Vandy Village

Vandy Village focuses on C.A.R.E for student parents and/or caregivers. The objectives are to: 

  • Connect Vanderbilt students by compiling resources in one easily accessible area, 
  • Advise peers and provide mentorship, 
  • Relate to and build community through shared experiences
  • Encourage each other to succeed. 

It takes a village, let's get it done...together. 

Faculty Advisors

Student Leadership

Mission 

To engage, encourage and support professional/graduate students who identify as a parent and/or caregiver.

Aim

To Connect, Advise, Relate, and Encourage (CARE)

  • We offer connection through centralized access to pertinent information regarding parenting and caregiving in the Nashville area.
  • Share insight on balancing being a student and a parent/caregiver through advice and mentorship.
  • Build relationships and community through shared experiences as a student and parent/caregiver.
  • Give and receive encouragement and motivation to succeed. 

Membership  

Please contact student leadership to sign up; no qualifications are needed.

Resources 

Works with Dean of Students and Office of Student Affairs, Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center-VU, Reproductive Health and Parenting Resource Coordinator-Office of Health and Wellness-VU

Standing Meeting Time 

Will vote on this during the first meeting of the year; will be over Zoom to allow participation from all areas. Meet monthly or quarterly based on need and interest.