August Meeting Highlights

  • Chance Ryon shared a reminder that nominations are now open for the Fall Staff Awards - be sure to nominate a deserving colleague today! More information is available in the MyVU article. Don't forget to save the date for the Fall Staff Awards Assembly: November 14.
  • We heard from Charlie Legeman from our tailgaiting partner, RevelXP:
  • As campus prepares for the start of the fall semester, it was a good time to hear from our colleagues in the Health, Wellbeing and Belonging Center of Expertise. We were joined by Pam Jones, Associate Vice Chancellor for Health, Wellbeing and Belonging; Stacey Bonner, Directr of Health, Wellbeing and Belonging Programs; and, Amy Silvers, Public Health and Wellbeing Champion Programs Manager
  • To view the full meeting, including the USAC business portion, click the button below
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Whether you are working from home or on campus, know that USAC remains committed to being a champion for staff, and our digital door is always open. Do not hesitate to share your feedback or experiences via usac@vanderbilt.edu or via our contact form.

All are welcome! USAC Meetings are held virtually from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month and are always open to staff members served by the council. Email usac@vanderbilt.edu for a Zoom link.

What USAC group are you in? Who are your USAC representatives?

If you are unsure of the answer to either questions, you can find your Department's Group Number on the USAC website. Once you know your group number, click Representatives for a complete list.

Meet a Member:

Jenny Abrams
Program Coordinator, Office of Communications at Peabody College
Prior to joining Vanderbilt, I worked as a licensed clinical social worker for 16 years before transitioning to owning my professional organizing business. After seven years as a business owner, I realized I enjoyed working on the business more than in the business. More specifically, my passion became strategic planning and marketing over organizing and therefore I transitioned into a role at Vanderbilt where I could use my organizing and project management skills in a role that involved planning and marketing. Read more
The Employee Critical Support fund provides assistance to qualifying faculty and staff who are experiencing a temporary hardship due to a significant life event. This is a valuable offering that provides employees peace of mind during times of uncertainty and demonstrates the power and values of the Vanderbilt community.

Employees are encouraged to contribute to the fund in whatever ways you can through direct one-time gifts, payroll deduction, or 
the Kroger Community Rewards Program.
Read more about the fund and how to contribute here 

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