Dr. Jansma came to the University of Colorado Denver in 2014 after many years in both academic and administrative positions the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, the University of Arkansas, New Mexico State University, and the University of Texas at Arlington. Her background is in geosciences, with a research focus on using the Global Positioning System to examine deformation of Earth's surface with emphasis on active tectonics of the Caribbean...
Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Strategic Planning
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dr. Allen oversees issues related to undergraduate curriculum and the teaching and learning resources in the College. This includes oversight for enrollment management, educational and curriculum compliance, new curricular initiatives, classroom resources, and learning enhancement and assessment. He interfaces with all groups on campus concerned with undergraduate programs, policies, and curricula, working to facilitate a high-quality and positive undergraduate course experience.
Associate Dean of Research and Creative Activities
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dr. Argys works to promote the research and creative activities of the faculty. Her responsibilities include oversight of sponsored programs within CLAS, development of policies and programs to enhance faculty research opportunities and facilitation of research connections across departments, colleges and campuses. Dr. Argys seeks to expand and enhance research and creative activities by graduate and undergraduate students and scholarly collaboration between students and faculty.
The Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Affairs supports the faculty and staff of the college. This position oversees faculty processes involving reappointment, tenure, promotion, and post-tenure review and is charged with broad issues of planning, recruitment, mentoring, retention, equity, and conflict and grievance resolution in CLAS.
Megan is responsible for managing the recruiting and hiring process for tenured/tenure-track faculty, instructors, classified and professional exempt staff. She also provides payroll support and training for CLAS. Department and Area Assignments: Anthropology, Integrative Biology, Chemistry, CLAS Dean’s Office, CU Succeed (shared), Health & Behavioral Sciences, Mathematics, Psychology.
Associate Dean of Diversity, Outreach, and Initiatives
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Prof. Levine-Clark brings together faculty, staff, and students to develop programs and policies to advance the college's priority to create a workplace where all persons feel valued and respected and where everyone contributes to a culture of equity and justice. In this role, she chairs the CLAS Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Her position oversees interdisciplinary studies; continuing and professional education; and outreach, marketing, and communication. She works closely...
Dr. Swallow is committed to the university-wide "Big I.D.E.A!" of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access as the foundation for advancing excellence in teaching and research. In his role as Associate Dean for Student Success, he promotes undergraduate recruitment, retention, graduation, and overall student success. He supervises the CLAS Undergraduate Advising Office, Academic Standards Committee, and the College's Office of Recruitment, Retention and Student Success. He also collaborates with offices across...
