Deborah Coffin has been named director of the Department of Housing at the University of Colorado at Boulder, according to Ron Stump, vice chancellor for student affairs. The appointment has been approved by Chancellor Richard Byyny and is effective July 1. Coffin has held the position on an interim basis since December. "During the past six months Deb has proven her ability to serve in the position and has earned my confidence, as well as others, that she is the right person to be the director," Stump said.