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 represents over 300 employees at Bennington College across campus safety, faculty, and staff.
President
Benjamin Anastas
Literature Faculty
VP of Faculty
Beverly Acha
Visual Arts Faculty
VP of Campus Safety
Alexis Bigelow
Safety Dispatcher
VP of Faculty
Beverly Acha
Visual Arts Faculty
VP of Faculty
Beverly Acha
Visual Arts Faculty
VP of Faculty
Beverly Acha
Visual Arts Faculty
BCU Board Members
The BCU Board is comprised of 6 officer positions and 10 steward positions.
BCU Officers
Benjamin Anastas: President
Alexis Bigelow: VP Campus Safety
Laura Crosslin: VP Staff
Beverly Acha: VP Faculty
Jenny Morgan: Treasurer
Rage Hezekiah: Communications Coordinator
BCU Stewards
Alyssa Tomkowicz: Steward Staff for Financial Aid, Advancement, CAPS, Admissions, Communications
Eddy Aldana: Steward Technical Instructors
Val Gallet: Steward Staff for Academic Services, Registrars Office, Bennington Review, Program Coordinators,
Andrew McIntyre: Steward FPRC Faculty for Science/Math, SCT, Cultural Studies & Language, CAPA
Catherine McKeen: Steward Visiting Faculty
Xander Holt: Steward Staff for the Library, IT, Post Office, Student Life
Vacant: Steward FPRC Faculty for Music, Dance, Drama
Vacant: Steward MFAW Faculty
Vacant: Steward FPRC Faculty for Visual Arts, Literature
*Please email Tom, at tom.mientka-proctor@aftvermont.org, if you are interested in filling a vacancy in your area*
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