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; …
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 …
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 …
The Corrections Post Secondary Education Initiative at CCV The Corrections Postsecondary Education Initiative (CPSEI) is a 3-year federal grant from the US Department of Justice. The program includes two areas of focus: education for Department of Corrections (DOC) staff, and education for Vermonters who are incarcerated. Surveys have been done and are in progress to …
As we near the completion of the spring semester, students are registering for fall classes in the first VTSU term schedule. Once the semester is complete, the core team will shift its focus to support critical faculty projects. May retreats for the expanded F2F+ pilot and the General Education Connections Seminar 1 course are being …
The Admissions team had a very successful season of events. Analysis of our data clearly shows that students who visit are far more likely to enroll. If you take all the attendees from our admitted student sessions, 76% plus have chosen to enroll at Vermont State. Thank you all for your efforts to make these …
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At the May 8, 2023, meeting of the Board of Trustees DEI Committee, Mary Brodsky, Dean of People and Culture for the Community College of Vermont, and Jae Basiliere, Chief Diversity Officer at Vermont State University, each gave an update on the past year of work regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion at their respective institutions. …
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Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, The launch of the Vermont State University (VTSU) on July 1 is the most important move forward for the future of the Vermont State Colleges System – possibly since its founding. We are on the doorstep of achieving unification of our state colleges to meet the needs of today’s learners …
Dear VSCS Community, Over the last two weeks, we have seen an outpouring of voices concerning Vermont State University’s announcement regarding changes to the Libraries and Athletics. We value passionate public discourse and diverse viewpoints. By its nature this discourse is often loud and messy. As public institutions of higher education, we value the …
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Two major transformation decisions have been made regarding athletics and our libraries. In making these decisions, our goal is to strengthen and expand access to our athletics offerings and provide greater equity of access to our library services. To become a thriving hybrid university, we must make strategic decisions in many different areas to preserve …
Announcing Changes to Vermont State University Athletics and Libraries Read More »
