Who should CU Boulder bring to campus?
CU Boulder is seeking ideas from across our campus community for the inaugural Global Leader in Residence.
Who are we looking for?
For the inaugural residency, we are particularly interested in individuals whose leadership and impact relate to sustainability, one of CU Boulder’s four campus priorities.
We encourage you to think broadly. A Global Leader in Residence might come from government, business, science, technology, education, the arts, civil society, philanthropy, advocacy, or another field.
Strong candidates will have:
- Significant international leadership, influence, or impact
- A record of meaningful work related to sustainability
- Perspectives and experiences that would enrich learning at CU Boulder
- Strong potential to engage students directly
- Opportunities to connect with faculty, programs, and disciplines across campus
- The ability to generate meaningful dialogue beyond a single lecture or event
We are interested not simply in prominent names, but in people who would engage deeply with our university community.
Who can submit an idea?
Any CU Boulder student, faculty member, or staff member may suggest a candidate.
You do not need to contact the individual before submitting their name, and a submission does not constitute a formal nomination or commitment by either the individual or CU Boulder.
You also do not need to identify a formal academic host. If a candidate moves forward, the selection committee will work with relevant colleges, schools, departments, institutes, centers, and programs to explore the best intellectual and academic home for the residency.
