Guide to the Dean's Office

The Dean's Office provides leadership, administration and service to the college to achieve the highest standards of excellence in education, research, and outreach. We are located on the first floor of the Engineering Center, in the college's Administrative Center (ECAD 100). Please contact us if you need assistance.

College Leadership

Robert H. Davis, Dean (303) 492-7006 or Robert.Davis@colorado.edu

Assistant: Sharon Powers (303) 492-7006 or Sharon.Powers@colorado.edu

Brian Argrow, Associate Dean for Education (303) 492-3646 or brian.argrow@colorado.edu

Assistant: Carolyn Hard (303) 492-3646 or Carolyn.Hard@colorado.edu

Chris Bowman, Associate Dean for Research (303) 492-3247 or Christopher.bowman@colorado.edu

             Assistant: Amy Walker (303) 492-1759 or amy.walker@colorado.edu

Jacquelyn Sullivan, Associate Dean for Student Cultivation (303) 492-8303 or jacquelyn.sullivan@colorado.edu

             Assistant: Beth Myers (303) 492-4868 or Myersb@colorado.edu 

Administration and Facilities

JoAnn Zelasko, Assistant Dean for Administration (303) 492-7720 or Joann.Zelasko@colorado.edu
Areas of responsibility include space planning and management, administrative projects, and reservation and operation of the DLC's Bechtel Collaboratory and common areas.

Alumni Relations and Industry Partnerships

Carrie Goldin, Director of Alumni Relations (303) 492-3634 or carrie.goldin@colorado.edu
Responsible for alumni outreach, events, and communications;  works with departments to connect alumni to the college and to provide opportunities for alumni-student engagement.

Art Dawson, Director of Industry Partnerships (303) 735-0557 or art.dawson@cufund.org
Works with faculty and corporations to establish and enhance research partnerships and related programs.

Budget and Finance

Tip-arpar Anderson, Assistant to the Dean/Manager of Budget and Finance (303) 735-6421 or tip.anderson@colorado.edu
Manages administrative budgets and purchase requests for the Dean's Office, and assists departments and programs with budget and finance.

Communications and Public Relations

Carol Rowe, Director of Communications (303) 492-7426 or Carol.Rowe@colorado.edu
Areas of responsibility include college publications, Web communications, and media relations. Publications include CUEngineering, Corporate Partner, donor and prospective student brochures, and electronic newsletters. Also serves as liaison to the student-produced Colorado Engineer Magazine.

Courtney Staufer, Communications Associate (303) 492-7190 or Courtney.Staufer@colorado.edu
Areas of responsibility include Website development, electronic newsletters, marketing fliers and brochures, and special projects. Consults with departments and programs on communication needs.

Human Resources

Jana Murphy, Director of Human Resources (303) 492-3635 or Jana.Murphy@colorado.edu
Works with deans, chairs and directors on faculty appointments, promotion and tenure, and serves as HR liaison to departments on staff personnel issues.

Information Technology

Chris Sarris, IT Network Administrator (303) 492-7462 or Chris.sarris@colorado.edu
Responsible for the Dean's Office information technology network.

Outreach and Recruiting

Lelei Finau-Starkey, Director of Outreach and Recruiting (303) 492-1146 or Finau@colorado.edu
Responsible for K-12 outreach and recruitment of prospective students; coordinates High School Honors Institute, Engineering Open House, and Engineering Center tours.

Reception and Administration

Dan Watson, Administrative Assistant (303) 492-5072 or Daniel.J.Watson@colorado.edu
Rhonda Maldonado, Administrative Assistant (303) 492-5071 or Rhonda.Maldonado@colorado.edu
As receptionists for the Dean's Office, Dan and Rhonda answer incoming telephone calls, sort campus mail, maintain student files and advising guides, schedule conference rooms and Student Services appointments, coordinate New Student Orientation and the Engineering Recognition Ceremony, and handle building proctor issues.

Research Opportunities

Jeffrey Sczechowski, Coordinator of Research Opportunities (303) 492-2615 or sczechowski@colorado.edu
Identifies additional grant and research funding sources for the faculty and works with faculty on the submission of proposals.

Student Services and Programs

Mary Steiner, Assistant Dean for Students MSteiner@colorado.edu, (303) 492-7696
Areas of responsibility include general student advising, meeting with prospective student and parents, and working with students on probation or suspension. Also chairs the Undergraduate Scholarship Committee, handles questions on college rules and policies, oversees publication of the engineering catalog and advising guides, supervises front office staff, and coordinates New Student Orientation, undergraduate registration, and graduation lists.

Sherry Snyder, Director of Student Programs (303) 492-7674 or Sheryl.Snyder@colorado.edu
Coordinates International Engineering Program, Orientation, and Career Fair. Also responsible for general student advising, meeting with prospective students and parents, and working with students on probation or suspension.

Terry Mayes, Director of Academic Programs and Assessment (303) 735-6446 or Terry.Mayes@colorado.edu
Areas of responsibility include oversight and implementation of the college's Discovery Learning, Service Learning, and Professional Learning activities, including the establishment and monitoring of measures of success for these programs. Also oversees the college's Discovery Learning Apprenticeship and Earn-Learn Programs. Works with departments to ensure an effective advising experience for all students and the development and use of appropriate assessment measures necessary for ABET accreditation.

Gretchen Lee, Scholarship Coordinator/Student Programs Assistant (303) 735-2440 or Gretchen.Lee@colorado.edu
Coordinates college scholarships and assists with High School Honors Institute, Engineering Open House, CEC Silver Medal Award, and Student Programs payroll.

Robyn Sandekian, Engineering for Developing Communities and Service Learning Programs Coordinator (303) 735-6708 or Robyn.Sandekian@colorado.edu
Assists with marketing and administrative management of the Engineering for Developing Communities Program and coordinates efforts to expand service learning opportunities within the college.