How could CU be more competitive as a place to pursue higher education?
We should focus on the people, not politics. If we focus on taking care of the people, students, faculty and staff, then we will be competitive. Colorado offers the greatest experience for students and it should be promoted as such.
How would you tackle affordability at CU given the shrinking middle class and relatively flat wages?
Not having reviewed the actual financial condition of the University system, I would need more research before I could answer this. I would look for cost-saving measures and seek to strengthen investments offering solid returns.
What specific types of research should be prioritized at CU?
Renewable energy and climate technologies are trending to be at the forefront of future economic development, but I would also try to keep up with changing advancements in the future.
Why do you want to be on this board?
I returned to college in my 40s and earned a teaching degree. I taught high school science in Texas for a few years. The Regent position did not have a strong candidate and I had the needed experience, so I volunteered to run.
Where would you cut costs?
Again, not having reviewed the actual financial condition of the University system, I would need more research before I could answer this. I would look for cost over-runs and work to reduce overtime. I would like to see the University engage in good faith contract negotiations with union leaders to control employee expenses as well.
Should public higher education be free, the way it is in Europe? Why or why not?
I would be willing to be on a committee to investigate the feasibility of offering free or low-cost higher education based on the best parts of the European model. If we are able to offer free higher education to students then we should.
Frank McNulty has not returned the questionnaire.
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How candidate order was determined: A lot drawing was held at the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office on Aug. 3 to determine the general election ballot order for major and minor party candidates. Colorado law (1-5-404, C.R.S.) requires that candidates are ordered on the ballot in three tiers: major party candidates followed by minor party candidates followed by unaffiliated candidates. Within each tier, the candidates are ordered by a lot drawing with the exception of the office of Governor and Lt. Governor, which are ordered by the last name of the gubernatorial candidate.
