Meet the Vice President and the Student Life Team

Braelin Pantel, Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Life
- BS, Union College, Schenectady, NY, Psychology
- MA, University of Denver, CO, Higher Education Administration
- Ph.D. University of Northern Colorado, Higher Education Administration
Started working at Mines in 2022
Mines is an international community of scholars. Your opportunities to learn and interact with faculty and fellow students go far beyond the classroom. Outside of their teaching, research and public service activities, Mines faculty and staff are highly accessible to students. Their collective wisdom and experience is a valuable resource and one that we encourage you to explore.
I encourage you to take full advantage of everything that Student Life has to offer. To offset the rigors of your studies, you can participate in one of the many professional, special interest, athletic, intramural and recreational sports opportunities at Mines. By living on campus, exploring new interests, building relationships, accepting greater responsibilities, and discovering who you are – you are preparing yourself to take on the challenges ahead. This is where you can develop your leadership qualities and further refine your interpersonal skills and talents. It’s also where you can release stress and just have fun!.
If you have any problems, concerns, or suggestions, there are many people willing to both listen and help. If there is anything we can do to assist you please just let us know. Good luck on your journey at Mines!
All the best,
Braelin Pantel, Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Life



Lia Franklin, Ph.D.
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Student Life
- BB, Western Illinois University, Business Marketing
- MS, Western Illinois University, College Student Personnel
- Ph.D. University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Leadership, Research and Policy
Started working at Mines in 2014
David Hansburg
Director of Athletics
- BA, Amherst College, History
- MA, Northwestern University, Higher Education Administration and Social Policy
Started working at Mines in 2013.
Derek E. Morgan, Ph.D.
Dean of Students
- BS, University of Evansville, Communications
- MS, Colorado State University, Student Affairs in Higher Education
- PhD, Colorado State University, Educational Leadership
Started working at Mines in 2003.
Colin A. Terry, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President for Student Life
- BA, Gonzaga University, Political Science
- MA, New York University, Educational Leadership
- PhD, Michigan State University, Educational Psychology and Educational Technology
Started working at Mines in 2010.

Sheena Martinez
Assistant Vice President of Student Life for Equity and Engagement
- BA, Colorado State University, Sociology
- MS, Colorado State University, Student Affairs in Higher Education
Started working at Mines in 2022