Dan Smith was named president of Vermont Technical College, removing the interim adjective he has carried for the past seven months.
The Vermont State Colleges board of trustees approved the appointment Thursday. Smith will formally assume the title Nov. 19.
Smith was VSC’s director of community relations and public policy before assuming the interim role at VTC.
“As someone who grew up in Vermont, I am humbled to have been asked to play this role at this unique institution,” Smith said in a statement. “We have our work cut out for us, but when I see the challenges and opportunities facing Vermont, from an aging population requiring compassionate health care, to climate change, renewable energy and efficiency, to the construction of homes, buildings, roads and bridges, new software, technology and entrepreneurial businesses, to locally grown food, I know that Vermont Tech students and graduates will play a vital role in our future,” said Smith.
Vermont State Colleges Chancellor Tim Donovan said Smith proved his abilities while serving as interim president.
“After seeing Dan’s commitment over seven months in a challenging environment and hearing feedback from the college community, I have very confidently recommended that Dan Smith is the right person to lead the college at this important time,” Donovan said in a news release.
