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Interview: Incoming VSC chancellor Tim Donovan

By Mitch Wertlieb | March 25, 2009

Later this year, Tim Donovan will become the new chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges. Donovan says these rough economic times will prompt parents and students to consider, in his words, "shopping locally" for higher education.

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Applications to Vermont state colleges are up despite economic woes

By VPR | January 12, 2009

Despite the economic downturn, applications to the University of Vermont and the Vermont State Colleges are up over last year.

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Tuition to rise at Vermont State Colleges

By Patti Daniels | November 25, 2008

Robert Clarke is chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges. He says the state has chronically underfunded the college system. And with the financial crisis creating an even tighter state budget, the colleges are left with few options.

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Interview: VSC Chancellor Robert Clarke

By Mitch Wertlieb | November 3, 2008

It’s a number one ranking, but certainly not one the state of Vermont wants. A recent study by the College Board found that Vermont tops the nation in costs for higher education. The state’s average in-state tuition and fees were $11,300 – up over 8 percent over last year.