People, Culture, and Belonging
The Division of People, Culture, and Belonging (PCB) is Vanderbilt's human resources hub that works to create an environment where individuals feel valued, understood, and integral to our collective success. They provide services related to health and wellbeing, employee experience, and career growth, among others.
Health, Wellbeing, and Belonging
Health, Wellbeing, and Belonging (within PCB) leads Vanderbilt’s efforts to cultivate a culture of holistic wellbeing for all faculty, staff, and postdoctoral scholars. In partnership with stakeholders across the university, HWB oversees public health initiatives, wellness programs, and belonging and community outreach efforts. See their support resources.
You at VU
You at VU is the university's initiative to provide resources and experiences to the whole Vanderbilt community so that all members can thrive.
Title IX - Equity and Engagement
The Title IX Office has a wide array of resources on their website about mandatory reporting, university policies tied to sexual misconduct and formal grievances, and pregnancy and parenting support.
If units are interested in hosting a training for teams or staff, training sessions can be requested through the Title IX website. For further questions, email titleix@vanderbilt.edu.
Recreation and Wellness Center
Vanderbilt’s on-campus recreation and wellness center is accessible to VU employees with a monthly membership. They offer fitness spaces, group fitness classes, a rock wall, a pool, courts, and more! Visit their website for information about membership pricing and how to purchase a membership.
University Staff Advisory Council
The University Staff Advisory Council represents staff who are not union-eligible. They are an advisory group to administration and staff on issues, policies, and practices that affect the university and those served by the council.
International Student & Scholar Services
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) is dedicated to advocating for and supporting the international community at Vanderbilt.
The ISSS website provides guidance for Vanderbilt administrators, as well as targeted training for staff who support the submission process for various visa types. Email isss@vanderbilt.edu with any questions.
Protection of Minors
The Protection of Minors Office serves as a partner to Arts and Science units through their continued support in registering and approving programs with youth participants; compliance for faculty, staff, and students working with minors; and reporting policies for youth protection. Through their website, administrators can access the program database, view policies, and download required forms.
As of the summer of 2024, please note that for all programs with youth participants (day and residential programs), parents/guardians are required to complete health and medication forms. All forms are available on the Protection of Minors website.
Catering Services
Vanderbilt Catering serves as the internal partner for catering and events. Catering frequently interfaces with Student Centers and Maintenance & Operations to ensure all event support meets event management needs. Vanderbilt Catering offers a wide variety of options, including cocktail hours, buffet and seated meals, and bartending services. These services can include providing linens, glassware and place settings, florals, and external vendor furniture rentals.
Please note, Vanderbilt Catering is required for a select number of reservable spaces on campus. Staff can make catering requests via this form or by emailing catering.
Reservations and Events
Reservations and Events is part of the Student Centers (in the Division of Student Affairs). Their office oversees the reservation management software (EMS), facilities, and reservations for a variety of spaces in academic and non-academic buildings on campus. Program and departments should use EMS as the primary reservation tool for internal A&S classroom spaces. Programs and departments should explore all A&S space availability, which is free to use, before booking Student Center space, which is internally charged via COA.
Administrators can request EMS access through the EMS website.