News and Updates

Reminder: Nominations to the Student Advisory Council due September 9, 2022

As mentioned in the previous update, we are hoping to add some new faces to the Student Advisory Council for the Fall 2022 semester. If you are a student who would be interested in joining or you are a faculty or staff member who know a student you would like to nominate, please complete the nomination …

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Vermont State Colleges Board Welcomes Two New Members

Announced in an August 17, 2022 press release, the Vermont State Colleges’ Board of Trustees welcomed Castleton University sophomore Perry Ragouzis and State Representative David Durfee to the Board. Representative David Durfee joins the Board of Trustees from Shaftsbury, VT and represents the Bennington-3 district in the Vermont House of Representatives. About joining the Board …

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Job Posting Announcement: Associate VP of Workforce, Community, and Economic Development

The position of Associate Vice President of Workforce, Community, and Economic Development has been posted internally. This position reports directly to the president of Vermont State University and will serve a key role in supporting VTSU’s mission to become a national model for preparing career-ready students. The work of this position will foster the evolution …

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Academic Operations Team Update (8/29/22)

The Academic Operations Core Team is looking forward to transitioning into a new structure with the appointment of Kelley Beckwith as Vice President for Student Success and completion of design elements from related sub-teams and working groups. Over the next two weeks, the team will be reviewing an expanded, integrated student success design with sponsors …

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Administrative Operations Team Update (8/29/22)

On the Facilities Team’s side, there has been continued progress in the area of leasing and divestment of sites. A survey proposal was received from Civil Engineers, indicating some intensive sitework is required. Meetings are happening with Veteran Services, as well as other entities, to explore housing possibilities. The Information Technology’s team has a Statement …

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Student Experience Team Update (8/29/22)

New student move-in and orientation programs were a success at all our locations over the past couple of weeks. Over 40 new international students are starting their first semester at Castleton and were proud to be photographed in front of the Alumni Gate! Admissions continues to prepare for the fall recruitment season. Boxes and boxes …

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Workforce Development Team Update (8/29/22)

The Workforce Core Team is working on collecting data needs going forward, as well as looking at historical workforce development data. This will define current activity in this work and assist with setting benchmarks to measure future success. In addition, a smaller Strategy Team is working on a design outline for workforce development at the …

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Vermont State Colleges in the News (8/29/22)

Last 1st day at 3 Vermont colleges before transforming into Vermont State University. Vermont State University hires new chief diversity officer: an interview with Jae Basiliere. Ranking of 90 best nursing schools in New England: VT Tech ranked #56 and Castleton ranked #59. CCV and VSAC offer free tuition to Vermonters through the 802 Opportunity …

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Appointment of the Vice President of Student Success

We are thrilled to announce that we’ve appointed Vermont State University’s Vice President of Student Success. Please join us in congratulating Kelley Beckwith on her appointment to lead this key work. The VP of Student Success is a permanent position that will report to the president of Vermont State and will help guide the work …

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Nominations to the Student Advisory Council

The Student Advisory Council has been meeting to help guide the work of the Transformation Teams as we work to design the future of Vermont State University and bring about system-wide administrative consolidation. The student input we have received so far is invaluable to ensuring a student-centered approach to how we provide our academic programs, …

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