Cheryl Welch
About Cheryl Welch
Cheryl Welch serves as the Director of Faculty Affairs at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where she has worked since 2001. She oversees faculty appointments, promotions, and development initiatives for a faculty body of over 5,000 members.
Work at University of Colorado
Cheryl Welch has served as the Director of Faculty Affairs at the University of Colorado School of Medicine since 2001. In this role, she oversees the faculty appointments and promotion processes for a faculty body exceeding 5,000 members. Welch provides support for faculty development workshops and outreach opportunities, enhancing the professional growth of faculty members. Additionally, she directs the post-tenure review and annual review processes, ensuring that faculty performance is assessed and recognized appropriately.
Education and Expertise
Cheryl Welch has a diverse educational background. She studied at the University of Minnesota Morris, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1983 to 1985. She then attended the Denver Academy of Court Reporting, obtaining an Associate of Arts degree in Court Reporting from 1989 to 1993. Welch furthered her education at the University of Colorado Denver, where she completed a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she earned another Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Colorado at Denver from 2007 to 2010.
Background
Cheryl Welch has accumulated extensive experience in academic administration over her 23 years at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Her roles have included significant responsibilities in faculty affairs, focusing on the development and evaluation of faculty members. Her educational journey reflects a commitment to both the arts and public administration, equipping her with a broad skill set applicable to her current position.