Below is a list of the different groups at UVM and links to their respective handbooks, collective bargaining agreements, or policies that oversee and explain the benefits, expectations, and rights specific to those affiliated employees. This list is organized in alphabetical order. Please scroll through to find your affiliated group. If you have specific questions or do not know which group you belong to, please email hrinfo@uvm.edu.
Larner College of Medicine Faculty
The Larner College of Medicine (LCOM) Faculty handbook contains policies and provisions governing the appointment and employment of faculty of the LCOM. For policies or provisions governing employment and employment benefits not outlined in this handbook, faculty should refer to the UVM non-union staff handbook.
New England Police Benevolent Association (Formerly Teamsters)
As of November 25, 2024, the New England Benevolent Police Association (NEBPA) is the exclusive bargaining representative for all full-time and regular part-time police officers, police sergeants, service officers, and dispatchers employed by the University.
UVM and NEPBA agree that the terms and conditions of employees represented by NEPBA will continue to be governed by the Current CBA until UVM and NEPBA negotiate a successor agreement.
Non-Union Employees
The Non-Union Employee Handbook applies to full-time and regular part-time non-union employees at UVM.
View Non-Union Employee Handbook
Note: This handbook was last updated on February 10, 2025. View summary of changes (PDF) to review notable changes since its last iteration.
Postdoctoral Associates and Fellows
Post-doctoral associates and fellows terms and conditions of employment, compensation, and benefits are contained in Post-Doctoral Employee Guidelines and Benefits policy document.
Temporary Employees
Temporary employees have employee status with The University of Vermont. However, their terms and conditions of employment, compensation, and benefits are separate and independent from those of faculty, staff, and officers of administration and are contained within the Temporary Employees & Paid Non-Employees Policy.Temporary Employees & Paid Non-Employees Policy (PDF)
United Academics - Full Time Faculty
The United Academics FT Faculty contract applies to full-time faculty employed by UVM as described in Article 1 of the United Academics FT Faculty contract.
United Academics - Part Time Faculty
The United Academics PT contract applies to part-time Lecturers employed by UVM as described in Article 1 of the United Academics PT Unit contract.
United Electrical Workers
The United Electrical Workers contract applies to full-time and regular part-time non-exempt service and maintenance employees employed by UVM, described in Article 1 of the United Electrical Workers contract.
UVM Graduate Students United
Graduate Students have recently formed a union. Until a new contract is bargained and ratified, policies and processes will remain status quo.
UVM Staff United
The UVM Staff United contract applies to full-time and regular part-time clerical, specialized, technical, and professional staff at UVM, as described in Article 1 and Appendix A of the Staff United contract.