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The Vermont State Colleges have seen a 76% drop in state appropriations over the past 22 years despite rising inflation costs. The governor proposed a 2% funding increase for the colleges, but the Vermont House voted to cut that to 1%, threatening to increase the financial burden on students through higher tuition. Union members are urging the Vermont Senate to reject the funding cut and restore the full 2% increase to support the colleges and their students.
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cymakers across the country: while tuition at
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threatening community
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PUBLIC POLICY AND HIGHER
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AP
P
HO
TO
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HA
RL
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HA
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What is SMARTVT - Unlocking the Power of Influencewww.SMARTvt.org
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SMART Holdings USA provides career development services including advocacy, training, and networking opportunities. They offer two executive package options - Option A for $1,279 which includes career assessments, certifications, counseling sessions and introductions for subject matter expertise. Option B is $500 plus $.99 weekly fees and includes group career support and recommendations. Individual services can also be purchased a la carte starting at $.99 per week for access. The organization aims to help clients refine expertise, find career preferences, earn income through expertise, and build a personal brand.A Way VT Can Save $26M for DCF by CEO Larry Crist
A Way VT Can Save $26M for DCF by CEO Larry Cristwww.SMARTvt.org
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This document proposes a new initiative called Bending the Curve (BTC) to address problems with Vermont's child protection system. The system is experiencing unsustainable annual caseload increases of 10-20% and ranks highly for permanently removing young children from families. BTC would establish multi-disciplinary teams for families early on to provide legal assistance, intensive service coordination, and accountability. Pilot programs show BTC could significantly reduce custody rates and associated costs while improving outcomes for families and children. The document outlines the problems with the current system and how BTC aims to improve transparency, accountability, legal representation for families, and coordination of services. The goal is to divert 12-25 children from custody annually in each county, achieving estimated savingsBending the curve - Saving $20M for State of Vermont
Bending the curve - Saving $20M for State of Vermontwww.SMARTvt.org
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The document outlines challenges with Vermont's child protection system and proposes a new approach called Bending the Curve (BTC) to address these challenges. The current system takes too many young children into state custody too soon, does too little for families, and spends too much money. BTC would establish multi-disciplinary teams in each county to thoroughly assess cases before custody and provide coordinated services to safely keep families together whenever possible. Pilot projects found BTC could reduce custody rates for young children by 30% while improving outcomes and saving millions annually. The goal is to divert 12-25 children from custody per county through early intervention and family support.
SMART Holdings USA - SMARTvt Magazine Spring 2017
SMART Holdings USA - SMARTvt Magazine Spring 2017www.SMARTvt.org
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1) The document discusses Kenneth Martin, a transportation expert from Hinesburg, Vermont who launched an affordable transportation company in 2016 to make theme-based transportation like weddings and youth programs more accessible and affordable.
2) It also discusses Larry Crist, the former CEO of the American Red Cross, who has a plan called "Bending the Curve" to decrease the high rate at which Vermont seizes children from parents, lower associated costs by 75%, and better support families.
3) The plan aims to address risks to children from issues like opioid dependency through more comprehensive family assessments and integrated social services rather than the default of recommending custody.Marble - Seeking Quarry Master
Marble - Seeking Quarry Masterwww.SMARTvt.org
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This document is listing the requirements for a Quarry Master position at a historic marble quarry in Tennessee. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of geology, specifically the formation of marble through metamorphism. They will also have experience operating and maintaining quarry equipment and managing a quarry staff. The candidate must understand the unique characteristics of operating the only Tennessee Pink quarry in the world.Carver's cfo 
Carver's cfo www.SMARTvt.org
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Daniel Carver was the Chief Financial Officer at Keurig Green Mountain (KGM) responsible for overseeing the contract manufacturing of K-cups with partners. He established processes to ensure KGM was reimbursed appropriately according to agreements and developed tracking systems for raw materials and finished goods. Under his leadership, the number of partner brands grew from one in 2010 to eleven in 2015, representing 20 brands and accounting for 35% of KGM's volume and $700 million in revenue by aligning partners within KGM's operations.James howard ceo
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James Howard is a president and CEO with an MBA from Northeastern University and a BS from Boston College. He transitioned a specialty contract manufacturer of bar soap into a global skin care products manufacturer approved by the FDA, developing patents and licensing agreements. As a formulary leader, he compounded client-driven products and created an intellectual property renewal revenue model. His areas of successful leadership include technology and product management, career growth, and differentiating business opportunities that create profitability and societal good.Bio rev 1
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Michael Kipp is an experienced C-level executive with over 20 years of international business experience across multiple industries. He has held roles including SVP and CFO, helping to improve P&L performance and transform companies. He has a track record of leading turnarounds through developing strategic plans, building high-performing teams, and driving sustainable profitable growth.Donna walters professional highlights 0516
Donna walters professional highlights 0516www.SMARTvt.org
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Donna Walters provides human capital utilization consulting services. She has a Master's in Leadership from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from UMass Amherst. Her specialties include operational efficiency, business analysis, grant writing, leadership development, and small business administration. A sample work project involves developing a strategic plan and implementation timeline to update membership criteria and policies for a cooperative business.Donna walters
Donna walterswww.SMARTvt.org
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Donna Walters has experience in operational efficiency, business analysis, and community outreach. She has a Master's in Leadership from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's in Business Administration. Her work sample outlines a strategic gameplan for a membership team focused on research, gaining buy-in, implementation, and planning for sustainable success through leadership development, financial health, and effective communication. She provides her contact information and lists relevant experience, education, industries, and specialties.
The Red Bus - A Ken Martin Company
The Red Bus - A Ken Martin Companywww.SMARTvt.org
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Chittenden Valley Transportation Services is creating a 10 bus operation in Northern Vermont led by Kenneth Martin. The goal is to have a 10 bus fleet serving 40 employees providing transportation services for schools, churches, events, tourism, hospitals, weddings and special needs populations. Currently they have one 24 passenger bus billing 30 hours per week and earning $1,500 per week. They are seeking $65,000 to purchase a used 72 passenger bus and a $25,000 line of credit to manage cash flow between weekly and monthly paying clients and cover operational expenses.What to expect first
What to expect firstwww.SMARTvt.org
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This document outlines what to expect from a career counseling session, including a minimum of 60 minutes spent analyzing the individual's resume, LinkedIn profile, intended market, and job market realities. The counselor will work with the individual to understand their career story and intentions, obstacles, and develop an individualized career plan with recommendations like resume revisions, introductions, and enrollment in an online career program. The session fee is $120 and the organization claims to move people towards reemployment at least 35% faster than other methods through a personalized approach.What is smart+ memberships
What is smart+ membershipswww.SMARTvt.org
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SMART Holdings USA provides career development services including advocacy, training, and networking opportunities. They work with a variety of clients across different industries. Their services include resume and branding assistance, skills assessments, career advising sessions, and help finding subject matter expertise and employment. They offer various enrollment packages with options for individual services la carte.Nda cuba
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This mutual nondisclosure agreement is between Tier 1, SMARTvt, SMART Holdings USA, Job Club ("Discloser") and their employees, consultants, trusted advisors, board members, job club participants, and corporate officers ("Recipient"). It protects both parties' confidential information, including intellectual property, exchanged verbally, in writing, electronically, or through other means. The agreement prohibits using or disclosing confidential information without authorization for three years. It also requires keeping the information secure, returning or destroying it upon request, and handling any government requests carefully to prevent losing its proprietary status. The agreement is governed by Vermont law and allows for injunctive relief in case of a breach.Cuba smar tvt
Cuba smar tvtwww.SMARTvt.org
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This document proposes a study on the unique correlation between Vermont and Cuba. It notes that both places value small, community-focused societies with an emphasis on local food production, education, and tourism. The document outlines areas of potential collaboration between Vermont and Cuba, including agricultural practices, educational resources, tourism, and culinary/hospitality exchanges. It concludes by listing next steps such as further defining the mission, establishing a management team, finding supporters, and seeking funding opportunities.Vsea
- 1. The Price of Not Funding Vermont State Colleges Believe it or not, in 22 years, the State has failed to increase funding to the Vermont State Colleges (VSC) to keep up with inflation. This has resulted in our State Colleges experiencing an alarming 76% drop in State appropriations from 1990 to 2013. This year, the Shumlin Administration proposed to increase VSC funding by 2%, which would level fund the system when you factor in this years projected 2% inflation rate. The VSC had requested a 4% funding increase to help restore the VSC's affordability and competiveness, so even the Governors proposal didnt quite meet the VSCs needs, but it did prevent an actual funding cut. Enter the Vermont House, which recently voted cut the Governors 2% VSC funding increase to just 1%. If that 1% is allowed to stand, the VSC will have to find money somewhere to make up the difference. Where will the VSC find that money? Its students, who will most likely be asked to pay yet another tuition increase. This hurts our students, and it further damages VSCs ability to recruit new students in what is already a tough recruiting climate. To help VSC officials secure the full 2% increase, VSEAs State Colleges members are joining with them to urge the Senate to reject the House's cut andinclude the full 2% in the new budget. Contact your Senators today and ask them to include the Governors entire 2% funding increase to the Vermont State Colleges! Here are some talking points for when you call: Please restore the States proposed 2% increase for the State Colleges; Vermont ranks 47th in state appropriations for Higher Education, per 1,000 of personal income; VSC receives 18% of their funding from the State; national average for state colleges is 53%; VSC - 82% dependent on tuition for funding and the national average is 47%. The average Vermont student graduates with the 13th highest graduate debt in the nation.