Office Of The Dean Of Students
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Vanderbilt designated a Skin Smart Campus; free sunscreen, skin cancer prevention tips available
Vanderbilt University has been recognized as a platinum-level Skin Smart Campus by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention. As part of the designation, Vanderbilt pledges to keep indoor tanning devices off campus and out of university-affiliated buildings and to promote skin cancer prevention and ultraviolet safety education. Read MoreSep 11, 2023
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Vice Provost for Student Affairs G.L. Black welcomes back returning students for new academic year
Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students G.L. Black challenges students to set intentions for a new academic year, engage with the campus and Nashville communities. Read MoreAug 21, 2023
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Southeastern Collegiate Recovery Community Summit strengthens ties, promotes collaboration
Vanderbilt's Center for Student Wellbeing in the Office of the Dean of Students hosted the eighth annual Southeastern Collegiate Recovery Community Summit May 17–19. The summit provides an opportunity for students, staff and faculty involved in collegiate recovery programs in the region to build community and strengthen collaborative efforts. Read MoreMay 23, 2022
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Helmuth honored with 2022 K.C. Potter Award for outstanding service to students
Faculty Head of Sutherland House Chalene Helmuth has received the 2021–22 K.C. Potter Outstanding Service to Students Award, given by the Office of the Dean of Students to a faculty member who provides outstanding service consistently to individual students or student groups through personal advising, development of programs, or improvements to university systems and policies that affect students. Read MoreApr 21, 2022
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2021–22 Vanderbilt Awards for Leadership Excellence announced
On April 6 the Vanderbilt community celebrated the first in-person Vanderbilt Awards for Leadership Excellence ceremony since 2019. During the ceremony, 19 student leaders and seven student organizations were recognized for their service to the community. Read MoreApr 21, 2022
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Vanderbilt announces updates to Freedom of Expression policy in Student Handbook
Vanderbilt has updated its Freedom of Expression policy—a vital part of the university’s commitment to open discourse, discovery and learning—to strengthen civil and respectful discussion and debate of challenging ideas and beliefs among the campus community. The revised policy and guidelines also clarify the university’s policy on various forms of free expression such as demonstrations, dissents and protests. Read MoreMar 23, 2022
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Memorial and celebration of life for Ruth Aklilu Jan. 29
A memorial service and celebration of life will be held for undergraduate student Ruth Aklilu on Saturday, Jan. 29, at 5 p.m. in Benton Chapel. With support from the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life and the Office of the Dean of Students, Aklilu’s friends have planned a celebration that will include readings and remarks, music and some of her favorite snacks. Read MoreJan 28, 2022
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Listening sessions lead to changes in student handbook
The Vanderbilt student handbook has been revised to include new policies regarding student discrimination and online harassment following a series of listening sessions among university leaders and students, faculty and identity groups. Read MoreNov 15, 2021
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New Multicultural Community Space celebrates grand opening
The Student Center for Social Justice and Identity joined with campus and community partners to host a grand opening Oct. 27 of the Multicultural Community Space, an exciting new venue created for students in more than 30 student organizations that are part of the Multicultural Leadership Council or are supported by SCSJI. Read MoreNov 4, 2021
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Black appointed to vice provost role
G.L. Black has been named vice provost for student affairs and dean of students, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has announced. Read MoreAug 27, 2021
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Blair partners with the Dean of Students office for One Vanderbilt production of Britten chamber opera
Vanderbilt Blair School of Music, which offered online-only streamed concerts for most of the 2020–21 academic year, hosted two outdoor in-person performances on Wilson Lawn in April, including a production of Benjamin Britten's 'Albert Herring' by Vanderbilt Opera Theatre. Read MoreJul 22, 2021
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New Multicultural Community Space to open on campus this fall
A new community space for multicultural student organizations and their leaders to gather will open on campus this fall, the Office of the Dean of Students and the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity have announced. The Multicultural Community Space also will serve as an additional location for events, programming and storage for these groups. Read MoreJun 25, 2021
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Mark Bandas, associate provost and longtime dean of students, to retire in May
After 27 years guiding, educating and providing support for students at Vanderbilt, Mark Bandas, associate provost and dean of students, will retire in May 2021. Read MoreMar 5, 2021
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G.L. Black named associate provost and dean of students
G.L. Black, who has played an integral role in Vanderbilt student affairs for nine years, has been named associate provost and dean of students. The appointment is effective May 17, following the retirement of longtime dean Mark Bandas. Read MoreMar 5, 2021
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Ashley Brown named director of Student Center for Social Justice and Identity
Ashley Brown, who has strong experience in social justice education and student engagement, has been named the new director of the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity. Read MoreJan 22, 2021
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Vanderbilt community encouraged to check in on themselves, others
While symptom monitoring and testing are important parts of the university’s “Anchor Down. Step Up.” campaign, the overall well-being of the entire community is paramount. During this time, the university encourages all Commodores to check in not only with themselves, but also other community members. Read MoreOct 7, 2020
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Student Advocates for Public Health launched to promote dialogue around COVID-19
Student Advocates for Public Health, a new student group, will engage undergraduates in education, training and dialogue to promote the safest possible campus for everyone at Vanderbilt. Read MoreSep 10, 2020
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Student designers celebrated in ACE Design digital exhibit
A new exhibit available online celebrates the work of the talented student artists who comprise Vanderbilt’s ACE Design team. Read MoreApr 23, 2020
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Open Mind: Keeping Vanderbilt running—with heart and soul
Staff at Vanderbilt University have made the transition to online and alternative learning and remote work possible for many, all while prioritizing the safety, productivity and well-being of those in our university community, writes Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente in her latest "Open Mind" column. Read MoreMar 30, 2020
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Vanderbilt community marks Hispanic Heritage Month with celebration, learning
Vanderbilt’s 2019 recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which took place Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, celebrated and honored the diverse array of Hispanic and Latinx histories, cultures, narratives and contributions to the university and society. Read MoreOct 23, 2019