Sent on behalf of Keith Molenaar, Leeds dean search committee chair and dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science.
Dear Leeds faculty, staff, and students,
I am writing to update you on the Leeds dean search process. Although we are in the silent phase of the search process, it is important that you know what is happening and what to expect in the next few months.
First, our pool of candidates is outstanding. Our search firm, , has contacted a diverse group of more than 200 individuals, many of whom are current deans, interim deans, and industry center directors, and come from top public and private universities, from coast to coast. These contacts have shown a high level of interest in the Leeds School, CU Boulder, and the Front Range business community.
Second, on Jan. 31, the Leeds School and CU Boulder announced the Tandean Rustandy Deanship at Leeds—the first named deanship at CU Boulder—which brings prestige and additional discretionary funding to this leadership position. This news has been shared with the potential dean candidates, and it has generated substantial interest.
Finally, I’d like you to know the timeline for the dean search process this spring. In late February, we plan to announce the finalists selected to advance in the search. At that time, we will share the finalists’ curricula vitae, bios, and the dates in March when each finalist will be on campus for interviews and campus forums. Later in the spring, the provost plans to name the permanent dean.
This has been an exciting and an inspiring search process. Should you have any follow-up questions, please feel free to email me directly. Thank you for your ongoing support of the Leeds School and CU Boulder.
Keith
Keith R. Molenaar, Ph.D.
Dean and K. Stanton Lewis Professor
College of Engineering and Applied Science