Maureen Durkin
About Maureen Durkin
Maureen Durkin serves as the Assistant Vice Chancellor at the University of Colorado, a position she has held since 2015. Her extensive career in higher education includes roles at various institutions, including the University of South Carolina and Colorado School of Mines.
Current Role at University of Colorado
Maureen Durkin serves as the Assistant Vice Chancellor at the University of Colorado since 2015. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various strategic initiatives and programs within the university. Her position involves collaboration with faculty, staff, and administration to enhance the educational environment and support student success.
Previous Experience at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Durkin worked at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus as the Assistant Dean for Strategic Development and Evaluation from 2013 to 2015. In this capacity, she focused on developing strategic plans and evaluating programs to improve academic and operational effectiveness within the medical campus.
Professional Background in Higher Education
Durkin has extensive experience in higher education administration. She served as the Director of Policy, Planning and Analysis at the Colorado School of Mines from 2007 to 2013. Prior to that, she held various positions at the University of South Carolina, including Program Manager for Colleges of Science and Math, Nursing, and Program Manager for On-campus Recruiting and Special Events.
Educational Qualifications
Durkin holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Southern Methodist University, which she obtained between 1992 and 1994. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas A&M University from 1986 to 1990. Additionally, she completed a Master of Business Administration at Simmons University in 2006.
Leadership Role at Columbia College South Carolina
From 1999 to 2004, Durkin served as the Dean of Students at Columbia College South Carolina. In this role, she was responsible for student affairs and contributed to enhancing the student experience through various programs and initiatives.