As a first step in becoming part of the Colorado College community, President Jill Tiefenthaler is working with a small group representing trustees, faculty, staff, students, and alumni \u00a0to help her transition into her new role. The Temporary Transition Advisory Committee will serve through the summer. Tiefenthaler\u2019s presidency began on July 1.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy most important goal in the first year is to understand the college and really listen to a lot of different people,\u201d Tiefenthaler said.<\/p>\n
The committee will provide initial input on key stakeholders, individuals, and groups that the new president should meet, and events she should attend in her first year at Colorado College to ensure that she connects with the college and its community broadly and in meaningful ways.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery culture is so different,\u201d Tiefenthaler said. \u201cA year of listening is critical, to understand our greatest strengths, our blemishes, and our opportunities for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
The transition committee members are:<\/p>\n
Jonathan Lee, Faculty Executive Committee chair
\nEsther Redmount, former Faculty Executive Committee chair
\nJane Murphy, assistant professor of history
\nBrian Linkhart, associate professor of biology
\nKen Ralph, director of athletics
\nRandy Nehls, Staff Council co-chair
\nIsabel Werner \u201908, young alumni trustee
\nHeather Carroll \u201989 Alumni Association Board
\nEmily Fukunaga \u201912, student
\nLogan Dahl \u201912, student, CC Student Government Association
\nSuzanne Woolsey (ex officio), Board of Trustees chair
\nWorking Group: Beth Brooks, director of the president\u2019s office; Jermyn Davis, chief of staff, president\u2019s office; Steve Elder, vice president for advancement; and Jane Turnis, director of communications<\/p>\n
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As a first step in becoming part of the Colorado College community, President Jill Tiefenthaler is working with a small group representing trustees, faculty, staff, students, and alumni \u00a0to help her transition into her new role. The Temporary Transition Advisory Committee will serve through the summer. Tiefenthaler\u2019s presidency began on July 1. \u201cMy most important … <\/p>\n