Associate Dean for Research and Creative Activities
Dr. Laura Argys
Phone: (303) 315-7011
E-Mail: Laura.Argys@UCDenver.edu 

Dr. Argys works to promote the research and creative activities of the faculty. Her responsibilities include oversight of sponsored programs within CLAS, development of policies and programs to enhance faculty research opportunities, and facilitation of research connections across departments, colleges, campuses, and with the broader community. Santorico seeks to expand and enhance research and creative activities by graduate and undergraduate students and scholarly collaboration between students and faculty.

Grants Development Coordinator
Carol Achziger, CRA
Phone: (303) 315-7019
E-Mail: Carol.Achziger@UCDenver.edu

Grants Managment Specialist
Tracy Kohm
Phone: (303) 315-7020
E-Mail: Tracy.Kohm@ucdenver.edu

The team coordinates grants and contracts activities within the college and act as liaison between those preparing proposals and the Office of Grants and Contracts (OGC). They assist Principal Investigators (PIs) in the preparation and submission of grant proposals and contracts by interfacing with the PI and the OCG to ensure that all forms and submission requirements are met so that the submission is successful. They also tracks awards, facilitate report submission, and serves as a resource for information regarding external funding opportunities.