Apr 22, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

Administration and Faculty



Administration

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AMANDA ALLEE
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Support and Engagement
BA, Metropolitan State University of Denver; MA, PhD, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Z. BENEK ALTAYLI
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health & Wellness
BS, MA, Hacettepe University; PsyD, Colorado School of Professional Psychology

ANGELA BENDER
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources & Chief Human Resources Officer
BA, Stephen F Austin State University

WENDI CLOUSE
Chief Enrolllment Strategist & Director of Operations
BA, MA, MPA, PhD, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

DIANA COOLEY
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Public Safety & Chief of Police
BS, Central Christian College of Kansas; MS, University of San Diego

MARK FERGUSON
Assistant Vice Chancellor Campus Planning & Facilities Management
BS, ME, MBA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

MELINDA HAGEMANN
Assistant Vice Chancellor of University Advancement
BAFA, University of New Mexico

STEPHANIE HANENBERG
Interim Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
BSN, Beth-El College of Nursing; MSN, FNP, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

XOCHIL HERRERA
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Accounting
BS, Arizona State University; CPA

HARPER JOHNSON
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
BS, United States Air Force Academy; MS, University of Phoenix

KATHY KAOUDIS
Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
BS, BA, Strome College of Business; JD, University of Denver

ROBIN PARENT
Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff, Office of the Chancellor 
BS, Utah State University; MS, Utah State University; PhD, Utah State University 

JEVITA R. ROGERS
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
BA, New England College

JESSI L. SMITH
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research; Professor of Psychology
BA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs; MS, PhD, University of Utah

JENNIFER SOBANET
Chancellor
BA, Marshall University; MBA, The Wharton School; MA, University of Pennsylvania; EdD, University of Colorado Denver

SUSAN TAYLOR
Associate Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Education and Academic Planning; Professor of English
BA, Swarthmore College; MA, PhD, Brown University

CHRIS VALENTINE
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communication
BA, University of Southern Colorado; MA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

LYNN VIDLER
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
BA, New York University; MA, UC Irvine; PhD, UC Irvine


Deans

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THOMAS AICHER
Dean, College of Business and Administration
BS, Virginia Polytechnic and State University; MS, PhD, Texas A&M University 

KATIE ANDERSON PENCE
Associate Dean, College of Education; Associate Professor of Teaching and Learning
BS, Brigham Young University; M.Ed., Southern Utah University; PhD, Utah State University

JONATHAN CAUDILL
Interim Dean, College of Public Service; Professor of Criminal Justice
BA, MA, Sam Houston State University; PhD, University of Texas at Dallas

MINETTE CHURCH
Associate Dean, College of Letters, Arts & Sciences; Associate Professor of Anthropology
BA, University of Colorado Boulder; MA, PhD, University of Pennsylvania

JOSEPH WEHRMAN
Interim Dean, College of Education; Professor of Counselor Education and Supervision
BS, Montana State University; MS, St. Cloud University; PhD, University of South Dakota

MICHAEL CORL
Associate Dean, College of Engineering and Applied Science
BS, US Coast Guard Academy; MS, PhD, University of Michigan

JEANETTE DIAS
Assistant Dean for Internal Operations, College of Business and Administration
BS, University of Minnesota; MBA, Old Dominion University

TABATHA FARNEY
Associate Dean, Kraemer Family Library; Faculty Director, Web Services and Emerging Technologies
BS, MSLIS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

HILLARY N. FOUTS
Dean, Graduate School; Professor of Psychology
BA, BS, Central Washington University; PhD, Washington State University

JACQUI HATFIELD
Assistant Dean, Finance and Operations, College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
BA, MBA, Ohio University

STEVE JOHNSON
Associate Dean of Strategic Partnerships and Projects; Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
BS, PhD, University of Utah

KEVIN LAUDNER
Dean, Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Professor of Health Sciences
BA, California State University; MS, Northeastern State University; PhD, University of Pittsburgh

SARAH LONG
Assistant Dean, College of Education; Director of Student Affairs
BA, State University of New York at Oswego; MA, University of Buffalo; PhD, Colorado State University

BRI NEWLAND
Associate Dean, College of Business and Administration
BS, MPE, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; EdD, United States Sport Academy; 

EUGENIA C. OLESNICKY
Associate Dean, College of Letters, Arts & Sciences; Associate Professor of Biology
BA, Drew University; MS, PhD, New York University

DEBORAH POLLARD
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Operations, Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Chair and Associate Professor of Nursing
BSN, West Liberty State University; MSN, West Virginia University; PhD, University of Pittsburgh

SETH PORTER
Dean of the Library, Kraemer Family Library

GEORGE A. RUS
Associate Dean, College of Letters, Arts & Sciences; Teaching Professor of Mathematics
BS, University of Bucharest, Romania; MS, Western Illinois University; PhD, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

YING SHANG
Dean, College of Engineering and Applied Science
BS, Shandong University; MS, PhD, University of Notre Dame

HEATHER SONG
Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, College of Engineering and Applied Science; Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
BS, MS, Ewha Womans University; PhD, University of California, Davis

CONSTANCE M. STALEY
Interim Dean, College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences; Professor of Communication
BS, Ball State University; MA, PhD, University of Colorado

PAIGE WHITNEY
Assistant Dean for Interprofessional Education, Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Senior Clinical Instructor
BS, Colorado College; MSc, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

REGINA WINTERS
Associate Dean, College of Public Service; Teaching Professor of Public Administration
BA, MPA, University of Wyoming; PhD, University of Colorado Colorado Springs


Directors

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DAVID R. ANDERSON
Director, Faculty Resource Center; Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
BS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Colorado

MATTHEW BALK
Director, Excel Writing Center
BA, Loras College; MA, PhD, Ball State University

BILLIE JO BAPTISTE
Director, Health Services
BSN-RN, MSN-FNP, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

TRACY L. BARBER
Executive University Registrar, Office of the Registrar
BSBA, BA, University of Arizona; MBA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

BRAD BAYER
Senior Director, Student Life and Assessment
BS, MS, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; Ed. Admin. Licensure, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

FAWN BEHRENS-SMITH
Director, Campus Architect
 

CHRIS BEISWANGER
Executive Director, Admissions Services
BA, MA, University of South Dakota

CANDIDA BENNETT
Director, Operations, Academic Outreach | Extended Studies
BS, University of Colorado Colorado Springs; MA, Webster University

JOHN BROCK
Director, Center for Economic Education; Teaching Professor of Economics
BS, United States Air Force Academy; MBA, University of Southern California; PhD, Cornell University

ELLEN BURKART
Director, Integrated Student Communications
BS, MS, Colorado State University

SHANNON CABLE
Director, Student Employment
BS, MBA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

CATHY CALVERT
Director, Mental Health Services
BS, University of Nebraska; MA, Colorado School of Prof Psych; PsyD, University of the Rockies

GIANCARLO CAMILLIERI CAMUS
Director of Contract & Policy
BSS, LL.B, University of Chile; LL.M, University of Colorado Boulder 

PAUL DENISTON
Director, Retail Services
BS, University of Colorado Boulder

IDA DILWOOD
Director, Disability Services and University Testing
BA, MPA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

SEASON DOEBLER
Director, Family Development Center
BA, Susquehanna University; MA, Concordia University

JENNY DORRINGTON
Director, Excel Mathematics Center; Assistant Professor Attendant Rank, Mathematics
BA, Bryn Mawr College; MA, PhD, Northwestern University

LAURA EMMOT
Director, Institutional Equity; Title IX Coordinator
BA, Lakeland College

KALEY ESPINDOLA
Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer

TABATHA FARNEY
Faculty Director, Web Services and Emerging Technologies, Kraemer Family Library
BS, MSLIS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

DAVID FEHRING
Director, Campus Recreation
BS, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse; MA, Oregon State University

BRETT FUGATE
Executive Director, Student Success
BA, Cornell University; MA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

JENIFER FURDA
Director, Partnerships, Governmental Affairs & Military Liaison, University Advancement
BA, MA, University of Northern Colorado

CLAY GARNER
Director, Police Operations; Police Lieutenant; Deputy Chief

LYNN GATES
Faculty Director, Cataloging and Metadata Services, Kraemer Family Library
BA, Aquinas College; MLIS Rutgers University

GWENDOLYN LOGAN GENNARO
Executive Director, Sponsored Programs and Research Integrity
BA, University of Denver; MSS, University of Denver

NATHAN GIBSON
Executive Director, Department of Athletics
BA, Azusa Pacific University; MS, University of Colorado Northern

BRIAN GLACH
Program Director, LAS Extended Studies
BA, University of Colorado Boulder

RHONDA GLAZIER
Faculty Director, Collections Management, Kraemer Family Library
BSE, MLS, Emporia State University

TRACY GONZALEZ-PADRON
Director, Ethics Initiative, College of Business; Professor of Marketing
BS, Aquinas College; MBA, Grand Valley State University; PhD, Michigan State University

WHITLEY HADLEY
Director, MOSAIC
BA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs; MS, Colorado State University 

PHILLIP HAISLEY
Director, UCCS Writing Portfolio; Teaching Professor of English
BA, University of Central Oklahoma; MA, Northern Arizona University; PhD, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

MELINDA HAMILTON
Director of Sponsored Projects Accounting
BS, University of Phoenix

KATIE HARRIS
Director, College of Business Undergraduate Programs
BA, MA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

NANCY HERNÁNDEZ
Director, Pre-Collegiate Support and Success Center
BA, Colorado College; MNM, Regis Universit; PhD, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

CRISTA HILL
Director, Veteran and Military Affairs
BA, McMurry University; MPA, Keller Graduate School

MARK HILBERG
Director, Applications, Office of Information Technology
BS, MS, Stevenson University

LISA JONES
Interim Dean of Students
BA, MA, University of North Florida

JOHN LAUER
Senior Director, Housing and Residence Life
BA, University of Wisconsin; MA, California State University; MA, University of Colorado

LARRY LEE
Senior Executive Director, Auxiliary Services
BBA, Mississippi State University; MA, University of Southern Mississippi

NICHOLAS LOCKWOOD
Director, Orientation and New Student Outreach
BA, University of Colorado Boulder; MA, University of Montana

FEDERICO MARTINEZ-GARCI
Faculty Director, Access Services, Kraemer Family Library
BA, MLIS, University of Arizona; MPA, Arizona State University

NORAH MAZEL
Faculty Director, Instructional and Research Services, Kraemer Family Library
BA, Mount Holyoke College; MS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

RASHELL MCCANN
Director, Academic Programs, College of Business and Administration
BA, Boston University

VICKIE MCCOY
Director, Excel Communication Center
BS, Colorado Christian University; MS, MA, Regis University

OMAR MONTOYA
Director, Gateway Seminar Program; Teaching Professor of English
BA, MA, New Mexico State University

MARGIE OLDHAM 
Director, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Community Relations and National Student Exchange
BA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

ERIC M. OLSON
Director, Sports Management; Professor of Marketing and Strategic Management
BS, Lewis and Clark College; MBA, Portland State University; PhD, University of Minnesota

KRIS PARSONS
Program Director, Emergency Management
BAS, Pikes Peak State College

JESSE PEREZ
Director, Excel Languages Center
BA, MA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

JERRY L. PHILLIPS
Executive Director, Excel Centers; Director, Excel Science Center; Professor Attendant Rank, Chemistry
BA, University of Colorado; PhD, Colorado State University

STEPHEN RECCA
Executive Director, Center for Human Security, College of Public Service
BS, United States Naval Academy; MA, Naval Postgraduate School

MEGAN ROGERS
Director, College of Business Graduate Programs
BS, University of Colorado Denver; MS, Southern New Hampshire University

KACEY ROSS
Director, First Year Rhetoric and Writing Program; Teaching Professor of English
BA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs; MA, University of Colorado Denver

JENNY RUSSELL
Director, Institutional Research
BS, Clarkson University; MS, University of Colorado Boulder

NOELLE SAN SOUCI
Director, Student Engagement

DAVID SIEGEL
Executive Director, UCCS Presents (Ent Center for the Arts)
BM, Manhattan School of Music

SUDHANSHU SEMWAL
Faculty Director, Honors Program; Professor of Computer Science
BS, University of Roorkee, India; MS, University of Alberta, Canada; PhD, University of Central Florida

JENI SPICE
Director, T. Rowe Price Career & Innovation Center
BA, MA, University of Northern Colorado

JIM SPICE
Executive Director, Department of Parking and Transportation Services
BA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

MICHAELA STEEN
Director, Visual Resources, Visual and Performing Arts Department
BA, California State University, Long Beach; MA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

MELANIE STRESCINO
Director, Administrative Operations

JERILYN TAYLOR
Senior Director, HR Transformation & Strategy

ELISSA UNGER
Director, Development, University Advancement
BA, Michigan State University; MA, Kent State University

HEATH WAGNER
Director of Dining

TERRI WAGNER
Director of Campus Budget Operations, Resource Management
BA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

CORRIE J. WEST
Director, Development, University Advancement
BS, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; MBA, Concordia University-Wisconsin; MA, University of Northern Colorado

GREG WILLIAMS
Director, Operations, Office of Information Technology
BS, Colorado Technical University; ME, University of Colorado Colorado Springs