VSEA Welcomes News That State Colleges’ Librarian Positions Will Not Be Cut 

VSEA is applauding news about interim Vermont State Colleges’ President Mike Smith’s announcement today that the plan is no longer to cut eight campus librarian positions or campus athletic programs. Smith made the announcement during today’s Colleges’ Board meeting.   

“This is great news, and VSEA thanks interim President Smith and the Board for shelving the previous plan and doing what is right for all involved,” says VSEA President Aimee Towne. “The initial plan was a very bad one in the minds of many Vermonters, and that was evidenced by the large number of commentaries and letters to the editor blasting the decision, as well as plenty of testimony to lawmakers in the past few weeks against the cuts. VSEA is proud of the way our VSC librarians—and our entire State Colleges’ Unit—stood together in solidarity to help bring about its reversal. It’s a very good day!” 

Towne also thanked the other labor unions and organizations who campaigned with VSEA against the initial decision to make cuts.