Leaders on Leadership: Chancellor Elizabeth Mauch on Purpose, Pragmatism, and Transformation

November 19, 2025

Graphic for the podcast series Leaders on Leadership featuring Chancellor Dr. Elizabeth Mauch of the Vermont State Colleges System. The design includes the title “Leaders on Leadership with Jay Lemons” in bold blue and orange text on the left, along with logos for Academic Search and the American Academic Leadership Institute. On the right, there is a professional headshot of Dr. Mauch above the caption: “Featuring: Dr. Elizabeth Mauch, Chancellor Vermont State Colleges System.”

Graphic for the podcast series Leaders on Leadership featuring Chancellor Dr. Elizabeth Mauch of the Vermont State Colleges System. The design includes the title “Leaders on Leadership with Jay Lemons” in bold blue and orange text on the left, along with logos for Academic Search and the American Academic Leadership Institute. On the right, there is a professional headshot of Dr. Mauch above the caption: “Featuring: Dr. Elizabeth Mauch, Chancellor Vermont State Colleges System.”

In the latest episode of Leaders on Leadership, Vermont State Colleges System Chancellor Elizabeth Mauch joins host Jay Lemons for a candid conversation about a career defined by purpose and a willingness to say “yes” to meaningful work.

Dr. Mauch shares how early influences and her background as a mathematician shape her unwavering commitment to access, affordability, and student success. She also dives into the bold transformation underway—uniting legacy campuses as Vermont State University alongside the Community College of Vermont—to meet the evolving needs of today’s learners.

Gain insights into:

  • Taking risks and learning from failure
  • Building partnerships with legislators
  • Serving communities across a rural state
🎧 Listen to the full episode here!