The Open Dore
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The Open Dore: Opening the door to opportunities ahead
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente reflects on the guiding principles behind "The Open Dore" newsletter in the last edition before she departs Vanderbilt to take the helm at Wake Forest University as its first woman president. Read MoreMay 3, 2021
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The Open Dore: One year in, better days on the horizon
The month of March marks one year since the COVID-19 pandemic began to have its most direct impacts on the Vanderbilt campus. The pandemic made more visible the inequities, racial injustices and political unrest that continues to plague us, writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente in the latest edition of "The Open Dore." Read MoreMar 26, 2021
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The Open Dore: Gratitude for the Vanderbilt community
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente was announced as the new president of Wake Forest University in late January. Her term will begin on July 1, 2021. In her latest "Open Dore" newsletter, Wente conveys her gratitude for the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreFeb 15, 2021
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The Open Dore: Lessons learned from the fall 2020 semester
From the past fall semester, there are many lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that we’ll carry forward as a community into the spring, writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente in the January edition of "The Open Dore." Read MoreJan 22, 2021
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The Open Dore: Academic Affairs highlights from the fall 2020 semester
Despite the incredible challenges the semester has brought, we must not forget to reflect on and celebrate our achievements and the progress we continue to make as we face these times together, writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente in the December edition of "The Open Dore." Read MoreDec 16, 2020
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The Open Dore: Being thankful
The Herculean effort by many across campus to allow Vanderbilt's mission to continue during the COVID-19 pandemic is just one reason to be thankful as the Thanksgiving break from classes approaches, writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente in the November edition of "The Open Dore." Read MoreNov 18, 2020
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The Open Dore: Restructure and recharge to ensure success
When changes to how we work, discover and learn seem to come on a daily basis, we must still find time to pause and consider how best to invest in supporting Vanderbilt's mission and our future, writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente in the October edition of "The Open Dore." Read MoreOct 27, 2020
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The Open Dore: Keeping an eye on our strategic priorities
The importance of priorities detailed in the Academic Strategic Plan as well as Vanderbilt’s mission of learning and discovery is heightened in challenging times like these, writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente in her first "Open Dore" newsletter of the academic year. Read MoreSep 11, 2020
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The Open Dore: Changes and Progress within the Provost Office
In her June newsletter, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente reflects on leadership and organizational updates in the Office of the Provost. Read MoreJun 12, 2019
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The Open Dore: A moment to celebrate Vanderbilt’s staff and community
In her May newsletter, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente reflects on the role staff played in making this year's Commencement a success and their efforts every day of the year in advancing discovery and learning at Vanderbilt. Read MoreMay 22, 2019
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The Open Dore: All voices must be found and valued
In her March newsletter, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente offers a reflection in honor of Women's History Month. Read MoreMar 25, 2019
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February issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
In this month's newsletter, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente discusses the new GlobalVU website and efforts to elevate Vanderbilt's global profile. Read MoreFeb 25, 2019
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January issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente discusses the challenges of protecting the campus from cyber security threats, and initiatives like the recently launched VerifyU, in this month's newsletter. Read MoreJan 28, 2019
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November issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
The key to Vanderbilt's success to date—and to its continued success—relies on building and sustaining an ecosystem and culture that fosters innovation, writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente in this month’s newsletter. Read MoreNov 26, 2018
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September issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente discusses the recently launched Faculty Gateway and Shared Governance at Vanderbilt websites, designed to make searching for information easier and more intuitive, in this month's newsletter. Read MoreSep 24, 2018
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May issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Summer is an ideal time for reflection on the just-concluded academic year, planning for the one ahead, and rest and rejuvenation, writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente in the last "Open Dore" newsletter until August. Read MoreMay 22, 2018
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April issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente provides updates on the many academic working groups, task forces and strategy planning committees putting finishing touches on drafts of their reports, proposals and plans, and discusses next steps in the process of implementing them. Read MoreApr 27, 2018
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March issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente discusses the "VU-ETOB" budget model, which exemplifies the shared governance approach that the university uses for decision-making. Read MoreMar 28, 2018
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Provost Wente discusses fostering a culture of respect for women in The Open ‘Dore
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente discusses fostering a culture of respect for women and for everyone in the February issue of "The Open Dore," which is now available online. Read MoreFeb 22, 2018
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January issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Read the January 2018 issue of "The Open Dore," Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente’s newsletter, which is now available online. Read MoreJan 24, 2018