Mark Bandas
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Vanderbilt ready to assist students possibly impacted by Hurricane Irma
Associate Provost and Dean of Students Mark Bandas has communicated with Vanderbilt students about resources available on campus to assist them. The university will continue to monitor for impacts to the extended Vanderbilt community and will share information about opportunities to assist as they become available. Read MoreSep 11, 2017
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Message to students from Provost Wente and Dean Bandas re: DACA resources
Dear Vanderbilt students, We know many of you are deeply concerned about President Trump’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program. As Chancellor Zeppos shared in his statement today, Vanderbilt opposes this action and is committed to supporting and embracing our students regardless of… Read MoreSep 5, 2017
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Psychological and Counseling Center director transitions to faculty role
Catherine Fuchs, director of the Psychological and Counseling Center, will transition from center director to return to child and adolescent specialty care in her capacity as faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Read MoreJul 31, 2017
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Dean of Students staff member was dedicated to developing student leaders
Courtney Salters Henderson, who spent much of her career helping Vanderbilt students develop their leadership skills through student organizations, died Jan. 26 in Nashville. She had been a member of the Vanderbilt community since her days as an undergraduate student, and since 2005 had served as director of student organizations. Read MoreJan 30, 2017
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Vanderbilt marks MLK Day with march, keynote, more
The Vanderbilt community observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a series of lectures, service activities and events Jan. 13-17. The 2017 commemoration was titled “Justice and Democracy? Revolutionizing our American Myths.” Read MoreJan 19, 2017
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Dean of Students expanding diversity, social justice and identity services
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has approved a reorganization and expansion of the Office of the Dean of Students to better support Vanderbilt’s rapidly changing student body. Read MoreAug 18, 2016
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Gender awareness and inclusion forum scheduled for April 12
The second of two forums discussing gender awareness and inclusion at Vanderbilt sponsored by the Faculty Senate and Vanderbilt Student Government will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, in Moore College, Room A117. All faculty, students and staff are invited to attend. Read MoreApr 7, 2016
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Dobson named associate dean of students
Frank Dobson's new role will facilitate the integration of the mission and programming of the Office of Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence with that of the Black Cultural Center as Vanderbilt seeks to address issues of diversity, inclusion and intercultural sensitivity. Read MoreFeb 15, 2016
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Center for Student Wellbeing, assistant director for access and inclusion at Psychological and Counseling Center announced
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has announced an immediate expansion in staff that have experience and skills working with people of varying racial and cultural backgrounds, and the opening of a new Center for Student Wellbeing. Read MoreNov 30, 2015
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Commodore Award winners, longtime staff recognized at campus celebration
The Commodore Award, Vanderbilt’s highest staff honor, was presented to two staff members during the Service Award Celebration Sept. 29 in Langford Auditorium. Read MoreSep 30, 2015
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VUIT, Division of Administration give updates on VU-VUMC transition
University department heads who gathered for a meeting Sept. 10 received progress reports from the leaders of Information Technology and the Division of Administration about the ongoing effort to transition the university and Vanderbilt University Medical Center into separate legal and financial entities. Read MoreSep 14, 2015
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New Office of Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence to promote cultural inclusivity, awareness
IICC aims to help students develop the skills necessary to promote social justice and to have constructive conversations surrounding differences. Assistant Dean of Students Tina Smith has been promoted to associate dean and will lead IICC. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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New path announced for young alumni service on Board of Trust
The Vanderbilt Board of Trust has approved a new approach to involve recent graduates in the university beyond their student days while expanding the opportunities for trustees to interact with all students at Vanderbilt. Read MoreSep 17, 2014
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Project Safe Center celebrates opening
Vanderbilt’s Project Safe Center celebrated its opening at the historic Cumberland House on West Side Row with an open house and remarks by university leaders Sept. 10. Read MoreSep 10, 2014
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New center to help prevent sexual violence, provide support for survivors
Project Safe, a Vanderbilt University program committed to preventing sexual assault as well as other forms of power-based personal violence, is being expanded into a free-standing center on campus. Read MoreFeb 24, 2014
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Faculty directors named for new College Halls
As Moore and Warren Colleges take shape at the corner of West End and 21st avenues, two award-winning faculty members have been named to lead the new residential colleges that are part of the College Halls at Vanderbilt system. Read MoreApr 22, 2013
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Boston Marathoner reflects on experience; tragedy prompts response from Vanderbilt community
Amanda Hachey had just crossed the finish line at Monday's Boston Marathon when she heard the first of two loud explosions. She reflects on her experience, while other members of the Vanderbilt community respond to the tragedy. Read MoreApr 17, 2013
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Search under way for faculty directors of College Halls
Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education Cynthia Cyrus and Dean of Students Mark Bandas will co-chair a search committee to find the first faculty directors of Moore and Warren colleges, a critical step in developing the two college halls now under construction at the corner of 21st and West End avenues. Read MoreJan 29, 2013
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Greene to retire after 35 years of service
Greene examines a student patient, Ashley Huff, in the Student Health Clinic. She has been a patient of his for the past three years. (Dana Johnson/Vanderbilt) After more than 35 years at Vanderbilt University, John Greene, physician and associate dean of students for student health and wellness,… Read MoreDec 13, 2012
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New offices created to strengthen diversity education, leadership development among students
(Vanderbilt University) The Office of the Dean of Students has announced it will reorganize its efforts in the areas of diversity education and leadership development through the creation of two new offices, the re-purposing of an existing office and the creation of two new cross-departmental committees. The… Read MoreDec 7, 2012