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To elevate the reputation of the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ locally and nationally, to continue to attract students from across the country, and to strongly position DU in the marketplace, the vice chancellor of marketing and communications position has been elevated to senior vice chancellor of university relations (SVC university relations). In addition to overseeing DU’s marketing and communications efforts, the individual serving as SVC university relations will oversee the Office of Government Relations and Community Affairs.ÌýÌý
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Higher education, and DU, are facing complex challenges. This moment requires a strong, strategic thinker—someone with fresh ideas about how to tell the world about the incredible education and research DU offers. As an SVC, the individual in this position will work closely with me and DU’s SVC team on our institutional strategy, including setting the agenda for the Chancellor’s Cabinet.ÌýÌý
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The search process for this vital position has kicked off, co-led by Corinne Lengsfeld, senior vice provost for research and graduate education and Todd Rinehart, vice chancellor for enrollment management. Our search firm partner is Isaacson, Miller.Ìý
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I have charged the search committee with finding three to five exceptional candidates whose professional background is not limited to higher education. The hiring process must meet our diversity, equity, and inclusion standards with a focus on minimizing bias. The committee will also involve campus stakeholders as appropriate, including campus visits. Finally, the committee will consider the values and characteristics of the candidates ensuring we find someone who prioritizes the best interests of DU and our community.ÌýÌý
I am excited for this structural change and think it will help DU meet our first strategic imperative: ensuring our enduring future.ÌýÌý
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Thank you to our search co-chairs and committee members for your time and commitment and to Shira Good and Johanna Blickenstaff, who continue to serve as interim co-vice chancellors for marketing and communications.Ìý
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Sincerely,Ìý
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Jeremy HaefnerÌý
ChancellorÌý
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SEARCH CO-CHAIRSÌý
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Corinne Lengsfeld,Ìýsenior vice provost for research & graduate educationÌýÌýÌý
Todd Rinehart, Co-Chair,Ìývice chancellor for enrollment managementÌýÌý
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SEARCH COMMITTEEÌý
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Jo Blickenstaff,Ìýinterim co-vice chancellor of marketing & communicationsÌýÌý
Gabrielle Giddings,Ìýassistant vice chancellor, advancement & campaign communicationsÌýÌý
Craig Harrison, trusteeÌý
Stephanie O’Malley,Ìýassociate vice chancellor for government & community relationsÌý
Gretchen Pressley,Ìýdirector of communicationsÌýÌý
Chris Roby,Ìýassistant vice chancellor for student engagement & 4D ExperienceÌý
Nathan Willers,Ìýdirector of communications, 4D Experience & Staff Senate presidentÌý
Renée Botta,Ìýassociate professor & Faculty Senate presidentÌý
Faculty member, to be determinedÌý
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ADMINISTRTIVE SUPPORTÌý
Claire Brownell, director of protocol and assistant secretary of the Board of TrusteesÌý
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SEARCH FIRMÌý
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