Faculty Senate
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Faculty Senate to host Oct. 3 community conversation follow-up to George Takei CLS event
The Faculty Senate will host a community conversation for faculty and staff from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, to discuss themes from the Chancellor’s Lecture Series event with George Takei taking place the prior evening. Read MoreSep 25, 2019
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Wente appoints new Faculty Athletics Committee
A new Faculty Athletics Committee—one of the recommendations of the Faculty Senate Task Force on University Athletics—will devote attention to issues at the intersection of academics and athletics at Vanderbilt. Read MoreSep 12, 2019
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Faculty Senate gearing up for year focused on community, civility and engagement
As the Faculty Senate prepares to hold its first meeting of the fall semester on Sept. 12, Faculty Senate Chair John McLean is laying the groundwork for a year focused on engaging with faculty members and creating a tone of community and civility. Read MoreSep 6, 2019
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Faculty Senate to host Sept. 10 community conversation follow-up to Terry Crews CLS event
The Faculty Senate will host a community conversation for faculty and staff from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to discuss themes from the Chancellor’s Lecture Series event with Terry Crews taking place the prior evening. Read MoreSep 6, 2019
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11 faculty members honored at Fall Faculty Assembly
Vanderbilt’s most prestigious faculty prize for accomplishments in research, scholarship or creative expression was awarded to University Distinguished Professor of Law, Economics and Management W. Kip Viscusi on Aug. 22. He was one of 11 award recipients during Fall Faculty Assembly. Read MoreAug 23, 2019
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Fall Faculty Assembly is Aug. 22
All faculty are invited to attend the Fall Faculty Assembly on Thursday, Aug. 22, as Interim Chancellor Susan R. Wente discusses goals and priorities for the 2019-20 academic year and presents the university’s highest honors. Read MoreAug 7, 2019
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Zeppos honored by Board of Trust, faculty, students, alumni, lawmakers
Resolutions have been approved by the Board of Trust, Faculty Senate, Vanderbilt Student Government, Alumni Board of Directors and the Tennessee General Assembly that commend Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos for his leadership and accomplishments as chancellor. Read MoreApr 22, 2019
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Plans for new faculty commons, digital commons discussed at town hall
The creation of a faculty commons and a digital commons are among the recommendations of a feasibility study for renovation of an architecturally noted building at 1101 19th Ave. S. Read MoreApr 17, 2019
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Nominations open for faculty awards recognizing research, service
Nominations are now open 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 MoreApr 10, 2019
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Chancellor reflects on tenure, focuses on the future at Spring Faculty Assembly
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos emphasized the vital importance of faculty leadership to guide the future direction of Vanderbilt when he delivered his 24th and final faculty assembly address on April 4. Read MoreApr 5, 2019
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Faculty commons, digital commons focus of town hall to discuss future use of 19th Avenue building
Provost Susan R. Wente will host a town hall in partnership with the Faculty Senate to discuss proposed uses of a 19th Avenue building acquired by the university. Read MoreApr 5, 2019
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Spring Faculty Assembly is April 4
All faculty are encouraged to attend the annual Spring Faculty Assembly, scheduled for Thursday, April 4, at 4:10 p.m. in the Student Life Center Ballroom. Read MoreMar 21, 2019
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New Faculty Senate blog seeks to engage faculty with administrators, resources
The Faculty Senate has launched a new blog aimed at representing the interests of Vanderbilt faculty by investigating and addressing their frequently asked questions and connecting faculty members with relevant campus experts and resources. Read MoreFeb 22, 2019
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Town hall to focus on findings of Task Force on University Athletics
The campus community is invited to a town hall Feb. 27 to discuss the final report of the Faculty Senate Task Force on University Athletics. Read MoreFeb 21, 2019
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Faculty Senate meetings return to School of Nursing Jan. 10
Meetings of the Faculty Senate will return to the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing for the remainder of the 2018-19 academic year. Read MoreJan 3, 2019
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Provost’s steering committee announced for initiative on status of women
Political science professor Cindy Kam will lead a new steering committee to guide actions and areas for study for an initiative focusing on women students, faculty and postdocs, announced earlier by Provost Susan R. Wente. Read MoreNov 16, 2018
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Faculty Senate meeting Nov. 8
The Faculty Senate will hold its November full assembly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 8. Read MoreNov 6, 2018
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Deadline for Faculty Senate spring award nominations is Nov. 2
Faculty can visit the InfoReady portal to nominate their colleagues for several of Vanderbilt's highest faculty honors given by the Faculty Senate each spring. Read MoreOct 25, 2018
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Special Faculty Senate meeting Oct. 25
The Faculty Senate will host a special meeting on Thursday, Oct. 25, to discuss two new program proposals. Read MoreOct 18, 2018
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Elected-senators-only meeting of Faculty Senate Oct. 4
The Faculty Senate will have a meeting for all elected senators on Thursday, Oct. 4. Read MoreOct 1, 2018