Colorado State University’s Cabinet is now complete, following the start of three leaders at the university this month.
On Jan. 1 two leaders took their new roles: Marion Underwood as provost and executive vice president, coming from leadership roles at fellow land-grant Purdue University; and James Pritchett as vice president of Engagement and Extension. Pritchett joined the CSU College of Agricultural Science in 2001 and most recently served as dean of the college. Cassandra Moseley, the new vice president for research, previously held leadership roles at the University of Oregon and started at CSU on Jan. 8.
CSU President Amy Parsons began in February 2023 with eight open positions on the CSU Cabinet, and in just under a year in the role Parsons launched comprehensive searches and finalized the university’s Cabinet.
“We are thrilled to welcome Marion, James and Cassandra into their new leadership roles,” Parsons said. “Our team is stronger than ever, and I am confident in the work that this Cabinet will complete individually and collectively. I’m looking forward to partnering with this group of established and new leaders and know their expertise and talent will take CSU to the next level.”
Marion Underwood’s career journey in higher education has always been driven by a desire to seek out and serve at institutions that constantly raise the bar on excellence.
Cassandra Moseley intends to carry a passion for collaboration into her new role, where she will oversee the institution’s nearly $500 million sponsored projects portfolio and work with leaders across virtually every discipline.
James Pritchett has led the College of Agricultural Sciences with the goal of making CSU a trusted partner to Colorado communities; he now brings his service mindset to his new role as vice president of the Office of Engagement and Extension.
Colorado State University Cabinet
For more information about the CSU Cabinet and its members, visit president.colostate.edu/cabinet.