Robert H. McDonald is Dean of University Libraries and Senior Vice Provost of Online and Extended Education at the University of Colorado Boulder. He leads the campus library system in fulfilling its mission to inspire learning, research, and discovery by connecting knowledge, information, and people. As Senior Vice Provost of Online and Extended Education, he serves in an executive role working with all colleges and schools to develop and launch online credential programs designed to extend the University of Colorado’s academic excellence through CU Boulder Online.