Susan Avery, interim vice chancellor for research and dean of the Graduate School at the University of Colorado at Boulder, has been named interim provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, pending approval by the CU Board of Regents. Interim Chancellor Phil DiStefano announced today that he plans to recommend Avery for the position at the next meeting of the Board of Regents on March 24. DiStefano had served as provost before being named to his current position following the resignation of former Chancellor Richard L. Byyny last December.