Michael Rios Content

‘Face to Face’: Public Learning

Cody Kitaura — August 30, 2022 - 6:33am

Appearing on Face to Face With Chancellor May this month, Michael Rios, vice provost of Public Scholarship and Engagement, discusses the work his office does to promote community-engaged learning.

Rios Gets New Title: Vice Provost of Public Scholarship

Cody Kitaura — June 07, 2019 - 10:35am

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter recently approved a change of title for Michael Rios to vice provost of Public Scholarship, effective July 1.

A professor in the Department of Human Ecology, he had served since last September as the “founding director” of the Office of Public Scholarship and Engagement, and before that as faculty advisor to the provost. Throughout this time Rios has been working with multiple stakeholders in support of existing and new engagement collaborations.

Engaged Scholarship: Strategic Planning Begins

Dave Jones — June 13, 2017 - 10:56pm

Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Ken Burtis has appointed Michael Rios, associate professor of urban design and community planning, as faculty advisor to the provost to lead the development of a strategic plan for engaged scholarship and engaged learning.