The College of Arts & Media Dean's Office

Arts Building, Suite 176 & 177
PHONE: 303-556-2279
FAX: 303-556-2335

DEAN

David Dynak
Ph.D. in Theatre, Michigan State University, Associate Professor of Theatre
As of July 2007, Dr. Dynak provides full-time leadership to the College. His artistic accomplishments include work as a production dramaturg for the Pioneer Theatre Company and development of a long-term partnership with the Sundance Institutes Sundance Theatre Lab.
303-556-2279
David.Dynak@cudenver.edu

ASSISTANT DEAN for Programs and Resources

Clark Strickland
303-556-2279
Clark.Strickland@cudenver.edu

COLLEGE STAFF

Sean Koto – Assistant to the Dean
Sean Koto manages the Dean's schedule, assists the Dean, and coordinates College procurement, finance, and travel for the Dean's guests, faculty and events programs.
303-556-2279
Sean.Koto@cudenver.edu

Karin Hunter – Academic Advisor
Karin Hunter oversees direction and management of advising office; coordination of the graduation and degree audits; coordination of Pathways, 60/60 and other CCHE mandates; oversight of CAM Probation/Suspension, Dean's List and Early Alert; aids students in selection of appropriate coursework; evaluates transfer credits; assists with student degree planning; organizes participation in New Student Orientation, Open House and other campus events; is a CAM representative for Undergraduate Working Group; Degree Audit Task Force, SIS Replacement Task Force, and Advisor Network; serves as Chair of MS in Recording Arts Admissions Committee; creates and updates advising policies as needed; creates and updates advising literature, web language and other materials as needed; develops new recruitment and retention initiatives as needed.
303-556-8302
Karin.Hunter@cudenver.edu

Renzia Benninger – Academic Advisor
303-556-2279
Renzia.Benninger@cudenver.edu

Cynthia Barringer – Webmaster and Marketing Coordinator
Cynthia Barringer develops marketing strategies and implements programs to build awareness of the College, its programs and services. Cindy also designs, develops and maintains the CAM web site.
303-556-2279
Cynthia.Barringer@cudenver.edu

Lee Ann Weller - Events Manager & CU-Denver Live! Administrator
Lee Ann Weller's responsibilities include scheduling of Events for the College departments. She co-ordinates the details for Music's Student Recitals. As the Administrator of the CU-Denver Live! fund, Weller contracts the talent, oversees the fulfillment of the riders, and
supervisors the presentation of the guest artists.
303-556-2279
LeeAnn.Weller@cudenver.edu

Stephenie Korte – Administrative Assistant
303-556-2279
Stephenie.Korte@cudenver.edu

Jessica Newman – Administrative Assistant
303-556-2279
Jessica.Newman@cudenver.edu

The College also employs a work-study student, Sarah Khwajazada, who provides a host of much-needed tasks for the Dean's Office. She can be reached at 303-556-2279.