College Leadership

As the largest college at the University of Minnesota, “dedicated to education in the liberal tradition that fosters enriched, productive, and satisfying lives,” CLA leadership takes seriously its responsibility to advance the liberal education of students across the university. CLA’s mission is to guarantee that students are exposed to and become proficient with broad, pluralistic, and complex forms of knowledge. It prepares students to think and act creatively, compassionately, and ethically in their private and public lives and to respond to the needs of others in local and global contexts. College leadership believes that a liberal arts education should promote active, experiential learning; foster students’ intellectual passion and curiosity; and prepare students for their lives after graduation and to take their place as global citizens.

John Coleman, dean, College of Liberal Arts

John Coleman

Specialties

Political parties; Elections and voting; Legislative-executive relations; Divided government; Campaign finance; American political development; Politics of economic policy

Jamey Hansen

Jamey Hansen

he/him
Chief Strategic Innovation Officer

Specialties

Strategic Planning; Group facilitation; Advanced Zoom hosting; Business analysis & process improvement; Quality improvement; Project management

photo of Malinda Lindquist

Malinda Lindquist

Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Specialties

African-American history; U.S. history; Gender History; Intellectual History

David Ulaszek

David Ulaszek

he/him/his
Chief Financial Officer

Specialties

Strategic financial planning; Budget process and development; Program planning process/tools; Budget models; Non-profit organization & financial management