Office of Academic Programs
The mission of the Office of Academic Programs is to provide oversight for all of the academic programs from student matriculation through graduation, as well as the development and delivery of professional development information regarding excellence in teaching and instructional design. The functions of the office include the development and management of course schedules, management of student-related matters including student academic issues, grievances, off- and on-site clinical experiences, compliance, etc, faculty evaluations and learner outcomes, and management of the academic program curricula and syllabi.
Academic Programs
Kelly Stamp PhD, NP, RN, CHFN, FAHA, FAAN
Associate Dean of Academic Programs
Associate Professor, Loretta C. Ford Nurse Endowed Practitioner Professor
Phone:303-724-8398
Laura Rosenthal DNP, ACNP, FAANP
Associate Professor of Clinical Teaching, Senior Assistant Dean of Academic Operations
Assistant Dean of DNP Program
Phone:303-724-6375
Undergraduate Program
Tammy Spencer DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CCNS, CNE
Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Program, Associate Professor of Clinical Teaching
Specialty Lead Academic Advisor, Baccalaureate Nursing Program
Phone:303-724-8529
Graduate Programs
Krista Estes DNP, FNP-BC
Associate Professor, Assistant Dean of MS Programs
Assistant Director to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Interprofessional Practice and Education Council
Phone:303-724-5845
Laura Rosenthal DNP, ACNP, FAANP
Associate Professor of Clinical Teaching, Senior Assistant Dean of Academic Operations
Assistant Dean of DNP Program
Phone:303-724-6375
Experiential Learning Team: Clinical Placements and Simulation
Fara Bowler DNP, APRN, CHSE
Assistant Professor, Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation
Sr. Director of the Experiential Learning Team
Phone:303-724-0281
Heather Ponicsan DNP, MPH, BSN, RN
Assistant Director of Experiential Learning
Assistant Professor Office of Academic Programs
Theresa Noonan DNP, RN, CHSE, RNC-OB
Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching
Simulation Coordinator
Phone:303-724-6158
