Resource Guide for Principals 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Vanderbilt University’s 2 Introduction 2 General Information is 3 Arts and Entertainment committed to: 4 Educational Resources 4 Education Research and Instructional Resources 9 Research Publications 10 Vanderbilt Libraries and Related Services Creating knowledge 11 Facilities and Meetings 12 Medical and Behavioral Resources Training the next 12 Community Services 12 Interventions generation of leaders 13 Screening and Evaluation 15 Parking Supporting practitioners 15 Professional Development 18 Speakers and Lectures Engaging with the 18 Volunteering, Tutoring and Mentoring Services community

Fulfilling the role of a world-class college of education and human development 2 Resource Guide for Principals ’s Peabody College 3

INTRODUCTION ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Also see The Arts at Vanderbilt at he Resource Guide for Principals has been devel- www.vanderbilt.edu/vuarts/index.html oped by Peabody College’s Office of External T Relations. It represents a first attempt at com- piling and distilling information about resources at WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/blair Vanderbilt University that may be of help to princi- PHONE: 615-322-7651 pals in administering their schools and supporting CONTACT: Cindy Steine their educational mission. A companion Web site is E-MAIL: [email protected] under development at http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu. I Pre-college ensembles are available for in-school As a university, Vanderbilt offers a remarkable performances and workshops. array of programs of benefit to our community and its educators, and these listings are necessarily selec- Fine Arts Gallery tive. Users of the resource guide are encouraged to WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/gallery send their suggestions for additional content (for PHONE: 615-343-1704 print or the Web) to [email protected]. I The Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery fea- tures six exhibitions each year that represent the diversity of artistic production today, as well as GENERAL INFORMATION throughout the history of Eastern and Western art. Vanderbilt University Web Site In addition to exhibitions drawn from the perma- WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu nent collection and organized from public and pri- vate sources, a number of traveling exhibitions are University Directory Assistance presented as well. Special tours and gallery talks may WEB: http://phonedirectory.vanderbilt.edu be arranged by contacting the curatorial staff. PHONE: 615-421-1411 Great Performances at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Calendar of Events WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/greatperformances WEBSITE: http://calendar.vanderbilt.edu PHONE: 615-322-2471 E-MAIL: [email protected] Office of Community, Neighborhood and I Vanderbilt’s performing arts series offers discount- Government Relations ed prices to community groups and students. WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/cngr Preschool aged children, students in elementary, jun- PHONE: 615-343-0700 ior and high schools, and other colleges and universi- ties may purchase tickets to Great Performances Vanderbilt News Service events at a discounted rate of $10 with a valid ID. WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/news These tickets are only available at Sarratt Box Office E-MAIL: [email protected] and all Ticketmaster outlets (no Internet or phone PHONE: 615-322-6397; 615-322-2706 (after hours) orders). I Locate expert sources, topic tip sheets, and faculty op-eds on everything from health and medicine to Vanderbilt Dance Program education and technology. WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/dance CONTACT: Cindy Young, student group coordinator Medical Center News and Public Affairs E-MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.mc.vanderbilt.edu I The Vanderbilt Dance Program offers numerous PHONE: 615-322-4747 outreach opportunities for Metro Schools. 4 Resource Guide for Principals Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College 5

CONTACT: Sharon Perry, modern dance instructor and The Family-School Partnership Lab choreographer of Voices from the Ground, a dance WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/Peabody/family-school troupe that educates audiences about the Holocaust I Dedicated to the scientific investigation of the via dance theatre. reciprocal relationships among families, schools, and E-MAIL: [email protected] children, this Web site contains information on papers CONTACT: Gabrielle Hemphill, student group coordina- and measures developed during the course of research tor and choreographer of Expressions. The group’s on the parental involvement process. mission is to provide public schools in lower income areas with free dance instruction. Learning Sciences Institute E-MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/lsi PHONE: 615-322-5220

FAX: 615-322-4488

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES I A university-wide center dedicated to stimulating and supporting interdisciplinary research and devel- Education Research and Instructional Resources opment in the learning sciences. The LSI seeks to improve the practice of education while developing Center for Community Studies future education scholars. WEB: http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/Microsites/ Center/Center_for_Community_Studies.xml National Center on Performance Incentives PHONE: 615-322-8484 WEB: www.performanceincentives.org FAX: 615-343-2661 PHONE: 615-322-5538 CONTACT: Jill Robinson FAX: 615-322-6018 E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] I A multidisciplinary center dedicated to strength- I A federally funded center examining whether ening human community via research, dissemina- financial incentives for teachers, administrators, and tion, outreach, and capacity building. Efforts revolve schools affect the quality of teaching and learning. around a number of topical working groups, includ- Research includes randomized field trials and evalua- ing the Schools and Community Work Group, which tions of existing pay-for-performance programs. studies K-12 school-based interventions and partner- ships, especially in low-income communities. National Center on School Choice WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/schoolchoice The Center for Evaluation and PHONE: 615-343-3132 Program Improvement FAX: 615-322-4488 WEB: http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/cepi E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 615-322-8694 FAX: 615-322-7049 I A federally funded center conducting scientific, comprehensive, and timely research on individual and I A center focused on child, adolescent and family systemic effects of school choice and competition. mental health services research along with program eval- uation and program improvement in health and educa- National Research Center on Learning Disabilities tion. Program improvement efforts are concentrated on WEB: www.nrcld.org the application of a theory of change called “Contextu-- alized Feedback Intervention and Training,” an automat- I Provides a variety of online, research-based materi- ed, self-scoring, and clinically oriented feedback system. als that enable educators, policymakers, and parents The center has also developed the Peabody Treatment to address the identification of learning disabilities Progress Battery, a cohesive, comprehensive, and evi- and the implementation of responsiveness-to-inter- dence-based mental health assessment battery for youths vention models. ages 11-18 that is available under license at no cost. 6 Resource Guide for Principals Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College 7

Peabody Center for Education Policy The School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt WEB: http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/pcep WEB: http://theschool.vanderbilt.edu PHONE: 615-322-7372 E-MAIL: [email protected] FAX: 615-343-7377 Ī A joint venture between Vanderbilt University CONTACT: Joyce C. Hilley Medical Center and Metropolitan Nashville Public E-MAIL: [email protected] Schools, offering an advanced curriculum for students I Founded in 1994, the Peabody Center for who excel in science and math. Education Policy engages in research and policy Scientist in the Classroom Program development focused on accountability at local, state, WEB: www.scientistintheclassroom.org national, and international levels. Research findings have been used to redesign state school funding sys- Ī Brings together graduate students and postdoctoral tems, to improve urban school governance, and to fellows in the sciences with Nashville middle-school implement institutional change in higher education science teachers to develop and implement hands-on, systems. inquiry-based activities and assist with tutoring and research projects. Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) WEB: http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/pals Vanderbilt Institute for Public Policy Studies PHONE: 615-343-4782 WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/VIPPS E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 615-322-8505 I A set of reading and math programs that combine I Working to build bridges between policy research proven instructional principles and practices with and policy action communities, VIPPS operates nine peer mediation, PALS is available to educators locally centers, including the Child and Family Policy Center, and nationwide. An outreach coordinator provides whose efforts include research, advocacy, and educa- information and leads training workshops both at tion to help strengthen children and families. Vanderbilt and in schools. Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth Development WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/Peabody/SMPY WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy PHONE: 615-343-4564 PHONE: 615-322-8240 FAX: 615-343-9494 E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] I One of 14 national centers committed to promoting I Begun in 1971, this 50-year longitudinal study aims research, training, and information dissemination in to develop a better understanding of the unique order to better understand children’s development and needs of intellectually precocious youth. to prevent and solve developmental disabilities. The center sponsors free workshops, lectures, and confer- Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach (CSO) ences presented by researchers of national and interna- WEB: www.scienceoutreach.org tional distinction. PHONE: 615-322-7140 Curriculum-Based Measurement FAX: 615-322-7132 WEB: http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/community/ I CSO works with local and national K-12 class- cbm.html rooms to enhance scientific and technological litera- Ī Weekly Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) tests cy. Initiatives include the School for Science and provide systematic, frequent feedback to students and Math at Vanderbilt and the Scientist in the Classroom teachers. CBM is one of several validated classroom- Program. based and school-wide interventions developed to increase educators’ capacity to improve students’ learn- ing and to accommodate diverse learning needs. 8 Resource Guide for Principals Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College 9

PAVE (Providing Access to the Visual Environment) Vanderbilt Virtual School WEB: http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/community/ WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/VirtualSchool pave.html PHONE: 615-322-6511 CONTACT: Anne Corn Technical Support: 615-343-1018 PHONE: 615-322-2249 FAX: 615-343-1145 Ī PAVE provides technical assistance for teachers of I Working in collaboration with K-12 schools, univer- students with low vision, as well as for parents, and sities, informal educators, and the community, the direct instruction for children. PAVE assists any child Virtual School matches curriculum needs with national with low vision, age 3 to 21 in Lead Education Agencies educational standards and links K-12 classrooms to in , private schools, or the Tennessee School resources beyond their four walls via real-time, interac- for the Blind. tive videoconferencing using H.323 IP and Internet 2 technology. Reading Clinic WEB: http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/community/ reading.html Research Publications CONTACT: Caresa Young PHONE: 615-936-5123 Exploration, Vanderbilt’s Online Research Magazine E-MAIL: [email protected] WEB: http://exploration.vanderbilt.edu Ī Provides intensive, individualized, one-to-one tutor- I ing using assessment and instructional methods Coverage of research developments in physical sci- proven by research to promote reading; serving prima- ences, mathematics, engineering, life sciences, medical rily children in early elementary grades. sciences, and social sciences.

Tennessee Deafblind Project (TREDS) Ideas in Action WEB: www.vanderbiltchildrens.com/interior.php? WEB: http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/x3518.xml mid=2966 PHONE: 615-322-8089 Ī TREDS (Tennessee Technical Assistance and E-MAIL: [email protected] Resources for Enhancing Deafblind Supports) pro- I A twice-yearly publication highlighting research in vides training for educators through workshops, con- education and human development at Peabody College. ferences, and in-service activities. Topics include posi- The publication is distributed to 25,000 college and tive behavior supports and communication, assistive university presidents, deans of education schools, technology, transition issues, and family issues. school superintendents, policy-makers, Vanderbilt TREDS provides a free newsletter. Peabody donors and others.

Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth Peabody Journal of Education WEB: http://pty.vanderbilt.edu WEB: http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/Microsites/ PHONE: 615-322-8261 Academic_Department/Leadership_Policy_ FAX: 615-322-3457 and_Organizations/Peabody_Journal_of_ E-MAIL: [email protected] Education.xml I Offers services that promote the growth and happi- I America’s second longest existing publication devot- ness of intellectually talented young people through ed to educational research, practice, and policy. academic challenge and opportunities to find true peers. Programs include the Vanderbilt Summer Academy (VSA), Weekend Academy at Vanderbilt University (WAVU), Saturday Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young (SAVY), parents support groups, and more. 10 Resource Guide for Principals Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College 11

Peabody Reflector work evening news broadcasts along with more than WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/alumni/publications/pr 10,000 hours of news-related programming such as PHONE: 615-830-5302 special reports, presidential speeches, political cam- FAX: 615-343-8547 paign coverage, and coverage of national and interna- tional events. Copies of videotapes from the archive’s I The primary source of news and information for collection may be borrowed for a fee. alumni and friends of Vanderbilt’s Peabody College of education and human development.

FACILITIES AND MEETINGS Vanderbilt Libraries and Related Services Office of Conferences WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/conferences Jean and Alexander Heard Library PHONE: 615-343-8699 WEB: www.library.vanderbilt.edu FAX: 615-936-1192 PHONE: 615-322-7100 E-MAIL: [email protected] FAX: 615-343-8279 ADDRESS: 419 21st Avenue South I Provides assistance with conference planning, Nashville, TN 37240-0007 including meeting and event space reservations, rental of audio/visual equipment, and arrangement I An extensive system of eight libraries—including for dining and catering. the Government Documents Collection, the U.S. Patent Depository Library, and Geographic Office of Schedules and Reservations Information Systems and Census Information servic- WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/reservations es. The Heard Library system offers courtesy access PHONE: 615-322-2448 cards to those affiliated with Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools—contact your librarian or reference I Handles reservations for community groups who department for more information. Reading privileges would like to use Vanderbilt auditoriums, meeting are also extended to members of the general public rooms, lecture halls, classrooms, chapels, or outdoor from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekdays. facilities.

GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Peabody College Census Information at the Vanderbilt Library WEB: http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu WEB: www.library.vanderbilt.edu/gis PHONE: 615-322-8408 PHONE: 615-343-7542 CONTACT: Helen Gleason CONTACT: Jacob Thornton E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] I Contact for information about reserving Peabody I The Geographic Information Systems and Census College facilities, including the Wyatt Center rotunda. Information services of the Vanderbilt University Library are dedicated to providing the data, tools and Vanderbilt training necessary to understand, analyze, and pres- WEB: www.dyer.vanderbilt.edu ent geographic and census information. PHONE: 615-343-4897 CONTACT: Nancy Dwyer Vanderbilt Television News Archive e-mail: [email protected] WEB: http://tvnews.vanderbilt.edu I Featuring a 24-inch telescope and rare antique PHONE: 615-322-2977 astronomical instruments, the Dyer Observatory is E-MAIL: [email protected] available for teacher workshops, school field trips, I The Television News Archive houses a one-of-a- meetings, and social occasions. kind collection of more than 33,000 individual net- 12 Resource Guide for Principals Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College 13

Vanderbilt Student Life Center The Psychiatric Hospital at Vanderbilt WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/studentlifecenter WEB: www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/ PHONE: 615-343-0371 psychiatric_hosp.html CONTACT: Jack Davis PHONE: 615-320-7770 E-MAIL: [email protected] I Specialized programs and hospitalization available I The new Student Life Center features over 18,000 for children and adolescents, including specialty units square feet of reservable event space for a wide range focused on chemical dependency, attention deficit dis- of uses. orders, affective disorders, sexual abuse, and post trau- matic disorders.

Vanderbilt Addiction Center MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL RESOURCES WEB: www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/addiction/index.html Community Services PHONE: 1-800-365-2270 I Works to decrease the burden to society and National Research Center on Learning Disabilities healthcare costs of substance use, abuse, and addiction I NRCLD’s goal is to help educators, policymakers, through research, education, and clinical care. and parents understand the complexity and impor- tance of making sound decisions regarding whether a child has a specific learning disability. See the Screening and Evaluation “Education Research and Instructional Resources” sec- tion for more information. Center for Child Development WEB: www.vanderbiltchildrens.com/ Psychological and Counseling Center interior.php?mid=342 WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/pcc/index.html PHONE: Diagnostic clinic: 615-936-0264; PHONE: 615-322-2571 Behavior problems: 615-936-0282 E-MAIL: [email protected] I The center produces educational programs, themat- ic presentations and special events in a variety of ven- I The Vanderbilt Center for Child Development’s ues including campus and community locations. clinical services are designed to diagnose developmen- Topics include: stress reduction, eating and body tal disabilities, including autism, and to help families image issues, study skills, time management, depres- with interventions. sion, personal growth, and others related to healthy ADHD Clinic (ages 3-12) living and responsible decision-making. Ī Complete medical and developmental history, phys- Interventions ical examination on first visit, and follow-up visits for medication or behavior management. Behavior Analysis Clinic Autism Medication and Behavior Management Clinic WEB: http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/community/ (ages 2-18) bdclinic.html CONTACT: Nea Houchins-Juárez Ī Medical and behavioral assessment and treatment of PHONE: 615-322-9007 children with autism spectrum disorders. E-MAIL: [email protected]. Child and Adolescent Assessment and Intervention I The clinic provides comprehensive functional (ages 7-21) behavioral assessments and care-provider oriented Ī To diagnose or rule out developmental disabilities intervention plans. Clinicians follow-up in home, and social, emotional, or other childhood disorders. training care providers in the recommended interven- tions to maximize intervention effectiveness. 14 Resource Guide for Principals Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College 15

Education and Behavior Clinic (ages 3-22) I TRIAD is a Vanderbilt Kennedy Center program ded- Ī To address educational and behavioral issues in chil- icated to improving assessment and treatment services dren with autism spectrum disorders, developmental for children with autism spectrum disorders and their disabilities, ADHD, Down syndrome, and more. families, while advancing knowledge and training.

School Performance Clinic (ages 5-22)

Ī Helps diagnose or rule out dyslexia and other learn- PARKING ing disabilities, memory problems, and cognitive and school performance issues related to ADHD. Also WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/traffic_parking assesses the need for accommodations on the I Parking for visitors to the campus is limited, and SAT/ACT and provides second-opinion assessments. designated spaces are few. Campus visitors, therefore, are encouraged to park in the following public parking Eating Disorders Program areas. WEB: www.vanderbiltchildrens.com/ Terrace Place Garage, spaces 41-92, 21st. Avenue & interior.php?mid=276 Terrace Place PHONE: 615-936-7000 Wesley Place Garage, spaces 52-170, 21st. Avenue & I The Eating Disorders Program at the Monroe Carell Scarritt Place Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is designed specifi- East Parking Garage (formerly Hospital Parking cally for children, adolescents, and young adults. Garage), 21st Avenue across from Peabody Campus Services include evaluation and management of patients’ conditions, providing medical, psychological, Vanderbilt Clinic Garage (formerly TVC Clinic and nutritional treatment. Parking Garage), 22nd Avenue and Pierce Avenue South Garage (formerly Capers Garage) 24th Ave. and The Peabody Treatment Progress Battery (PTPB) Children’s Way I A mental health assessment battery for youths ages Meters in Lot 80 located in Zone 1; Lots 7B, 12B located 11-18. See “Center for Evaluation and Program in Zone 2; Lots 15 & Lot 21, & Lot 27 located in Zone 3 Improvement” in the “Education Research and All meters along streets Instructional Resources” section for more information. I Parking for Medical Center patients and patient visitors is available in: Speech and Language Clinic The East Garage, WEB: www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/ right across the street from The vumc.php?site=speechlangclinic Vanderbilt Hospital on 22nd Avenue; PHONE: 615-936-5201; 615-343-7464 The Vanderbilt Clinic Garage, right across from The Vanderbilt Clinic entrance on 22nd Avenue; and in I Speech-language pathologists diagnose and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Clients of The South Garage, across from the Vanderbilt Clinic all ages are seen in the speech-language pathology clin- on Children’s Way. ics, which provide diagnostic evaluations, individual therapy, group therapy, consultations, and support groups. P ROFE SSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Treatment and Research Institute on Autism Britt Henderson Training Series for Educators Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) WEB: http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/henderson CONTACT: WEB: http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/triad Elise McMillan PHONE: 615-343-2540 PHONE: 615-936-1705 E-MAIL: E-MAIL: [email protected] [email protected] 16 Resource Guide for Principals Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College 17

I This annual series of workshops provides training Educational Leadership Learning Exchange (ELLE) for general and special education teachers, with the WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/ldcpeabody/ELLE/ goal of improving the quality of education for stu- ELLEHome.htm dents with diverse learning needs in inclusive settings. Ī A cooperative endeavor between Vanderbilt University and South China Normal University of Classroom Organization and Management Guangzhou, China, and their local school districts. Program (COMP) The exchange seeks to create a mutually beneficial WEB: www.comp.org/index.html collaboration around creative and courageous leader- PHONE: 615-322-8050 ship, innovative and dynamic curriculum, and a FAX: 615-343-6148 worldview of mutual interdependency. E-MAIL: [email protected] I A research-based professional development pro- Principals’ Leadership Academy of Nashville (PLAN) gram that helps teachers create and manage an effec- WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/ldcpeabody/PLAN/ tive learning environment in the classroom. PLANHome.htm Ī A formal partnership between Metro Nashville Department of Leadership, Policy, and Public Schools, Vanderbilt University, and the Organizations (LPO) Nashville Public Education Foundation, PLAN helps WEB: http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/x3800.xml educational leaders understand and apply profession- PHONE: 615-322-8000 al practices, concepts, and values in learning, leader- ship, organizations, and policy. I Offers professional M.Ed., Ed.D., and M.P.P. pro- grams for practitioners looking to deepen their Peabody Professional Institutes knowledge and strengthen their credentials. WEB: http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/ppi.xml PHONE: 615-343-6222 IRIS Center FAX: 615-322-4029 WEB: http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 615-343-6006; 800-831-6134 FAX: 615-343-5611 I Short-term, intensive educational experiences for E-MAIL: [email protected]; [email protected] professional educators and administrators. Institutes are designed with the same expectations for rigor I A national center providing high-quality resources and depth as Peabody College degree programs, and for college and university faculty and professional rest on the philosophy that good practice is best development providers about students with disabili- derived from, and informed by, a strong theoretical ties. Services include free, online, interactive training base. enhancements that translate research about the edu- cation of students with disabilities into practice. Vanderbilt Assessment of Leadership in Education (VAL-ED) Leadership Development Center WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/lsi/valed WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/ldcpeabody/Homepage.htm PHONE: 615-322-8038 PHONE: 615-322-7890 CONTACT: Joe Murphy I The Leadership Development Center brings E-MAIL: [email protected] together the best of university research, practice in the I A system for assessing and monitoring school field, and instructional technology design to provide leadership performance, VAL-ED is grounded in the progressive and practical professional development to research connecting principal leadership and student public and private organizations throughout the learning; it underscores a learning-centered under- world. Initiatives include the Principals’ Leadership standing of leadership. VAL-ED is aligned to the Academy of Nashville (PLAN) and the Educational widely used Interstate School Leaders Licensure Leadership Learning Exchange (ELLE). Consortium (ISLLC) standards. 18 Resource Guide for Principals Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College 19

SPEAKERS AND LECTURES Vanderbilt Athletics: Building ’Dores WEB: www.vucommodores.com Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center PHONE: 615-343-8005 WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/bcc/index.html CONTACT: Josh Waters PHONE: 615-322-2524 E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] I A program sponsored by the Vanderbilt football I The Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center and women’s basketball teams to encourage third- is available to facilitate panel discussions and/or through seventh-grade students in the Middle speaker engagements on the subjects of race and edu- Tennessee area to engage in team sports and physical cation, the achievement gap, and other issues that activity. Participating P.E. classes receive an enrollment affect black students in Metro Schools. packet and have the chance to win a pizza party with Vanderbilt athletes at their school. Chancellor’s Lecture Series WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/interimchancellor/cls Hear at Vandy PHONE: 615-343-2574 CONTACT: Melanie Paticoff E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] I Each lecture – for which reservations are not I Focuses on community service projects, discussions required – is free and open to the public. Larger of advocacy issues, on-campus events, and awareness groups should notify the university in advance. of both prevention of hearing loss and hearing loss communication methods and technology. Speaker’s Bureau WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/cngr/speakersbureau Kids and Computers I The Vanderbilt Speakers Bureau matches WEB: http://studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu/ Vanderbilt experts with community groups in need of kidsandcomputers/index.php a speaker for meetings, conferences, classes, retreats, CONTACT: Beville Nicholas and other events. Speakers are leaders in their respec- E-MAIL: [email protected] tive fields who are eager to share their knowledge and I Educates local fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth experience. VU coaches and athletics staff also are graders about computer technology. available for community speaking engagements.

L.I.F.E. Project CONTACT: Stacy Nunally, director; VOLUNTEERING, TUTORING AND Ashley Walker, student coordinator M ENTORING SERVICES PHONE: 615-322-4843; 404-578-4042 E-MAIL: [email protected]; Office of Active Citizenship and Service [email protected] WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/oacs/index.html CONTACT: Mark Dalhouse I A women’s mentorship program empowering PHONE: 615-343-7878 young women to build their “CUES”—character, E-MAIL: [email protected] unity, esteem, and service. The program provides serv- ice and community outreach around issues of I Coordinates community service by Vanderbilt women’s sexual health, including the topics of sex, students and maintains an electronic bulletin board abstinence, decision making, relationships, STDs, listing service opportunities. HIV/ AIDS, rape, and pregnancy. 20 Resource Guide for Principals

Pencil Projects CONTACT: Ann Johnston E-MAIL: [email protected] I A Vanderbilt tutoring organization that works closely with the PENCIL Foundation to do one-on-one reading and math tutoring with students in Grades K-4.

Vanderbilt Prison Project WEB: http://studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu/prison_project I A service organization committed to working with people affected by the criminal justice system. Volunteers work with incarcerated youth and adults, and also act as role models for at-risk youth.

Vanderbilt Students for Students WEB: http://studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu/vss/# CONTACT: Rob Whiting PHONE: 904-206-0866 E-MAIL: [email protected] I Connects the Vanderbilt community with local, under-resourced high schools in order to expand edu- cational opportunities and build mutual understanding. The group also provides financial assistance to deserv- ing pre-college students.

Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science (VSVS) WEB: http://studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu/vsvs CONTACT: Pat Tellinghuisen PHONE: 615-343-4379 E-MAIL: [email protected] I A service organization composed of undergraduate, graduate, and medical students who are committed to bringing inquiry-based, hands-on science lessons to middle-school students.

Vanderbuddies WEB: http://studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu/ vanderbuddies/index.php CONTACT: Dana Gangoo E-MAIL: [email protected] I Provides Vanderbilt students with opportunities to tutor and mentor underprivileged children around Nashville. Vanderbuddies tutors engage in weekly tutor- Vanderbilt is committed to principles of equal opportunity and ing sessions at local community centers and schools. affirmative action. “Vanderbilt” and the Vanderbilt logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Vanderbilt University. Office of External Relations

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