Early Bird

Four finalists selected for provost position

The candidates will participate in virtual campus visits with faculty, staff and students Dec. 1-4.

By Lindsey Coulter

November 20, 2020

The nationwide search for Metropolitan State University of Denver’s new provost has returned four outstanding final candidates. Each candidate offers a wealth of academic and leadership experience and a lifelong dedication to learning. 

Each candidate will participate in virtual open forums with University stakeholders beginning Dec. 1. Faculty, staff and students are welcome and encouraged to attend the following sessions to hear each candidate’s vision for the role and to ask questions.  

Please RSVP to attend (links below) and visit SharePoint to learn more about the candidates. Check the Early Bird and communications from Human Resources and the Office of the Provost for reminders, updates and more information on how to attend.

Candidate No. 1 visit:  

Dec. 1

Faculty open forum (RSVP here)

Noon – 1 p.m. 

Meeting with Faculty Senate and Council of Chairs (RSVP here)

1 – 2 p.m. 

(Please note that faculty who are unable to attend the faculty open forum can attend this session) 

Staff and student open forum (RSVP here)

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. 

Candidate No. 2 visit: 

Dec. 2

Faculty open forum (RSVP here)

11 a.m. – noon 

Meeting with Faculty Senate and Council of Chairs (RSVP here)

1 – 2 p.m. 

(Please note that faculty who are unable to attend the faculty open forum can attend this session) 

Staff and student open forum (RSVP here)

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. 

Candidate No. 3 visit: 

Dec. 3

Faculty open forum (RSVP here)

11 a.m. – noon  

Meeting with Faculty Senate and Council of Chairs (RSVP here)

1 – 2 p.m. 

(Please note that faculty who are unable to attend the faculty open forum can attend this session) 

Staff and student open forum (RSVP here)

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. 

Candidate No. 4 visit: 

Dec. 4

Faculty open forum (RSVP here)

11 a.m. – noon  

Meeting with Faculty Senate and Council of Chairs (RSVP here)

1 – 2 p.m.

(Please note that faculty who are unable to attend the faculty open forum can attend this session) 

Staff and student open forum (RSVP here)

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.