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VandyPASS badges are based on current workforce trends. The badges are indicative of skills that are in high-demand by employers and are always up-to-date.

Through this program, 国产原创 offers a variety of badges that align with critical skillsets that employers across industries seek. These skillsets are based on current workforce trends. Visit the听to learn more.

Collaboration with employers is key to identifying the skills that are in high demand in today's evolving workforce. By earning digital badges, students have the opportunity to develop valuable skills both inside and outside of the classroom. These can be tracked visually, making it easy for students to communicate their skills to employers across industries.

The digital badges students earn can be shared through social media sites like LinkedIn, showcased on resumes, linked on job sites, or sent via email.听

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To simplify the VandyPASS event request process, we have added this into the event submission form in Anchor Link. When you go in to submit your event in Anchor Link, please be sure to follow all

If your event is approved in Anchor Link, that does mean your event was also approved for VandyPASS! Once this is approved, it will show up in Suitable as an event for people to attend.

If your event is not approved for VandyPASS, our administrators will deny your event in Anchor Link. If it is denied for VandyPASS (which it will mention in the comments for the event denial), when you resubmit your event request, you can either follow their instructions to adjust your competencies/description or you can remove the VandyPASS competencies from event categories and unclick the prompt to be considered for VandyPASS.

For听students, please follow听听to create a new activity/task.

Getting into anything new can be challenging, and we understand that VandyPASS is no different, with a somewhat intimidating, endless list of tasks to choose from. These tasks we find are easiest for students to complete, and draw upon some of the more common experiences across campus.听

Follow the Career Center Instagram (C&S Level 1) - 10 points

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Opt into the VandyPASS Leaderboard (C&S Level 1) - 10 points

Proficiency with using Zoom, WebX, Skype (Technology Level 1) - 10 points

Attend Professor Office Hours (Critical Thinking Level 2) - 20 points

Life Experiences: Cultural Event / Festival / Showcase (Equity & Inclusion Level 2) - 20 points

Big Interview - AI Interview Tool (Professionalism, Communication Level 2) - 40 points

Lead a Team Meeting for a Group or Club (Teamwork Level 3) - 50 points

Serve as an Officer of an Organization (Leadership Level 3) - 50 points

Participation in a Language Table (E&I, C&S, Communication Level 3) - 150 points

A strong reflection can be challenging to create, whether it be because what you are writing about was a while ago, or because it may be hard to connect to what the task is asking personally. These example responses are meant as guides to what a strong reflection can look like, and are meant to spur your own creativity and introspection.听

Help Raise Funds For a Club or Greek Life: 鈥淓very year, my sorority hosts several fundraising events to support charities we care about. All of our members contribute, and I鈥檝e seen how much collaboration and shared effort it really takes to pull things off. We come up with strategies that make sense for our community and adjust as needed along the way. Clear communication helps keep everyone on the same page and motivated. Overall, it鈥檚 shown me how effective teamwork can be when everyone is working toward a common goal.鈥�

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Lead a Team Meeting for a Group or Club: 鈥淒uring my freshman year, I led weekly House Programming Advisory Council (HPAC) meetings, which helped me grow a lot in teamwork and collaboration. I鈥檇 start each meeting with a clear agenda but made sure everyone had space to share their ideas. We focused on brainstorming ways to boost participation in Commons Cup events and ensured our plans reflected the group鈥檚 input. Open communication with HPAC members, our program coordinator, and our faculty head of house was key to building strategies that worked. It reminded me that the best ideas come from working together and creating space for everyone鈥檚 voice.鈥�

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Serve on the Executive Board or as an Officer of an Organization: 鈥淪erving as the Vice President of Finance for my sorority has taught me that leadership means being both accountable and approachable. I manage our chapter鈥檚 budget, collect dues, and support other officers in planning events within our financial limits. This role has shown me the importance of being organized, transparent, and proactive鈥攅specially when we鈥檙e facing financial constraints. One of the biggest challenges I鈥檝e faced is navigating late or missed payments, which requires setting clear expectations while also being understanding of individual circumstances. These moments have helped me strengthen my communication skills and approach difficult conversations with empathy. I鈥檝e also had to find solutions that protect the chapter鈥檚 financial health without disrupting operations. Consistency, fairness, and open communication have been key to building trust within the chapter. This role has developed my confidence in decision-making and taught me how to lead with both structure and compassion.鈥�

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Research/Applied Project: 鈥淚n my Applied Marketing class, I worked on a group project where we developed a strategy to help a real business increase profits from their existing customers over time. We did a mix of qualitative and quantitative research鈥攍ike interviews, surveys, and focus groups鈥攖o understand consumer behavior better. Digital tools played a big role throughout the project. We used Zoom for meetings, Qualtrics for building our survey, and platforms like Datawrapper and Flourish to visualize our data. Google Docs made it easy for us to collaborate in real time. All of these tools helped us stay organized and made it easier to turn our research into clear, strategic recommendations. It showed me how digital technology can aid in marketing research and how it helps teams work efficiently from start to finish.鈥�

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Attend Professor Office Hours 鈥淚 attended my professor's office hours for Algorithms. I discussed a homework question that I was confused about. This led to a sample walkthrough of an example, allowing me to better understand the algorithm relevant to the homework. Afterward, I was able to better understand Tarjan's Articulation Point Algorithm and complete the problem.鈥�

• 鈥淰andyPASS has helped me be more intentional about how I grow outside the classroom. It鈥檚 encouraged me to reflect on my strengths and take small, meaningful steps toward building confidence in my professional journey.鈥� - Class of 2027听

• 鈥淰andyPASS has supported me to expand my technical and soft skills while engaging with multiple initiatives on campus. I value that it encouraged me to reflect on my career growth and have fun while developing my professional portfolio!鈥� - Class of 2028听

• 鈥淚 found VandyPASS to be a helpful tool that encouraged me to explore more of our campus's resources and push myself to reach new heights. 鈥� - Class of 2026听

• VandyPASS has been a fun chapter of my year. It allows you to really reflect on the good things you've learned and done in the community. It allows you to compete with your classmates in a very constructive way. The greek life association also adds chapter-level competition which is great. I think going to events should be weighed more heavily than simple reflections, as the reflections was where I earned all my points. - Class of 2025听

• VandyPASS offers students the opportunity to receive recognition for different skills they have certified on. Personally, I feel that it promotes professional development skills by allowing you to reflect on different immersive experiences you may have had, and it also encourages more engagement with the Career Center. It can showcase to employers that you are actively engaged in paving your future path, making you a more attractive candidate for career development opportunities. - Class of 2026听

The purpose of VandyPASS is to help students intentionally reflect on their experiences, develop their skills, and become strong storytellers who can confidently articulate their growth to future employers, graduate programs, and听mentors. While generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT) can be helpful in getting started or organizing thoughts, your reflection responses in VandyPASS are expected to be authentic, personal, and grounded in your own lived experiences. Students who submit AI-generated responses without meaningful personalization or who use AI to "game" the system rather than engage with the reflection process are not meeting the expectations of the program and will be denied points for their task submissions.

We encourage students to:

• Use AI tools only to brainstorm or outline ideas, not as a substitute for reflection.
• Write in your own words, drawing directly from your personal experiences.
• View VandyPASS as an opportunity for self-awareness and professional growth, not a box to check.

For more information on academic integrity and the use of AI at 国产原创, please visit .

If you have questions about this policy or need help crafting a task reflection, feel free to contact the VandyPASS team at vandypass@vanderbilt.edu.

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