Vermont State University, President and Vice Chancellor

Following a national search, the Vermont State Colleges System (VSC) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Sherry Kollmann as system vice chancellor and president of Vermont State University (VTSU). Dr. Kollmann will assume her role in July.

Dr. Kollmann is a seasoned higher education leader with more than 25 years of experience spanning academic administration, business, and public service. She currently serves as chancellor of New Mexico State University Global Campus, where she has led a period of significant growth and innovation. Prior to her current role, she held senior leadership positions at Southern New Hampshire University, where she served as senior associate dean of business programs, and at New England College as vice president of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Earlier in her career, she worked at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, where she led the development and implementation of statewide education and training initiatives.

As president of Vermont State University and system vice chancellor, Dr. Kollmann is well-positioned to build on VTSU’s strong foundation, deepen collaboration across the Vermont State Colleges System, and advance the university’s mission of access, student success, and community engagement—while protecting and enriching its rural campuses as vibrant educational and community resources.

Dr. Kollmann holds a PhD in Instructional Psychology and Technology from the University of Oklahoma, along with a Master of Education from the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Arts from Concordia University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Bethel University. 

Read the full press release here.

Vijay Saraswat and Greg Esposito led this search with Alycia Johnson, Elizabeth Arvanitis, and Victoria Castillo.