Elizabeth (Betsy) Hoffman Dr. Elizabeth "Betsy" Hoffman became the 20th president of the three-campus, more than 52,000-student University of Colorado System on Sept. 1, 2000. Hoffman holds doctorate degrees in economics and history and had an accomplished career as a faculty member and researcher prior to moving into academic administration. Several months after assuming the CU presidency, Hoffman played an extraordinarily pivotal role in obtaining one of the largest gifts ever to an American public university, $250 million to establish the CU Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities. The University of Colorado (CU) System consists of five campuses: University of Colorado at Boulder University of Colorado at Colorado Springs University of Colorado at Denver University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Fitzsimons campus of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, scheduled to open in 2007 in Aurora, Colorado...

In May 2001, Hoffman launched a visionary concept called CU Vision 2010 - a strategic road map for the university. She since has become known for her efforts to create a "University Without Walls" at CU.

On May 7, 2005, Hoffman announced her resignation, effective June 30th, as president of the University of Colorado. The University of Colorado (CU) System consists of five campuses: University of Colorado at Boulder University of Colorado at Colorado Springs University of Colorado at Denver University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Fitzsimons campus of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, scheduled to open in 2007 in Aurora, Colorado...