Office of the Dean and Administration
One of six deans at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the CU College of Nurs​ing Dean​ is the chief academic and administrative officer of the college. Responsible for serving as an advocate and effective spokesperson for the college, the dean manages all
aspects of the college’s education programs, research and extramural activities, clinical care programs, community service and administration.
The administrative teams of the College of Nursing strive to effectively and efficiently support the academic, research and clinical mission of the college. These teams include Marketing and Communications, Budget and Finance, Information Technology, Continuing Education, Human Resources and Facilities, Faculty Affairs and Support.
Office of the Dean
Eli Provencio-Vasquez
Dean and Professor
- College of Nursing
Email Address: eli.provencio-vasquez@cuanschutz.edu
Dr. Provencio-Vasquez is a highly experienced nurse educator, eminent researcher and proven administrator. With over 40 years of health care experience, he contributes a tremendous amount of knowledge to the College of Nursing both as a dean and a professor.
Dr. Provencio-Vasquez has served as a clinical nurse, nurse researcher, nurse educator, school administrator and pediatric neonatal nurse practitioner. His former position as Dean of the Nursing School at the University of Texas-El Paso provides him with unique qualifications for his new role as the 11th Dean of the University of Colorado College of Nursing.
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatrics
- Women at Risk for substance use/abuse, high risk sexual behavior and intimate partner violence
- Bi-lingual
Education, Licensure & Certifications
- Post-Graduate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, University of Texas-Houston School of Nursing 2001
- PhD in Nursing Research, University of Arizona College of Nursing 1992
- Master's in Maternal/Child Nursing, University of Arizona College of Nursing 1986
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certificate University of Arizona Colleges of Nursing/Medicine 1983
- Bachelor's in Nursing, Northern Arizona University 1981
- Associate of Arts in Nursing (AAN), Gateway Community College 1978
- Associate's in Mental Health, Gateway Community College 1975
Resumes/CV:
Affiliations
- FAAN
- FAANP
Michelle Porter
Executive Assistant to the Dean
- College of Nursing
Email Address: michelle.m.porter@cuanschutz.edu
Primary Phone: 303-724-1679
Marketing & Communications
The College of Nursing Marketing and Communications team is dedicated to
providing outstanding marketing and communications support to the
college, its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Our goal is to
effectively develop and manage the overall strategic marketing
initiatives of the College, as well as targeted initiatives for our
individual programs and departments. Through our internal and
public-facing communications efforts and publications, we will help to
tell our story of the CON while building upon our brand and sense of
community.
Susan Baggett
Website and Social Media Specialist
Phone number: 303-724-5521
Email: susan.baggett@cuanschutz.edu
Katelyn Nolan BA
Alumni Relations and Communications Professional
Phone number: 303-724-1699
Email: katelyn.nolan@cuanschutz.edu
Budget and Finance
The Budget and Finance team supports the College by providing oversight
and guidance to the Faculty and Staff on fiscal and budgetary matters.
The team is primarily responsible for preparing the annual budget and
all financial reports. Overall, providing assistance to the college to
ensure that financial resources are effectively and efficiently used to
maximize the academic, research and clinical missions.
Edith Butts BS, MAOM
Budget and Finance Professional
Phone number: 303-724-4464
Email: edith.butts@cuanschutz.edu
Information Technology
The Information Technology team is dedicated and driven to provide
effective technology solutions, quality service and support to
effectively and efficiently support the academic, research and clinical
missions of the College of Nursing.
Rodney Huddleston BS
Assistant Director of IT Operations and Data Management
Phone number: 303-724-3282
Continuing Education
The Continuing Education team develops and manages the continuing nursing education offerings within the CU College of Nursing.
Ann Froese-Fretz MS, RN, CNS, CPNP-PC
Continuing Nursing Education Specialist
Phone number: 303-724-7463
Karen Mellis BSM
Continuing Education Program Coordinator
Phone number: 303-724-6883
Email: karen.mellis@cuanschutz.edu
Human Resources & Facilities
The Human Resources team supports recruitment, compensation and payroll,
employee relations, professional development, organizational
development, and performance management to effectively and efficiently
support the academic, research and clinical mission of the college. The
Facilities Coordinator manages the facilities needs within the main
offices of the CU College of Nursing located within the Education 2
North building.
Tracy Gray BA, SPHR
Director of Human Resources, Faculty Affairs and Facilities
Phone number: 303-724-4447
Email: tracy.gray@cuanschutz.edu
Rod DeVriendt PHR
Clinical HR Program Manager
Phone number: 303-724-3181
Email: rod.devriendt@cuanschutz.edu
Hilary Hawker
HR and Payroll Professional
Phone number: 303-724-9118
Email: hilary.hawker@cuanschutz.edu
Carlos Miron
Clinical HR Program Manager
Phone number: 303-724-2667
Email: carlos.miron@cuanschutz.edu
Faculty Affairs and Support
The Faculty Affairs and Support team manages the administrative processes associated with faculty promotion and tenure, faculty recruitment, provides administrative support to four of the six faculty standing committees as well as providing basic administrative
support to the faculty of the College of Nursing. This team also staffs the Faculty Support Desk, located in Education 2 North, on the 4th floor, Rm. 4237.
Amy Hester BA, MBA
Faculty Affairs Program Manager
Phone number: 303-724-8513
Email: amy.hester@cuanschutz.edu
