Tim McNamara
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McNamara named to Board of Trustees of accreditation organization
McNamara (Vanderbilt University) Timothy McNamara, vice provost for faculty and international affairs and professor of psychology at Vanderbilt, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher… Read MoreDec 13, 2013
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Letter from Chancellor Zeppos on work surrounding the protection of minors
The Oversight and Compliance Committee on the Protection of Children has finalized a policy addressing the protection of minors, reports Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in a letter to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreOct 16, 2013
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Appalachia meets China in free musical workshop at Student Life Center
Old-time banjoist Abigail Washburn will lead the kung fu-meets Appalachia-meets indie folk band Wu Force in a musical workshop at Vanderbilt's Student Life Center Feb. 4. Read MoreJan 28, 2013
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Three programs highlight resources available for faculty development
Michael Bess (far right), Chancellor's Professor of History, consults with junior faculty during a Center for Teaching-sponsored Teaching Visit. (image courtesy Center for Teaching) Vanderbilt takes seriously its mission to be a center for scholarly research, informed and creative teaching and service to the community and society at large. Read MoreNov 9, 2012
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A message from Chancellor Zeppos: Protection of Minors
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos (Vanderbilt University) Dear Vanderbilt Community, Vanderbilt’s mission centers on the principle of community. We believe that each member of our University community plays a valuable role in defining who we are and what we do. We are committed to nurturing and maintaining a positive, productive… Read MoreOct 19, 2012
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A message from the chancellor about child safety at Vanderbilt
Dear Vanderbilt Community, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos We take great pride in being a safe and healing community. In the wake of recent reports of child sexual abuse on university campuses, Vanderbilt is reviewing our policies and practices for preventing and reporting child abuse, including child sexual abuse. Minors,… Read MoreApr 17, 2012
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China conference gets virtual greeting from chancellor
About 40 scholars, including two from Vanderbilt, gathered in Southeast China for a conference on folklore. Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos greeted the cohorts by way of a prerecorded video message. (Photo by Willie Smythe) Vanderbilt scholars gathered with colleagues in the People’s Republic of China recently to discuss folklore… Read MoreNov 16, 2011
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China delegation visits campus
The delegation from China visited the Susan Gray School. Pictured with the students are Guoming Long (red jacket, right), and Gao Guangtang. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt University) A delegation of Chinese educators visited Vanderbilt Oct. 24-Nov. 4 to learn the latest in U.S. education policy and experience American classrooms and techniques… Read MoreNov 4, 2011
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Chinese educators collaborate with Vanderbilt, Metro Schools
A delegation of Chinese educators will join leaders from Peabody College and Metro Nashville Public Schools Oct. 24-Nov. 4. Read MoreOct 3, 2011
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Vanderbilt considers proposal to assist in establishing a school of education in Abu Dhabi
Vanderbilt University officials are exploring a proposal from the government of Abu Dhabi to create a school of education that would train teachers, education leaders and researchers to strengthen the country’s K-12 education system. Read MoreApr 26, 2011