Dr. Patrick “Tod” Colegrove started at Boise State University in 2022 and is currently the Dean of the Albertsons Library.  He holds a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from Drexel University, and a Ph.D., an M.S., and a B.S. in Physics all from the University of Nevada, Reno.  Dr. Colegrove is a longtime champion of pubic, state, and academic libraries knowing that libraries play an important role in workforce recovery, particularly when backed by strategic improvements, technology access, and responsiveness to the needs of library users.  His experience has lead him to be a persuasive role in priority initiatives such as broadband for remote learning, funding for improvements, and new innovation spaces.