We are excited to announce that the Chief Diversity Officer for Vermont State University has been appointed. Congratulations to Jae Basiliere (NVU), who will serve in this important role. The Chief Diversity Officer position is a permanent position, reporting to the president, and has been a priority hire to meet Vermont State University’s mission, vision, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Jae currently serves as the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Northern Vermont University and has dedicated significant time and energy to institutional equity and social justice work. They have also been a part of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Workgroup that is part of transformation. Jae also facilitates the Vermont State Colleges System Social Justice Group and leads a group supporting the integration of diversity-focused learning outcomes into every section of the general education curriculum. We are excited and honored Jae has stepped forward to fill this critical role!
