The new Colorado College dean of the college/dean of the faculty will be Sandra Wong, the school announced Tuesday.Wong, associate professor in the sociology department, has been a member of the Colorado College faculty for 12 years. She will assume her new role July 1.“Sandi Wong is a forward-thinking leader who will work with faculty and staff collaboratively to strengthen the academic program at Colorado College,” said CC President Jill Tiefenthaler. “Sandi’s commitment to excellent teaching and student success is evident in the many ways she serves the college. She is an accomplished scholar and educator who understands the importance of inclusion and global learning.”Wong takes over the position from Susan Ashley, who became dean in June 2005. Following a sabbatical year, Ashley will resume teaching in the history department.The dean of the college/dean of the faculty is the college’s second-ranking officer with responsibilities that span the entire institution. Wong will report directly to the college president, serve on the president’s cabinet, take a leadership role in the annual budget process and recommend decisions on tenure and promotion of faculty to the president.