Pillars of Shared Governance
Brad Baca
Brad Baca joined Western in 2002 as Vice President for Finance and Administration. During his time at Western, Mr. Baca has developed a reputation as creative and trustworthy, someone who can convene stakeholders, facilitate problem solving, and accomplish complex goals. Whether it is leading campus-wide strategic initiatives, serving on a statewide task force, or representing […]
Nancy E. Chisholm
Nancy Chisholm was appointed by the Western Colorado University Board of Trustees as Interim President of the institution in May 2021. Prior to this appointment, she served two terms on the Board of Trustees until December 2020. Chisholm graduated from Western with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration in 1990. She is a […]
Patrick Magee
How did you discover Western? I am a Colorado native and knew about the college for many years. I learned about a job opportunity at Western through a colleague and I was deeply appreciative to discover a small college in the mountains of Colorado. Western and I are a good fit. What are some of […]
Pamela A. Shaddock
Appointed December 2015 • Resigning June 30, 2022
Pamela Shaddock has a Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado and a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Nebraska. Shaddock is an attorney and has resided in Colorado for over 30 years. In 2003, she was elected to an at-large seat on the Greeley City Council; thereafter, she served as the […]
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