Academic Affairs announces leadership appointments
Provost Ann Stevens has appointed two new members to theDivision of Academic Affairs who will help advance ĢӰ Boulder's academic mission and support the university's strategic priorities.
Nils Halverson named vice provost for academic technology and resource management
Effective Aug. 13, Nils Halverson will serve as vice provost for academic technology and resource management, arevised position focused on aligning academic resources, technology and data-informed decision-making across the university.
In this position, Halverson will guide the integration of technology and academic resources, oversee analytics and reporting that support strategic planning and decision-making, and help advance ĢӰ Boulder's online education strategy in partnership with and other campus units.
Halverson currently serves as associate dean for graduate studies and resource management in theDivision of Natural Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences. He is also a professor in theDepartment of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences and has been a member of the ĢӰ Boulder faculty since 2005.
Kirk Ambrose appointed interim vice provost for academic assessment and planning
Effective Aug. 1, Kirk Ambrose will serve as interim vice provost for academic assessment and planning. In this role, he will oversee academic planning, academic policies, degree program review and accreditation efforts.
Ambrose succeeds Katherine Eggert, who is now serving as interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
A ĢӰ Boulder faculty member since 1999, Ambrose is the founding director of theCenter for Teaching and Learning and a professor in theDepartment of Classics. In the coming days, Michele Moses, senior vice provost for faculty affairs, will announce the appointment of an interim director to lead the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Supporting academic excellence across ĢӰ Boulder
“These appointments reflect my commitment to ensuring that academic planning, resources and technology work together in support of faculty, staff and students,” Stevens said.
“Nils and Kirk bring deep institutional knowledge, outstanding leadership and a shared commitment to academic excellence. Both have dedicated their careers to serving ĢӰ Boulder and helping our students and faculty succeed. I am delighted to welcome them to these roles and look forward to partnering with them and academic leaders across campus as we advance our shared priorities.”
Stevens said the appointments will help strengthen collaboration across Academic Affairs and support the university's ongoing efforts to enhance student success, support faculty excellence and achieve its strategic goals.