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The University Staff Advisory Council invites the Vanderbilt community to participate in Jingle in July, a fundraiser for the Faculty and Staff Hardship Fund. The hardship fund provides assistance to qualifying Vanderbilt faculty and staff who are experiencing a temporary hardship due to a significant life event. Read More

Vanderbilt’s University Staff Advisory Council recognized its members for their service and celebrated the resiliency and commitment of university staff over the past academic year during the council’s year-end meeting on June 8. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier held Vanderbilt University’s first Spring Staff Assembly on May 20 to share a state of the university address and present a new series of annual staff awards. Nearly 1,000 people attended the virtual event, which was streamed live from the Student Life Center. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will hold the university’s first Spring Staff Assembly on Thursday, May 20, to share a state of the university address with staff and launch a new series of annual staff awards. The event will be held virtually, and all university staff are invited to attend. Read More

Vanderbilt’s University Staff Advisory Council partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee in February to raise $5,335 and provide more than 21,000 meals to community members in need across the region. Read More

The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the University Staff Advisory Council have partnered on an initiative to celebrate the myriad cultures, identities and voices that comprise the Vanderbilt community. Read More

Vanderbilt’s University Staff Advisory Council is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to raise $5,000 and provide 20,000 meals before the end of February—an increased goal following the effort's initial success. Read More

Network and socialize in a work-from-home world at the University Staff Advisory Council's upcoming Virtual Coffee Breaks. USAC hosts the Virtual Coffee Breaks every other Wednesday at 10 a.m. Read More

Network and socialize in a work-from-home world at the University Staff Advisory Council's Virtual Coffee Break on Wednesday, Dec. 16, beginning at 10 a.m. Please register in advance to participate. Read More

During the inaugural Fall Staff Assembly, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier thanked the staff for their hard work, perseverance and expertise to launch the Return to Campus plan. More than 1,250 staff attended the virtual event. Read More

Starting in 2021, Vanderbilt University will recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid staff holiday. The move aligns with efforts to strengthen equity, diversity and inclusion on campus. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will deliver his first address to Vanderbilt staff during the inaugural Fall Staff Assembly on Thursday, Oct. 22. The event will be held virtually and is open to all university staff. Read More

Incoming Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared a message this week with the Vanderbilt community and announced a series of virtual gatherings throughout the month of June for students and their families, staff, faculty and alumni. Read More

Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente commended Vanderbilt staff for their dedication to the university and discussed the framework for carefully reopening campus in an address to the University Staff Advisory Council on May 12. Read More

The University Staff Advisory Council passed a resolution at its July 9 meeting commending Nicholas S. Zeppos “for his distinguished service to Vanderbilt University” as its eighth chancellor.   Read More

At its July meeting, outgoing USAC President, Jenny Mandeville, passed the torch to Jeff Loudin who welcomed new and returning representatives and introduced the Officers and Executive Committee Chairs for the 2019-20 term. Read More

Vanderbilt’s University Staff Advisory Council concluded its year by recognizing council members for their service during 2018-19. Carjamin Scott, associate director of admissions operations at the Owen Graduate School of Management, was honored with the Karen Dolan Spirit Award, which recognizes a USAC representative for stewardship, devotion and service to the council. Read More

At the University Staff Advisory Council’s June meeting, Executive Director David ter Kuile shared updates coming to Campus Dining’s 17 locations across campus, including waste reduction efforts and new menu options. Read More

Vice Chancellor for Information Technology John Lutz reflected on reorganizing, customer service, digital security and professional development. Read More

Susie Stalcup, vice chancellor for development and alumni relations, addressed the University Staff Advisory Council at the group's March meeting. Stalcup oversees areas of the university such as alumni relations, annual giving, university development and campaign operations. Read More