​"Vermont has fought for centuries for freedom and unity, equity and openness. Vermont remains a beacon of hope and opportunity, community and shared humanity. Vermont was the first to commit to the abolition of slavery in our state constitution and a leader in the fight for marriage equality. We will continue to support all Vermonters and welcome people of all backgrounds to the Green Mountain state.

"We, the undersigned, condemn any acts of unlawful discrimination, violence, and intimidation that target differences in national origin, race, sex, gender, religion, disability, or political viewpoint across our nation. Such acts run counter to the rights and freedoms upon which our country was founded and to the core values of the state of Vermont.

"Vermont is committed to fostering welcoming communities and an equitable, diverse, and inclusive society.​"​​

Governor Peter Shumlin                                  Governor-elect Phil Scott

Lisa M. Ventriss, President

Vermont Business Roundtable

T. Gregory Dewey, President

Albany College of Pharmacy

 

Mariko Silver, President

Bennington College

 

David Wolk, President

Castleton University

 

Michelle Ollie, President

Center for Cartoon Studies

 

Don Laackman, President

Champlain College

 

Lawrence Jensen, Interim President

College of Saint Joseph

 

Joyce Judy, President

Community College of Vermont

 

Robert Kenny, President

Goddard College

 

Robert Allen, President

Green Mountain College

 

Elaine Collins, President

Johnson State College

 

Peter Eden, President

Landmark College

 

Nolan Atkins, Interim President

Lyndon State College

 

Kevin Quigley, President

Marlboro College

 

Laurie Patton, President

Middlebury College

 

Richard Schneider, President

Norwich College

 

Donald Steinberg, President

School for International Training

 

David Rees Evans, President

Southern Vermont College

 

Matthew Derr, President

Sterling College

 

John Neuhauser, President

Saint Michael’s College

 

Tom Sullivan, President

University of Vermont

 

Roger H. Sublett, President

Union Institute and University

 

Marc B. Mihaly, President and Dean

Vermont Law School

 

Thomas Greene, President

Vermont College of Fine Arts

 

Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor                                                                 

Vermont State Colleges                      

 

Pat Moulton, Interim President

Vermont Technical College

 

Scott Giles, President & CEO

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation