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Ryan Barone

Ryan Barone

Assistant Vice President for Student Success

Dr. Ryan Barone (he/him/his) serves as the Assistant Vice President for Student Success. In this role, he works between both academic affairs and student affairs and collaborates with units across campus to foster student success. He is also an Assistant Professor in the School of Education teaching in the Student Affairs in Higher Education MS program and advising doctoral students in the Higher Education Leadership program. Dr. Barone is a first-generation college graduate who earned his bachelor’s degree from State University of New York College at Fredonia, his master’s degree from Colorado State University, and his doctorate from the University of Denver. His research interests include social justice leadership, equity with an emphasis on two-year colleges, violence prevention, and critical qualitative research methods.

Email Dr. Barone at Ryan.Barone@ColoState.edu.

Coronda Ziegler

Coronda Ziegler

Senior Student Success Manager

Coronda Ziegler (she/her/hers) serves as Senior Student Success Manager for Universitywide projects that enable student success. Coronda is passionate about helping students succeed in higher education and working toward equitable outcomes for all students. Her broad professional experience informs her work. She has contributed to higher education Admissions, Orientation, Student Conduct, Student Leadership, and Advising. Additionally, Coronda has taught undergraduate and graduate (i.e., Master’s and Ph.D.) level courses, including First-Year Seminars. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology, a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration and has her Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies.

Email Dr. Ziegler at Coronda.Ziegler@ColoState.edu.