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Vermont State Colleges seeks FY27 funds for microcredentials, allied health hires and capital planning
Summary
Chancellor Beth Mauck told the Appropriations Committee the Vermont State College System requests a 3% general fund increase recommended by the governor, one‑time funds to develop rural microcredentials and a $1,000,000 capital planning request for an apartment project; she also outlined allied‑health salary needs and a proposed expansion of the Freedom and Unity tuition program.
Chancellor Beth Mauck told the House Appropriations Committee on Feb. 10 that the Vermont State College System is seeking funding in FY2027 to expand workforce programs, bolster allied health faculty pay, and support capital planning tied to student housing.
Mauck said the governor recommended a 3% increase to the system’s general fund base and that the colleges requested one‑time funds to develop rural microcredentials and certificate programs intended to meet local workforce needs. She said the board is not requesting further bridge funding this year.
On allied health, Mauck said the system has been using a mix of general fund and Global Commitment grant funds to support faculty and clinical instruction for nursing and other…
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