Faculty
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University faculty development committee announced
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente has charged a new committee composed of faculty from across the university with developing a vision to promote and foster the professional development of faculty in all tracks and at all ranks. Read MoreOct 2, 2018
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Provost launches one-stop online shop for faculty resources
The Office of the Provost has launched the Faculty Gateway, a new web portal that coalesces a wide array of faculty resources and relevant information onto a single webpage. Read MoreSep 12, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Strengthening Vanderbilt’s impact on the global stage
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos outlines the importance of amplifying Vanderbilt's reach and reputation globally in this week's "What's On My Mind" column. Read MoreSep 7, 2018
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Nominations open for Chancellor’s Public Voices Fellowship for faculty
Nominations are now being accepted for the first cohort of the Chancellor’s Public Voices Fellowship, a new program designed to expand Vanderbilt’s global reach by amplifying the impact of faculty research through media training and enhanced strategic communications. Read MoreSep 7, 2018
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Faculty Funding and Resource Fair is Sept. 20
A variety of Vanderbilt’s internal funding programs and professional development initiatives available to faculty will be showcased at the Faculty Funding and Resource Fair. Read MoreSep 5, 2018
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Provost launches planning process for campus initiative on status of women faculty and students; input sought
As part of Vanderbilt’s commitment to a welcoming, inclusive community, the provost has launched a planning phase for an initiative on the status of women faculty, students and postdoctoral trainees. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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Faculty encouraged to register for fall writing sessions; next session Oct. 5
The Office for Inclusive Excellence invites all faculty to upcoming writing sessions designed to build community and offer dedicated time to work on writing projects. Read MoreAug 29, 2018
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2019 health care benefits—active enrollment required
All fully benefits-eligible faculty and staff are required to make an active plan selection during this year's Open Enrollment. Read MoreAug 8, 2018
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19 faculty awarded Research Scholar Grants
The provost's office has awarded 19 Research Scholar Grants to fund faculty projects focused on innovative scholarship and creative expression in the humanities. Read MoreJun 13, 2018
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14 faculty proposals garner funding through Discovery Grants
The provost's office has awarded 14 faculty proposals have been with Discovery Grants, one of Vanderbilt’s main investments promote discovery and raise the university's scholarly profile. Read MoreJun 13, 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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Faculty invited to apply by June 1 for SEC travel grant program
Vanderbilt faculty are encouraged to apply by June 1 to the 2018–19 Southeastern Conference Visiting Faculty Travel Grant Program. Grants typically run from $1,500 to $3,500. Read MoreApr 19, 2018
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Kathleen Gould wins SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Kathleen Gould, Louise B. McGavock Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, is Vanderbilt’s winner of the 2018 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award. Read MoreApr 2, 2018
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Inclusive Excellence invites women faculty to community writing sessions
The Office of Inclusive Excellence is hosting writing sessions to help women faculty build community and dedicate time to furthering their scholarly research. Read MoreMar 20, 2018
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Recent Books, Fall 2017
Rocky Boyer’s War: An Unvarnished History of the Air Blitz that Won the War in the Southwest Pacific (2017, Naval Institute Press) by Allen D. Boyer, BA’78 In Rocky Boyer’s War, Allen Boyer offers a wry, keen-eyed, and occasionally disgruntled counterpoint history of the hard-fought, brilliant campaign that won World… Read MoreFeb 16, 2018
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2017 Year in Review
It will soon be the start of a new year. But before we enter 2018, let’s look back at the moments that shaped our university in 2017. Read MoreDec 18, 2017
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SkyVU leaders discuss support options and Day 1; website refresh now live
More than 600 faculty and staff participated in a town hall meeting Dec. 7 to learn more about the support options available once Oracle Cloud, which is part of the SkyVU program, goes live. Read MoreDec 11, 2017
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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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Faculty and staff invited to submit ‘GO THERE’ stories
As part of the campuswide GO THERE mental health campaign, the Office of the Chancellor invites submissions for “Faculty & Staff GO THERE Stories” around the subject of mental health and well-being. Read MoreOct 11, 2017