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Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees Meeting December 1, 2017 Castleton University Castleton, Vermont
Vermont State Colleges
Board of Trustees Meeting
December 1, 2017
Castleton University
Castleton, Vermont
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Trustees, Vermont State Colleges Systems
FROM: Martha O’Connor, Chair
Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor
DATE: November 21, 2017
SUBJECT: Materials for Board Meeting December 1, 2017
Attached are the agenda and supporting materials for the upcoming Board meeting Friday,
December 1, 2017 at Castleton University. The Committee meetings will start at 9:30 a.m. and
the Board of Trustees meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday. Please feel free to get in touch with any
questions.
cc: Council of Presidents
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Martha O’Connor, Chair (2/28/21)
Shavonna Bent Karen Luneau, Secretary (5/30/18) (2/28/21)
Janette Bombardier Chris Macfarlane (2/28/21) (2/28/19)
M. Jerome “Jerry” Diamond Rep. Jim Masland (2/28/19) (2/28/18)
Rep. Eileen “Lynn” Dickinson Linda Milne, Treasurer (2/28/20) (2/28/21)
J. Churchill Hindes Michael Pieciak (2/28/21) (2/28/21)
Tim Jerman, Vice Chair Aly Richards (2/28/18) (2/28/19)
Rep. Bill Lippert, Jr. Governor Phil Scott (2/18/20) (ex officio)
Board Committees
Education, Personnel
Audit & Student Life Executive Linda Milne, Chair Aly Richards, Chair Martha O’Connor, Chair
Lynn Dickinson, Vice-Chair Jim Masland, Vice-Chair Tim Jerman, Vice-Chair
Church Hindes Shavonna Bent Karen Luneau
Karen Luneau Janette Bombardier Linda Milne
Michael Pieciak Lynn Dickinson
Karen Luneau
Finance & Facilities Long Range Planning Church Hindes, Chair Jerry Diamond, Chair
Chris Macfarlane, Vice-Chair Karen Luneau, Vice Chair
Jerry Diamond Lynn Dickinson
Tim Jerman Church Hindes
Bill Lippert Tim Jerman
Linda Milne Aly Richards
Mike Pieciak
Board Meeting Dates
December 1, 2017 Castleton University, Castleton, VT
March 23-24, 2018 Community College of VT, Montpelier Academic Center
June 20-21, 2018 Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, Lyndonville, VT
Sept 19-20, 2018 To Be Determined
VSC Chancellor’s Office Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor
Chief Financial Officer Stephen Wisloski
General Counsel Sophie Zdatny
Chief Academic Officer Yasmine Ziesler
Chief Information Officer Kevin Conroy
Director of External and Governmental Affairs Tricia Coates
System Controller/Senior Director of Financial Operations Sheilah Evans
Executive Assistant to the Chancellor’s Office Harriet Johnson
Director of Facilities Richard Ethier
Director of Human Resources Nancy Shaw
Director of Institutional Research Patroklos Karantinos
Director of Payroll and Benefits Tracy Sweet
Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Room 1787, Campus Center
Castleton University, Castleton, Vermont
Friday, December 1, 2017
AGENDA
December 1, 2017
9:30 – Noon Committee Meetings
Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting
9:30 - Noon EPSL Committee Meeting
Noon Lunch
1:00 – 4:00 Board of Trustees Business Meeting
Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Room 1787, Campus Center
Castleton University, Castleton, Vermont
Friday, December 1, 2017
AGENDA
December 1, 2017
1:00 – 4:00 Board of Trustees Business Meeting
1. Consent Agenda – Motion to Approve
a. September 27, 2017 Meeting Minutes
b. September 28, 2017 Meeting Minutes
2. Report of the Finance & Facilities Committee
a. FY2018 carryover requests (CCV and VTC) – Motion to Approve
b. Proposal to repurpose Stafford earmark (Castleton) – Motion to Approve
c. FY2019 Big Bill, FY2019 Capital Bill and FY2018 Budget Adjustment requests –
Motion to Approve
d. Possible revision to Policy 301, In-State Tuition for Vermont high school graduates
– Discussion
e. New Policy 504, Campus Safety Policy – Motion to Approve
f. The Marie Augustin ’58 Fund for Lyndon State College – Motion to Approve
3. Report of the EPSL Committee
a. Vermont Tech Policy 102 New Program Proposal for A.A.S. in Forestry – Motion to
Approve
b. Resolution commending policy 101 committees
c. Approval of Programs and Process for 2018 Review - Motion to Approve
4. Report on LRPC
5. Report of the Audit Committee
a. FY17 Audited Financial Statements – Motion to Approve
6. Presentations of Emeritus Status and VSC Faculty Fellows
7. Update on the VSCS Hall of Fame
8. Legislative Report and Planning
9. Briefing – How federal tax legislation may affect colleges and students
10. Report from the VSC Student Government Association
11. Presentation and discussion with Scott Giles, President and CEO, Vermont Student
Assistance Corporation (VSAC)
12. Comments from the Public
13. Date of Next Meeting
Currently scheduled for Friday March 23, 2018 and Saturday March 24, 2018
Community College of Vermont, Winooski, VT.
BOARD WILL BE ASKED TO CONSIDER SWITCHING BACK TO ONE DAY
BOARD MEETINGS FOR THE FORSEEABLE FUTURE.
MEETING MATERIAL
Item 1: Consent Agenda
a. September 27, 2017 Meeting Minutes
b. September 28, 2017 Meeting Minutes
Item 2: Report of the Finance and Facilities
December 1, 2017 Finance and Facilities Meeting Materials
Item 3: Report of the EPSL Committee
December 1, 2017 EPSL Committee Meeting Materials
a. Resolution commending policy 101 committees
Item 4: Report of the Audit Committee
a. FY17 Audited Financial Statements – Motion to Approve
Item 5: Presentations of Emeritus Status and VSC Faculty Fellows
Emeritus status for Castleton University Professor Robert Gershon
Emeritus status for Castleton University Professor John Gillen
Emeritus status for Castleton University Professor Robert Johnson
VSC Faculty Fellowship for Castleton University Professor Adam Chill
VSC Faculty Fellowship for Castleton University Professor Andre Fleche
Item 1:
Consent Agenda
a. September 27, 2017 Meeting Minutes
b. September 28, 2017 Meeting Minutes
UNAPPROVED Minutes of the VSC Board of Trustees Retreat Meeting held Wednesday,
September 27, 2017 at the Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, Vermont
Note: These are unapproved minutes, subject to amendment and/or approval at the subsequent
meeting.
The Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the
Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, Vermont
Board members present: Martha O’Connor (Chair) Tim Jerman (Vice Chair), Jerry Diamond,
Lynn Dickinson, Church Hindes, Linda Milne, Chris Macfarlane, Karen Luneau, Bill Lippert,
Aly Richards, and Shavonna Bent
Absent: Mike Pieciak, Janette Bombardier
Presidents: Elaine Collins, Joyce Judy, Pat Moulton
Chancellor’s Office Staff: Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor
Kevin Conroy, Chief Information Officer
Steve Wisloski, Chief Financial Officer
Harriet Johnson, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
Chair O’Connor called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.
Chancellor Jeb Spaulding welcomed the Trustees and introduced Robert Bleimeister. Mr.
Bleimeister facilitated a session on the Dos and Don’ts of High Performing Boards with the
Trustees.
Following the presentation, the Board reviewed the results of the Board of Trustees self-
assessment and discussed the outcomes.
The Vermont State Colleges System General Counsel Sophie Zdatny conducted an educational
session with Trustees on Policy 311 (Non-Discrimination, Harassment & Related Unprofessional
Conduct) and Policy 311-A (Sexual Misconduct, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual
Assault, and Stalking).
Vermont State Colleges System Associate General Counsel Todd Daloz presented an overview
of training on fiduciary responsibilities and Policy 207 (Trustee and Executive Conflict of
Interest) and Policy 210 (Employee Conflict of Interest). Trustees were reminded they are to fill
out the annual conflict of interest form.
At this time, Trustee Jerman made the following motion.
I move that the Board enter executive session, pursuant to 1 V.S.A. s. 313(a)(3) to
interview a candidate for the position of President of Castleton University. Along with
the members of the Board present at this meeting, the Board invites the Chancellor,
system presidents, and Karen Scolforo to attend.
Please note that the vote to go into executive session must be by a 2/3 majority of those
board members present at the meeting.
Trustee Richards seconded. The Board approved the motion unanimously and entered executive
session at 3:15 p.m. The Board exited executive session at 5:30 p.m.
At 5:35 p.m. Chair O’Connor recessed the Board meeting until 8:30 a.m. on September 28, 2017.
UNAPPROVED Minutes of the VSC Board of Trustees Retreat Meeting held Thursday,
September 28, 2017 at the Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, Vermont
Note: These are unapproved minutes, subject to amendment and/or approval at the subsequent
meeting.
The Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees met on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the
Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, Vermont
Board members present: Martha O’Connor (Chair) Tim Jerman (Vice Chair), Jerry Diamond,
Lynn Dickinson, Church Hindes, Janette Bombardier, Chris Macfarlane, Karen Luneau, Bill
Lippert, Aly Richards, and Shavonna Bent
Absent: Mike Pieciak, Linda Milne
Presidents: Elaine Collins, Joyce Judy, Pat Moulton, Dave Wolk
Chancellor’s Office Staff: Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor
Kevin Conroy, Chief Information Officer
Steve Wisloski, Chief Financial Officer
Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs
Todd Daloz, Associate General Counsel
Sheilah Evans, System Controller & Senior Director of Financial
Operations
Sophie Zdatny, General Counsel
Yasmine Ziesler, Chief Academic Officer
Patroklos Karantinos, Director of Institutional Research
Harriet Johnson, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
From the Colleges: Laura Jakubowski, Director of Finance, Castleton University
Toby Stewart, Controller, Johnson State College, Lyndon State College
Lit Tyler, Dean of Administration, Vermont Technical College
Beth Walsh, President, Academic Support, Johnson State College
Jennifer Harris, Executive Director, Development-Alumni, Lyndon State
College
Jonathan Davis, Dean of Students, Lyndon State College
Sharon Scott, Dean of Administration, Northern Vermont University
Nolan Atkins, Provost, Lyndon State College
Penny Howrigan, Assoc. Dean/Enrollment Services, Johnson State
College
Vincent Maloney, Director of Admissions, Northern Vermont University
Dwight Cross, Assoc. Dean of Enrollment, Vermont Technical College
Sylvia Plumb, ED of Communications, Lyndon State College
Melissa Weinstein, Web & Digital Communications Manager, Johnson
State College
Chair O’Connor called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. Trustee Jerman made the following
motion:
I move that the Board enter executive session, pursuant to 1 V.S.A. s. 313(a)(3) to discuss
the possible appointment of a public official and the evaluations of the Presidents. Along
with the members of the Board present at this meeting, the Board invites the Chancellor
to attend.
Trustee Lippert seconded the motion to enter executive session. The motion was approved
unanimously. The Board entered executive session at 8:40 a.m. The Board exited executive
session at 9:35 a.m.
At this time, President Elaine Collins introduced a presentation on the progress with the
unification of Johnson and Lyndon State Colleges into Northern Vermont University one year
after the Board voted to do so. The presentation was given by Sylvia Plumb, Lyndon State
College Executive Director of Communications, and Melissa Weinstein, Johnson State College
Web and Digital Communications Manager, along with the marketing team from Ologie, who
participated by phone. Ologie presented the new branding and web site. President Elaine
Collins did a final review of the accomplishments and gave an update of the financial report of
the unification.
Chief Financial officer Steve Wisloski presented his summary of the Fall 2017 enrollment and
FY2018 budget update to the Board. The presidents discussed how to enroll more students and
reviewed their individual budgets.
CFO Wisloski continued his presentation with his comparative admissions summary report of
September 15, 2017 vs. prior year and how this impacts the budgets.
CFO Wisloski then discussed enrollment and admissions annual data from Fall 2017 compared
to previous years.
The four presidents presented their individual annual college reports. President Pat Moulton
presented her report for Vermont Technical College; President Elaine Collins presented her
report for Lyndon State College and Johnson State College; President Joyce Judy presented her
report for Community College of Vermont; and President Dave Wolk presented his report for
Castleton University.
The Board of Trustees business meeting started at 1:00 p.m.
1. Approval of June 20, 2017 Meeting Minutes
Trustee Jerman moved and Trustee Richards seconded the approval of the minutes. The minutes
were approved unanimously.
2. Report of Castleton Presidential Search Committee
a. Possible Vote on Recommendation
Trustee Jerman thanked Castleton for their hospitality and spirit during the search process and
gave a brief overview of the process and outcome.
Karen Scolforo and Nina Keck from Vermont Public Radio, were invited and joined the Board of
Trustees by conference phone for the vote on the recommendation of the Search Committee for
the next Castleton University President.
Trustee Jerman then made the following motion:
After considering the recommendation of the Castleton Presidential Search Committee,
input from the Castleton community, the results of an online candidate review survey,
careful reference checks, and yesterday’s interview in executive session, I move that the
Vermont State Colleges System Board of Trustees appoint Dr. Karen Scolforo as the next
president of Castleton University under terms and conditions agreed upon between the
Chancellor and Dr. Scolforo.
Trustee Diamond seconded. The Board approved the motion unanimously. Chancellor Spaulding
made a few brief comments and thanked Castleton President David Wolk. President elect Karen
Scolforo thanked the Board for the honor of the appointment.
3. Report of Executive Committee
a. Approval of By-law Revisions
Associate General Counsel Todd Daloz presented the revisions of the by-laws. Trustee
O’Connor moved and Trustee Diamond seconded to approve the revisions as presented in the
resolution. The Board approved the resolution unanimously.
4. Report of the Finance & Facilities Committee
Trustee Hindes gave a briefing on the latest business of the finance and facilities committee and
provided updates. The next meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2017. Trustee Bombardier
stated there is a new legal requirement for electric utilities to support their customers in reduction
of fossil fuel, and suggested campuses should be reaching out to their utilities for this assistance.
5. Report of the EPSL Committee
a. Policy 102 New Program Approval: Associate of Science in Criminal Justice,
Lyndon State College
Trustee Richards stated the EPLS committee previously reviewed Policy 102 for the new
criminal justice program but did not have enough members to vote. The EPSL Committee is
very supportive of the program and recommended the board take action at this meeting. Lyndon
State College Provost Nolan Atkins provided background on the program being offered at
Lyndon State College which would provide the student with an exit strategy allowing them to
leave after 2 years with a credential.
Trustee Richards moved and Trustee Luneau seconded the resolution. The Board approved the
resolution unanimously.
b. Endorsement of VSCS Start to Finish initiative
Chair Richards provided an introduction regarding launching the Start to Finish
initiative. Chief Academic Officer Yasmine Ziesler gave an overview and
emphasized the importance of this program, which will aid in strengthening
retention and graduation. Chancellor Spaulding stressed the importance of this
initiative and of having strong support from the Board of Trustees.
Trustee Richards moved and Trustee Dickinson seconded the resolution. The Board approved
the resolution unanimously.
6. Report of the Audit Committee
Trustee Dickinson reported the business of the audit committee.
7. Legislative Report and Planning
Chancellor Spaulding provided a review of the results from the last legislative session and plans
for the upcoming legislative session. He will be asking for Board approval of a legislative agenda
at its next meeting.
8. Hall of Fame Discussion and Decision
Chair O’Connor stated the Hall of Fame will continue this year. Chancellor Spaulding stated the
success of the Hall of Fame including good visibility, credibility for raising money, and an
opportunity for the Vermont State Colleges Systems to tell their story. Chair Luneau will
continue as Chair with assistance from the Chancellors office. Other staffing options include
assistance from the Events Coordinator at Vermont Technical College, Johnson State College
students and Castleton University. Chancellor Spaulding proposed each Trustee be responsible
for a table. Some changes for consideration include the criteria for nominations.
9. Comments from the Public
No significant comments.
10. Date of Next Meeting
Chair O’Connor proposed changing the date of the December 6th and 7th meeting to either
November 29th and 30th, or November 30th and December 1st.
Trustee MacFarlane moved and Trustee Diamond seconded a motion to adjourn. Chair
O’Connor adjourned the meeting at 2:25 p.m.
Item 2:
Report of the Finance and Facilities
December 1, 2017 Finance and Facilities Meeting Materials
Item 3:
Report of the EPSL Committee
a. Resolution commending policy 101
committees
December 1, 2017 EPSL Committee Meeting Materials
VERMONT STATE COLLEGES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RESOLUTION
Commendation to Policy 101 Program Review Committees
WHEREAS, In 2002 the Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees approved a revised
Policy 101, Review and Approval of Existing Academic Programs, to
incorporate a VSC-wide review of degree programs by discipline; and
WHEREAS, On April 28, 2011, the Board replaced its Review and Approval of
Existing Academic Programs policy with a new Program Review and
Continuous Improvement Process (“PReCIP”); and
WHEREAS, The Policy 101 process calls for the establishment of cross-college
committees to review program reports submitted by the colleges;
WHEREAS, These committees include VSC faculty and staff and external
representatives with strong backgrounds in the program area under review
who voluntarily commit their time and expertise to the process; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees recognizes that these Policy 101 Program
Committees play a critical role in the VSC program review process,
particularly by making specific program improvement recommendations
back to the colleges; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees appreciates the special role of the academic deans
in managing the process, chairing the committees, and authoring the
committee reports; therefore be it,
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees commends the thoughtful and thorough work
of the 2017 Policy 101 Program Review Committees, as attached, and
particularly acknowledges the extra effort of the committee chairs, to
support the purpose of Policy 101, to ensure that VSC colleges regularly
engage in practices designed to foster the continuous improvement of
programs.
Item 4:
Report of the Audit Committee
a. FY17 Audited Financial Statements
Motion to Approve
VERMONT STATE COLLEGES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RESOLUTION
Acceptance of the FY2017 Audited Financial Statements and Uniform Guidance Single Audit
Report
WHEREAS, The Vermont State Colleges has contracted with O’Connor & Drew to
perform its FY2017 financial statements audit, and the auditors have
delivered the draft financial statements, Uniform Guidance Single
Audit report and Advisory Comments thereon; and
WHEREAS, The Board’s Audit Committee has reviewed these materials and
recommended that the Board accept them; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges hereby
accepts the FY2017 Financial Statement Audit Report by
O’Connor & Drew.
Item 5:
Presentations of Emeritus Status and VSC Faculty
Fellows
Emeritus status for Castleton University
Professor Robert Gershon
Emeritus status for Castleton University
Professor John Gillen
Emeritus status for Castleton University
Professor Robert Johnson
VSC Faculty Fellowship for Castleton
University Professor Adam Chill
VSC Faculty Fellowship for Castleton
University Professor Andre Fleche
VERMONT STATE COLLEGES BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RESOLUTION
Emeritus Status for Professor Robert Gershon
WHEREAS, Professor Robert Gershon has taught at Castleton University since 1977;
and
WHEREAS, Professor Robert Gershon provided distinguished and outstanding service
to his students, to Castleton University, to the larger Castleton community,
and to the Vermont State Colleges for 40 years; and
WHEREAS, Professor Robert Gershon has earned the highest respect from the
Castleton University community, is held in the highest regard by students
and colleagues, and continues to contribute to the life of the University;
and
WHEREAS, Professor Robert Gershon meets the criteria established by the Board of
Trustees for Emeritus Status; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the VSC Board of Trustees grants the title of Professor of Humanities
Emeritus to Robert Gershon as of the end of the Spring 2017 semester.
__________________________________
Martha O’Connor, Chair
Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees
December 1, 2017
VERMONT STATE COLLEGES BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RESOLUTION
Emeritus Status for Professor John Gillen
WHEREAS, Professor John Gillen taught at Castleton University starting in 1970 and
retired in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Professor John Gillen provided distinguished and outstanding service to
his students, to Castleton University, to the larger Castleton community,
and to the Vermont State Colleges for 45 years; and
WHEREAS, Professor John Gillen has earned the highest respect from the Castleton
University community, is held in the highest regard by students and
colleagues, and continues to contribute to the life of the University after
retirement; and
WHEREAS, Professor John Gillen meets the criteria established by the Board of
Trustees for Emeritus Status; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the VSC Board of Trustees grants the title of Professor of Humanities
Emeritus to John Gillen as of this date, March 25, 2017.
__________________________________
Martha O’Connor, Chair
Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees
December 1, 2017
VERMONT STATE COLLEGES BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RESOLUTION
Emeritus Status for Professor Robert Johnson
WHEREAS, Professor Robert Johnson taught at Castleton University starting in 1986;
and
WHEREAS, Professor Robert Johnson provided distinguished and outstanding service
to his students, to Castleton University, to the larger Castleton community,
and to the Vermont State Colleges for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Professor Robert Johnson has earned the highest respect from the
Castleton University community, is held in the highest regard by students
and colleagues, and continues to contribute to the life of the University
after retirement; and
WHEREAS, Professor Robert Johnson meets the criteria established by the Board of
Trustees for Emeritus Status; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the VSC Board of Trustees grants the title of Professor of Humanities
Emeritus to Robert Johnson as of this date, March 25, 2017.
__________________________________
Martha O’Connor, Chair
Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees
December 1, 2017
VERMONT STATE COLLEGES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RESOLUTION
Vermont State Colleges Faculty Fellowship
WHEREAS, Article 42 of the current Agreement with the Vermont State Colleges
Faculty Federation calls for the Board of Trustees to recognize up to two
VSC tenured faculty for “outstanding accomplishments in teaching and
learning” by establishing Vermont State Colleges Faculty Fellowships;
and
WHEREAS, The VSC Faculty Fellows committee, comprised of EPSL Committee
Chair Kraig Hannum, VSC Chief Academic Officer Yasmine Ziesler, and
VSCFF President Andrew Myrick, reviewed the nominations received for
VSC Faculty Fellowships; and
WHEREAS, The committee recommends that Adam Chill, Associate Professor of
History at Castleton University be awarded a VSC faculty fellowship for
academic year 2017-2018; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Adam Chill, Associate Professor of History at Castleton University,
be awarded a VSC Faculty Fellowship for the academic year 2017-2018
with all the associated rights and privileges.
__________________________________
Martha O’Connor, Chair
Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees
December 1, 2017
VERMONT STATE COLLEGES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RESOLUTION
Vermont State Colleges Faculty Fellow
____________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, Article 42 of the current Agreement with the Vermont State
Colleges Faculty Federation calls for the Board of Trustees
to recognize up to two VSC tenured faculty for
“…outstanding accomplishments in teaching and learning”
by establishing Vermont State Colleges Faculty
Fellowships; and
WHEREAS, The VSC Faculty Fellows committee, comprised of EPSL
Committee Chair Kraig Hannum, VSC Chief Academic
Officer Yasmine Ziesler, and VSCFF President Andrew
Myrick, reviewed the nominations received for VSC
Faculty Fellowships and recommends that Andre Fleche,
Associate Professor of History at Castleton University, be
awarded a VSC faculty fellowship for academic year 2016-
2017; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Andre Fleche, Associate Professor of History at
Castleton University, be awarded a VSC faculty fellowship
for academic year 2016-2017 with all the associated rights
and privileges.
__________________________________
Martha O’Connor, Chair
Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees
December 1, 2017
