University update on March 3 tornado impact - Vanderbilt University News

Additional information will be posted to this page as it becomes available.

Posted 3/3/20, 11:45 a.m.

Though the Vanderbilt campus escaped damage from a March 3 tornado, some members of the Vanderbilt community have been significantly impacted, including losing their homes, following the storm that hit Nashville during the early morning hours.

University officials continue to reach out to students, faculty and staff to determine the impact for, and provide assistance to, those who live off-campus.

Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente sent messages to students, faculty and staff this morning expressing concern and providing information on how to seek assistance and get updates.

“Our care and concern are with all members of the Vanderbilt family who may have been affected by last night’s devastating storms. Our hearts go out to our neighbors across Nashville impacted by this tragedy. The Vanderbilt University campus did not suffer any damage, and the university remains open today,” she wrote.

Impacted students should contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 615-322-6400 or at deanofstudents@vanderbilt.edu.

Faculty who have been impacted should reach out to their department head or dean.

Staff should contact their supervisor to let them know their status and to make any necessary plans. Staff who were directly or indirectly impacted should stay home if they feel they need to—unless they are needed to perform essential functions for the university.

Postdoctoral fellows, scholars and trainees should reach out to their faculty or staff administrator.

Vanderbilt University Public Safety activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and notified the Vanderbilt community of a tornado approaching the campus shortly after midnight on Tuesday. However, the path of the tornado shifted, sparing the Vanderbilt campus but causing significant destruction in other parts of the city. The EOC remained active throughout the morning, and VUPS continues to monitor the situation.

Vanderbilt community members who have been impacted should reach out to the following resources for assistance:

Dean of Students
615-322-6400
deanofstudents@vanderbilt.edu

Office of Student Care Coordination
Sarratt Student Center, Suite 100
615-343-WELL (9355)
studentcare@vanderbilt.edu
Website

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
615-936-1327
Website

Vanderbilt Hardship Fund
Administered by Work/Life Connections–EAP
Beneficiaries: Employees, including postdocs, who are full-time and have been employed by Vanderbilt at least one year.
615-936-1327 (to make an appointment)
Website

Graduate Life Coach
Website

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
615-875-9123
OPA@vanderbilt.edu
Website

International Student and Scholar Services
615-322-2753
Website

University Counseling Center
2015 Terrace Place
615-322-2571
Website

Drop-in consultations at multiple campus locations

Statement on March 3 tornadoes

Posted 3/3/20, 7:31 a.m.

There is no damage reported to the Vanderbilt campus at this time from the overnight tornadoes. Our hearts go out to our neighbors across Nashville affected by this tragedy. We are continuing to assess the storm’s impact and checking in on our students, faculty and staff.

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