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Contact UsPurposes 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 2025-2026
Officers
Lisa Badanes, President (Psychological Sciences, CLAS, Division of Math & Science rep) [email protected]
Jess Retrum, Vice President (Social Work, College of Health and Human Sciences rep) [email protected]
Rolly Schendel, Secretary, (Secondary Education, K-12 Education and Education Technology, School of Education rep) [email protected]
Members
Greg Clifton (Accounting, College of Business rep) [email protected]
Jasmine Harris (Africana Studies, CLAS, Division of Humanities & Social Sciences Rep) [email protected]
Eric Olson (Rita & Navin Dimond Department of Hotel Management, School of Hospitality rep) [email protected]
Ted Shin (Industrial Design, College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering and Design rep) [email protected]
Jacob Welch (Theatre and Dance, CLAS Division of Fine and Performing Arts rep) [email protected]