Established in September 2006, the Board Policy Manual articulates the University’s mission, vision, governance structure, Board of Trustees (Board) composition, membership, committees, and operations. The manual also includes policies and plans approved or adopted by the Board.

Independent of this manual, the University maintains an institutional policies website that includes policies approved by the President and other institutional officers, as authorized by the Board.

Table of Contents

I. University Mission, Strategic Goals, Vision and Identity

1. University Mission, Strategic Goals and Vision

1A. Mission and Vision of UVM (PDF)
1B. Amplifying Our Impact: Strategic Vision for UVM (approved May 15, 2020)

1B-1 2013 Strategic Action Plan (PDF)
1B-2 Strategic Action Plan for 2009-2013 (PDF)
1B-3 Strategic Plan for 2003-2008 (PDF)
1B-4 Strategic Action Plan (2000)

1C. Strategic Capital Planning (PDF)

2. University Identity

2A. Overview (PDF)
2B. Registered Trademarks (PDF)
2C. University Seal (PDF)

II. Governance Documents

1. University Charter and Statutory Provisions

1A. University Charter (PDF)
1B. University Statutory Provisions (PDF)

2. University Bylaws (PDF)

3. Bylaws of the UVM and Vermont Agricultural Boards

3A. UVM Board Bylaws (PDF)
3B. Vermont Agricultural College Bylaws (PDF)

4. Resolution Regarding Delegation and Retention of Board Authority (PDF)

5. Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws

6. Student Government Association Constitution (PDF)

7. Graduate Student Senate Constitution and Bylaws

8. Staff Council Constitution and Bylaws (PDF)

III. University and Board Officers

1. University Officers and their Responsibilities (PDF)

2. Board of Trustees' Nominations Committee Operational Guidelines (PDF)

3. President

    3A. Presidential Performance Review Policy (PDF)
    3B. Presidential Compensation Policy and Guidelines (PDF)
    3C. Annual Review Subcommittee Policy and Procedures (PDF)

IV. Trustees

1. Trustee Appointments (PDF)

2. Trustee Responsibilities, Statement of  (PDF)

3. Conflicts of Interest

3A. Conflict of Interest Policy (PDF)
3B. Conflicts Disclosure Form (PDF)

4. Loans to or Guarantees for Trustees and Officers (PDF)

5. Trustee Indemnification (PDF)

6. Trustee Expense Reimbursement Policy and Guidelines (PDF)

V. Board Meetings

1. Meetings (PDF)

2. Public Comment

VI. Board Committees

1. Committees (PDF)

2. Committee Charges (PDF)

2A. Audit Committee Charter (PDF)

VII. Board Operations

1. Board Policy Manual (PDF)

2. Guidelines for Selection of University Trustees (PDF)

3. New Trustee Orientation, Trustee Development, and Board Self-Assessment (PDF)

4. Trustee Access to University Resources (PDF)

VIII. Institutional Policies

1. Campus Community Policies

1A. Our Common Ground
1B. Statement of Commitment and Expectations in the Workplace (PDF)
1C. Equal Opportunity

1. Equal Opportunity in Educational Programs and Activities and Non-Harassment (PDF)
2. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (PDF)

1D. Campus Safety and Security

1. Hazing (PDF)

1E. Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Policy (PDF)

2. Academic and Educational Policy

2A. Academic Freedom (PDF)
2B. Diversity (PDF)
2C. Posthumous Degrees (PDF)

3. Student Life

3A. Residency Policy - Undergraduate and Graduate Studies (PDF)
3B. Residency Policy - Larner College of Medicine (PDF)

4. Financial and Investment

4A. Cash Management and Liquidity Policy (PDF)
4B. Statement of Investment Policies and Objectives (PDF)
4C. Debt Policy (PDF)

4C1. Resolution Approving Amendments to the Debt Policy and Policies Regarding Funding of Capital Projects (PDF)
4C2. Debt Management Policy (PDF)

4D. Endowment Budget Policy (PDF)
4E. Endowment Administration Fee Policy (PDF)
4F. Investment Endowment Cash Policy PDF (PDF)
4G. Quasi-Endowment Policy (PDF)
4H. Proxy Votes and Shareholder Resolutions (PDF)
4I. Wilbur Fund Investment Management Agreement (PDF)
4J. Underwater Endowment Guidelines (PDF)
4K. Red Flag Rule Program (PDF)
4L. Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards Policy (PDF)

5. Facilities and Land Use

5A. Campus Plan
5B. University-Owned or Leased Land for Telecommunications Facilities (PDF)

5B1. Electromagnetic Broadcasting - Use Criteria (PDF)

5C. Natural Areas (PDF)

5C1. Natural Areas Regulations (PDF)

6. Development

6A. Gifts Policy (PDF)
6B. Investment Policy and Objectives for the Planned Giving Program (PDF)

IX. University Operating Procedures

1. The President's Official Residence (PDF)

2. Honorary Degrees; Commencement Speaker (PDF)