Colleagues and friends toasted R. “Dan” Dandapani’s tenure as dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences May 17.
Dandapani, 71, announced May 3 his plans to return to the faculty following nine years in the dean’s position, eight years as dean and one year as interim dean. He joined UCCS in 1986 as a professor of electrical and computer engineering. He will return to the faculty this fall and plans to spend more time with his family.
Members of the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering pose for a group picture with R. “Dan” Dandapani.R. “Dan” Dandapani at a celebration in his honor.Xiaobo “Charles” Zhou, associate dean, College of Engineering and Applied Science, thanked R. “Dan” Dandapani for his leadership of the college. Zhou will serve as interim dean beginning July 1.Christopher Nelson, assistant dean, College of Engineering and Applied Science, shared his appreciation for Dandapani’s leadership.Christopher Nelson, left, and Xiaobo “Charles” Zhou, associate dean, presented Dandapani with a signed, frame picture of the college’s faculty and staff.
Colleagues and friends toasted R. “Dan” Dandapani’s tenure as dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences May 17.
Congratulations Dan. Job well done. I hope you enjoyed your tenure as doing. And I wish you the best in your retirement.
Jim Tracey