Apr 10, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 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

KALEY ESPINDOLA
Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources & Chief Human Resources Officer
MBA, University of New Mexico

WENDI CLOUSE
Chief Enrollment 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

JEFF GREENE
Interim Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance
BS, University of Tennessee

MELINDA HAGEMANN
Interim Vice Chancellor of Advancement and Engagement
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

ROBIN PARENT
Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Operations, 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

NICOLA SAPP
Senior Assistant Vice Chancellor of Finance and Budget
BSBA, Colorado State University

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

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

GREG WILLIAMS
Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer for OIT 
BS, Colorado Technical University;  ME, University of Colorado Colorado Springs


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

BRET AMUNDSON
Dean, College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences
BA, Saint John’s University; MA, St. Cloud State University; MBA, College of St. Scholastica; DMA, University of Washington 

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

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

WILLIAM WELLS
Dean, College of Public Service
BA, Ohio University; MCJ, Indiana University; PhD, University of Nebraska Omaha

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

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

MONICA YOO
Associate Dean, College of Education; Associate Professor of Teaching and Learning
BA, MA, PhD, University of California at Berkeley


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

KYLE ANDERSON
Director, Development, University Advancement
BA, Southwestern University; MPA, Texas A&M University

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

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

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

CHARLES CUMMINGS
Director of Planning, Design & Construction/Campus Architect,
BA, Occidental College; MA, University of Oregon; RA, CO Licensed Architect

SARA DAUM
Director Of Philanthropic Engagement and Operations, University Advancement
BA, New College of Florida; MA, University of Alabama at Birmingham 

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

KRISTA DUFFY
Interim Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of Information Technology
BS, University of Northern Iowa; MS, Drake University

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

KALEY ESPINDOLA
Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer
BA, MBA, University of New Mexico

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

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

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

DANIELLE JOHNS
Director, Chancellor & University Events, University Advancement

MARTHA JOHNSON
Director, Development, University Advancement
BA, Temple University

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

ADAM KRAMER
Executive Director of Facilities Management & Operations
BA, Kansas State University

ZAK KROGER
Director, UCCS Downtown, University Advancement

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

BILL LUECK
Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships, University Advancement

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

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

ROB MCGREGOR
Director, Police Operations; Interim Deputy Chief
BAS, University of North Texas; MS, University of Colorado 

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

ERIC NISSEN
Director, Marketing & eComm, University Advancement

CYNTHIA NORTON
Program Director, Interim Emergency Management
MBA, University of Arizona

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

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

JENNA PRESS
Senior Director of Communication, University Advancement

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

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

NOELLE SAN SOUCI
Director, Student Engagement
BS, Colorado State University Pueblo; MA, University of Colorado Colorado Springs;

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

GARY ALAN TAYLOR
Director, Development, University Advancement

JERILYN TAYLOR
Senior Director, HR Transformation & Strategy

JULIE TORKELSON
Acting Senior Director of Institutional Data, Effectiveness, and Analytics (IDEA)
BA, Indiana University; MS and MA, DePaul University

TIYANA HARDNEY VEDA
Director, Alumni & Donor Engagement, University Advancement

HEATH WAGNER
Director of Dining

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

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