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The College of Public Service and UCCS extend a warm welcome to Dr. William Wells, who joins CPS as Dean as of July 2025. Dr. Wells comes to us from Sam Houston State University, where he was serving as Director of the Center for Intelligence and Crime Analysis, Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, and as Acting Vice President for Research and Strategic Partnerships. He previously served as Chair in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, one of the largest criminal justice programs in the United States. Dr. Wells has conducted applied criminal justice research since 1995. He enjoys collaborating with agencies on projects that can help improve policies and practices.

I'm thrilled to join the UCCS community as Dean of the College of Public Service. The opportunity to collaborate with dedicated faculty, staff, and students in the College is truly inspiring. I'm eager to contribute to a college and university that are strategically positioned to make a significant impact in Colorado Springs. Together, we will implement high-impact teaching practices and spearhead influential research that will drive positive outcomes for the city, state, and region. – Dr. William Wells

Dean Dr. William Wells