This month we're celebrating Assistant Director of Residential Education Kathleen Simpson! Kathleen recently became a NASPA Vermont State Director (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators in Higher Education, NASPA is the leading student affairs association representing more than 14,000 plus active members globally). 

She mentioned this role: "means serving as the primary representative and liaison for NASPA within Vermont. It's a leadership position that connects local student affairs professionals to NASPA's resources, events, and networks.  I will be an advocate for student affairs professionals and issues in Vermont, represent Vermont in regional board meetings and initiatives, connect professionals across Vermont institutions to share best practices and collaborate, manage a budget, and submit reports or updates on state activities. Some of my goals for this position are to double the size of the Vermont membership, host a drive-in conference, and host social events around the state to provide networking and professional development opportunities for NASPA members." 

UHDS is thrilled to see a member of our team receive this honor and represent UVM in the broader field of student affairs. Fantastic job, Kathleen! We wish you the best as Vermont State Director for NASPA!

• First-Year Resident Advisor of the Year
  • Max Belasco
• Returning Resident Advisor of the Year
  • Rowan Russell
• Graduate Assistant of the Year
  • Connor Steely
• Residence Director of the Year
  • Bailey Cook
• Area Coordinator of the Year
  • Jordan Fecher
• Office Manager of the Year
  • Matt Coulter
• Office Assistant of the Year
  • Makayla Hone
• Program Assistant of the Year
  • Lily Maenza
• Program Coordinator of the Year
  • Lia Darling
• Program Director of the Year
  • Julia Kline
• Facilities Worker of the Year
  • Michael Casarico
• Learning Community of the Year
  • Sustainability
• Staff of the Year
  • Housing Operations Team
• Central Office Staff Member of the Year
  • Amanda Duling
• Assistant Director of the Year
  • Kathleen Simpson
• Campus Collaborator of the Year
  • Center for Student Conduct
• Educational Program of the Year
  • National Leadership Day from the Leadership and Social Change Learning Community
• RA Led Program of the Year
  • Super Bowl Party
• Large Scale Program of the Year
  • Remember Winter from the Outdoor Experience and Sustainability Learning Community
• Executive Director's Award
  • Shae Gwydir
• Unsung Hero Award
  • Ally Clisby
  • Ian Lynch
  • Nolan Crandall
  • Alena Forrester
  • Janelle Iris Seibert 

• Spring 2025 our Dining Services Team won a gold tier sustainability award in sustainable procurement from the National Association of College and University Food Services