University Of Colorado, Denver: AVC For Research Finalists To Visit Campus For Forums Feb.14-18

Press release from the University of Colorado, Denver :

Ryan Huff

February 8, 2022

We will soon hire a new Associate Vice Chancellor for Research. The search committee, led by Professors Laura Argys, PhD, Economics, and Christopher Yakacki, PhD, Mechanical Engineering, has advanced four finalists who will visit campus next week. 

Hiring a strong leader is a key step for our Strategic Plan, as this AVC will support Goal No. 3 of becoming internationally known for our research and creative work. CU Denver launched the AVC search last year. Meanwhile, College of Engineering, Design and Computing Dean Marty Dunn has served in an interim capacity as chief research officer since last summer.  

We have listed the search committee composition and more details about the AVC position on the CU Denver Leadership Search website. You can access the finalists’ application materials on the AVC for Research SharePoint site with your CU Denver credentials.  

Campus engagement is critical in our leadership searches. We encourage the campus community to participate in open forums next week. The sessions will be held in the Jake Jabs Event Center (First floor, Business School) and Terrace Room (Second floor, Lawrence Street Center). The schedule is as follows: 

Forums open to all CU Denver faculty, staff and students: Registration link 

Candidate A: Monday, Feb. 14, 10-11 a.m., Jake Jabs Event Center  

Candidate B: Tuesday, Feb. 15, 10-11 a.m., Jake Jabs Event Center 

Candidate C: Wednesday, Feb. 16, 10-11 a.m., Terrace Room  

Candidate D: Friday, Feb. 18, 10-11 a.m., Jake Jabs Event Center 

Forums focused on undergraduate and graduate students: Registration link 

Candidate A: Monday, Feb. 14, 12-1 p.m., Jake Jabs Event Center 

Candidate B: Tuesday, Feb. 15, 12-1 p.m., Jake Jabs Event Center 

Candidate C: Wednesday, Feb. 16, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Terrace Room 

Candidate D: Friday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Jake Jabs Event Center 

Forums dedicated to faculty engaged in research and creative activities: Registration link 

Candidate A: Monday, Feb. 14, 3-4 p.m., Jake Jabs Event Center 

Candidate B: Tuesday, Feb. 15, 3-4 p.m., Jake Jabs Event Center 

Candidate C: Wednesday, Feb. 16, 4-5 p.m., Terrace Room 

Candidate D: Friday, Feb. 18, 3-4 p.m., Jake Jabs Event Center 

There are two ways to get to know the candidates: join the open forums in person by registering via the above links or register for the webinar on the SharePoint site later this week (links will be added later this week). The webinars will be recorded and uploaded to this AVC for Research SharePoint site within 36 hours; here you will also find a survey to provide your feedback. Every survey will be reviewed and considered by leadership, so please share your thoughts. 

Please direct any questions to Chief of Staff Regina Kilkenny.

This press release was produced by the University of Colorado, Denver. The views expressed here are the author’s own.