On the Move /today/ en CU Boulder appoints Jill Blondin as vice chancellor for global affairs /today/2026/05/07/cu-boulder-appoints-jill-blondin-vice-chancellor-global-affairs <span>CU Boulder appoints Jill Blondin as vice chancellor for global affairs</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-05-07T09:22:41-06:00" title="Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 09:22">Thu, 05/07/2026 - 09:22</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-05/JillBlondin_tnail.jpg?h=3a6a5b32&amp;itok=4Q3Ob_7g" width="1200" height="800" alt="Jill Blondin"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1252"> On the Move </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr"><span>łÔąĎÍř Justin Schwartz has appointed Dr. Jill Blondin as CU Boulder’s inaugural vice chancellor for global affairs, a leadership role charged with advancing the university’s global engagement, partnerships and impact. Blondin will begin her appointment on July 15.</span></p> <div class="align-right image_style-small_500px_25_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2026-05/Jill%20Blondin%20headshot%20%283%29.jpg?itok=B2JGwjdr" width="375" height="563" alt="Jill Blondin"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p>Vice łÔąĎÍř for Global Affairs Jill Blondin</p> </span> </div> <p dir="ltr"><span>The appointment marks a major milestone in CU Boulder’s vision to integrate and elevate its global presence by bringing together international partnerships, global programs, international student and scholar services, and campuswide globalization initiatives under a new Office of Global Affairs,&nbsp;</span><a href="/today/2025/11/21/cu-boulder-announces-new-vision-advance-global-engagement-impact" rel="nofollow"><span>a vision Schwartz announced in November 2025</span></a><span> and a move that has been long called for by multiple CU Boulder committees and task forces.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>In her new role, Blondin will serve as CU Boulder’s senior international officer and lead the Office of Global Affairs. She will work closely with campus partners to develop and carry out a cohesive global strategy, foster a culture of global engagement, and strengthen CU Boulder’s standing as a globally connected research university.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Dr. Jill Blondin is an accomplished, visionary leader in global education whose experience and values align strongly with our aspirations for CU Boulder’s global future,” Schwartz said. “She brings an extraordinary record of strategic leadership, partnership building and student-centered innovation, and I am excited to welcome her as we expand global opportunities for our students, faculty and researchers.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Blondin currently serves as vice provost for global initiatives at Virginia Commonwealth łÔąĎÍř (VCU), a public R1 institution with campuses in Richmond, Virginia, and in Doha, Qatar. There, she leads a centralized Global Education Office overseeing education abroad, international student support and recruitment, global partnerships, immigration services and an English Language Program. She manages a multimillion-dollar budget and a team of more than 30 faculty and staff members.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>At VCU, Blondin spearheaded the university’s five-year global strategic plan, DARE to be Global, aligning international initiatives with institutional priorities while expanding partnerships, recruitment and cross-cultural learning opportunities. Her leadership drove significant gains in international enrollment and global learning, including growth in faculty-led and short-term study abroad programs, a $2.5 million philanthropic gift to support study abroad, and the launch of a Peace Corps Prep Program that became the largest in the nation. She also led two organizational restructurings to strengthen global operations and improve long-term sustainability.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Blondin has been widely recognized for her leadership in international education. In 2023, she was named Senior International Officer of the Year by the Institute of International Education. Currently she serves as president-elect of the Association of International Education Administrators and on the Executive Committee of APLU’s Commission on International Initiatives.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Dr. Blondin’s inclusive leadership, strategic mindset and ability to build trust with constituents across the university were evident throughout this search,” said Ann Schmiesing, senior vice chancellor for strategic initiatives. “I’m deeply grateful to the search advisory committee, and to chair Seth Marder in particular, for their thoughtful and rigorous work.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>As vice chancellor for global affairs, Blondin will play a central role in advancing CU Boulder’s global vision, reinforcing international partnerships, supporting internationally mobile students and scholars, and integrating global engagement across the university’s academic, research and service missions.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“I’m honored to join CU Boulder at a moment when global engagement is central to the university’s mission,” Blondin said. “CU Boulder has a strong foundation in global research, partnerships and learning, and I look forward to working with campus partners to expand access to global opportunities and deepen the university’s impact around the world.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Blondin earned her bachelor’s degree from Indiana łÔąĎÍř and her master’s and doctoral degrees from the łÔąĎÍř of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her academic background is in art history, and her professional expertise includes strategic budgeting, internationalization, global learning, risk management and global partnerships.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>łÔąĎÍř Justin Schwartz has appointed Jill Blondin as CU Boulder's inaugural vice chancellor for global affairs, a leadership role charged with advancing the university's global engagement, partnerships and impact.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 07 May 2026 15:22:41 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56622 at /today Vice łÔąĎÍř for Public Safety Marlon Lynch announces retirement /today/2026/05/05/vice-chancellor-public-safety-marlon-lynch-announces-retirement <span>Vice łÔąĎÍř for Public Safety Marlon Lynch announces retirement</span> <span><span>Elizabeth Lock</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-05-05T12:31:05-06:00" title="Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 12:31">Tue, 05/05/2026 - 12:31</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-image/marlon_lynch4ga.jpg?h=19d769ef&amp;itok=gWKlHSc8" width="1200" height="800" alt="Marlon Lynch"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1252"> On the Move </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div> <div class="align-right image_style-small_500px_25_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/article-image/marlon_lynch1ga.jpg?itok=WsTajmFI" width="375" height="525" alt="Marlon Lynch"> </div> </div> <p dir="ltr"><span>Vice łÔąĎÍř for Public Safety Marlon Lynch today announced his plan to retire after leading CU Boulder’s Division of Public Safety (DPS) since its inception in early 2024.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Lynch’s retirement is effective May 31, though he will continue to serve CU Boulder in a part-time capacity over the next nine to 12 months to help maintain the positive momentum DPS has established in enhancing safety and preparing for large-scale initiatives like the Sundance Film Festival.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve CU Boulder and partner with so many people on our campus and across Boulder to create a public safety model that supports and uplifts the campus community,” Lynch said. “Throughout my career, I’ve viewed public safety not as a job but a calling, one in which we get to help create and maintain safe communities where all can feel belonging and thrive. I am deeply thankful for all in our community who welcomed me and collaborated in our efforts.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Senior Vice łÔąĎÍř for Operations Janel Forde has appointed Assistant Vice łÔąĎÍř for Public Safety Operations Jack Briggs to lead DPS in an interim capacity while a national search is conducted for Lynch’s successor.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Marlon has made a substantial positive impact on our campus in just a short amount of time,” Forde said. “His leadership has been integral in reshaping and implementing a holistic public safety model on our campus. Our DPS team plays an integral role in supporting the success of our students, faculty and staff, and the division is built on a solid foundation thanks to Marlon and his leadership team. We are grateful for his service, and I am excited that he has agreed to continue serving the campus over the coming months as we work through the transition.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Lynch spent more than 30 years working in law enforcement and public safety. He joined CU Boulder in March 2024 as the associate vice chancellor for public safety before later being promoted to vice chancellor.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The Division of Public Safety includes the CU Police Department, Events and Emergency Management, Flight Operations, Security Operations, Communications Centers, Security Services, and Threat Assessment.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Lynch was instrumental in shaping the public safety model at CU Boulder, updating senior leadership role structure for critical incident response, establishing the new threat assessment team, standing up a new K9 explosive detection unit, expanding the co-responder model between CUPD and mental health clinicians, and unifying campus security systems.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Lynch joined CU Boulder from Michigan State łÔąĎÍř, where he served as the vice president and chief safety officer after first being hired as vice president for public safety and chief of police. Prior to that he served as chief safety officer at the łÔąĎÍř of Utah, senior vice president for campus services and safety at New York łÔąĎÍř, and associate vice president for safety and security and civic affairs at the łÔąĎÍř of Chicago.&nbsp;He holds a master’s degree in criminal justice from Boston łÔąĎÍř and a bachelor of arts in criminal justice from Michigan State. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“I am excited for this next stage of life and excited for the chance to continue to serve CU Boulder in the coming months,” Lynch said. “Our DPS team comprises an exceptional group of professionals, and I could not be more proud to serve with them. I know they will continue to build upon our momentum.”</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Marlon Lynch, who has led the Division of Public Safety since early 2024, will continue to serve the campus in a part-time capacity while the campus prepares major initiatives like the Sundance Film Festival.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 05 May 2026 18:31:05 +0000 Elizabeth Lock 56612 at /today łÔąĎÍř Libraries names first Indigenous knowledges librarian /today/2026/04/14/university-libraries-names-first-indigenous-knowledges-librarian <span>łÔąĎÍř Libraries names first Indigenous knowledges librarian</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-14T06:46:16-06:00" title="Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 06:46">Tue, 04/14/2026 - 06:46</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-04/KatieRandall_tnail.jpg?h=a9fe46be&amp;itok=EjvsmZy3" width="1200" height="800" alt="Katie Randall"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1252"> On the Move </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>As part of this new tenure-track faculty position, Katie Randall will build reciprocal relationships with campus and local Indigenous communities. The role reflects a shift in how Indigenous materials are treated, moving from subjects within collections to engaging with Indigenous knowledge systems as living frameworks.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>As part of this new tenure-track faculty position, Katie Randall will build reciprocal relationships with campus and local Indigenous communities. The role reflects a shift in how Indigenous materials are treated, moving from subjects within collections to engaging with Indigenous knowledge systems as living frameworks.</div> <script> window.location.href = `https://libraries.colorado.edu/2026/04/13/university-libraries-names-first-indigenous-knowledges-faculty-librarian`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:46:16 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56482 at /today Carlos JimĂ©nez joins CU Boulder as assistant vice chancellor of admissions and precollege /today/2026/04/01/carlos-jimenez-joins-cu-boulder-assistant-vice-chancellor-admissions-and-precollege <span>Carlos JimĂ©nez joins CU Boulder as assistant vice chancellor of admissions and precollege </span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-01T07:50:30-06:00" title="Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 07:50">Wed, 04/01/2026 - 07:50</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-04/CarlosJimenez_tnail.jpg?h=a61c5862&amp;itok=aUAxCCVk" width="1200" height="800" alt="Carlos JimĂ©nez"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1252"> On the Move </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>CU Boulder is pleased to welcome Carlos JimĂ©nez as the university’s new assistant vice chancellor&nbsp;of&nbsp;admissions and precollege. The position is a key leadership role within <a href="/enrollment-management/" rel="nofollow">Enrollment Management</a> focused on strengthening student access&nbsp;by ensuring all students—particularly those&nbsp;historically underrepresented in higher education—have the&nbsp;support&nbsp;and pathways needed&nbsp;to reach, enter and&nbsp;succeed&nbsp;at CU Boulder,&nbsp;while shaping&nbsp;strategic enrollment efforts and advancing the university’s commitment to student success.&nbsp;</p> <div class="align-right image_style-small_500px_25_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2026-04/Carlos%20Headshot_Hi%20Res_0.jpg?itok=cfiQbZuL" width="375" height="457" alt="Carlos Jimenez"> </div> </div> <p>JimĂ©nez&nbsp;brings&nbsp;more than 20 years of leadership experience in admissions, enrollment&nbsp;management&nbsp;and college access. His background includes senior roles at Colorado State łÔąĎÍř and Colorado College, as well as serving as CEO of Peak Education, a Colorado Springs-based organization dedicated to supporting first-generation and&nbsp;students with historically marginalized identities on their path to and through college.&nbsp;</p><p>His career has focused on expanding opportunities, fostering innovation and building strong, student-centered teams. He has&nbsp;significant experience&nbsp;with transfer and international recruitment practices.&nbsp;Across&nbsp;his career, JimĂ©nez has focused on removing practical,&nbsp;financial&nbsp;and informational barriers, strengthening practices that help all students&nbsp;benefit&nbsp;from university pathways and&nbsp;supports, and leading with collaborative,&nbsp;solutions‑oriented problem‑solving.&nbsp;</p><p>"I am excited to bring my experience in enrollment management, student success,&nbsp;and&nbsp;organizational leadership to the łÔąĎÍř of Colorado Boulder. CU Boulder’s distinctive culture—combining&nbsp;world-class research, innovation, athletic excellence and a strong commitment to public impact—creates a powerful environment to lead admissions and precollege initiatives," said JimĂ©nez.</p><p>"At a time when higher education must be increasingly forward-thinking about access, value and student well-being, this work is more important than ever. I look forward to partnering across campus and beyond to strengthen pathways, remove barriers, and ensure talented students from all backgrounds see CU Boulder as a place where they belong and can thrive."</p><h2>Experience and&nbsp;impact</h2><p>Across his career, JimĂ©nez has led and transformed admissions and precollege initiatives, including:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Strengthening access while meeting enrollment goals:</strong>&nbsp;Led admissions strategies that increased applications and broadened the student pipeline by reducing barriers to applying, expanding outreach in underserved communities and strengthening support for students and families throughout the college‑going process—all while ensuring enrollment goals and revenue targets were met.</li><li><strong>Scaling precollege programs with strong outcomes:</strong>&nbsp;Oversaw programs serving thousands of first-generation and&nbsp;students with historically marginalized identities, achieving a 90% college enrollment rate and&nbsp;nearly 80%&nbsp;college completion rate.</li><li><strong>Innovating&nbsp;through technology and systems:</strong>&nbsp;Directed multimillion-dollar budgets and advanced the use of CRM platforms and&nbsp;technology&nbsp;to improve student engagement, streamline&nbsp;operations&nbsp;and enhance student outcomes.</li><li><strong>Providing leadership within the profession and the community:</strong>&nbsp;Served as president of the Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling (RMACAC), helping advance best practices in the field and strengthen regional collaboration. JimĂ©nez also brings a long record of service as a community leader through board and volunteer roles with education‑focused and public media organizations, reinforcing his commitment to expanding&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;and supporting students and families.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>JimĂ©nez is known for cultivating organizational cultures grounded in collaboration,&nbsp;trust&nbsp;and care—qualities he plans to bring to CU Boulder as he partners with teams across campus.&nbsp;</p><h2>Looking ahead</h2><p>As assistant vice chancellor, JimĂ©nez will lead the <a href="/admissions" rel="nofollow">Office of Admissions</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="/precollege/" rel="nofollow">Office of Precollege Outreach &amp; Engagement</a>, supporting efforts to attract, enroll and prepare talented students from across Colorado, the&nbsp;nation&nbsp;and the world. His leadership will help advance CU Boulder’s strategic priorities related to&nbsp;student success and community impact.&nbsp;</p><p>Enrollment Management leaders shared their enthusiasm for JimĂ©nez’s arrival, noting that his depth of experience and his commitment to creating environments where all students feel welcome and valued will be invaluable as CU Boulder continues to strengthen its admissions and precollege efforts.&nbsp;</p><p>Please join in welcoming JimĂ©nez to the CU Boulder community.&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>CU Boulder welcomes Carlos JimĂ©nez as the new assistant vice chancellor for admissions and precollege, bringing 20-plus years of experience expanding access by improving pathways and reducing barriers for students across Colorado and beyond. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2026-04/2024_Campus_Scenic27GA.jpg?itok=g8wTY7SH" width="1500" height="1000" alt="campus building with Flatirons in background"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:50:30 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56390 at /today Vice łÔąĎÍř for Information Technology Marin Stanek announces retirement /today/2026/03/18/vice-chancellor-information-technology-marin-stanek-announces-retirement <span>Vice łÔąĎÍř for Information Technology Marin Stanek announces retirement</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-03-18T08:32:17-06:00" title="Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 08:32">Wed, 03/18/2026 - 08:32</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-03/MarinStanek_tnail_0.jpg?h=a7bff5c3&amp;itok=jtO5ob4A" width="1200" height="800" alt="Marin Stanek"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1252"> On the Move </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div> <div class="align-right image_style-small_square_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_square_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/small_square_image_style/public/2026-03/MarinStanek_tnail_0.jpg?h=a7bff5c3&amp;itok=Gk2d4A71" width="375" height="375" alt="Marin Stanek"> </div> </div> <p dir="ltr"><span>Vice łÔąĎÍř for Information Technology Marin Stanek today announced her plan to retire after more than 25 years serving CU Boulder.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Stanek will work closely with Senior Vice łÔąĎÍř for Operations Janel Forde to launch a national search for her successor this spring, with an aim of Forde naming a new vice chancellor prior to the fall semester. A search committee and process will be announced in the coming weeks.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Without a doubt, the highlight of my career has been serving as vice chancellor for IT and getting to work with all of the incredibly talented people in OIT, CU Boulder and at CU system over the past five years,” Stanek said. “For me, this role has never been about technology alone—it’s been about stewardship, trust, partnership and people. I am deeply thankful for every staff member, leader, student and campus partner who has shared this important work with me, and I cannot imagine a better role to serve as the capstone to my career.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Stanek’s last day at the university will be May 8. Associate Vice łÔąĎÍř for IT Orrie Gartner will then serve as interim vice chancellor during the search for Stanek’s successor.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“We are grateful for Marin’s leadership and service to CU Boulder during a 25-year period that has seen enormous technological shifts in how teaching, learning, research and administrative pursuits are performed on our campus,” said Forde, who oversees the Office of Information Technology (OIT) along with Employee Health and Well-Being; Human Resources; Public Safety; and Compliance, Ethics and Policy.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Our campus and OIT team are continually working to enhance the employee experience and uplift student, faculty and staff success by providing access to technological tools and safeguards that improve people’s ability to conduct their research, scholarship and work. Marin’s leadership and steady, visionary approach has been invaluable to me in my first nine months at CU Boulder and in setting OIT up for a bright future.”&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Stanek joined CU Boulder in 2001, serving in a number of leadership roles along the way. She was appointed to lead OIT in 2021. Since that time, OIT, under Stanek’s leadership, has spearheaded numerous IT projects critical to the success of the campus.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>This has included making major investments in research computing capabilities, enhancing student experiences within Buff Portal; quickly pivoting the campus to a hybrid environment during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing access to critical software and technologies; launching the IT community of practice; providing laptops to the students, faculty, and staff affected by the Marshall Fire; significantly enhancing IT security standards; and creating a campuswide IT governance structure that improved transparency, shared governance and IT prioritization investments aligned with institutional goals.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Earlier this year, Stanek guided the implementation of the new CU Secure Wi-Fi network, creating a faster and safer online experience for students, faculty and staff.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Prior to CU Boulder, Stanek worked at the łÔąĎÍř of Wisconsin Extension at Learning Innovations as well as Colorado State łÔąĎÍř in the Continuing Education Division. A Colorado native, Stanek earned master’s and doctoral degrees in educational leadership and policy analysis at the łÔąĎÍř of Wisconsin-Madison and a bachelor’s degree in international political economics from Colorado College.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>An avid outdoor enthusiast, Stanek and her husband, Matt, plan to spend time in the Colorado mountains hiking and skiing. Commencement this year on May 2 is particularly meaningful for her, as her son, Eric, will be receiving his Master of Studies in Law in Ethics and Compliance. She noted: “Being on Folsom Field together for graduation and seeing faculty and students in their regalia with the stands filled with families is an incredible moment. And, a week later we will be traveling to Texas Tech to celebrate the graduation of my younger son, Jake. The month of May will be filled with celebration.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>As her career winds down, Stanek is reflective of her time spent on campus.</span></p><p><span>“CU Boulder is exceptionally well positioned for the future,” she said. “OIT is supported by dedicated leaders, extraordinarily talented staff, and a clear, forward‑looking IT strategic plan. I am immensely proud of what our teams have accomplished together—solving complex challenges through collaboration, creativity and a shared commitment to the campus mission—and I look forward to watching even greater accomplishments on the horizon.”</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Marin Stanek, who has served at CU Boulder for 25 years, will work closely with university leadership to launch a national search for her successor this spring. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:32:17 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56300 at /today Vice łÔąĎÍř Jon Leslie announces transition from leadership role /today/2026/02/16/vice-chancellor-jon-leslie-announces-transition-leadership-role <span>Vice łÔąĎÍř Jon Leslie announces transition from leadership role </span> <span><span>Elizabeth Lock</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-16T20:56:11-07:00" title="Monday, February 16, 2026 - 20:56">Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:56</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-02/SRS_Leadership_Portraits_PC_0002.JPG?h=3c9b12c8&amp;itok=xU4fSR9e" width="1200" height="800" alt="Jon Leslie poses for the camera with green foliage in the background. "> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1252"> On the Move </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr"><span>Vice łÔąĎÍř for Strategic Communications Jon Leslie today announced his decision to transition from leading CU Boulder’s Strategic Relations and Communications (SRC) team.&nbsp;</span></p><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-hidden ucb-box-alignment-right ucb-box-style-none ucb-box-theme-lightgray"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">&nbsp;</div><div class="ucb-box-content"> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2026-02/SRS_Leadership_Portraits_PC_0002.JPG?itok=pGikaszX" width="1500" height="1000" alt="Jon Leslie poses for the camera with green foliage in the background. "> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p>Jon Leslie</p> </span> </div></div></div><p dir="ltr"><span>The Office of the łÔąĎÍř will be launching a national search for his successor in the coming days, with Senior Vice łÔąĎÍř Janel Forde and Dean Lori Bergen co-chairing a committee seeking a vice chancellor for communications, marketing and social media to lead the next phase of bringing CU Boulder’s story to life.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“CU Boulder has changed my life. It has been the privilege of my lifetime to serve this institution, and I am thankful to my SRC and campuswide colleagues for all we have accomplished together,” Leslie said. “I am truly grateful to łÔąĎÍř Justin Schwartz, Ann Schmiesing, Phil DiStefano, Patrick O’Rourke, Russ Moore, Sonia DeLuca Fernández and everyone at this university who has helped shape my development. In my heart, I will always be a Buff.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Schwartz also expressed gratitude, reflecting on Leslie’s lengthy and impactful tenure.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“I am deeply grateful for Jon’s contributions to our university during his many years of service, and I’m particularly grateful for his leadership during my first 18 months as chancellor,” said Schwartz. “I’m pleased to report that Jon will continue to lead the SRC team during the transition and will also play a highly visible role in our 150th anniversary celebration this year, supporting and transitioning a number of high-impact strategic projects in the months ahead.”&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>During his time on campus, Leslie has generated a long list of accomplishments. Since joining CU Boulder in the early 2000s, he has played a central role in shaping the university’s brand and digital communications ecosystem.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>He was instrumental in the launch and rollout of the łÔąĎÍř of Colorado visual identity, the “I am a ______ Buff.” campaign, the CU Boulder Web Express content management system and the campus’s signature “Be Boulder” platform—one of the most durable university brand campaigns of the past 15 years.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Leslie’s leadership has also driven significant advancements in digital engagement and strategic storytelling, transforming how CU Boulder connects with a broad range of local, state, national and global constituencies.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>An avid Buff with a deep belief in public higher education, Leslie has contributed to several major campus and systemwide initiatives over the years, supporting strategic planning, accreditation, student success, inclusion, innovation and entrepreneurship, sustainability, brand governance and the modernization of digital infrastructure across the university.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>On the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, Leslie and his team led CU Boulder’s role as co-host of the inaugural Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit, a pivotal point in CU Boulder’s commitment to global sustainability leadership.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>He and his team have also played a central role in the reinvigoration of the Conference on World Affairs, one of CU Boulder’s longest and most recognized public engagement traditions. Their work has included high‑profile programs with Deion Sanders (2024), Cynthia Erivo (2025) and Malala Yousafzai (2026), drawing increased student engagement in the conference and casting a positive spotlight on CU Boulder.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Before joining the university, Leslie built a strong foundation in communications, branding and marketing through a decade of private‑sector experience. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English (Writing) from Towson łÔąĎÍř and pursued graduate studies at The Johns Hopkins łÔąĎÍř and the łÔąĎÍř of Colorado Denver. He is also a łÔąĎÍř of Colorado Excellence in Leadership Program (ELP) Fellow.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>After supporting the transition to a new vice chancellor, Leslie will serve as senior director of special projects and vice chancellor emeritus on Senior Vice łÔąĎÍř Ann Schmiesing’s team, continuing to play lead roles in the university’s 150th anniversary celebration, the Conference on World Affairs, campus shared values development, the learner lifecycle constituent relationship management (CRM) implementation, campus leadership objectives and key results (OKR) development and other strategic projects.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>After the culmination of CU Boulder’s 150th anniversary celebration, Leslie will retire from the university in February 2027.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Jon Leslie, vice chancellor for strategic communications, will assist with onboarding a successor, supporting CU Boulder’s yearlong 150th anniversary celebration and strategic projects during 2026.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-11/2025_10_22_Campus_Aerial.jpg?itok=PAszlaEd" width="1500" height="1124" alt="aerial view of campus"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:56:11 +0000 Elizabeth Lock 56104 at /today Detric Robinson joins CU Boulder Ombuds Office /today/2026/02/03/detric-robinson-joins-cu-boulder-ombuds-office <span>Detric Robinson joins CU Boulder Ombuds Office</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-03T08:54:12-07:00" title="Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 08:54">Tue, 02/03/2026 - 08:54</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-02/DR_tnail.jpg?h=1904b0a8&amp;itok=diq3jd0R" width="1200" height="800" alt="Detric Robinson"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1252"> On the Move </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>As the second new associate ombuds, Detric Robinson will be undergraduate student-facing and is particularly passionate about helping individuals navigate difficult conversations, explore options and gain clarity during moments of uncertainty or conflict.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>As the second new associate ombuds, Detric Robinson will be undergraduate student-facing and is particularly passionate about helping individuals navigate difficult conversations, explore options and gain clarity during moments of uncertainty or conflict.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/academicaffairs/2026/01/16/ombuds-office-announces-second-new-associate-ombuds`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:54:12 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56027 at /today American Indian Law Program welcomes Heidi Todacheene as visiting practitioner /today/2025/12/04/american-indian-law-program-welcomes-heidi-todacheene-visiting-practitioner <span>American Indian Law Program welcomes Heidi Todacheene as visiting practitioner</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-12-04T06:21:34-07:00" title="Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 06:21">Thu, 12/04/2025 - 06:21</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-12/HeidiTodacheene.png?h=b61f5fa5&amp;itok=SLf6izV4" width="1200" height="800" alt="Heidi Todacheene"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1252"> On the Move </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>AILP at the łÔąĎÍř of Colorado Law School welcomes Heidi Todacheene as visiting practitioner in residence. Todacheene (Navajo) will spend six months mentoring students in professional development, while working with faculty on Indigenous Peoples' issues, as they arise in tribal, state, federal and international contexts.&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>AILP at the łÔąĎÍř of Colorado Law School welcomes Heidi Todacheene as visiting practitioner in residence. Todacheene (Navajo) will spend six months mentoring students in professional development, while working with faculty on Indigenous Peoples' issues, as they arise in tribal, state, federal and international contexts. </div> <script> window.location.href = `/law/2025/12/03/ailp-welcomes-heidi-todacheene-visiting-practitioner`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:21:34 +0000 Megan M Rogers 55769 at /today Matt Schmit joins Silicon Flatirons as executive director /today/2025/11/17/matt-schmit-joins-silicon-flatirons-executive-director <span>Matt Schmit joins Silicon Flatirons as executive director</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-11-17T07:03:21-07:00" title="Monday, November 17, 2025 - 07:03">Mon, 11/17/2025 - 07:03</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-11/MattSchmit.jpg?h=7c574c38&amp;itok=WdINfAMW" width="1200" height="800" alt="Matt Schmit"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1252"> On the Move </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The łÔąĎÍř of Colorado Law School and the Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship are pleased to announce Matt Schmit has been named the new executive director of Silicon Flatirons.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/law/2025/11/03/matt-schmit-joins-silicon-flatirons-new-executive-director`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:03:21 +0000 Megan M Rogers 55679 at /today CIRES' Twila Moon establishes new role in climate communications /today/2025/10/21/cires-twila-moon-establishes-new-role-climate-communications <span>CIRES' Twila Moon establishes new role in climate communications</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-21T11:00:27-06:00" title="Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 11:00">Tue, 10/21/2025 - 11:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/Snowmobiles%20Greenland.jpg?h=b45b77d9&amp;itok=vUms5bA6" width="1200" height="800" alt="snowmobiles in Greenland"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1252"> On the Move </a> </div> <span>CIRES</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr"><span>Last spring, NSIDC Deputy Lead Scientist Twila Moon expanded her role at CIRES as the institute's first-ever climate communications engagement lead.&nbsp;</span><a href="https://ceee.colorado.edu/people/twila-moon" rel="nofollow"><span>Her new position</span></a><span> combines her scientific expertise with her communications skills to create a new program: Engage Climate Science.</span></p> <div class="align-right image_style-original_image_size"> <div class="imageMediaStyle original_image_size"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/original_image_size/public/callout/twilamoon.jpeg?itok=1rsyGHA-" width="250" height="250" alt="Twila Moon"> </div> </div> <p dir="ltr"><span>The program, still in development, sits within CIRES’&nbsp;</span><a href="https://cires.colorado.edu/research/ceee" rel="nofollow"><span>Center for Education, Engagement, and Evaluation</span></a> (CEEE)<span>. Moon’s role with the program will develop and run seminars and workshops around the U.S. to teach the foundations of climate science along with a broad scope of climate solutions to private-sector professionals in decision-making spaces. The program will focus on leaders in positions that have the ability to create change and who rely on knowledge about current and future climate to make successful decisions in their work.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“With climate impacts already influencing everything from working conditions to supply chains to roads and buildings, the need for fundamental climate understanding has never been greater,” Moon said. “We are in a critical time for planning and action, and this program will address that need.”&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Moon has spent years building her portfolio in climate communications and was recently awarded the American Geophysical Union’s (AGU)&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.agu.org/honors/climate-communications/past-recipients" rel="nofollow"><span>Pavel S. Molchanov Climate Communication Prize</span></a><span>. One example of her communications work is with the European organization&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.activephilanthropy.org/what-we-offer/expeditions/" rel="nofollow"><span>Active Philanthropy</span></a><span>, where she leads workshops in Greenland. She leads participants on four- and five-day immersive expeditions to Greenland to teach the foundations of climate science, solutions and strategies for change. The expeditions connect participants firsthand with the island's unique ecosystem—80% of which is covered in ice that is melting quicker than ever. Moon said this work solidified the need for expert-led climate science education.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“I found that there was a huge appetite for this, and I got requests over and over again to do more and expand this kind of engagement,” Moon said.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>By teaching foundational climate science, participants learn to ask the right questions and understand system connections relating to how the climate is changing. Moon uses several tools to help explore the myriad of solutions and how they complement each other, like the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.climateinteractive.org/en-roads/" rel="nofollow"><span>En-ROADS Climate Action Simulator</span></a><span> and other resources like the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://drawdown.org/explorer" rel="nofollow"><span>Project Drawdown Explorer</span></a><span>, which evaluates the effectiveness of various solutions. Moon says there is no one solution for climate change but believes the best solutions address emissions reductions and preparedness and resilience together.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>During her first few months building the new program, Moon has worked with CEEE researchers to flesh out an evaluation strategy, held eight events in Texas, and worked toward completing initial program offers and resources. Moon notes that it can be difficult to measure the outcomes and successes of different engagements, so she is excited that CEEE’s team will support the evaluation of the seminars and workshops, helping her track progress, collect and organize feedback, and make improvements to her approach as needed.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Engage Climate Science is a powerful opportunity to expand CEEE’s vision&nbsp;of connecting environmental science and people to inspire curiosity, community and action, now reaching the private sector,” Gold said. “Twila’s exceptional ability to communicate and share her deep climate science expertise will equip decision-makers and business leaders with the knowledge they need to drive meaningful, science-based impact.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Moon has worked with CIRES for nearly a decade, first as a visiting fellow then as a research scientist at the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://nsidc.org/home" rel="nofollow"><span>National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC)</span></a><span>. She sits on the National Academies’ U.S. Polar Research Board, is a principal investigator for the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://arcticdata.io/catalog/portals/qgreenland" rel="nofollow"><span>QGreenland data project,</span></a><span> and an editor of&nbsp;</span><a href="https://arctic.noaa.gov/report-card/report-card-2024/" rel="nofollow"><span>NOAA’s Arctic Report Card.</span></a><span> Moon will continue to pursue research at NSIDC, as she believes it’s integral to remaining a trusted source in the scientific community in her new role.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Communicating climate knowledge as an active scientist allows me to draw from an especially rich well of information,” Moon said. “Folks I’m engaging with can have high confidence in the information quality and know that it will include the latest research results.”&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Moon hopes other organizations and institutions realize the critical need for this type of climate communication at this pivotal moment. Engage Climate Science is made possible through generous support from a private donor and the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://daughtersforearth.org/female-climate-scientists-fund/" rel="nofollow"><span>Daughters for Earth Female Climate Scientists Fund</span></a><span>. Donations are welcome to support the program now and in the future through CU Boulder. She looks forward to announcing the formal launch of the program in the near future.&nbsp;</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>CIRES researcher Twila Moon will train mid-career professionals in climate education workshops across the United States.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-10/Snowmobiles%20Greenland.jpg?itok=6B68tO1v" width="1500" height="474" alt="snowmobiles in Greenland"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:00:27 +0000 Megan M Rogers 55498 at /today