Administration

On Jan. 30, many long-serving CU Boulder staff members were honored at the annual staff appreciation event, joined by Chancellor Philip DiStefano, members of Staff Council and other university leadership.

Following up on recent statements from the chancellor about reporting obligations defined in the 2015 CU System Sexual Misconduct Policy, the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) offers the following guidance on reporting.

Now through Friday, Feb. 24, the Office for Outreach and Engagement is accepting nominations for the Anne K. Heinz Staff Award for Excellence in Outreach and Engagement.

After a nearly 30-year career leading University Libraries through advancements; promoting knowledge and research access; and serving countless organizations on campus, in his field and beyond, longtime commencement marshal and Dean Jim Williams will retire.

Dean Bobby Braun has announced Phil Larson's appointment to assistant dean for communications, strategy and planning in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, where he will lead strategic relations.

Alan Townsend returns to the University of Colorado Boulder as the associate vice chancellor for research and professor of environmental studies after serving as dean and professor at Duke University.

Ann Schmiesing has been named dean of the Graduate School and vice provost for graduate affairs. A professor of German and Scandinavian studies, Schmiesing has served as interim dean and vice provost since June 2016.

Sheryl Koutsis, Amy Lavens and Jennifer McDuffie were recently named the recipients of the annual Chancellor’s Employee of the Year Award, in recognition of exceptional job performance and remarkable contributions to the campus community.

President Benson, Chancellor DiStefano and three other CU campus chancellors have joined hundreds of education leaders across the country in signing a letter of support for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students.

University of Colorado Boulder Police Chief Melissa Zak, who for the past three years has helped lead the campus through crises and high-profile events such as floods, a presidential debate and demonstrations, will assume a new role Jan. 1 as the university’s assistant vice chancellor of safety.