Projects

Current Initiatives

Student-driven work aligned with Vanderbilt Enterprises priorities. All in early development alongside the organization itself.

Active Projects

6 projects across 3 teams
Fan Engagement
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In ProgressActivation Proposal

Athletics Pop-Up Pilot

Plan and execute a branded VEA pop-up activation at a fall football home game.

Next: Finalize site layout and coordinate with Athletics operations.
Jordan WillisTarget 2026-08-30
Brand Team
In ProgressOps Document

VEA Website Launch

Build and launch the official VEA website and platform for student submissions and admin review.

Next: Complete platform build and prepare for leadership review.
Jack DiemarTarget 2026-06-15
Strategy Team
In ProgressOps Document

Think Tank Transition

Identify Think Tank members to offer first-right-of-refusal for early VEA leadership roles.

Next: Prepare founding cohort outreach list for after July 4.
Jack DiemarTarget 2026-07-10
Strategy Team
Sent to VEOps Document

CSL Approval Process

Navigate the Center for Student Life approval or exemption pathway for VEA registration.

Next: University process alignment — student organization recognition path in progress.
Elizabeth JacobsonTarget 2026-06-30
Brand Team
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approvedConcept Board + Brief

Merchandise Concept Sprint

Develop 3 limited merchandise concepts for VE review — target a fall pilot drop.

Next: Alex to present 3 concepts with cost estimates by June 20.
Alex ChenTarget 2026-06-20
Strategy Team
newProgramming Brief

Lifelong Learning Programming Map

Map existing Lifelong Learning Society programming and identify student engagement gaps.

Next: Schedule meeting with VE Lifelong Learning contact.
Sarah PatelTarget 2026-07-15

Student-Submitted Ideas

Ideas from student submissions currently in the pipeline.

Stadium Pop-Up Activation — Football Saturdays

Under Review

Set up a branded VEA pop-up near Gate 10 before home games offering merchandise previews, student feedback surveys, and brand activations.

By Maya Thompson2026-05-10Fan Engagementathletics
high priority

Limited Vanderbilt Merchandise Drop

assigned

Curate and launch a limited-run merchandise collection in partnership with Vanderbilt Enterprises — premium quality, student-designed, sold through a dedicated drop model.

By Alex Chen2026-05-08Brand Teammerchandising
high priority

Student Fan Feedback Survey

In Progress

Design and distribute a structured survey to understand student opinions on game-day experiences, merchandise preferences, and campus brand identity.

By Sarah Patel2026-05-05Strategy Teamstrategy
medium priority

Alumni-Founder Speaker Series

new

Host a quarterly speaker series featuring Vanderbilt alumni who are founders, operators, or executives — structured as intimate fireside chats.

By Jack Diemar2026-05-15lifelong-learning
medium priority

Lifelong Learning Student Ambassador Program

new

Create a cohort of 10–15 student ambassadors who actively participate in and help organize Lifelong Learning Society events.

By Jordan Willis2026-05-16lifelong-learning
medium priority

Campus Brand Consistency Audit

approved

Conduct a structured audit of how Vanderbilt's brand appears across student-facing materials, events, and digital channels.

By Alex Chen2026-04-28Brand Teambrand
high priority

Basketball Student Section Activation

Under Review

Design a student section energy plan for Memorial Gym — coordinated chants, themed game nights, and organized student-to-student outreach.

By Jordan Willis2026-05-12Fan Engagementathletics
medium priority

Commodore Game-Day Content Series

new

Produce a regular series of student-created content around Vanderbilt game days — behind-the-scenes access, fan stories, atmosphere coverage.

By Maya Thompson2026-05-18brand
low priority

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Submit it through the platform. Student ideas are reviewed weekly by VEA directors.