Who we are
Bennington College United (BCU) was recognized by Bennington College administration in February, 2024 and officially ratified in July 2025. BCU is associated with AFT Vermont and AAUP. BCU represents over 300 employees at Bennington College across campus safety, faculty, and staff.
VP of Staff
Laura Crosslin
Senior A.D. of Enrollment Systems
BCU Board Members
The BCU Board is comprised of 6 officer positions and 10 steward positions.
BCU Officers
Beverly Acha: President
Tilly Grimes: Vice President for Faculty
Laura Crosslin: Vice President for Staff
Jordan Peters: Vice President for Campus Safety
Xander Holt: Treasurer
Rage Hezekiah: Communications Coordinator
BCU Stewards
Catherine McKeen: Visiting Faculty Steward
Jenny Morgan: Library, IT, Post Office, Student Life, Acting Staff Steward
Eddy Aldana: Technical Instructors Steward
Liza Charbonneau: Academic Services, Registrar’s Office, Bennington Review, Program Coordinators Staff Steward
Marios Falaris: FPRC Faculty Steward
Dina Janis: FPRC Faculty Steward
Thorsten Dennerline: FPRC Faculty Steward
Vacant Positions:
MFA Writing Faculty Steward
Staff Steward for Financial Aid, Advancement, CAPS, Admissions, Communications
Campus Safety Steward
*Please email bcu-board@aftvermont.org if you are interested in filling a vacancy in your area*
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