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 | |
| Certified Addiction Counselor | Program Director | Elizabeth Lane, Ed.D. | 860-913-2052 |
| Criminal Justice | Program Director | Elizabeth Lane, Ed.D. | 860-913-2052 |
| General Studies | Program Director | Ellen Swider, Ed.D. | 860-727-6794 |
| Director, Communications and Computer Applications (CAP, COM) | Michael Litke, MA | 860-913-2084 | |
| Director, English and Philosophy (ENG, PHIL) | Cynthia Murphy, Ph.D. | 860-913-2281 | |
| Director, History, Humanities, and Spanish (HIS, HUM, SPAN) | Ellen Swider, Ed.D. | 860-727-6794 | |
| Director, Math and Statistics (MATH, STAT) | Michael Litke, MA | 860-913-2084 | |
| 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. | 860-913-2052 |
| Master of Education (M.Ed.) | Program Director | Robert LeGary Jr., Ed.D. | 860-913-2086 |
| Professional Studies | Program Director | Ellen Swider, Ed.D. | 860-727-6794 |
| Public Safety and Security | Program Director | Elizabeth Lane, Ed.D. | 860-913-2052 |
| Violence Intervention | Program Director | Elizabeth Lane, Ed.D. | 860-913-2052 |
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 | |
| Business Administration | Program Director | Ebenezer Afarikumah, Ph.D. | 860-913-2171 |
| CNC Machining | Program Director | Chip Thermer, MS | 860-913-2087 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology | Program Director | Chip Thermer, MS | 860-913-2087 |
| Manufacturing Management | 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 |
| 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 the School of Nursing and Health Professions | Vivienne Friday, Ed.D. | 860-913-2246 | |
| Senior Administrative Assistant to Vivienne Friday
Interim Admin, Funeral Service, Health Science, Public Health, and Respiratory Care |
Joanna Asha Lassen, MSOL | 860-727-6781 | |
| Assistant Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions | Mary Salisbury, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC | 860-727-6922 | |
| Administrative Assistant, BSN | Connor Tierney | 860-727-6981 | |
| Administrative Assistant, ADN | Cassandra Smellings | 860-727-6918 | |
| 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 | Austin McCaslin, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC | 860-727-6914 |
| APRN - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) | Program Director | Austin McCaslin, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC | 860-727-6914 |
| 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 | Austin McCaslin, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC | 860-727-6914 |
| 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 | Heather Massicotte, MSN, RN | 860-913-2158 |
| 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 |