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. […]
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Architectural & 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 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 […]
Continue ReadingVermont Tech Launches New Sports OTT Channel to Broadcast Athletic Events
There’s a new way to enjoy Vermont Tech Athletics. Now you can catch every game from the comfort of…anywhere! The new Vermont Tech OTT channel allows viewers to access games and other sports programming for free on their AndroidTV, AppleTV, FireTV, Roku, and other similar apps. “We are excited to be everywhere for our Vermont Tech sports fans,” […]
Continue ReadingAll College Update October 20, 2021
COVID-19 Update Thank you to everyone for working to keep us all safe. We’ve had just a few COVID cases recently, all commuter students. We need to strive for a zero-case count. If you have any questions about vaccinations and COVID safety, please contact studentaffairs@vtc.edu. We need to collectively be vigilant regarding the Delta variant […]
Continue ReadingIndigenous People’s Day 2021
Dear Vermont Tech Community: On Monday October 11, 2021, we in Vermont formally recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day. To celebrate a fuller and more inclusive American history, this day centers Indigenous people, who are the original inhabitants of North America. It honors their continued presence and contributions to the country, as well as attempts to reconcile […]
Continue ReadingVTC, UVM, UMaine Win $4 Million NSF Grant to Create Next Gen Sensor Networks for Infrastructure Monitoring
Program Also Aims to Spur New Manufacturing Sector in Vermont, Maine and Develop Workforce to Serve It BURLINGTON, Vt. — As the U.S. Congress deliberates over legislation that would massively upgrade the country’s aging infrastructure, researchers at the University of Vermont, the University of Maine and Vermont Technical College have received a $4 million grant […]
Continue ReadingBOT Voted to Adopt Vermont State University Name
Dear students, alumni, faculty, staff, and communities of Vermont Tech, The Board of Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges system voted to formally adopt the name “Vermont State University” for the institution formed by the unification of Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Tech. My thanks to those of you who commented and/or attended […]
Continue ReadingVermont State University – New Name and Unification
Dear students, alumni, faculty, staff, and communities of Vermont Tech, As you know, The Vermont State Colleges – Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, Vermont Tech – will unify under a common name. That name recommendation was revealed today to the Board of Trustees: Vermont State University. This is the first step in the process and […]
Continue ReadingAll College Update September ’21
Welcome to a New School Year! Welcome to our first-year students, welcome back to our second-year students (for many of you, your first on-campus and in residential halls), and welcome back to all others! I speak for everyone here at Vermont Tech that we are so happy to have you here. We are excited to […]
Continue ReadingOpening for Fall 2021
August 11, 2021 Effective Friday, August 13 all faculty, staff, students, and visitors are required to wear a mask when indoors on campus at any Vermont Tech location. This is in accordance with the CDC’s latest recommendations. This decision follows our recent announcement to mandate a COVID-19 vaccine of all enrolled students. The latest research […]
Continue ReadingRemembering Byron Angell
Byron H. Angell, age 92, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Byron was a long-time professor at Vermont Technical College, and ultimately Department Head of Electromechanical Engineering Technology. The photo to the right is from the 1971 VTC yearbook. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Boardway and Cilley Funeral Home […]
Continue ReadingUpdate on the COVID-19 Coronavirus
COVID-19 Notification We were notified that an employee on the Williston Campus has a confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. With this confirmation, college staff have notified all employees who came into close contact with the employee to quarantine (PDF) and monitor themselves for symptoms. If any additional employees are deemed a close contact, college staff […]
Continue ReadingVermont State Colleges Students Eligible for New Scholarships
Today, the Vermont State Colleges System Board Chair, Chancellor, and Presidents held a press conference to announce the new legislation that creates several scholarship programs for Vermonters. Thanks to the Legislature and Governor, Vermont is funding several incredible opportunities for high school graduates and adult learners at the Vermont State Colleges this year. We are […]
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