Sept.

25, 2017

Media Advisory

The following memorandum from UVM President Tom Sullivan was sent to students, faculty
and staff this evening:

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September 25, 2017

To: UVM Community

From: Tom Sullivan

Re: Student Concerns

Today, I received a list of concerns from a group of students engaged in issues around
racial equality and social justice.

There is much on which we agree. The University of Vermont strives to be a safe,

diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment in which all members of our
community can thrive. Racial and social justice are foundational values of UVM.

We will be reviewing the information that has been shared, and we are creating
immediate opportunities for further engagement and dialogue. To that end, I have
invited a group of student representatives to meet with me in the next two days, joined
by several other key UVM administrative leaders. Our goal is to reach an
understanding of the concerns received today, as well as identifying a path forward
that assures progress.

We will continue to listen to, and work closely with, members of the University
community to evolve and improve racial equality and our extensive diversity and
inclusion resources and initiatives.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

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85 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05405
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