Faculty Senate
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A conversation with Faculty Senate Chair Paul Lim
The Faculty Senate will play a key role in setting priorities and identifying resources in support of the university's Academic Strategic Plan, among other initiatives, according to Paul Lim, senate chair for 2014-15. Read MoreOct 22, 2014
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Faculty may nominate colleagues for Thomas Jefferson Award
Faculty may submit nominations for the Thomas Jefferson Award, given to a Vanderbilt faculty member for distinguished service through extraordinary contributions in the councils and governance of the university, now through July 25. Read MoreJun 4, 2014
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Faculty Senate meeting minutes for March available online
(Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) Minutes from the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate’s March 13 meeting are now available online on the Faculty Senate website. (Meeting minutes are published approximately one month after the senate convenes.) At the March 13 meeting, Vice Chancellor for Finance Brett Sweet gave a report on… Read MoreMay 2, 2014
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Faculty Senate meeting minutes for December, February now available
Minutes from the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate’s Dec. 5 and Feb. 13 meetings are now available online on the Faculty Senate website. (The January 2014 meeting was for elected senators only, and no minutes were taken.) For the December meeting, Vice Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions… Read MoreApr 2, 2014
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Workplace civility requires courage, says provost at CARE kickoff event
Staff and faculty from across the university and medical center convened March 25 for a discussion about civility in the workplace. Read MoreMar 28, 2014
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Provost, others will discuss workplace civility March 25
Provost Richard McCarty and others will discuss civility in the workplace at a lunchtime event on Tuesday, March 25. Read MoreMar 14, 2014
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Vanderbilt adopts new honor code statement for 10 schools
Vanderbilt has adopted a new statement of its honor code designed to continue the tradition of preserving and promoting academic integrity. Read MoreMar 11, 2014
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Faculty Senate meeting minutes for November available online
(John Russell/Vanderbilt) Minutes from the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate’s Nov. 7 meeting are now available online on the Faculty Senate website. At the Nov. 7 meeting, senators Kathryn Anderson, Mark Cannon, Claire Smrekar and Myrna Wooders submitted a… Read MoreFeb 17, 2014
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Faculty Senate meeting minutes for October available online
Minutes from the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate’s Oct. 3 meeting are available online on the Faculty Senate website. Read MoreDec 9, 2013
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Faculty Senate passes resolution on student safety and security
To emphasize its concern regarding personal violence and public safety on campus, as well as its support of university initiatives addressing these issues, the Faculty Senate passed a resolution Thursday, Nov. 7, that will further faculty involvement in violence prevention efforts. Read MoreNov 8, 2013
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Faculty Senate meeting to address safety issues Nov. 7
(Steve Green/Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt’s Faculty Senate will meet Nov. 7 at 4:10 p.m. in 140 Frist Hall. Vice Chancellor for Administration Jerry Fife will discuss campus safety issues. All meetings of the senate are open to members of the Faculty Assembly, which consists of full-time faculty members who hold… Read MoreOct 31, 2013
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Faculty Senate meeting minutes for September available online
Vanderbilt’s Faculty Senate convened on Sept. 12 for its first regular meeting of the academic year. Minutes from the meeting are now available on the Faculty Senate website. Read MoreOct 22, 2013
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Zeppos: Faculty discussions happening now will set university’s course
Chancellor Zeppos addressed faculty and presented annual awards at the Fall Faculty Assembly. Read MoreAug 22, 2013
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Faculty Senate to tackle full slate of topics for 2013-14
As a new academic year begins, so does the work of a select group of faculty charged with addressing university issues and helping to plan for Vanderbilt’s future. Read MoreAug 20, 2013
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Fall Faculty Assembly is Aug. 22
The Vanderbilt Fall Faculty Assembly will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, in the Student Life Center’s Commodore Ballroom. Read MoreAug 16, 2013
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Infographic: Decode the regalia and symbols of Commencement
The design of Vanderbilt’s academic regalia and the colors worn by graduating students, faculty and administrators are significant from cap to collar to cuff. But what does this ornate attire mean? Read MoreMay 7, 2013
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Spring Faculty Assembly set for April 3
Vanderbilt’s annual Spring Faculty Assembly is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, in Ingram Hall at the Blair School of Music. All faculty are encouraged to attend. Read MoreMar 21, 2013
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Vanderbilt supports nursing mothers on campus with new initiative
Mothers at Vanderbilt will find it more convenient to breastfeed on campus, thanks to a new initiative to increase locations where they can do so comfortably and privately. Read MoreFeb 15, 2013
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Fall Faculty Assembly is Aug. 23
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will speak Aug. 23 at the 2012 Fall Faculty Assembly. (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt) The annual Fall Faculty Assembly is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Student Life Center. Opening remarks will be provided by Faculty Senate Chair Salvatore March. Read MoreAug 22, 2012
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Spring Faculty Assembly is March 29
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos (Vanderbilt University) The annual Spring Faculty Assembly is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. Thursday, March 29, in Langford Auditorium. Opening remarks will be provided by Faculty Senate Chair David Weintraub and Vice Chair Greg Barz. The faculty presentation will be performed… Read MoreMar 28, 2012