Dean's Office
Dorothy Garrison-Wade PhD
Associate Professor Emerita & Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
- School of Education & Human Development
Email Address:dorothy.garrison-wade@ucdenver.edu
Primary Phone:303-315-4957
Office Hours: Appointments by Request
Mailing Address:
- CU Denver
Lawrence Street Center
1380 Lawrence Street
Denver, CO 80204
Dorothy F. Garrison-Wade joined the School of Education & Human Development in 2004. She has made a major impact to the Administrative Leadership and Policy Studies (ALPS) program (currently named LEO). In 2013, she joined the Dean's Team as Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and provides support to faculty.
Prior to joining CU Denver, Dr. Garrison-Wade served in public and private schools as a secondary school principal, counselor, secondary and postsecondary teacher and researcher.
These experiences spur her research agenda that targets inequitable and unfair educational opportunities for individuals, based on race, disability, gender, or social status. Dorothy’s publications and presentations in educational leadership challenge the oppressive racial structure within society and advocate transformation in social structures and institutions that subordinate people of color.
Areas of Expertise
- Equity issues
- Inclusive leadership
- Recruiting and retention of African-American teachers (secondary and postsecondary institutions)
- Students with disabilities
- Inclusive education
Education, Licensure & Certifications
PhD Colorado State University