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 of Trustees Representative Durfee said “the Vermont State Colleges System is an integral resource for the people who live and work in this state. Joining the Board of Trustees is an opportunity to move the needle on meeting the needs of Vermonters. The upcoming unification of three Vermont schools from around the state ensures that students anywhere in Vermont can do anything, from earning a four-year degree in environmental studies, to completing career training as an HVAC technician. I am happy to bring my systems-level knowledge and experience with business and cooperatives to the board, and to advocate for the relevance and success of the system within the legislature.”
Perry Ragouzis is a current student at Castleton University studying political science. Ragouzis stated, “I am looking forward to joining the Board of Trustees at this exciting time in the Vermont State Colleges history. The creation of Vermont State University means that we can bring together the best of our Vermont schools to form something entirely new. I am thrilled that I will get to be a part of the decision-making process, bringing my skills and the student voice to this important work. My goal is to make sure that the student experience is prioritized, whether that means for four-year degree-seeking students, part-time students and commuter students, and those in the workforce development programs around the state.”