The University of Vermont combines elements of a private and public institution, a unique arrangement that is reflected in the makeup of the Board of Trustees.
The Board, which has full legal responsibility and authority for the university, consists of 25 members: nine legislative; nine self-perpetuating; three gubernatorial; two students; and two ex-officio members: the governor of Vermont and the president of the university.
The Trustees set and approve policies, budgets and strategic planning, and they have the authority to award honorary degrees and appoint the president of the university.
The administration, led by the president and the senior vice president/provost, and the Faculty Senate share responsibility in managing the university’s academic affairs.
The Staff Council works with the administration on issues and policies that affect university staff.
The Student Government Association and Graduate Student Senate also play advisory roles to the administration, as well as recognizing student clubs and organizations and allocating funding.
The Board of Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Phil Scott | Governor, ex officio |
| Suresh V. Garimella | President, ex officio |
Term Ending March 2025
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Kevin Christie | Trustee |
| Carolyn K. Dwyer | Trustee |
| Katelynn M. Giroux | Trustee |
| Carol B. Ode | Trustee |
| Samuel R. Young | Trustee |
Term Ending March 2026
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Cynthia L. Barnhart | Trustee |
| John M. Dineen | Trustee |
| Jennifer Ha | Trustee |
| Donald H. McCree | Trustee |
Term Ending March 2027
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Stephanie Jerome | Trustee |
| Ed Pagano | Trustee |
| Lucy Rogers | Trustee |
| Catherine Toll | Trustee |
Term Ending March 2028
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Susan M. Brengle | |
| Ron E. Lumbra | Trustee and Board Chair |
| Kristina M. Pisanelli | Trustee |
Term Ending March 2029
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Frank J. Cioffi | Trustee |
| Monique E. Priestley | Trustee |
| Shapleigh Smith, Jr. | Trustee |
| Tristan D. Toleno | Trustee |
Term Ending March 2030
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Matthew G. Devost | Trustee |
| R. Stanton Dodge | Trustee |
| Jodi H. Goldstein | Trustee |
Administration
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Suresh V. Garimella, Ph.D. | President |
| Patricia Prelock, Ph.D. | Provost and Senior Vice President |
| Amer Ahmed, Ed.D. | Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
| Bettyjo Bouchey, Ed.D. | Chief Officer for Professional and Continuing Education |
| Erica Caloiero, M.Ed. | Vice Provost for Student Affairs |
| Richard Cate, M.P.A. | Vice President for Finance and Treasurer |
| Monica Delisa, Ed.D. | President and CEO of the UVM Foundation |
| Jennifer Dickinson, Ph.D. | Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Student Success |
| Kirk Dombrowski, Ph.D. | Vice President for Research and Economic Development |
| William Harrison, M.B.A. | Chief Internal Auditor |
| Jay Jacobs, Ed.D. | Vice Provost for Enrollment Management |
| Trenton D. Klingerman, J.D. | Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel |
| Christopher Lehman, M.B.A. | Chief Human Resources Officer |
| Jane Okech, Ph.D. | Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs |
| Darcy Pientka, B.S. | Interim Chief Information Officer |
| Michael Schirling, M.Ed. | Chief Safety and Compliance Officer |
| Joel Seligman, Ed.D. | Chief Communications and Marketing Officer |
| Noma Anderson, Ph.D. | Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
| William A. Falls, Ph.D. | Dean, College of Arts and Sciences |
| Bryn Geffert, Ph.D. | Dean, University Libraries |
| Holger Hoock, Ph.D. | Dean, Graduate College |
| David Jenemann, Ph.D. | Dean, Patrick Leahy Honors College |
| David A. Nestor, Ed.D. | Dean of Students |
| Peter Newman, Ph.D. | Dean, Rubenstein School of the Environment and Natural Resources |
| Richard L. Page, M.D. | Dean, Larner College of Medicine |
| Leslie V. Parise, Ph.D. | Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences |
| Linda Schadler, Ph.D. | Dean, College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences |
| Sanjay Sharma, Ph.D. | Dean, Grossman School of Business |
| Katharine Shepherd, Ph.D. | Dean, College of Education and Social Services |