The University of Colorado Foundation has named Robb Pike as vice president for development, effective Aug. 22. Pike will lead development activities at UCCS and manage the foundation’s seven member staff. Pike comes to the CU Foundation from Colorado College, where he served as a director of development. He has more than 12 years fundraising experience for such institutions as…
The director of student financial aid at George Mason University, Fairfax, Va., will lead the student finance and employment office at UCCS, university officials announced July 13. Jevita R. Rogers, currently director of the Office of Student Financial Aid at Mason, will begin at UCCS Aug. 8. Her appointment was announced by Homer Wesley, vice chancellor, Student Success and Enrollment…
Five new staff members joined UCCS in June. Their names, title, department and start dates follow. Andrew West, professional research assistant, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, June 1. Mary Bland, grounds and nursery, Physical Plant, June 20. Brett Fugate, academic advisor, Student Success Center, June 1. Paula Havice Cover, program manager, Trauma, Health and Hazards Center, June 8. Mary Hanson, global…
Eight UCCS faculty members were recently recommended for promotion to associate professor and the granting of tenure to the CU Board of Regents. The Board of Regents approved the recommendations June 22.
Marcella Hurley, the new director of the Small Business Development Center at UCCS, holds a black belt in Shotokan Karate. Those who understand karate know it is a discipline involving aspects of mind and spirit, not just fighting capability. The self-awareness Hurley gained through the discipline helped solidify core values in the philosophy she brings to her job.
The director of undergraduate programs for the College of Business will become director of advising and orientation effective July 1. Greg Augspurger, director of undergraduate programs for the College of Business since 2008, was hired following a regional search. He will be responsible for university-wide academic advising and new student orientation and will report to Barbara Gaddis, executive director, Division…
Four new staff members joined UCCS in May. Their names, title, department and start dates follow. Marcella Hurley, director, Small Business Development Center, May 16. Ryan Neely, producing director, Theaterworks, May 1. Jordan Verlare, academic advisor, Student Success Center, May 18. Krista Farmer, administrative assistant, Admissions Services, May 16.
Professional Exempt Staff Association board members were recently elected. 2011-2012 board members are: Stephanie Hanenberg, director, Student Health Center, president. Ida Dilwood, director, Office of Disability Services and University Testing, vice president. Ralph Giese, director, Office of Residence Life and Housing, treasurer. Megan Bell, associate director, University Center, member-at-large. Matt Gaden, director, Campus Recreation Center, member-at-large. Robyn Marschke, director, Office…
The dean of the University of Alaska Anchorage College of Education will become dean of the UCCS College of Education for the 2011-12 academic year, university officials announced May 13. Mary L. Snyder, currently dean of the University of Alaska Anchorage, College of Education will begin her leadership of the UCCS College of Education July 1. Her appointment was announced…
A 15-member committee will be charged next week with seeking a new dean for the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Peg Bacon, provost, announced the committee members. The committee will meet May 17 to begin the process of selecting a replacement for Tom Christensen, dean, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences since 2005. Christensen announced in March his plan…
