Student Success and Academic Affairs

The division collaborates with public institutions in developing and implementing new policies and communicates broadly to stakeholders affected by these changes.

The division oversees academic and student success initiatives including admissions, retention, persistence, transfer, reverse transfer, remedial education, concurrent enrollment and completion.  

It also drives initiatives to get more students into college and save them money in the process through programs such as the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative, GEAR UP and Open Educational Resources. The division provides oversight and support for the state’s 22 educator preparation programs in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Education and P-20 alignment efforts. 

Staff List

• Einhaus, Carl, Chief Student Success and Academic Affairs Officer
• Bowley, Chealsye, Director of Open Education and Learning Innovation
• Carrillo, Christina, Academic Policy Officer and Advocate
• Delange, Heather, Director of Office of Private Postsecondary Education
• Ellis, Spencer, Senior Director of Student Success and P20 Alignment
• Fritz, Peter, Director of Student Transitions and Degree Completion Initiatives
• Fogleman, Sam, Director of Educator Pathways and Workforce Policy
• Griffith, Brad, Senior Director of Academic Pathways and Innovation
• Lindo, Dani, Educator Preparation Program Manager
• McCoy-Simmons, Casey, Coordinator of Innovation Programs

Contact the Student Success and Academic Affairs Team at Student.Success@dhe.state.co.us.