The decision to move ahead with a three-year appointment allows opportunity for continued growth of the dean and Colorado Law, as well as greater flexibility for the new provost during a period of transition,” Nicole Mueksch, Director of Issues Management at the University of Colorado Boulder, told Law.com in an email Monday.
Ann Huff became provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs on July 15, succeeding Russell Moore, who served for 15 years, according to the school, but before Moore stepped down as provost, he made the decision to reappoint Inniss with support from Chancellor Justin Schwartz, who became chancellor on July 1, 2024, according to Mueksch.
Paul Campos, a law professor at the University of Colorado Law School since 1990, settled a lawsuit for $160,000 against the university and Inniss in February 2024, in which Campos alleged he suffered pay discrimination based on race and retaliation after reporting the alleged racial discrimination.