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Black History Month
Vermont Tech is celebrating Black History Month with the theme of 28 days of Black Excellence. We will be honoring the contributions of Black professionals within each of our Academic Schools. The celebration weeks are: Week 1: School of Agriculture, Plant, and Animal Sciences Week 2: School of Professional Studies and Management Week 3: School […]
Continue ReadingNVU Professor’s Academic Articles Published in Poland and China
Two articles written by NVU Professor of History Alexandre Strokanov have recently been translated and published in academic journals in Poland and China. Both articles were based on his presentations at international conferences in those countries during 2021.
Continue ReadingNew Respiratory Therapy Distance Education Site in White River Junction
Vermont Technical College has expanded its Respiratory Therapy program with a new distance education site in White River Junction increasing access to applied education in another corner of the state and region. The expansion comes at a time when Vermont has seen a shortage of respiratory therapists. “Our goal in expanding this program is to […]
Continue ReadingNursing Students Surpass National Average on Licensure Exam
Graduates of Vermont Technical College’s Practical Nursing (PN) certificate and Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) have exceeded the national average for pass rates on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for the third year in a row. The nationwide examination has been in place in the United States since 1982. “At a time when […]
Continue ReadingAll College Update January 18, 2022
Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful and enjoyable holiday break. Welcome back for the winter/spring semesters. We ordered some new snow for your return! NECHE Progress Report Thank you to ALL who shared and provided feedback on the draft progress report to NECHE, our accrediting entity, we sent out last month. We […]
Continue ReadingMLK Day Events 2022
This year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration is officially on January 17, 2022. In celebration of Dr. King’s legacy, we at Vermont Tech will honor his legacy throughout the first week of the spring 2022 semester. We will have opportunities to reflect on how we foster a “Beloved Community” on our campuses and […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s Causing Vermont’s Dearth of Nurses?
As published in Seven Days by Colin Flanders Vermont has long needed more nurses than its colleges can train, and the gap has only widened during the pandemic as burned-out health care workers retire or quit faster than they can be replaced. Hospitals are filling hundreds of vacant nurse positions with expensive traveling workers, while the […]
Continue ReadingAll College Update December 15, 2021
Here we are at the end of the semester. As we look toward the winter break, I wish you luck with your final exams. I also express my heartfelt thanks for each and every one of you. Together we are “Vermont Tech Stronger.” The gift of our community is one I have much gratitude for […]
Continue ReadingEngineering Students Place First in Annual Golf Tournament
A team of Vermont Tech engineering students placed first at the annual Vermont Society of Engineers’ (VSE) golf tournament, held September 24, 2021 at the Stowe Country Club in Stowe, Vermont. The Green Knight team, comprising Quinn Munns (of Jericho, VT), Thomas Ferguson (of Deering, NH), Ronnie Corey (of South Burlington, VT), and Michael Ranaldo […]
Continue ReadingSabol Elected Chair of Vermont Board of Professional Engineering
Professor Scott A. Sabol, P.E., of the Architectural and Building Engineering Technology Department at Vermont Technical College, was elected chair of the Vermont Board of Professional Engineering at its October meeting. The Board, one of many addressing licensure and practice of various professions in Vermont, operates under the auspices of the Secretary of State’s office. […]
Continue ReadingArchitectural & Building Engineering Technology Program Receives Highest Marks Possible in Accreditation Process
Vermont Technical College’s Architectural and Building Engineering Technology Department at Vermont Technical College had both its bachelor’s degree and associate degree accreditations extended for an additional six years, the longest term that the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) grants. The programs, assessed under ABET’s Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission, received a final evaluation of […]
Continue ReadingVermont by Degrees: NVU making a difference
Imagine, as a college student, the opportunity to work with an early-stage technology company helping to improve electric system reliability under extreme weather. Imagine the opportunity to work in a 1,500-acre tract of woods building trails, controlling invasive species and doing GIS/GPS mapping.
Continue ReadingAll College Update November 16, 2021
Heading into the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to express my gratitude for ALL of you. As we have weathered significant change, both globally and locally here at our Vermont Tech community, you continue to rise to every challenge. As you know, it takes ALL of us to effectively operate this college, we are all vital. I thank you for all you do. Wishing you all a safe […]
Continue ReadingNative American Heritage Month
Dear Vermont Tech Community: In November, we honor Native American Heritage Month. This month allows us time to learn, reflect, and engage in both the historical and modern experiences of Native Americans in our country. We use the term Native Americans to represent the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. The best terminology is what an […]
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