington also will direct efforts to recruit the university’s next chief of police. Read More

    Jan 27, 2020

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    7 changes to transportation and mobility on campus you should know      

    With the spring semester well underway, you might not know about some of the changes happening with transportation and mobility on campus this academic year. Here are seven changes you should know as you travel around campus and the city.  Read More

    Jan 24, 2020

  • Mr. C and other members of the Vanderbilt community can ride WeGo buses for free when they scan their Vanderbilt ID card. (Susan Urmy/Vanderbilt)

    7 changes to transportation and mobility on campus you should know      

    With the spring semester well underway, you might not know about some of the changes happening with transportation and mobility on campus this academic year. While most of these new features directly affect students, Vanderbilt faculty and staff can take advantage of some of them as well. Read More

    Jan 24, 2020

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    Vanderbilt commits to first-of-its-kind renewable energy partnership with TVA, NES

    Vanderbilt University has entered into a pioneering agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Service to procure off-site large-scale renewable energy to help mitigate the campus’ greenhouse gas emissions. The 20-year agreement will support Vanderbilt’s goal to power its campus entirely through renewable energy and become carbon neutral by the year 2050. Read More

    Jan 22, 2020

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    Kopstain announces new structure of Title IX and EEO offices

    Stephanie Roth has been appointed interim associate vice chancellor for Title IX and equal employment opportunity, Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain announced today. Roth also will serve as the university’s Title IX coordinator. The Office of Title IX and Student Discrimination and the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity both will report directly to Roth. Read More

    Jan 20, 2020

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    Annual report on campus sustainability efforts now available

    Vanderbilt University greenhouse gas emissions have dropped 7 percent per square foot compared to FY17-18, and 18.5 percent compared to calendar year 2016. The findings are among those showcased in the annual sustainability report released today by FutureVU Sustainability in the Division of Administration. Read More

    Jan 20, 2020

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    Faculty and staff invited to attend inaugural Inclusion and Diversity Summit

    The Southeastern Higher Education Recruitment Consortium invites Vanderbilt faculty and staff to attend its inaugural Inclusion and Diversity Summit. The event is scheduled for March 4-5 at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read More

    Jan 15, 2020

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    Join FutureVU Sustainability Leaders and help foster a sustainable campus

    As part of Vanderbilt’s commitment to achieving zero waste by the year 2030, the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office is launching a new program—Sustainability Leaders—to improve sustainability outcomes on campus through culture change, education and the facilitation of actionable goals. Read More

    Jan 15, 2020

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    Vanderbilt University commits to achieving zero waste goal by 2030

    Vanderbilt has announced its commitment to achieving zero waste by the year 2030 as part of the university’s comprehensive long-term strategy to significantly reduce its environmental footprint and drive positive change in the world. Read More

    Jan 13, 2020

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    2019 Vanderbilt University Turkey Toss a success

    More than 2,800 Vanderbilt faculty and staff members stopped by E. Bronson Ingram College on Dec. 20 for the annual “Turkey Toss” Employee Appreciation event. Read More

    Jan 8, 2020

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    Facilities department to host West End Neighborhood town hall Jan. 9

    The Vanderbilt Facilities department will host a town hall meeting to discuss progress in the West End Neighborhood on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Carmichael Towers East Lounge. Read More

    Jan 6, 2020

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    Former Cheekwood exhibit finds home at Vanderbilt’s Susan Gray School

    A one-of-a-kind playhouse inspired by the Beatrix Potter story "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" has been installed at The Susan Gray School at Vanderbilt Peabody College. The Peter Rabbit House was designed as part of a Design as an Immersive Vanderbilt Experience project and created in collaboration with Pfeffer Torode Architecture, Daigh Rick Landscape Architects and Peabody College’s Early Childhood and Elementary Education program. Read More

    Dec 16, 2019

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    Get your W-2 form electronically; update your preference by Jan. 3

    Active Vanderbilt University employees can opt out of receiving paper W-2 forms by mail and instead access it electronically through Oracle. Read More

    Dec 5, 2019

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    Commodore Award nominees announced

    The Commodore Award, Vanderbilt's highest staff honor, will be presented to two full-time regular staff members who have made significant contributions to Vanderbilt University’s pursuit of excellence in education, research and community service each year at the annual Service Award Ceremony. Read More

    Dec 5, 2019

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    FutureVU Advisory Committee announced

    A new advisory committee comprising faculty, staff and students from across the university will provide feedback on current plans, concepts and options for FutureVU, the university’s comprehensive campus planning initiative. Read More

    Dec 2, 2019

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    Campus Dining offers discount on meal plans for faculty and staff Dec. 9-13

    Campus Dining is offering Vanderbilt University faculty and staff members a limited-time discount on meal plans during the week of Dec. 9-13. Enjoy cuisine from award-winning chefs, all within walking distance of your office, at a special price: 15 meals for the price of 10. Read More

    Dec 2, 2019