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 advises 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
The Board of Trustees - Ex Officio Members
Phil Scott, Governor, ex officio
Marlene Tromp, President, ex officio
Trustees with Terms Ending March 2026
John Dineen, Self-Perpetuating Trustee
Jennifer Ha, Student Trustee
Donald McCree, Self-Perpetuating Trustee
Trustees with Terms Ending March 2027
McKenzie Hart, Student Trustee
Stephanie Jerome, Legislative Trustee
Ed Pagano, Gubernatorial Trustee
Lucy Rogers, Legislative Trustee
Catherine Toll, Legislative Trustee
Trustees with Terms Ending March 2028
Susan Brengle, Self-Perpetuating Trustee
Ron Lumbra, Self-Perpetuating Trustee
Kristina Pisanelli, Self-Perpetuating Trustee
Trustees with Terms Ending March 2029
Frank Cioffi, Gubernatorial Trustee
Monique Priestley, Legislative Trustee
Shapleigh Smith, Jr., Legislative Trustee
Tristan Toleno, Legislative Trustee
Trustees with Terms Ending March 2030
Cynthia Barnhart, Self-Perpetuating Trustee
Matthew Devost, Self-Perpetuating Trustee
R. Stanton Dodge, Self-Perpetuating Trustee
Jodi Goldstein, Self-Perpetuating Trustee
Trustees with Terms Ending March 2031
John Bartholomew, Legislative Trustee
Scott Breck, Legislative Trustee
Jason Maulucci, Gubernatorial Trustee
Carol Ode, Legislative Trustee
University Administration
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Marlene Tromp, Ph.D. | President |
| Linda Schadler, Ph.D. | Interim Provost and Senior Vice President |
| Amer Ahmed, Ed.D. | Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
| Noma Anderson, Ph.D. | Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Alessandro Bertoni | Interim Chief Communications and Marketing Officer |
| Bettyjo Bouchey, Ed.D. | Chief Officer for Professional and Continuing Education |
| Erica Caloiero, M.Ed. | Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students |
| Kellie Campbell, Ed.D. | Chief Information Officer |
| Richard Cate, M.P.A. | Vice President for Finance and Treasurer |
| Monica Delisa, Ed.D. | President and CEO of the UVM Foundation |
| Mundar Dewoolkar, Ph.D. | Interim Dean, College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences |
| Jennifer Dickinson, Ph.D. | Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Student Success |
| Kirk Dombrowski, Ph.D. | Vice President for Research and Economic Development |
| Tessa Lucey, M.H.A | Interim Chief Internal Auditor |
| Jay Jacobs, Ed.D. | Vice Provost for Enrollment Management |
| Christopher Lehman, M.B.A. | Chief Human Resources Officer |
| Jane Okech, Ph.D. | Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs |
| 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 |
| Peter Newman, Ph.D. | Dean, Rubenstein School of the Environment and Natural Resources |
| Richard L. Page, M.D. | Dean, Larner College of Medicine |
| Appointment in Progress | Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences |
| Sharon Reich Paulsen, J.D. | Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel |
| Michael Schirling, M.Ed. | Chief Safety and Compliance Officer |
| Sanjay Sharma, Ph.D. | Dean, Grossman School of Business |
| Katharine Shepherd, Ph.D. | Dean, College of Education and Social Services |