Joe Blake, the first-ever chancellor of the Colorado State University System, died Tuesday morning at his Denver home. Blake, 86, died of cancer.
Named chancellor in 2009, Blake helped to develop the institution’s first systemwide strategic plan. Under his leadership, the CSU-Global campus was launched. He also took part in creating Commitment to Colorado, a program that offers half-price tuition to lower-income students.
“He had the unenviable task of being my first boss and cleaning up all the messes I made as a puppy,” Frank said with a chuckle. “Over the years we struck up a friendship, it would be hard to find someone who knew Joe who didn’t consider him a friend.”in 2011, Blake continued to serve as Chancellor Emeritus of the Colorado State University System.
Prior to becoming the CSU chancellor, Blake had served the chamber for almost a decade. As chamber president, he was among “He had, as nearly as I could tell, boundless energy,” Frank said. “Energy that channels itself in positive ways. There were situations where he definitely deserved to lose his temper, but I never saw that happen. He was always so focused to turn any situation into a positive.”
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