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Provost Updates
- Academic Affairs Leadership Update
- Updates on State and Federal Grants
- Makley named interim provost as Niesen de Abruña transitions to faculty
- April 28, 2024: Continuity of Instruction
- Department Chair Review Recommendations and Summary of Findings
- Finalized Review and Recommendations on Department Chair Appointments
- CHS Interim Chair and Department Chair Appointment Review Update
- Department Chair Appointment Process to Undergo Review
- Faculty Fall 2024 application for Provost Mini-Grant due Friday, February 2, 2024 to Chairs
Dr. Matthew S. Makley, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Matthew S. Makley, Ph.D. began serving as MSU Denver’s Interim chief academic officer on January 9, 2025. Following a national search, he was hired as the permanent Provost on April 24, 2025.
Dr. Makley is a seasoned faculty leader and scholar with nearly two decades of experience at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Prior to his appointment as interim provost in January 2025, he served as chair of the History Department and completed three terms as Faculty Senate president.
As provost, Makley works closely with leadership and faculty and staff members to assess academic priorities and collaboratively chart a strategic path forward for Academic Affairs. He is focused on fostering continuity and partnership across Academic Affairs as well as advancing initiatives that support student success and excellence.
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Phone:
(303) 615-1900
Office Location:
Jordan Student Success Building, Office 330
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 48, CO 80217
Physical Address:
890 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204