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Governance

The Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries is managed by its Board of Directors and Member Council. The Board focuses on fiscal matters related to the consortium. Member Council (library deans/directors) provide guidance and direction related to the projects and activities offered by the consortium.

Board of Directors

The business affairs of the Alliance are managed by the Board of Directors, according to the provisions of the Alliance Bylaws. The Board meets on a quarterly basis to manage the financial interests of the organization and provide broad oversight of the consortium's activities. 

Last updated: May 2025
Board MemberMember InstitutionTitle
Sylvia Rael, Board ChairColorado Mesa UniversityLibrary Director
Michael Levine-Clark, Board Vice-ChairUniversity of DenverDean of University Libraries
Rosalynn Feagins, Board TreasurerUniversity of DenverAssistant Treasurer, Business and Financial Affairs
Dustin FifeColorado CollegeCollege Librarian
Harper JohnsonUniversity of Colorado, Colorado SpringsAssistant Vice Chancellor for IT and Chief Information Officer
Amy GannonUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusAssociate Vice Chancellor, Financial Services and Controller
Karen EstlundColorado State University-Fort CollinsDean of Libraries
Gail MackinColorado State University-PuebloProvost & Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs
Seth PorterUniversity of Colorado, Colorado SpringsDean of the Library
J. Scott TurpenUniversity of WyomingInterim Provost

Member Council

Operating within the general policies established by the Board of Directors, the Alliance Member Council meets every two months to discuss the mission-related activities of the Alliance. The Alliance Member Council is composed of the Dean or Director of each Alliance member institution library (or their representatives). From time to time, the Council will establish task forces or committees to examine topics of interest to the members.

Last updated: May 2025
Council MemberMember InstitutionTitle
Seth Porter, ChairUniversity of Colorado, Colorado SpringsDean of the Library
Paul BettyRegis UniversityLibrary Chair, Research and Instruction Services Librarian
Theresa LiguoriDenver Public LibraryChief Public Services Officer
Michael Levine-ClarkUniversity of DenverDean of University Libraries
Melissa De SantisUniversity of Colorado, Anschutz Medical CampusLibrary Director
Sylvia RaelColorado Mesa UniversityLibrary Director
Rhonda Gonzales ManzanaresColorado State University-PuebloDean of Library Services
Keith TeeterAuraria LibraryInterim University Librarian and Director
Robert H. McDonaldUniversity of Colorado BoulderDean of Libraries and Sr. Vice Provost of Online Education
Karen EstlundColorado State University-Fort CollinsDean of Libraries
Dustin FifeColorado CollegeCollege Librarian
Tiffanie WickWestern Colorado UniversityDirector of Library Services
Cassandra KvenildUniversity of WyomingDean of Libraries
Sheila YehUniversity of Northern ColoradoDean of Libraries
Jack ManessColorado School of MinesUniversity Librarian
Colonel Ted KimUnited States Air Force AcademyLibrary Director