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Merna Jacobsen to continue as interim chief HR officer; Lisa Landis appointed deputy chief HR officer

Nov. 1, 2021

The search for a permanent chief human resources officer is on temporary hold while university leadership further assess the needs of the campus. Jacobsen will continue to serve in the interim, and Landis has been appointed deputy chief.

Valerie Simons

CU system taps Valerie Simons for chief compliance officer, Title IX coordinator role

Oct. 18, 2021

Valerie Simons has been named the interim chief compliance officer and system Title IX coordinator for CU. At CU Â鶹ӰԺ, Llen Pomeroy will step into the role of interim associate vice chancellor of OIEC and Title IX coordinator.

Sara Thompson

Sara Thompson to retire, continue teaching after leading multiple expansions as Continuing Ed dean

Sept. 1, 2021

Sara Thompson, dean of Continuing Education and vice provost for Summer Session and Outreach and Engagement, will retire on Jan. 10, 2022, after serving in the role since 2015.

d’Andre Willis

D’Andre Willis named campus architect

Aug. 20, 2021

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Planning, Design and Construction Chris Ewing named d’Andre Willis as the new campus architect and director of planning for CU Â鶹ӰԺ.

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Chancellor names Katy Herbert Kotlarczyk vice chancellor for advancement

July 26, 2021

Effective Aug. 23, Katy Herbert Kotlarczyk will be the vice chancellor for advancement. The position collaborates with executive leadership, shared governance representatives and colleagues at the CU system and University of Colorado Foundation to set the strategic direction for advancement.

Lori Call

Lori Call to lead CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s local government, community relations strategy

July 22, 2021

CU Â鶹ӰԺ will welcome alumna and longtime Â鶹ӰԺ business leader Lori Call back to campus as the university’s new assistant vice chancellor for local government and community relations.

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Chancellor names Sonia DeLuca Fernández senior vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion

July 6, 2021

Chancellor Philip DiStefano named Sonia DeLuca Fernández senior vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion—a new campus leadership position that will provide strategic direction on campuswide DEI initiatives and programs.

Katherine Erwin

Human Resources chief Katherine Erwin to retire; search for successor begins

April 15, 2021

Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer Katherine Erwin will retire in June. She led hallmark employee initiatives since 2016 as a member of the chancellor’s cabinet and contributed 27 years of service to CU Â鶹ӰԺ.

Patrick O'Rourke

Patrick O’Rourke named chief operating officer for CU Â鶹ӰԺ

Jan. 27, 2021

Patrick O’Rourke, who has served the University of Colorado system for more than 15 years as an attorney, administrator and adjunct faculty member, will remain in his role as CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s chief operating officer.

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