85 South Prospect St
431B Waterman
Burlington, VT 05401
United States
BIO
Doug Gilman joined the College of Education and Social Services (CESS) Dean's Office in 2014. He is responsible for responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of strategic communications in alignment with UVM's Strategic Imperatives. Doug oversees and manages the College's website, social media channels, storytelling, newsletters, photography, yield communications, and various advertising materials strategies to promote undergraduate programs, graduate programs, continuing education, research, service, and events.
Doug has 30 years of experience in program leadership, management, education, communications, and community relations. Prior to UVM, he served as the state director of Starbase Vermont for 18 years, leading an innovative hands-on youth education program designed to increase student interest, knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering and math. Under his leadership, the program doubled its capacity by expanding throughout the state, serving over 22,000 students and 200 teachers from 70 schools in 32 districts. He also served as a volunteer on the non-profit Board of Directors for Starbase Vermont, Inc. During his time on the board, he served as President and as Treasurer.
A retired veteran with over 20 years of military service in the United States Air Force and the Vermont Air National Guard, Doug is also a UVM alumnus.
Most importantly, he is a proud father of two daughters (including one UVM alumna and one current UVM student) who are always his first priority.
Awards and Achievements
- Recognition Award for Excellent and Longstanding Service, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont
- Service Award Recognition Cubes (2), College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont
- Vermont National Guard Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement
- Air Force Commendation Medals (3)
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- National Defense Service Medal with Service Star
- Merit Bonus Award for Outstanding Performance, State of Vermont
- “Service Before Self” Awards (2), Vermont Air National Guard
- Superior Performer Award, U.S. Air Force Operational Readiness Inspection
- Air Force Humanitarian Service Medal for hurricane clean-up
Bio
Doug Gilman joined the College of Education and Social Services (CESS) Dean's Office in 2014. He is responsible for responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of strategic communications in alignment with UVM's Strategic Imperatives. Doug oversees and manages the College's website, social media channels, storytelling, newsletters, photography, yield communications, and various advertising materials strategies to promote undergraduate programs, graduate programs, continuing education, research, service, and events.
Doug has 30 years of experience in program leadership, management, education, communications, and community relations. Prior to UVM, he served as the state director of Starbase Vermont for 18 years, leading an innovative hands-on youth education program designed to increase student interest, knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering and math. Under his leadership, the program doubled its capacity by expanding throughout the state, serving over 22,000 students and 200 teachers from 70 schools in 32 districts. He also served as a volunteer on the non-profit Board of Directors for Starbase Vermont, Inc. During his time on the board, he served as President and as Treasurer.
A retired veteran with over 20 years of military service in the United States Air Force and the Vermont Air National Guard, Doug is also a UVM alumnus.
Most importantly, he is a proud father of two daughters (including one UVM alumna and one current UVM student) who are always his first priority.
Awards and Achievements
- Recognition Award for Excellent and Longstanding Service, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont
- Service Award Recognition Cubes (2), College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont
- Vermont National Guard Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement
- Air Force Commendation Medals (3)
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- National Defense Service Medal with Service Star
- Merit Bonus Award for Outstanding Performance, State of Vermont
- “Service Before Self” Awards (2), Vermont Air National Guard
- Superior Performer Award, U.S. Air Force Operational Readiness Inspection
- Air Force Humanitarian Service Medal for hurricane clean-up