However, that decision is up to the president because he or she will be able to pick their team. Currently, Julio Leon is CSUPueblo’s interim president, but the search is on for a new president to take over in a permanent capacity. CSU-Pueblo should be getting a new president by this summer, Leon said. Farley, who received his undergraduate degree from Regis University and his master’s degree from CSU-Fort Collins, has inherited Ballard’s duties and responsibilities. However, he will have to think twice about every decision he makes as interim because the consequences of those decisions could last longer than his tenure, he said. Farley has taken over the position six months prior to Ballard’s retirement. However, Ballard for now will be around to assist the university with statewide business plans. “She is my special assistant,” Farley said of Ballard. “On the days when she needs to be here, she is.” Ballard believes having a sense of humor, strength and stamina, and not worrying about things that can’t be controlled are necessary for anyone serving as VPFA, she said. “We can’t do anything about the funding,” Ballard said. “We just need to find a way to take care of the university and not get hung up on the things we can’t do anything about.” Ballard holds bachelor’s degrees in fine arts, English literature and accounting. She said she should have continued on to get her master’s degree in accounting. “Here’s a lesson for students. I didn’t bother to get advised and so I didn’t make the best decision,” Ballard said. “It hasn’t been a huge negative, but no one needs three bachelor’s degrees.”
Mike Farley Bio Box
Hometown: Pueblo, Colo. Married to: Stella Farley Undergraduate Degree in: Economics Master’s of Science Degree in: Business Administration Favorite Quote: “When in hell, keep moving,” by Winston Churchill Favorite Movie: Disney’s “Giants” Favorite Song of the Moment: “Unforgettable” by Nat King Cole Best Vacation Spot: Washington D.C. Desired Superpower: Save souls Favorite Sports Team: Minnesota Vikings (NFL)