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In August 2023, Metropolitan State University of Denver began a national search for a new Dean for the School of Hospitality.

The University is partnering with executive search firm .

The School of Hospitality Dean Search Committee is comprised of 8 members:

• Chair:  Dr. Hope Szypulski, Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences.
• Dr. Ann Obermann, LCSW. Associate Professor and Online Learning Coordinator, Department of Social Work.
• Dr. K Scherrer, LCSW. Professor, Department of Social Work.
• Shellie Kark, M.B.A, C.P.A., Program Manager – Meeting and Event Incentive Program, School of Hospitality.
• Jackson Lamb, Professor Emeritus, School of Hospitality.
• Dr. Michael Wray, Professor, School of Hospitality.
• Jimi Webb, Director of Student Services and Operations, School of Hospitality.
• Steve Galpern, Senior Director, Office of Development.
• Scott Gladney, General Manager, SpringHill Suites Marriot Denver Downtown at º£½ÇÉçÇø.

[Subject to change]:

AUGUST:

• Finalization of leadership profile and associated ad
• Academic Search‘s active recruitment period of applicants

LATE SEPTEMBER/EARLY OCTOBER:

• Search Committee reviews candidates
• Search Committee selects candidates for first-round (semi-finalist) interviews

OCTOBER:

• Virtual interviews of semi-finalists
• Search Committee selects finalists

LATE OCTOBER/EARLY NOVEMBER:

• Campus interviews of finalists

JANUARY:

• New Dean begins role.