The Colorado State University Youth Sports Camps program has added golf to the list of activities offered summer of 2015. The Youth Sports Camps, which started in 1970, feature 13 different summer camp programs, and registration is now open.
The Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System today named Colorado State President Tony Frank as interim chancellor of the statewide system, beginning March 1. He will hold a dual role, continuing to serve as president of the Fort Collins campus.
Chancellor Mike Martin, who has served in the role since 2012, on Monday announced his decision to step down March 1 and transition to part-time status as chancellor emeritus and senior fellow.
Frank has served in a number of capacities at Colorado State since joining the university in 1993, including faculty member, researcher, department chair, associate dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, vice president for research, and provost and senior vice president. He became the 14th president of Colorado State University in 2008.
“Tony Frank is one of the top higher education leaders in the country, and we are confident that in this role he will help provide the leadership and stability necessary to support all three universities in upholding their missions, building excellence, and serving the state,” said Dorothy Horrell, chair of the CSU Board of Governors. “Over the next few months, as we look to finalize the permanent leadership structure, we’ll focus on improving an already strong system, and Tony will be central in helping to design that.”
Frank said: “Our statewide system is designed to provide an affordable, high-quality education for a diverse range of learners at all stages of life – including recent high school graduates, working professionals, veterans transitioning to civilian life, and scholars pursuing advanced knowledge at the highest levels. All three of our institutions are doing very well and making great progress, with a shared commitment to serving Colorado. I’m honored to take on this new role and to work with our board to build on the great momentum across the CSU System.”
For many years, the position of System Chancellor and President of the Fort Collins campus were combined – past CSU Presidents Phil Austin, Al Yates and Larry Penley held both titles. Joe Blake became the first sole chancellor of the System in 2009, followed by Martin. The Chancellor oversees general operations of the CSU System, legislative and government relations, legal affairs, statewide advocacy, and coordination of joint projects and programs among the three campuses. The presidents of Colorado State University, Colorado State University-Global Campus and Colorado State University-Pueblo have dual reporting roles to the system chancellor and to the Board of Governors.
Sharing success stories, mentoring programs, polishing up writing skills, and a leadership-focused book club are examples of the eight employee-generated ideas funded by the Ripple Effect at Colorado State University.
“We are so pleased by the innovation and creativity shown in the proposals we received,” said Amy Parsons, vice president for University Operations, who oversees the Ripple Effect project. “Hearing directly from our colleagues and embracing their ideas is key to moving us toward our goal of making CSU the best place to work for women. I’m looking forward to seeing these ideas implemented and becoming part of the fabric of our university.”
Funding the proposals was made possible by a gift from an unnamed donor in support of giving good ideas seed funding. In addition, CSU President Tony Frank and Provost Rick Miranda supported the effort with additional funding because of the number of quality proposals submitted.
Nearly 50 proposals were submitted by male and female faculty and staff from across campus, representing a diverse array of departments and collaborations.
Funded grants are:
Three interdisciplinary teams have been chosen by to receive funding for the One Health Research & Development program, a campus-wide funding opportunity that aims to create co-equal, scientific-health and environmentally related disciplines.
CSU President Tony Frank will host two open forums on Feb. 16 for university faculty and staff.
In honor of February being American Heart Month and also Valentine's Day, the Adult Fitness Program at Colorado State University offers some workout ideas that are not only good for your heart, but also for exercising your romance.
CSU System Board of Governors announced today that they have accepted a proposal from Chancellor Mike Martin that he will step down from his position March 1 and transition to part-time status as chancellor emeritus and senior fellow.
Vitamin D is often called the sunshine vitamin and the key to healthy bones. While these are true attributes, they only tell part of the story. In fact, most people do not get enough vitamin D from the sun, and the consequences go way beyond your bones.
Unauthorized access to personal information about covered CSU employees.
Plans to build an on-campus medical center that will serve as a gateway to campus, enhance student medical services, and bolster health care research were approved today.