Office Of The Provost
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Vanderbilt joins other top universities in supporting DACA suit
Vanderbilt University has joined 18 of the nation’s other top universities to express their support for plaintiffs who have filed suit to defend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Read MoreNov 2, 2017
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Faculty proposals welcomed for Library Collections Initiative
Faculty are encouraged to submit proposals for the Library Collections Initiative, a chancellor- and provost-sponsored funding program that supports faculty research and scholarship. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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Success of Peabody programs inspires exploration of future online opportunities
The success of two new Peabody College online professional programs propels the university's interest in educational technologies, supporting the goals of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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VU and VUMC partner to redesign Mental Health Services
After two years of study and numerous listening sessions with students, postdoctoral fellows and providers, Vanderbilt has made the decision to transition to a new integrated model of care for campus resources that address mental health and well-being services for all students and fellows. Read MoreOct 26, 2017
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New cleanroom will boost nanoscale research
The VINSE Cleanroom in the Engineering and Science Building more than triples the space that researchers have used in the Stevenson Center since 2003. Read MoreOct 25, 2017
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Celebration honors 11 university endowed chair holders
Eleven Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored Oct. 23 during a festive celebration at the Student Life Center. Read MoreOct 25, 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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Chancellor’s committee makes recommendations on humanities
Building on current strengths and “seizing opportunities to make the humanities at Vanderbilt truly exceptional” are at the core of the report from the Chancellor’s Committee on the Humanities, posted online today. Read MoreOct 23, 2017
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TIPs pre-proposals due Oct. 30
Pre-proposals for the 2018 round of Trans-Institutional Programs are due Monday, Oct. 30. All full-time faculty are eligible to participate. Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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New educational technologies website showcases digital learning collaborations
In support of the Academic Strategic Plan, the site highlights initiatives that bolster Vanderbilt’s commitment to new technologies and practices that advance teaching, learning and discovery. Read MoreOct 20, 2017
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Commons iSeminars announced for first-year students
First-year students will have 25 Commons iSeminars to choose from this spring to help get them started on pursuing their passion through a personalized immersive learning opportunity. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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First-year students explore resilience through Commons programming
Resilience—the ability to adjust to change, recover from setbacks or overcome life’s challenges—is a key theme being explored by first-year students on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons during 2017-18. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Provost’s Open Dore on Location at Blair School Oct. 25
The next Open Dore On Location is scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Blair School of Music. All faculty and staff are invited to attend the informal discussion sessions with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente. Read MoreOct 17, 2017
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Historian + Scientist = New University Course
A historian pairing with a computer scientist to teach a course on virtual reality? A new University Course, Virtual Reality for Interdisciplinary Applications, offers just that, with the overarching goal that everyone can, and should, be technically confident. Faculty-designed, cross-disciplinary curriculum is at the heart of the University Courses initiative, tapping into the natural synergies across Vanderbilt’s schools and colleges. Read more about the University Courses and other internal faculty funding programs—including TIPs, Discovery Grants, Research Scholar Grants and University Courses—at the VUBreakThru blog. Read MoreOct 11, 2017
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Investing in community: Melissa Thomas-Hunt is the inaugural vice provost for inclusive excellence
Melissa Thomas-Hunt, Vanderbilt’s inaugural vice provost for inclusive excellence, sees a big part of her new role as breaking down the traditional notions of “diversity.” Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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Bold $125 million investment supports landmark graduate student scholarships and leadership institute
Vanderbilt is investing $125 million into one of the nation's most extensive graduate student scholarship programs and an innovative graduate student leadership institute. Read MoreOct 2, 2017
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Final report on faculty job satisfaction survey released by working group
A faculty working group has released a comprehensive report that shares findings from the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) faculty satisfaction survey conducted last year. Read MoreSep 25, 2017
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Provost issues call for proposals for TIPs, University Courses
The provost's office is issuing a call for proposals for two internal faculty funding programs, Trans-Institutional Programs and University Courses, key initiatives of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read MoreSep 22, 2017
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September issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Read the September 2017 issue of "The Open Dore," Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente’s newsletter, which is now available online. Read MoreSep 21, 2017
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Undergraduate Research Fair showcases more than 140 student presentations
The fourth annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair was a successful showcase of 147 student poster presentations, with more than 300 faculty, students, staff and community members in attendance. Read MoreSep 20, 2017