Bill > H0198

This bill modifies the composition of the University of Vermont Board of Trustees by increasing the total number of members from 25 to 27. Specifically, the bill adds one voting faculty member, who will be elected by the faculty through a process conducted by the Faculty Senate and serve a four-year term, and one staff member, who will be appointed through a process ensuring broad representation. Additionally, the bill clarifies the student trustee requirements by mandating that the two student trustees must represent different academic levels: one shall be a full-time undergraduate student and the other a full-time graduate student. The new faculty and staff members will be initially elected or appointed by July 31, 2025, with their first partial term beginning August 1, 2025, and ending February 29, 2026, followed by three full years of service. These changes aim to broaden the representation on the University of Vermont Board of Trustees by including more diverse perspectives from faculty, staff, and students. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring a structured and transparent transition process for the new board members.

Education

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.198