Dean's Office

Associate Dean Richard Allen

Richard Allen

Interim Dean
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Richard M. Allen, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, was appointed to serve as Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver in February 2025. He most recently served as Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Strategic Planning, having served as an Associate Dean in CLAS since 2013 with portfolios that include Research and Creative Activities, Undergraduate Curriculum and Student Affairs, and Teaching, Learning,...
Karen Fennel, Executive Assistant to the Dean

Karen Fennell

Operations Manager
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
As the Operations Manager, Karen provides direct administrative support for the Dean and is responsible for the management of special projects and oversight of the daily operations of the Dean's Office. She thrives on establishing collaborative relationships across the College and the University.