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VTSU Optimization 2.0 – Refined Report

Here is a link to the VTSU Optimization 2.0 Refined Report. Press Release: Vermont State University Refines Optimization 2.0 Program Recommendations and Buyout Plan that Averts the need for all but One Layoff Refined plan incorporates feedback from stakeholders, identifies additional areas for growth to meet students where they are with relevant, high-demand degrees and …

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VTSU Administrative Optimization Report

Here is a link to the Administrative Optimization Report for Vermont State University issued by Interim President Mike Smith. Press Release: Vermont State University Announces Path to Fiscal Sustainability by FY2027 with Release of Plan for “Administrative Optimization” Plan to “right size and restructure” administrative positions follows Optimization 2.0 plan for streamlining academic program array; …

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Vermont State University Offers Voluntary Faculty Buyout as Part of Program Optimization Efforts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 10, 2023 PRESS CONTACT:Sylvia Plumb, AVP of University CommunicationsSylvia.Plumb@VermontState.edu | 802.626.6459 Vermont State University Offers Voluntary Faculty Buyout as Part of Program Optimization Efforts  As many as 33 fulltime faculty will be eligible for generous voluntary buyout at end of 2023-2024 academic year and could avoid the need for layoffs RANDOLPH, VT — Vermont …

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Draft Report on Optimization 2.0

Here is a link to the Draft Optimization 2.0 Report, including a cover letter to faculty from Mike Smith, Interim President of Vermont State University. The following is a press release regarding this report that was issued October 3, 2023: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 3, 2023 PRESS CONTACT:Katherine Levasseur Director of External and Governmental Affairs katherine.levasseur@vsc.edu …

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Facilities Master Planning Update (8/21/23)

As reported in last month’s newsletter, the Facilities Master Plan Working Group has continued to meet and work over the summer.  The group has explored and discussed some initial discovery work related to topics such as state demographics and population distribution, transportation infrastructure, and access to broadband infrastructure.  The team is also doing a detailed …

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