Glen Krutz

Glen Krutz is an American political science scholar and author, currently serving as the Dean of the University of Colorado Boulder College of Arts and Sciences. Before his appointment at CU Boulder, Krutz served as the dean of the Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences, where he also held the Puterbaugh Foundation Chair and was a professor in the Department of Political Science.

Early life and education
Glen Krutz completed his undergraduate and master's degrees at the University of Nevada, Reno, and earned his doctorate from Texas A&M University.

Career
Krutz's career has been marked by contributions to the field of political science, particularly in the areas of political institutions and public policy. He has held academic positions at Oklahoma State University and Arizona State University, demonstrating leadership in both teaching and administrative roles. He served as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at CU Boulder for 20 months until his resignation on April 15th, 2024.

Research
Krutz's research explores political institutions, public policy, agenda-setting, and institutional change. He has contributed to cross-disciplinary environmental projects and has authored several books, including "Hitching a Ride: Omnibus Legislating in the U.S. Congress," "Treaty Politics and the Rise of Executive Agreements: International Commitments in a System of Shared Powers," and the open-source text "American Government."

Awards and honors
Krutz has received the Patrick Fett Award of the Midwest Political Science Association, the E.E. Schattschneider Award from the American Political Science Association, and the Carl Albert Dissertation Award. He was also named the Outstanding Political Scientist of the Year by the Oklahoma Political Science Association.