March 25, 2016

From: Ian Boyce, UVM Class of 1989, Search Advisory Committee Chair
To:

UVM Community

Re:

Athletic Director Search

I write to update you on the progress of the University of Vermont Athletic Director search. I begin by
expressing my appreciation to the members of the Search Advisory Committee for their exceptional
leadership and service. The members of the Committee include:
Ian Boyce, UVM Class of 1989, Former Chair of the University of Vermont Board of Trustees, Advisory Committee Chair
Niki Brown, Undergraduate Student, Student Government Chair of Student Clubs
Robert Cioffi, UVM Class of 1990, Former Chair of the University of Vermont Board of
Trustees
Rocki-Lee DeWitt, Professor of Management, Grossman School of Business and Faculty
Athletics Representative to the NCAA
Anne Forcier, UVM Class of 1979, Executive Director of Board Relations, University of
Vermont Foundation
Robert Manning, Professor Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources and
Former Faculty Athletics Representative to the NCAA
Germain Njila Mopa, UVM Class of 2005, Former University of Vermont Basketball
Player
Brian Panish, Parent of University of Vermont Athlete
Judy Shaw, UVM Class of 2008, Associate Professor of Nursing and Pediatrics, Executive
Director of the Vermont Child Health Improvement Program, and Chair of the Athletic Advisory Board
William G. Shean, UVM Class of 1979, Member of the Board of Directors of the University
of Vermont Foundation and Chair of the Athletic Board of Advisors
Martin St. Louis, UVM Class of 1997, Retired National Hockey League Player

The Search Advisory Committee has met several times since being charged in January. The Committee
developed a comprehensive leadership profile for the position that was shared with the University Community in February. There were a total of 79 applicants for the position. The candidates represented
diverse backgrounds and came from leading higher education institutions with established and highly
regarded athletic programs.
Recently, the Committee met for two days in New York City and interviewed 8 semifinalist candidates
including five sitting Directors of Athletics and 3 senior high level Associate Athletic Directors.. All
were outstanding leaders with exceptional administrative and fundraising experience and a proven track
record in university athletics. Indeed, we have been very impressed with the quality of applicants for
this important position at UVM.
While several highly qualified candidates were discussed for possible on campus interviews, the Committee recommended that one candidate be advanced at this time for additional interviews on campus,
Jeffrey Schulman, Senior Associate Director of Athletics at the University of Vermont. The Committee
believes that Mr. Schulmans experience, talents, and skills align very well with the needs of the Athletic
Department and the University.
Mr. Schulman will meet with members of the coaching staff, administrative leadership in the Athletic
department, members of the Student-Athletes Advisory Council and senior leaders on Tuesday, March
29, 2016. In addition, there is an open forum for Mr. Schulman followed by an informal reception. The
time set aside for the Open Forum is as follows:
Date:
Time:
Location:

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

3:30 4:15 p.m. - Open Forum
4:15 5:00 p.m. - Reception
Livak Ballrom, Davis Center

Information about Mr. Schulman is available on the Athletic Directors search website. To request any
accessibility accommodations, please contact ACCESS at (802) 656-7753. I hope you will plan to attend
the open forum. An opportunity to provide feedback on Mr. Schulman is available on the Athletic Director Search Website and this information will be shared with the Search Advisory Committee before
a decision is made by President Sullivan.
On behalf of the Athletic Director Search Advisory Committee, I want to express my appreciation for
your involvement in the important process of selecting the next Athletic Director for the University of
Vermont.