MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury President Laurie Patton has announced that Smita Ruzicka has been named the next vice president for student affairs at Middlebury, starting on August 2.
A collaborative leader with in-depth experience in many aspects of student life, Ruzicka was selected after a competitive national search led by a committee including faculty, staff, and students. Patton said Ruzicka s wide-ranging experience in mental health counseling, career development, and student crisis management; her passion for collaboration; and her commitment to equity and inclusion distinguished her as the top candidate. She succeeds Baishakhi Taylor, who served as vice president for student affairs and dean of students until 2020.
This guide reflects the current, and likely strictest set of restrictions as of
March 30. If conditions improve, it is possible that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the state of Vermont, and Middlebury College may relax these policies before or during the summer.
It will be your responsibility to review the full Summer 2021 Campus Guide, which will be posted closer to arrival day. In the meantime, you may review the Essential Health and Safety Measures for the Middlebury College undergraduates, as most policies and procedures will be similar for the summer.
An online course pertaining to the campus COVID-19 guidelines will be included in your required SafeColleges pre-arrival online training. All students are required to sign a Student Health Pledge similar to the Middlebury College undergraduates.