Discussions continue to finalize all remaining conditions of the agreement.
Vermont College at Montpelier had been a division of Norwich University of Northfield, Vermont, since 1972. The Norwich Board of Trustees had voted in January 2001 to proceed with a separation so both institutions can better fulfill their missions. Once a final agreement is reached, the Union Institute will assume stewardship of the college s academic programs and the historic Montpelier campus. The historic union of these two pioneering institutions with parallel missions and values ensures our position as a global leader in creating alternative pathways for higher education. Dr. Sturnick explained that Vermont College s highly respected undergraduate and master s degree programs enhance the Union Institute s renowned baccalaureate and doctoral programs and provide a seamless progression from bachelor s to master s to doctoral degrees.