Bishop Joseph Johnson

Black Cultural Center

The BCC. enhances the Vanderbilt experience of Black students, faculty, and staff by providing programming and resources to address our community's academic, cultural, well-being, and social needs!

Signature Activities

Weekly Yoga Sessions and other wellness programs

Black History

Immersion Excursion and other cultural education opoportunities

BCC AmbassaDores and other internships and leadership Development opportunities

BCC Tutoring Stem mentoring and other academic support

BCC Resource Room Drop-in Hours and other opportunities to connect with campus resources.

Alumni Career Connections and other Career and professional Development opportunities

Community Engagement with Ida B Wells Elementary and other Nashville Community partners

Black Graduates

Recognition Ceremony and other celebrations of black excellence and community

Coming to college can by scary, nerve wrecking, and exci7ng all at once. You are coming into a journey that will define the rest of your life. I remember my first month of classes- I was scared to meet new people, had no idea what to expect from professors, and was completely overwhelmed I do not want this for you! As a Vandy student, you have access to mul7ple resources for mental health, including a Life Coach to help you set goals for the semester and be one your biggest cheerleaders!

What is a life coach?

A Life Coach is exactly what it sounds like... a coach to help you navigate this thing called life! Unlike therapy, a life coach does not focus on your past, but instead helps you plan your future in whatever ways you deem appropriate. A life coach will not tell you what to do, but help you sort your thoughts, hold you accountable to the goals you set for yourself, and to be your biggest cheerleader when you reach your goals!

Life coaching does not replace talking with staff at the UCC, but it can help you get moving and works as a great supplement to counseling!

Whatever your reason, I am here for you. So take advantage of this service! If nothing else, schedule an appointment just to talk! Tell me how excited you are about coming to Vanderbilt

How it works:

1. As of now, I am accepting appointments from August 7-18 from 10am-4pm. Please book 24 hours in advance (do not schedule an appointment for the same day you book your appointment

2. Appointments are for 30 minutes

3. To schedule, please go to: https://calendly.com/momaveelifecoach/1-1-with-moma-vee

4. Once I receive your confirmation, within 24 hours, I will send you a worksheet to complete and return before your first appointment.

5. All sessions will be held over Zoom. Confidentiality is a must so I will hold these appointments from my home office where we won’t be interrupted.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out! Looking forward to helping you reach your goals!!!!!!

Mrs. Vee, Associate Director Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center