Academic Schools and Programs

School of Applied Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

The School of Applied Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is committed to preparing dedicated, reflective, and responsive professionals who employ evidence-based practices in service to their communities and society as a whole. We teach students to think critically and independently to further the development of their humanistic, intellectual, and technical capabilities so they can respond creatively, thoughtfully, and effectively in a globally interdependent world.

Dean Diana J. LaRocco, Ed.D. 860-913-2281
Senior Administrative Assistant, General Education Natalie Czesak 860-913-2014
Senior Administrative Assistant, Social Sciences Susan Johnson 860-913-2079
Director of Academic Advising Kaitlyn Pflaum 860-913-2260
Certified Addiction Counselor Program Director Elizabeth Lane, Ed.D. 860-910-2052
Criminal Justice Program Director Elizabeth Lane, Ed.D. 860-910-2052
General Studies Program Director Ellen Swider, M.Ed. 860-727-6794
Director, Communications and Computer Literacy (CAP, COM) Annjanette Bennar, M.Ed. 860-913-2310
Director, English and Philosophy (ENG, PHIL) Cynthia Murphy, MA 860-913-2281
Director, History, Humanities, and Spanish (HIS, HUM, SPAN) Ellen Swider, M.Ed. 860-727-6794
Director, Math and Statistics (MATH, STAT) Annjanette Bennar, M.Ed. 860-913-2310
Director, Natural Sciences (BIO, CHEM, SCI) Vita Vernace, Ph.D. 860-913-2110
Director, Social Sciences (PSY, SOC) Tammy Webb, MA 860-913-2088
Human Services Program Director Elizabeth Lane, Ed.D. 860-910-2052
Instructional Design Program Director Robert LeGary, Ed.D. 860-910-2086
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Program Director Robert LeGary Jr., Ed.D. 860-910-2086
Professional Studies Program Director Ellen Swider, M.Ed. 860-727-6794
Public Safety and Security Program Director Elizabeth Lane, Ed.D. 860-910-2052
Violence Intervention Program Director Elizabeth Lane, Ed.D. 860-910-2052

School of Business, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing

The mission of the School of Business, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing is to prepare career-focused individuals capable of technical, professional and interpersonal competencies to meet the needs of our stakeholders. With this acquired knowledge and an ethical mindset, our students contribute to the social responsibility and sustainability of organizations within the community.

Dean Clifford E. Thermer, Ed.D. 860-913-2058
Senior Administrative Assistant Allison Gavin 860-913-2038
Administrative Assistant, Continuing Education Susan Branca-Kuehn 860-913-2286
Academic Advisor Cecily Collazo 860-727-6775
Business Administration Program Director Ebenezer Afarikumah, Ph.D. 860-913-2171
CNC Machining Program Director Chip Thermer, MS 860-913-2087
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Program Director Chip Thermer, MS 860-913-2087
Industrial Service Technician Program Director Chip Thermer, MS 860-913-2087
Manufacturing Management Program Director Chip Thermer, MS 860-913-2087
Mechatronics Program Director Chip Thermer, MS 860-913-2087
Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) Program Director Sandi Coyne, DM 860-913-2278
Quality Management Systems Program Director Chip Thermer, MS 860-913-2087
Robotics and Automation Technician Program Director Chip Thermer, MS 860-913-2087
Welding Program Director Chip Thermer, MS 860-913-2087

School of Nursing and Health Professions

The School of Nursing and Health Professions seeks to provide students with state of the art preparation for careers in healthcare and science-based disciplines. The mission of the School of Nursing and Health Professions will infuse an appreciation for lifelong learning in all students, resulting in excellence in healthcare and improved quality of life for those we serve.

Dean of Nursing and Chief Nurse Administrator Vivienne Friday, Ed.D. 860-913-2246
Senior Administrative Assistant, BSN and MSN Joanna Asha Lassen, MSOL 860-727-6981
Administrative Assistant, ADN Cassandra Smellings 860-727-6918
Senior Administrative Assistant, Funeral Service, Health Science, Public Health, and Respiratory Care Nicole Rychling 860-727-6781
Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, and OTA Sarah Autieri 860-913-2164
Administrative Assistant, Dental Hygiene Elsa Luis 860-913-2302
ABSN Program Director Heather Massicotte, MSN, RN 860-913-2158
APRN - Family Nurse Practioner (FNP) Program Director Mary Salisbury, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC 860-727-6738
APRN - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program Director Mary Salisbury, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC 860-727-6738
Dental Hygiene Program Director Christine Walsh, MS 860-727-6943
Funeral Service Program Director Jesse Gomes, MA 860-913-2189
Health Science Program Director Lisa Fanelli, OTD, OTR/L 860-727-6987
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program Director Karyn Therrien 860-727-2172
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program Director Mary Salisbury, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC 860-727-6738
Master of Public Health (MPH) Program Director Meredith Gaffney, MPH
Medical Assisting Program Director Zuleyka Maldonado, AS, CCMA (NHA) 860-913-2020
Medical Billing and Coding Program Director Zuleyka Maldonado, AS, CCMA (NHA) 860-913-2020
Nursing (ADN) Program Director Bruce Hoffman, MSN, RN 860-727-6919
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director Parth Desai, D.O.T. 860-218-1503
Public Health Program Director Lisa Fanelli, OTD, OTR/L 860-727-6987
Respiratory Care Program Director Michael Murphy, BA 860-913-2025
RN-to-BSN Program Director Heather Massicotte, MSN, RN 860-913-2158