The University of Vermont is a research university and continues to engage in grant-funded research while maintaining compliance with the law.  If you have questions about your project or funding, please contact your sponsored project representative (spa@uvm.edu). 

Law Enforcement & Search Warrants

If an individual from a law enforcement or governmental agency appears, contact police services dispatch immediately at 802-656-3473. Examples of law enforcement include, but are not limited to, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), or the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers (CBP), and the Vermont State Police. Unless the individual presents a valid search warrant, University personnel are not to release information, formally or informally, without consulting the General Counsel’s Office.

Subpoena

If you receive a subpoena, the following procedures apply:

1. The Office of the General Counsel is the only office authorized to accept subpoenas. If someone attempts to deliver a subpoena to you, tell them you are not authorized to accept service and direct them to the Office of the General Counsel in the Waterman Building.
2. If you receive a subpoena in the mail or if one is simply left on your desk or in your office, immediately contact the Office of the General Counsel.
3. If someone serves a search warrant, politely ask the person to wait while you contact the Office of the General Counsel for assistance.
4. Arrest warrants fall within the jurisdiction of UVM Police Services.

Please reference the UVM’s Government Reviews Operating Procedure and the Subpoenas, Complaints, Warrants, and other Legal Documents Operating Procedure for additional information.

Non-Law Enforcement Government Agent Visit

If someone appears announcing the initiation of an inspection, audit, or investigation, follow these steps. Examples include the Vermont Department of Health (VDH), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the federal or state Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA or VOSHA).

1. Request identification from the individual.
2. Ask the individual to wait in a comfortable space while you call for a Compliance Services official to assist the agent (802-656-3086). If Compliance Services is not available, contact the Office of the General Counsel for assistance (802-656-8585) or UVM Police Services (802-656-3473).
3. Do not produce any documents for the agent or agree to allow a site inspection pending the arrival of a Compliance Services official or a General Counsel Office attorney.
    

UVM Police Services 
24/7 Assistance: (802) 656-3473

Office of General Counsel   
(802) 656-8585  

Office of Compliance Services
(802) 656-3086 

UVM is monitoring news out of Washington closely, and we will communicate directly with our international students if there are changes that directly impact the immigration statuses we work with. The Office of International Education (OIE) sent an email to international students with helpful reminders on February 11. For any international students who would like a copy of that email, please reach out to OIE.  

Office of International Education: 
M-F 8:30 – 4:30 +1 (802) 656-4296

The University of Vermont maintains a deep commitment to fostering an environment in which all members of our community feel respected and valued, regardless of any aspect of one's identity. UVM policy and civil rights laws prohibit discrimination and harassment based on gender identity and sexual orientation.  The Office of Equal Opportunity is available to assist any community member with concerns or questions about bias, discrimination, or harassment.

Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy 

Senior leadership has assembled four working groups under a Core Leadership Team which will meet regularly to help inform and guide the university's decision making and any necessary operational changes in light of recent and future federal actions. The working groups and their membership are listed below.

Core Leadership Team

• Linda Schadler, Acting Provost and Senior Vice President, Core Team Leader
• Patricia Prelock, Interim President
• Shari Bergquist, University Budget Director
• Alex Bertoni, Interim Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
• Kerry Castano, Provost’s Chief of Staff
• Richard Cate, Vice President for Finance and Administration
• Jonathan D’Amore, President’s Chief of Staff
• Kirk Dombrowski, Vice President for Research and Economic Development
• Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations
• Chris Lehman, Chief Human Resources Officer
• Sharon Reich Paulsen, Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Research Operations Team

Chairs:

• Sara Cahan, Associate Vice President for Research
• Kate Tracy, Senior Associate Dean for Research, Larner College of Medicine

Members:

• Shari Bergquist, University Budget Director
• Alex Bertoni, Interim Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
• Pam Blum, Assistant Dean, College of Education and Social Services
• Chris Callahan, Professor, Agricultural Engineering; Director, Northeast Center to Advance Food Safety, UVM Extension
• Tony D’Amato, Professor; Director of the UVM Forestry Program and UVM Research Forests, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
• Mandar Dewoolkar, Acting Dean, College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
• Matt Liptak, Professor, Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences
• Tessa Lucey, Director of Compliance Services and Chief Privacy Officer
• Amanda McIntire, Senior Human Resources Partner
• Lana Metayer, Director, Sponsored Projects Administration
• Nicole DeLance, Administrative Professional, UVM Biomedical Statistics Research Core
• Trisha Shrum, Associate Professor, Community Development and Applied Economics, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
• David Warshaw, Professor and Chair, Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Larner College of Medicine
• Basil Waugh, Media Relations Director, Strategic Communications
• Andrew Zehner, Associate General Counsel

Faculty Affairs Operations Team

Chair: 

• Jane Okech, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

Members: 

• Megan Boucher, HR Partners Director, Human Resources
• Paula Deming, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Research; Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical and Health Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
• David Jenemann, Dean, Patrick Leahy Honors College
• Abby McGowan, Professor and Interim Chair, Department of History; Faculty Senate President Elect
• Ed Neuert, Content Director, Strategic Communications
• Peter Newman, Dean, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
• Pramodita Sharma, Professor, Grossman School of Business
• Meghan Siket, Associate General Counsel
• Rebecca Wilcox, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, Larner College of Medicine

Our Common Ground Operations Team

Chair:

• Katie Shepherd, Dean, College of Education and Social Services

Members: 

• Amer Ahmed, Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence
• Noma Anderson, Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
• Tom Borchert, Professor and Chair, Department of Religion, College of Arts and Sciences; Faculty Senate President
• Erica Caloiero, Vice Provost for Student Affairs
• J. Dickinson, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Student Success
• Jay Jacobs, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
• Marie Johnson, Director, Student Financial Services
• Felicia Kornbluh, Director of Jewish Studies; Professor, Department of History, College of Arts and Sciences
• Sonja Lunde, Executive Director, Fleming Museum of Art
• Sharon Mone, Director, Office of Accessibility Services
• Jennifer Papillo, Associate General Counsel
• Nick Stanton, Director, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Office
• Adam White, Executive Director, University Communications

Immigration Restrictions and Enforcement Operations Team

Chairs: 

• Pablo Bose, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Education; Professor, Department of Geography and Geosciences, College of Arts and Sciences
• Jamie McGowan, Executive Director, International Partnerships and Programs

Members:

• Amy Bergeron, Director, Strategic Academic Communications
• John Collins, Deputy General Counsel
• Monika Donlevy, Office/Program Support Generalist, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Larner College of Medicine; President, UVM Staff Council
• Shana Haines, Professor, Department of Education, College of Education and Social Services
• Holger Hoock, Dean, Graduate College; Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
• Mike Schirling, Chief Safety and Compliance Officer
• Emma Swift, Director, International Education
• Naomi Wolcott-MacCausland, Assistant Director, Migrant Health Program, UVM
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The University takes seriously the care of protected personal data and its obligations under federal and state privacy laws. Relevant university policies include the FERPA Rights Disclosure policy, the Information Security policy, and the Privacy policy. 

Recorded Education Session: Watch a recording of the forum held in Ira Allen Chapel on February 11, 2025 titled, Separation of Powers: How Executive Orders Function in Our Political Landscape. 

University of Vermont Policy Index: The official source for accurate, approved, and up-to-date versions of University policies, operating procedures (UOPs), and institutional-level guidelines.

Important Campus Contacts

Student Affairs 
studentaffairs@uvm.edu 
(802) 656-3380 

Office of General Counsel   
general.counsel@uvm.edu  
(802) 656-8585  

UVM Police Services 
24/7 Assistance: (802) 656-3473 
Administrative: (M-F, 8-4): (802) 656-2027 

Office of International Education: 
M-F 8:30 – 4:30 +1 (802) 656-4296