Apr 19, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Staff



Chief Executive’s Office

G. DUNCAN HARRIS, Chief Executive Officer
B.A. University of Connecticut
M.A. Central Connecticut State University
Ed.D. Nova Southeastern University

MARLON FUDGE, Webmaster
A.S. Capital Community College

JOHN H. MCNAMARA, Director of Institutional Advancement and Staff Liason to Foundation
B.S. Boston University

VIVIAN NABETA, Director of Information and Marketing
M.A. Trinitiy College

JENNY G. WANG, Director of Institutional Research, Office of Institutional Research
B.A. University of International Business & Economics
M.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Academic Division Directors & Chairs

MIAH LaPIERRE-DREGER, Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
B.A. Houghton College
M.S. Central Connecticut State University
Ed.D. University of Hartford

LORRAINE LEE, Executive Assistant
A.S. Capital Community College

RYAN PIERSON, Assistant to the Academic Dean
B.S. Eastern Connecticut State University
M.S. Albertus Magnus College

Academic Directors & Chairs

DAWN BUNTING, Academic Division Director, Nursing
B.S. Central Connecticut State University
M.S.N. University of Hartford
Ed.D. University of Hartford

LILLIAM MARTINEZ, Department Chair, Social and Behavioral Sciences; Professor, Psychology
A.A. Greater Hartford Community College
B.A. Smith College
M.A. University of Connecticut
Psy.D. Union Institute & University

MICHAEL PROULX, Department Chair, Science & Mathematics; Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A. Connecticut College
M.S. University of New Haven
M.A. Central Connecticut State University

SETH FREEMAN, Interim Department Chair, Business and Technology Professor, Computer and Information Systems and Assessment Coordinator
B.A. Clark University
M.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

JEFFREY F. L. PARTRIDGE, Department Chair, Humanities, Professor of English
B.A. University of California
M.A. University of Minnesota
Ph.D National University of Singapore

DANIEL TAUBER, Department Chair, Health Careers and Public Safety Professor, Program Coordinator, Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic
E.M.T.-P. State of Connecticut
B.A. Western New England College
M.Ed. University of Hartford

Academic Program Personnel

MARIE BASCHE, Director, Academic Success Center
B.S. University of Connecticut
M.S. Central Connecticut State University

Academic Support Personnel

JAMES CLARY, Academic Assistant
A.S. Charter Oak State College

MUKADEZE KALLABA, Academic Assistant
A.S. Capital Community College

AMY LEMIRE, Nursing Administrative Assistant

Child Development Center

SUZANNE ROCCO-FOERTSCH, Director, Child Development Center
B.S. New York University
M.S. Central Connecticut State University

DANIA REDDING, Child Development Teacher
A.S. Capital Community College
B.S. Saint Joseph College

ESL Program

CARL GUERRIERE, Assistant Professor ESL/Foreign Languages, Program Coordinator
B.A. Trinity College
M.A. Columbia University

JAMES RODRIGUEZ, ESL Program Administrator
B.A. Central Connecticut State University

Library Services

EILEEN C. RHODES, Director of Library Services
B.A. Westfield State College
B.S. Westfield State College
M.L.S. Southern Connecticut State University

KAREN DeLOATCH, Librarian/Head of Library Instruction/LTA Program Coordinator
B.A. University of Michigan
M.L.S. Atlanta University
M.A. Michigan State University

MARIE-ROSE FARRELL, Director of Educational Technology
B.A. Anna Maria College

GREGORY KLOTEN, Librarian, Technical Services
B.A. University of Hartford
M.A. University of Connecticut
M.L.S. Southern Connecticut State University

DANIEL LEWIS, Librarian
B.A. Central Connecticut State University
M.Ed. University of Hartford
M.S. Clarion University of Pennsylvania

LIEN TRAN, Library Associate, Circulation and Interlibrary Loan Supervisor
A.S. Capital Community College

Student Services Division

MIAH LaPIERRE-DREGER, Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
B.A. Houghton College
M.S. Central Connecticut State University
Ed.D. University of Hartford

JASON SCAPPATICCI, Associate Dean of Student Affairs
B.A. Utica College at Syracuse University
M.A. Trinity College

MARSHA L. BALL-DAVIS, Director of Student Development Services
B.S. Long Island University
M.B.A. Southern Connecticut State University
M.S. Central Connecticut State University

GREGG B. GORNEAULT, Interim Director of Enrollment Management
B.A. University of Connecticut
M.P.A. University of Connecticut

LISSETTE ROMÁN, Administrative Assistant
A.S. Greater Hartford Community College

Advising & Counseling

SABRINA ADAMS-ROBERTS, Counselor
A.S. Capital Community College
B.A. Central Connecticut State University
M.S.W. University of Connecticut

HELENA CARRASQUILLO, Counselor
B.S. University of Connecticut
M.S. Central Connecticut State University

MICHAEL A. KRISCENSKI, Counselor
B.S. Regents College
M.S. Southern Connecticut State University
M.E.T. Boise State University

KHADIJAH RICHARDSON, Educational Assistant, Advising/Counseling Assistant
A.A. Capital Community College

TYESHA WOOD, Director of Academic Advising
B.A. Morris Brown College
M.S. Central Connecticut State University

ROXANNE PLUMMER, Academic Advisor
A.S. Capital Community College
B.A. Eastern Connecticut State University
M.S. Central Connecticut State University

Admissions

INDIA WEAVER, Interim Associate Director of Admissions
B.A. Goucher College
Ed.M. Harvard University

REUBEN CARTEGENA, Interim Enrollment Services Coordinator
A.S. Capital Community College
B.S. University of Saint Joseph

YOICHI HUAMBACHANO RIOS, Interim Enrollment Services Coordinator
A.S. Capital Community College

ROCIO URTECHO, Interim Enrollment Services Coordinator
A.S. Capital Community College
B.S. Trinity College

Photo ID Room / College Telephone Operator

JACQUELINE BEDWARD, Lead Telephone Operator

Placement Testing

LATANYA SUMLIN, Interim Placement Testing Specialist
A.S. Capital Community College
B.S. University of Saint Joseph
M.S.W. University of Saint Joseph

Registrar’s Office

ARGELIO MARRERO, Registrar
B.A. Central Connecticut State University
M.S. Central Connecticut State University

WAYNETTE ARNUM, Assistant Registrar
B.A. Pennsylvania State University

ELIZABETH M. DANIELS, Registration Services Assistant
A.A. Capital Community College

PAMELA D. HIGHTOWER, Secretary 1

Financial Aid

MARGARET A. MALASPINA, Director of Financial Aid Services
B.S. Eastern Connecticut State University
M.S. Central Connecticut State University

BRYAN LEWIS, Associate Director of Financial Aid Services
A.S. Naugatuck Valley Community College
B.S. Post University
M.S. Post University
Ed.D. Northeastern University

JOSE VELEZ-OTERO, Associate Director of Financial Aid Services
B.B.A. University of Puerto Rico
M.B.A. University of Phoenix
Ed.D. Northeastern University

MARIA RESTO, Secretary 2

Student Activities

RANDALL WARD, Director of Student Activities
B.A. Central Connecticut State University

Administrative Division

EDUARDO A. MIRANDA, Associate Dean of Campus Operations
B.S. Central Connecticut State University
M.B.A. University of Phoenix

LIZA ITURRINO, Secretary I
A.S. Briarwood College
B.A. Springfield College
M.S. University of Phoenix

Business Office

TED HALE, C.P.A., Director of Finance and Administrative Services
A.S. University of New Haven
B.S. Central Connecticut State University

CARRIE BENYEI, Associate Fiscal Administrative Officer
B.S. Central Connecticut State University

NICOLE DECOSTER, Interim Bursar
A.S. Briarwood College

KAREN OLIVERA-GONZALES, Business Office/Grant Administrator
B.A. Trinity College

DAXA PATEL, Accountant
A.S. Manchester Community College
B.S. Charter Oak State College

TYSHAWN R. PEMBERTON, Storekeeper

ANNE ROMUS, Purchasing Assistant
A.S. Capital Community College

DIANA RODRIGUEZ, Financial Clerk

JODI SALMON, Associate Accountant
B.A. University at Buffalo
B.S. University at Buffalo
M.B.A. Nova Southeastern University

Human Resources

CYNTHIA AGOSTO, Human Resources Assistant
A.S. Capital Community College

JOSHUA OCHS, Payroll Officer I
A.S. Manchester Community College

LISA TAYLOR, Payroll Clerk

Information Technology & Academic Media Technology

MICHAEL J. BIES, Director of Academic Media Technology
B.A. University of Hartford
M.S. Central Connecticut State University

ALFREDO BRITO, Network Manager
B.S. Charter Oak State College

STEPHANIE CALHOUN-WARD, Interim Assistant Director of IT
A.S. Greater Hartford Community College
B.S. Albertus Magnus College

HORACE HAMILTON, IT Technician I
A.S. Capital Community College
B.S. Central Connecticut State University

FLORA LONG, Coordinator - Help Desk
B.A. University of Massachusetts

BRUCE MILLER, Media Specialist
B.S. Lyndon State College
M.A. Fairfield University

Maintenance

BRUCE BADER, Skilled Maintainer

JOHN BOUDREAU, Building Superintendent II

MIREYA OCORO ANGULO, Custodian

CARLOS V. MONTANO, Custodian

ORLANDO RODRIGUEZ, Skilled Maintainer

Public Safety

JAMES T. GRIFFIN, Police Master Sergeant
B.S. Charter Oak State College
M.S. University of New Haven

SCOTT DORIO, Building & Grounds Patrol Officer

CARMEN ESCOBAR, Building & Grounds Patrol Officer

JOEL B. WHITE, Police Officer
B.S. LaSalle University

JESUS VELAZQUEZ, Police Officer

STEVEN VESCO, Police Officer
A.S. Asnuntuck Community College

School of Workforce & Continuing Education

LINDA GUZZO, Dean of the School of Workforce & Continuing Education
B.S. Saint Joseph College
R.D. Saint Joseph College
M.S. University of Hartford
Ed.D. Northcentral University

WENDY ANDINO-WILLIAMS, Data and Career Services Specialist
B.S. Springfield College
M.A. Assumption College

ODILE DILONE, Continuing Education Coordinator
B.S. Post University
M.S. University of New Haven

HANNAH GREGORY, Continuing Education Coordinator
B.A. University of Connecticut

JOETTE JOHNSON, Continuing Education Case Manager
B.A. University of Connecticut
M.S. University of Connecticut

LISA KNOWLTON, Workforce Development Advisor
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University

RUTH KREMS, R.N., Continuing Education Coordinator
B.S.N. Boston University

NICOLE MIHELIS, Career Services Associate
B.A. Ithaca College
M.S. Villanova University

THU NGUYEN, Continuing Education Aide
A.A. Capital Community College
B.A. Central Connecticut State University

RAJASHRI PARICHARAK, Secretary I
A.A. Capital Community College
B.Com. University of Mumbai

MARITZA SANTOS, Continuing Education Aide
A.A. Capital Community College
B.A. University of St. Joseph

JOHN THOMAS, Continuing Education Program Assistant, CWEALF Community Solutions Grant
B.S. Charter Oak State College

DAMARIS TORRES, Secretary I
A.S. Manchester Community College
B.S. University of St. Joseph

MARY VOLPE, Continuing Education Aide
B.S. Mitchell College