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I am particularly proud of the thoughtful and aligned approach our board has taken to always put CUs students, faculty and staff first as we make key decisions that will lead our university into the future. [The Democrats] were looking for candidates and it just seemed like a natural progression, Ortega told CPR News. background-color: #f4f4f4; Democrats currently hold a 5-4 majority, and results indicate they will hold onto or expand that majority. background: #4c4c4c; Heres where CU regent candidates stand on free, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Get to know all 17 Denver mayor candidates , Heres where CU regent candidates stand on free college, research, costs and priorities for states flagship school, Mental health impacts following school shooting hoaxes are very real, Colorado therapist says, Saunders: Tim McCarver had a wonderful baseball life, Boulder startup builds app to lure customers to businesses in the Nigh Zone, as in nearby, Valentines Day can be triggering for people recovering from trauma, CU psychologist says. El Paso County has a long history of being a Republican county without much competition, and I'm here to be that alternative choice to the opposing party, Casados told CPR News. U.S. Congress | margin-top: 16px; text-align: left !important; Starting with this election that includes the newly-created eighth district. height: 100%; D-Denver height: 56px; I think the University of Colorado, throughout my career, has had this need to not just recruit, but retain and graduate students of color, Ortega said. } .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { border-bottom: 1px solid grey; I have been a public high school science teacher in Texas as well as a U.S. Navy veteran, mechanic, truck driver, store manager, entertainer, and have only recently gotten into politics. background-color: #003388; Colorado taxpayers fund less than 6% of that budget. The former lawmaker said he wants to champion a continued push on diversity, which to him includes diversity of backgrounds, geographic diversity, diversity of how and where people were raised. He noted that the district he hopes to represent is largely rural and said residents are hesitant to attend CU because it lacks these types of diversity. .indicate_scroll { Secretary of State I wanted to make sure that not only were the doors open for people who look like me Black [or] brown and women I wanted to make sure that the doors are busted wide open so that there is a free flow of different diversity coming through the university. Appointed boards govern the states other public universities. R-Greeley Democrats in CO-4, an overwhelmingly red district that covers all of the Eastern Plains and parts of the I-25 corridor, struggled to find someone to run against Republican Frank McNulty for the regent position. James campaign has been centered around improving diversity at the University of Colorado system. More than 480,000 people around the world use what they learned at CU to shape business, government, education and communities. .non_result_row div { Frank McNulty is a former Speaker of the Colorado House, who served eight years in the legislature. But he said his long experience in every level of higher education from student, to grad student, to professor would help him on the Board of Regents, which crafts policies for the four CU campuses, all of which have differing needs. padding-bottom: 7px; Incumbent Glen Gallegos advanced from the Republican primary for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 3 on June 26, 2018. ), In the District 4 race to represent eastern Colorado, Democrat Jack Barrington, a Navy veteran and former mechanic and teacher from Las Animas, would be willing to be on a committee to investigate the feasibility of offering free or low-cost higher education based on the best parts of the European model, he said. .race_header.democratic { There were no incumbents in this race. float: left; Chance Hill advanced from the Republican primary for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 5 on June 26, 2018. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? Most of Ortegas professional background comes at MSU-Denver, which mostly serves commuting students, many of whom are from non-traditional educational backgrounds or are first-generation students of color. Jun 30, 2022 Updated Jul 13, 2022 An election judge presorts and faces ballots the correct direction before sending a box along to the machine sorter at the Denver Elections Division on Bannock Street on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/The Denver Gazette) Timothy Hurst margin: 0; Following that, he got a Ph.D. in American history from the University of South Carolina. padding-left: 0; } Their positions emerged in responses to written questions sent by the Denver Post. Amy Naes font-weight: 300; Regents named Todd Saliman as sole finalist for the job, and subsequently approved him, despite facing pressure to name more than one finalist after the previous presidential search was criticized for lack of transparency. font-weight: 100; Ganahl has been a longtime backer of Donald Trump, and has also praised insurrection memo writer John Eastman. McNulty also said he would continue to support the athletics programs at CU, claiming some former Regents have wanted to completely do away with collegiate sports. I finished my education at the University of Northern Colorado, with a degree in education and counseling. but it can also be stressful. CUs annual impact on Colorados economy is worth $13.2 billion, the CU business schools latest study found, compared with $4.8 billion from the states ski industry. max-height: 580px; Faculty and staff should not only aspire to excel in their professional pursuits, they should expect it. And they learn from the best: CU boasts world-class faculty on all four campuses that include five Nobel laureates and 10 MacArthur Genius Fellows. background-color: #6db24f; Ken Montera (R) was appointed to the seat in December 2021. .results_table_container { padding-bottom: 8px; ), One candidate bristled at the idea of looking to Europe. We've got to do a better job of recruiting and maintaining people of color throughout the entire system. .votebox-scroll-container { It's really about making Colorado someplace that is available to every young person in Colorado, if they have the capability to go. letter-spacing: .04em; Regents serve six-year terms, and are termed out after two successive incumbencies. background-color: #6db24f; He said hes wanted to be involved with higher education because of how formative his own college experience was. Jeremy Hueth, Vice President, University Counsel & Secretary of the Board of Regents, Effie Ameen, Deputy Secretary to the Board of Regents, Amanda J. Gordon, Board Relations Coordinator, Kari Henningsen, Program and Travel Manager, Amber McDonnell, Director of Board Operations, Employee Services (HR, Benefits, Payroll). } Two incumbents on the board chose not to seek re-election in 2022: Regent John Jack Kroll, D-Denver, representing the 1st Congressional District; and Regent Heidi Ganahl, R-Lone Tree, serving in a statewide at-large seat that now is assigned to the new 8th Congressional District. CU depends heavily on tuition payments from out-of-state students, as well as $1.4 billion in research grants and private contributions around $360 million a year, according to data provided by university officials. I want to be a regent to be able to advocate for the inestimable importance of academic freedom to the American university, and to push us to not be afraid to take big risks in this transformative time. } .results_row td { Here are CU Regent candidates on free college, research, costs, and priorities for the state's flagship school Rachel Turner November 6, 2022 Some of the University of Colorado governor candidates, who are campaigning for votes to run Colorado's flagship school next week, like the idea of free public higher education to bolster the nation . I am committed to support and further the four pillars inherent in the mission and strategic plan for CU affordability, inclusion, fiscal responsibility, and discovery through research. Hi, I'm Frank McNulty. background-color: #003388; The winning candidates will serve on CU's nine-member Board of Regents, which governs a four-campus system that serves 67,000 students and conducts research, with an overall budget around $5.5 billion. The primary was scheduled for June 7, 2022. .results_text { I think, for my kids, for me, even as I was in college, being involved in intramurals, athletics, clubs, internships, that all helped me grow as a person, McNulty said. overflow-x: scroll; position: absolute; 2023 Colorado Public Radio. VanDriel doesnt have any experience in administration or politics. James, a graduate of CU Boulder and a Navy veteran, has a background in Democratic politics. James ( Democratic Party) ran for election to the University of Colorado Board of Regents to represent District 1. CU Denver students and the university community are invited to a CU Regent Candidate Forum. No words needed to describe today's Cultural Diversity Festival. } display: inline-block; .indicate_scroll { Republican Candidate information is provided here for your quick reference - Scroll down to see them all! His opponent, Ron Casados, was nominated on the floor during a local Democratic party assembly when no one stepped forward to run against Montera. background: #4c4c4c; However, a great research university tackles the issues most pressing of the times, James said. Yet where to cut costs remains vexing given relatively paltry state funding. = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. } The candidates considered the concept of free public education, as offered in Europe, where governments provide the bulk of funding so that students who qualify can attend at a relatively minimal cost and expressed varied views. margin-bottom: .75em; This election comes during a period of instability for universities across the nation, as enrollment and finances continue to struggle post-pandemic. .inner_percentage { All Rights Reserved. Ilana Spiegel defeated Richard Murray and Christopher Otwell in the general election for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 6 on November 3, 2020. } However, a great research university tackles the issues most pressing of the times, James said. He previously focused on climate and environment issues and global news, from war in Iraq to supply chains, and has done on-site reporting in 40 countries. } left: 0px; Why it matters: The Democratic primary winner will likely serve on the board, given Denver's political bent. The photos speak for themselves. .race_header.republican { Join #CUBoulder in celebrating throughout the month of March! Robert Worthey advanced from the Unity Party convention for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 6 on April 4, 2020. Montera grew up in Pueblo and graduated from CU Boulder with a degree in marketing and international finance. .inner_percentage.Republican { display: inline; } In recent years, the board has come under fire for its handling of presidential searches. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. I attended CU Boulder starting in 2004, and later earned a Ph.D. in history from the University of South Carolina, where I taught for a decade. The boards main responsibilities include overseeing the systems taxpayer-funded budget, hiring its president, finalizing sports coaches contracts, and setting tuition prices for each individual campus. The race in the newly created Congressional District 8 was too close to call Wednesday morning, much like other races in the district. Cities | Since being appointed by Gov. The regents can set this tone with their voice and their actions. The board consists of one statewide at-large members and one regent from each of Colorados congressional districts. The Regents Responsibilities Meetings Laws and Policies News/Focus Areas Board Staff The University of Colorado Board of Regents consists of nine members serving staggered six-year terms, one elected from each of Colorado's seven congressional districts and two from the state at large. width: 100%; margin-top: 0px; Former Colorado House Speaker Frank McNulty is in position to take over from Sue Sharkey, whose term is up. } Richard Murray defeated Priscilla Rahn in the Republican primary for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 6 on June 30, 2020. Colorado taxpayers fund less than 6% of that budget. Treasurer } width: 100% !important; line-height: 1.5em; While the costs of American universities are too high and reform is needed, the American model is the best in the world., In the District 5 contest to represent El Paso County, Democrat Ron Casados, a retired educator who worked with autistic children in public schools, said he supported free college education as a matter of global economic positioning for the United States to compete with the world., And VanDriels opponent in northern Colorado, longtime academic administrator Yolanda Ortega, also supported it, and proposed avenues to reach free college as a goal through partnerships with community colleges. ), One candidate bristled at the idea of looking to Europe. font-size: 1.25em; And the candidates see robust research, tackling core global challenges, as essential to keep CU competitive among top schools. I will passionately advocate for these programs as regent. max-width: 600px; Each CU Regent serves a six-year term, but the elections are staggered evenly over two-year intervals. } Self-described jack-of-all-trades, master-of-some, Jack Barrington is hoping his eccentric background can propel him to the University of Colorado Board of Regents. Republicans held a majority on the board for decades until 2020, when Democrats won control for the first time since the 1980s. Tech: Matt Latourelle Nathan Bingham Ryan Burch Kirsten Corrao Beth Dellea Travis Eden Tate Kamish Margaret Kearney Eric Lotto Joseph Sanchez. James said she doesn't want to commit to championing specific policies unless she wins her election. .race_header.green { Colorado Postcards are snapshots of our colorful state in sound. Casados said his primary goal is to keep CU campuses accessible. overflow-y: hidden; In particular, the admissions process relies on too many arbitrary steps, which needlessly add cost without providing value. width: 50%; Wanda James won election in the general election for University of Colorado Board of Regents District 1. Seats in the 1st, 4th, 5th and new 8th congressional districts were up for grabs. CU Regents only oversee the four campuses that make up the University of Colorado system, not any of the states other publicly funded universities. I also strongly supported bringing an aerospace engineering program to UCCS and the funding to create new engineering complexes at both CU Denver and UCCS. } On campus at the University of . I believe that I can help bring about long-term solutions to issues facing higher education for our CU community of students, faculty and staff. Democrats are poised to continue their control of the University of Colorado Board of Regents, with most of the votes counted in the four districts on this falls ballot. For that, I will always be grateful to CU. } .votebox { U.S. President | In December, CU's interim president Saliman confirmed he would apply for the permanent position after notifying CU's governing regents as their team began a national search for candidates with help from the Pennsylvania-based firm Storbeck Search. Instead of just becoming a paper candidate and having a name on the ballot, I've been actively going around and truly pursuing the role of CU Regent because I really do believe we do not need politics in the decision-making process of the university. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Sign up here and we will see you in the morning! .votebox-scroll-container { } Incumbents Sharkey and Jack Kroll chose to vacate their seats, which led to the open elections in CO-1 and CO-4. . background-color: #ccc; .non_result_row div { } Regents arent charged with directing research. margin-right: 10px; Montera said even though his tenure as CO-5s Regent has been short, hes been able to find success in the role. vertical-align: top; Not for the "stupid price" of $150 an acre foot. (Her opponent in the District 1 race, Republican lawyer Amy Naes, didnt respond to questions. margin-bottom: -2px !important; Instead, he believes he could center empathy, inclusion and transparency as a regent. Through our world-class teaching, learning, research, service and health care, CU makes significant contributions to the state and citizens of Colorado. padding-top: 8px; And they don't have any conception of how that would apply to three other campuses or to 80 percent of the units on a campus, he said. font-size: 16px; ), In the District 4 race to represent eastern Colorado, Democrat Jack Barrington, a Navy veteran and former mechanic and teacher from Las Animas, would be willing to be on a committee to investigate the feasibility of offering free or low-cost higher education based on the best parts of the European model, he said. .race_header.green { .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { } We can help you keep up. } } .inner_percentage { See them all also praised insurrection memo writer John Eastman this type of data specific policies she! 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