Office of Clinical and Community Affairs


The Office of Clinical and Community Affairs facilitates faculty practice activities for the College of Nursing and is responsible for ensuring that these activities of the College are conducted in a creative, efficient, and responsible manner, consistent with the rules and regulations of the University of Colorado. Responsibility includes leadership in developing short and long-range plans for clinical and community affairs for the College; implementing clinical and community-based faculty/staff agreements; advising the Dean and the College on clinical and community issues; and serving as clinical liaison to various Anschutz Medical Campus, community, and other external offices. The mission of the Office of Clinical and Community Affairs is to facilitate and coordinate the expansion and enhancement of faculty practice opportunities and engage in community partnerships that contribute to the overall College of Nursing mission.

Clinical and Community Affairs Staff


Eli Provencio-Vasquez PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP
Dean and Interim Associate Dean of Clinical and Community Affairs

Continuing Education


Providing live and online ANCC/CNA - accredited activities to advanced practice providers seeking additional professional development opportunities. See our full list of events.

Karen Mellis BSM

Continuing Education Program Assistant
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