CU Announces Presidential Transition Discussions
DENVER - University of Colorado President Mark Kennedy today announced he has entered into discussions with the CU Board of Regents regarding an orderly transition of the presidency in the coming months.
Kennedy, who was selected as CU’s president in May 2019, said the university community has made significant progress, including strategic planning, online education, diversity, equity and inclusion, fundraising and technology transformation. He said the progress is notable given the challenges of the pandemic.
“I appreciate the many smart and dedicated people who work hard every day to help the university meet its mission to serve its students and the state,” Kennedy said. “CU is one of the country’s great public universities and I have every confidence it will continue to build on its strong reputation and upward trajectory.”
Board of Regents Chairman Glen Gallegos said the board will meet soon to discuss next steps. An interim president has yet to be selected. The board will conduct a national search for the next permanent president.
“The Board of Regents will move quickly to determine our next steps and will work closely with President Kennedy in the coming months to ensure an orderly transition of the presidency. He has led CU though the pandemic and has been making progress on key initiatives we agreed to, so the university is in good position,” said Board Chair Glen Gallegos and Vice Chair Lesley Smith. “We appreciate President Kennedy’s contributions and dedication.”
Contact: Ken McConnellogue, 303-860-5626, Ken.McConnellogue@cu.edu
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