Emily Chan is the Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Psychology. Colorado College's liberal arts academic mission is created by the shared commitment of the community of faculty teacher-scholars, librarian, staff in all areas of the college, and students and alumni. Our office is committed to ensuring inclusive success and thriving of faculty, librarians, and staff who contribute to the academic mission. Sharing in the co-visioning of the big-picture and long-range view of College priorities and opportunities, our office works with all administrative divisions and offices to advance the shared goals of the college. With oversight of the academic program, our office strives to be a partner to invest in and respond to needs related to academic achievements, scholarly pursuits, teaching and learning, and the wellbeing of our faculty, librarian, and staff in the administrative division.

The Dean of the Faculty facilitates and supports with passion and commitment the professional excellence, integrity, diversity, and a thriving faculty community through a broad range of activities, ranging from faculty affairs (faculty recruitment and hiring; the shape and growth of the faculty; faculty research development; and faculty career development), departmental affairs, the curriculum, academic planning and management, new initiatives, and resource allocation.

Chan joined CC in 2004 as a faculty member in Psychology, and has since taught courses in social psychology, research design, prejudice and stereotyping, cultural psychology, judgement and decision making, and Asian and Asian American psychology. From 2014 to 2018, she served as Associate Dean of Academic Programs and Strategic Initiatives, overseeing strategy, operations, and implementation of initiatives in international study, field study, summer session, and ADEI initiatives for both students and faculty. She has also previously served as Director of the Bridge Scholars Program and the Race, Ethnicity & Migration Studies Program. Chan worked with the college community to shape and implement numerous strategic initiatives and ADEI programs. She is also a member of the HERS, APA-LIWP, AALAC, and ACE Fellowship leadership communities.