University Administration and Governance
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
| Phil Scott | Governor, ex officio |
| Suresh V. Garimella | President, ex officio |
Term Ending March 2023
| John L. Bartholomew | Hartland, Vermont |
| Frank J. Cioffi | South Burlington, Vermont |
| Kisha Kalra | Burlington, Vermont |
| Johannah Leddy Donovan | Burlington, Vermont |
| Shapleigh Smith, Jr. | Morrisville, Vermont |
Term Ending March 2024
| Robert P. Brennan, Jr. | Pleasantville, New York |
| Otto G. Berkes | Bedford Hills, New York |
| Jodi H. Goldstein | Weston, Massachusetts |
| Kenny Nguyen | Burlington, Vermont |
Term Ending March 2025
| Carolyn K. Dwyer | Burlington, Vermont |
| Kevin Christie | White River Junction, Vermont |
| Carol B. Ode | Burlington, Vermont |
| Samuel R. Young | Greensboro, Vermont |
Term Ending March 2026
| Cynthia L. Barnhart | Boston, Massachusetts |
| John M. Dineen | Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts |
| Donald H. McCree | Rye, New York |
Term Ending March 2027
| Stephanie Jerome | Brandon, Vermont |
| Ed Pagano | Washington, D.C. |
| Lucy Rogers | Waterville, Vermont |
| Catherine Toll | Danville, Vermont |
Term Ending March 2028
| Susan M. Brengle | Ipswich, Massachusetts |
| Ron E. Lumbra | Rye, New York |
| Kristina M. Pisanelli | Washington, D.C. |
Administration
| 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 |
| Simeon Ananou, Ed.D. | Chief Information Officer |
| Erica Caloiero, M.Ed. | Vice Provost for Student Affairs |
| Richard Cate, M.P.A. | Vice President for Finance and Treasurer |
| Vice President for Executive Operations and Public Safety | |
| Jennifer Dickinson, Ph.D. | Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Student Success |
| Kirk Dombrowski, Ph.D. | Vice President for Research |
| William Harrison, M.B.A. | Chief Internal Auditor |
| Jill Irvine, Ph.D. | Chief Professional and Continuing Education Officer |
| Jay Jacobs, Ed.D. | Vice Provost for Enrollment Management |
| James Keller, M.B.A. | Interim President and CEO of the UVM Foundation |
| Jane Okech, Ph.D. | Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs |
| Sharon Reich Paulsen, J.D. | Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel and Senior Advisor to the President |
| Joel Seligman | Chief Communications Officer |
| Noma Anderson, Ph.D. | Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
| William A. Falls, Ph.D. | Dean, College of Arts and Sciences |
| Cynthia Forehand, Ph.D. | Dean, Graduate College |
| Bryn Geffert, Ph.D. | Dean of University Libraries |
| David Jenemann, Ph.D. | Dean, Honors College |
| Dean, Rubenstein School of the Environment and Natural Resources | |
| David A. Nestor, Ed.D. | Dean of Students |
| 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. | Interim Dean, College of Education and Social Services |