Olivia Kew-Fickus
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Computing Catalyst Working Group to shape expanded computing resources and capabilities to advance university-wide research
The Computing Catalyst Working Group will identify computing resources needed to catalyze a new wave of discovery and innovation powered by AI and computing at Vanderbilt. Read MoreMay 2, 2024
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Webinar on ‘U.S. News’ rankings methodologies for students, families, alumni is Sept. 29
Vanderbilt University Chief Data Officer Olivia Kew-Fickus will discuss the methodologies that inform U.S. News & World Report’s annual “best colleges” rankings. The online discussion, designed for Vanderbilt students, families and alumni, will be on Friday, Sept. 29, beginning at noon CT. Read MoreSep 18, 2023
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Webinar on ‘U.S. News’ rankings methodologies for faculty and staff is Sept. 27
Vanderbilt University Chief Data Officer Olivia Kew-Fickus will discuss the methodologies that inform U.S. News & World Report’s annual “best colleges” rankings. The online discussion, designed for Vanderbilt faculty and staff, will be on Wednesday, Sept. 27, beginning at noon CT. Read MoreSep 18, 2023
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Students, faculty honored at inaugural Graduate School Honors Banquet
Vice Provost for Graduate Education André Christie-Mizell honored outstanding graduate students and faculty at the inaugural Graduate School Honors Banquet on March 31, recognizing the 2023 recipients of the Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring Award and other new awards to be presented annually. Read MoreApr 19, 2023
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Newly renamed Office of Data and Strategic Analytics moves to chancellor’s office, broadens responsibilities
The newly renamed Office of Data and Strategic Analytics is assuming broader data responsibilities across Vanderbilt University as part of a move to the Office of the Chancellor. Read MoreSep 27, 2021
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Vanderbilt advances diversity and inclusion goals with OIE move; other administrative changes announced
The Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence has joined forces with the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in a move to broaden and deepen Vanderbilt’s resources for fostering a welcoming and supportive culture. In addition, the Office for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, or PIE, will become part of the Office of the Chancellor after previously reporting to the provost. Read MoreJul 26, 2021
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The Open Door: Using data effectively and responsibly
In this month’s edition of "The Open Dore" newsletter, Olivia Kew-Fickus, assistant provost and executive director for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, discusses PIE’s goal of helping Vanderbilt use data responsibly in order to deliver better outcomes and improve transparency and efficiency. Read MoreJan 22, 2020
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VIRG to become Office for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness
A new office announced by the provost brings together data analysis and assessment skills into one central resource on campus. Read MoreJul 17, 2019
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Olivia Kew-Fickus named VIRG’s new executive director
Olivia Kew-Fickus, a higher education administrator with two decades of experience in using data to support academic strategy and planning, has been named as the next leader of VIRG. Read MoreNov 26, 2018