The search is underway for CSU’s next dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences, with an application deadline of Feb. 9.
The college is seeking a visionary and transformational leader who welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives in the pursuit of solving global challenges. Information about the search and timeline is posted on the provost’s website, and members of the CSU community are invited to share this link with their networks. The search follows the announcement that Dean James Pritchett will serve as the University’s next vice president for Engagement and Extension.
The dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences is one of 10 academic deans serving as part of the Provost’s Leadership Team. The dean enhances and strengthens the college’s commitment to global excellence in agricultural research, education, extension, outreach and engagement.
As part of CSU’s land-grant university heritage, the dean collaborates with faculty to develop the connections and vision to strengthen the college and university’s reputation as a national and international leader in areas related to food safety, food security, wellness and economic prosperity through the sustainable use of natural resources. The dean will also provide leadership for building and enhancing strategic partnerships and collaborations with units across campus and multiple key external stakeholders.
The dean serves as chief academic and executive officer of the college, overseeing responsibility for faculty and academic professional staff development, budgetary oversight and planning, academic and curricular issues, constituent engagement, fundraising and facilities development.
Alonso Aguirre, dean of the Warner College of Natural Resources, and Sue VandeWoude, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, are search committee co-chairs. Search committee members are:
- Matt Camper – Assistant Dean of Teaching Practice and Academic Programs, College of Agricultural Sciences
- Terry Engle – Professor and Associate Department Head, Department of Animal Sciences
- Todd Gaines – Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Biology
- Mengmeng Gu – Professor and Head, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
- Mark Gustafson – Former CSU System Board of Governors, Agricultural Industry Executive
- Erin Karney – Executive Vice President, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association
- Dallas May – Chair, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission
- Paula Mills – Chief of Staff and Operations, College of Agricultural Sciences
- CJ Mucklow – Interim Director of Field Operations, CSU Extension
- Taylor Szilagyi – Executive Vice President, Colorado Farm Bureau
- Dawn Thilmany – Professor, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Kelly Wrighton – Gordon and Joan Bishop Professor, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences
Search support is being provided by Shamera Loose and Mary Dolce, and Emily Rogers is serving as equal opportunity coordinator.
On-campus finalist interviews will take place in April, and more information will be shared when it becomes available.
