Late last spring, the faculty of Northern Vermont University approved a new academic organizational structure that categorizes all of the degree programs into one of four schools. These four schools include academic programs from both the Lyndon and Johnson campuses in hopes to enhance the academic experience, increase faculty collaboration and program innovation, simplify the administration of the academic departments, and ensure the financial stability of the programs.
The four schools are as follows: The School of Arts and Communication, The School of Business and Leadership, The School of Cultural and Human Services, and The School of Physical and Life Sciences.
In an email to Northern Vermont University students, faculty, and staff, Provost Nolan Atkins wrote, “The primary purpose of this reorganization is to enhance and enrich the academic experience for our students.” He claims that this four-school structure will increase collaboration of the students and campuses, expand the resources available to each individual student, increase academic and extracurricular opportunities, and more.
Still, all the degree programs offered respectively on the Lyndon and/or Johnson campuses will continue to be available at said campus. Students will not have to change home campuses—this is NOT a physical reorganization of programs on the campuses.
To answer any questions about the new four-school system and how each school will function, Provost Atkins is holding open sessions after the October break. He invites students to ask questions about any academic changes or concerns they may have, especially regarding this new idea. Cider and cookies will be served at both meetings.
The Cultural and Human Studies School’s and the Physical and Life Sciences School’s open session is scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM in the Moore Community Room (ASAC 100).
The Business and Leadership School’s and the Arts and Communication School’s open session is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2019, from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM in the Burke Mountain Room (LAC 400).
The following list is of the categorization of the majors and minors offered at NVU-Lyndon per the new four-school system. Click on the heading of a school to be redirected to the Northern Vermont University website to learn more, and attend the Provost’s meetings with any questions or concerns.
NVU-Lyndon Degree Programs Organized by School:
The School of Arts and Communication
Animation and Illustration
Broadcast & Digital Journalism
Cinema Production
Digital Communications
English
Graphic Design
Photography
Visual Arts
The School of Business and Leadership
Accounting
Business Administration
Music Business and Industry
Outdoor Education, Leadership, and Tourism
The School of Cultural and Human Studies
Applied Psychology and Human Services
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
General Studies
Global Studies
Human Services
Liberal Studies
Special Education
The School of Physical and Life Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences
Climate Change Science
Computer Information Systems
Computing
Environmental Science
Exercise Science
Mathematics
Natural Science
Sustainability Studies