Richard M. Allen

Richard M. Allen is Professor of Psychology and Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) at the University of Colorado Denver, appointed in February 2025. He previously served as Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Strategic Planning and has held various associate deanship roles in CLAS since 2013, overseeing research, curriculum, student affairs, and teaching.

Dr. Allen's research began in psychopharmacology but has evolved toward undergraduate program development and institutional transformation focused on inclusive excellence and student success. His work is supported by over $5 million in external funding. Key interests include inclusive pedagogy, curriculum management, academic program review, and integrating artificial intelligence into education.

He has been recognized with multiple college awards for teaching, research, and service, and was the inaugural recipient of the CU Denver Faculty Award for Outstanding Student Mentoring, underscoring his dedication to undergraduate research mentorship.

Dr. Allen contributes to major campus initiatives, including co-chairing the provost's academic transformation effort and serving as CLAS liaison to the campus budget allocation review committee. His leadership spans strategic planning, new program development, instructional budgeting, and workload parity reforms.

• CU Denver Faculty Award for Outstanding Student Mentoring
• College Award for Outstanding Teaching
• College Award for Outstanding Research
• College Award for Outstanding Service

Dr. Allen has successfully led and participated in grant-funded projects exceeding $5 million, primarily focused on academic innovation, student success, and inclusive excellence. He has mentored numerous undergraduate students in research, earning university-wide recognition for his advising impact. While specific graduate students are not listed, his mentoring efforts are central to his professional identity.

He is actively involved in academic leadership through the CLAS Dean's Office and campus-level strategic committees, driving initiatives in curriculum transformation and institutional effectiveness. There is no mention of a dedicated research laboratory; his current work is centered on academic administration and systemic educational reform.