Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing the quality and integrity of the University’s financial statements including the selection of, and effective interaction with, the independent auditor; and promoting the development and monitoring the effectiveness of systems for enterprise risk management, internal controls, accounting procedures, and compliance with laws and regulations. The Committee has full authority over the internal audit function including the appointment, evaluation, and termination of the Chief Internal Auditor.

Audit Committee Charter and Guidelines (PDF)

Trustees and Representatives

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Trustees

  • Shap Smith (chair)
  • Matt Devost (vice chair)
  • R. Stanton Dodge
  • Jodi Goldstein
  • Ed Pagano
  • Kristina Pisanelli
  • Catherine Toll

Representatives

  • Barbara Arel (faculty)
  • David Godkin (foundation)
  • Mindy Bean (staff)
  • Matt Sorensen (student)
  • Jaiden Capozzi (graduate student)
  • Doug Hoffer (Vermont State Auditor)

Agendas and Approved Minutes

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Action items endorsed by the committee and referred for board action are posted to resolutions upon approval.

2025

DateAgendaMinutes
November 3, 2025  
September 15, 2025  
April 14, 2025Materials (PDF) 
February 6, 2025Materials (PDF) 

2024

DateAgendaMinutes
November 12, 2024Materials (PDF)Minutes (PDF)
September 16, 2024Materials (PDF)Minutes (PDF)
April 11, 2024Materials (PDF)Minutes (PDF)
February 8, 2024Materials (PDF)Minutes (PDF)

2023

DateAgendaMinutes
November 6, 2023Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)
September 18, 2023Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)
April 10, 2023Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)
February 9, 2023Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)

2022

DateAgendaMinutes
November 7, 2022Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)
September 12, 2022Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)
April 11, 2022Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)
February 3, 2022Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)

2021

DateAgendaMinutes
November 8, 2021Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)
September 13, 2021Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)
April 12, 2021Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)