Faculty Senate

Nominate faculty by Monday, Dec. 18, for Vanderbilt’s top faculty awards, which demonstrate the university’s appreciation for and commitment to excellence. Read More

All Vanderbilt faculty are invited to attend the Nov. 2 Faculty Senate meeting from 4:10 to 5:30 p.m. Voting members (elected senators and deans) are expected to attend the meeting; additionally, all faculty and guests of the senate are welcome to attend. Read More

Faculty from across the institution participated in an inaugural faculty advocacy workshop to inform participants on how Vanderbilt currently advocates on behalf of the university and share best practices to help faculty members who want to advocate on topics of interest. Read More

All Vanderbilt faculty are invited to attend the Oct. 12 Faculty Senate meeting from 4:10 to 5:30 p.m. Voting members (elected senators and deans) are expected to attend the meeting on the second floor of the Faculty Commons Building at 1101 19th Ave. S.   Read More

On Thursday, Sept. 28, faculty are invited to join an interactive lunchtime workshop on how to be an effective advocate. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver and the Faculty Senate will celebrate faculty achievements and provide key university updates at the 2023 Fall Faculty Assembly on Thursday, Aug. 24. Many of the university’s highest honors will be presented during the in-person gathering, which will be at 4:10 p.m. in the Student Life Center Ballroom.   Read More

Nominations are now open through June 16 for Vanderbilt’s top faculty awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in research and service to the university and demonstrate Vanderbilt’s appreciation for and commitment to excellence. Read More

On May 3, faculty joined an online conversation about the university's ongoing efforts surrounding sustainability. Read More

All Vanderbilt faculty are invited to attend the final Faculty Senate meeting of this academic year on Thursday, May 4, from 4:10 to 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Faculty Commons Building at 1101 19th Ave. S.  A reception will follow.  Read More

The Faculty Senate invites Vanderbilt University provost-reporting faculty to join Tracey E. George, vice provost for faculty affairs and professional education, and Eric Cummings, Ph.D., director of the Office of Academic Program Review, Assessment and Accreditation, for an informational session on the decanal review and search process.    Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier reflected on Vanderbilt’s strength and promise at the mark of its Sesquicentennial at the Spring Faculty Assembly on April 10, which also included the presentation of the 2023 Spring Faculty Awards. Diermeier and Faculty Senate Chair Rebecca R. Swan presented awards to eight faculty members who have made a significant impact through scholarship, research, creative expression, service, teaching or mentoring.   Read More

On April 3, faculty joined an online conversation about progress surrounding improvements recommended by the Faculty Senate’s Task Force on Administerial Effectiveness. Read More

All Vanderbilt faculty are invited to attend the next Faculty Senate meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 30, from 4:10 to 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Faculty Commons Building at 1101 19th Ave. S.     Read More

Learn more about the university’s new and continued efforts surrounding sustainability during an online conversation with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier on Wednesday, May 3, from 4:10 to 5 p.m. Read More

The Faculty Life Committee of the Faculty Senate will host informational workshops focused on two important topics of interest to our faculty: retirement and classroom resources. These two topics were the main areas of interest when Faculty Senators were surveyed as representatives of their faculty constituencies. Read More

All Vanderbilt faculty are invited to attend the next Faculty Senate meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 2, from 4:10 to 5:30 p.m. Voting members (elected senators and deans) are expected to attend in person on the second floor of the Faculty Commons Building.   Read More

All Vanderbilt faculty are invited to attend the next Faculty Senate meeting scheduled to take place Thursday, Feb. 2, from 4:10 to 5:30 p.m. Voting members (elected senators and deans) are expected to attend in person on the second floor of the Faculty Commons Building.   Read More

As a new year begins, Vanderbilt is encouraging all employees to take advantage of the extensive well-being resources available to them. The offerings include newly launched wellness and mental health programs and are part of the university’s broader commitment to supporting the holistic health of its faculty, staff and postdocs across key aspects of their lives. Read More

With a focus on community, clarity and communication, the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate has undertaken a number of initiatives this semester—including convening faculty and campus leaders for regular in-person meetings, celebrating both faculty and staff at the respective fall assemblies, and working closely with the administration to advance university priorities. Read More

Nominations are now open for Vanderbilt’s top faculty awards, which demonstrate the university’s appreciation for and commitment to excellence. All faculty are eligible to submit nominations, which are due Tuesday, Dec. 20. Read More