John Marshall has been offered the job to serve as the 10th president at Colorado Mesa University. After a national search that produced more than 60 applicants, Marshall was chosen Thursday out of a field of three finalists. He will replace President Tim Foster, who is retiring from the job this summer after 17 years on the job. Members of CMU's Board of Trustees said they did so because of Marshall's background, historical knowledge of the university and abilities in a wide range of things, such as his leadership skills, working relationship with students and ability to create partnerships with the community.