Provost Ann Stevens has appointed two new members to the Division of Academic Affairs who will help advance CU Boulder's academic mission and support the university's strategic priorities.

Nils Halverson named vice provost for academic technology and resource management

Effective Aug. 13, Nils Halverson will serve as vice provost for academic technology and resource management, a revised position focused on aligning academic resources, technology and data-informed decision-making across the university.

In this position, Halverson will guide the integration of technology and academic resources, oversee analytics and reporting that support strategic planning and decision-making, and help advance CU Boulder's online education strategy in partnership with Continuing Education and other campus units.

Halverson currently serves as associate dean for graduate studies and resource management in the Division of Natural Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences. He is also a professor in the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences and has been a member of the CU Boulder faculty since 2005.

Kirk Ambrose appointed interim vice provost for academic assessment and planning

Effective Aug. 1, Kirk Ambrose will serve as interim vice provost for academic assessment and planning. In this role, he will oversee academic planning, academic policies, degree program review and accreditation efforts.

Ambrose succeeds Katherine Eggert, who is now serving as interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

A CU Boulder faculty member since 1999, Ambrose is the founding director of the Center for Teaching and Learning and a professor in the Department of Classics. In the coming days, Michele Moses, senior vice provost for faculty affairs, will announce the appointment of an interim director to lead the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Supporting academic excellence across CU Boulder

“These appointments reflect my commitment to ensuring that academic planning, resources and technology work together in support of faculty, staff and students,” Stevens said.

“Nils and Kirk bring deep institutional knowledge, outstanding leadership and a shared commitment to academic excellence. Both have dedicated their careers to serving CU Boulder and helping our students and faculty succeed. I am delighted to welcome them to these roles and look forward to partnering with them and academic leaders across campus as we advance our shared priorities.”

Stevens said the appointments will help strengthen collaboration across Academic Affairs and support the university's ongoing efforts to enhance student success, support faculty excellence and achieve its strategic goals.