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Purposes of the Council of Chairs and Directors

  • To foster the individual and collective effectiveness of the Chairs, School and Institute Directors in the performance of their duties
  • To provide the Administration of the University, prompt and accurate information about the needs, problems and viewpoints of Chairs and Directors
  • To provide Chairs and Directors with the opportunity for professional growth and development and for increased knowledge of the issues relevant to their roles as Chairs and Directors
  • To promote and protect the welfare, safety, and satisfaction of the Chairs and Directors

Membership

The COCD includes the Chairs of each academic department in a MSU Denver College or School – whether freestanding or as part of a College: in addition, COCD includes department chairs of any College based School or director of any academic institute at MSU Denver.

Executive Committee and Contacts

Officers

President

Ribble, Elizabeth – College of Letters, Art, and Sciences; Division of Math & Science

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Vice President

Retrum, Jessica – College of Health and Applied Sciences; Division of Health

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Secretary

Pytlinski, Deanne – College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences; Division of Fine and Performing Arts

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Members

Beaty, Steve – College of Health and Applied Sciences; Division of Applied Sciences

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Clifton, Gregory – College of Business

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Kathy Whitmore – School of Education

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Adriana Nieto – College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences; Division of Humanities & Social Sciences

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