As Thanksgiving approaches, we would like to express our gratitude for the people who keep Vanderbilt running smoothly. From supporting special events to keeping day-to-day operations on track, your work makes a real difference in how students, faculty, guests and fellow staff members experience Vanderbilt. In the November issue of OneDivision, you’ll find key resources, team highlights, and upcoming celebrations within the Division of Administration.

Wishing you and your loved ones a restful Thanksgiving and a joyful holiday season!

Thank you to the Parking & Transportation team for the many ways they keep our campus moving. From innovative mobility planning to problem-solving for special circumstances, their work supports thousands of commuters and visitors across Vanderbilt each day.

The team recently earned two special honors:

🏆 A Better Tomorrow Award from 82 Alliance, recognizing global organizations for their investments in mobility and climate initiatives.

🏆 Renewed Bike Friendly University designation from the League of American Bicyclists, celebrating the university’s continuous commitment to safe, accessible bicycling on campus.  

Thank you, Parking & Transportation, for your dedication, innovation and service to our community!

🦃 Employee Appreciation Turkey Toss: Bring your Vanderbilt ID and pick up a turkey on 12/16 at Carmichael College. More information here. 

📲 Stay connected with AlertVU: Enroll in emergency text alerts! Staff emails are automatically enrolled. Edit phone preferences for texts and calls on Oracle. 

📰 MyVU: Sent twice weekly, the MyVU email newsletter shares important campus news and information. Find the latest here.

🚌 VU rides WeGo for free: Register for QuickTicket to ride the bus, train or paratransit for free. 

✍ Update your email signature: Use the VU signature builder to give your emails a branded upgrade. 

🎉 December DofA birthdays: Download and print the DofA December birthday calendar here.

Join us in congratulating Tommye Sutton on his appointment as chief of police and assistant vice chancellor for public safety!

“I am honored to serve this community and to work alongside such a dedicated team,” Sutton said. “Our department remains committed to providing professional, compassionate, community-focused service and to ensuring that every member of our university feels safe, supported and prepared.” 

Join us in recognizing two DofA employees celebrating anniversaries with Vanderbilt (Vandy-versaries) in December. Thank you for your dedication and service!

25 Years

Tamara Cooley (Public Safety)

10 Years

Jennifer Garcia (Business Services)

Celebrate the close of Vanderbilt’s Sesquicentennial on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Turkey Toss staff appreciation event. Pick up a turkey (regular, halal or tofurkey), enjoy light refreshments, giveaways and games!

🗓️ 12/16, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

📍 Carmichael College (Multipurpose Room, Great Room and Carmichael Café)

➡️ More information here.

In early November, Vanderbilt University marked a defining moment in its 150-year history with the official establishment of its first campus outside of Nashville: Vanderbilt University–New York City.

Located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, the campus will welcome an inaugural cohort of students for an Undergraduate Semester Program and a Master of Science in Business and Technology program in fall 2026.

The University Staff Advisory Council (USAC) is a group of elected representatives for  staff members who are not union-eligible.

Division of Administration 2025-2026 representatives are: Kevin Borgic, Amber Price, Isaac Seidel, Shelby Spring and Susan Taylor.

Visit the new USAC website to review meeting minutes, share feedback and more. All VU staff members are welcome to attend USAC virtual meetings. To request an invitation, please email usac@vanderbilt.edu.

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