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 | Beverly Carter | 860-913-2182 | |
| Child Study | Program Director | Michelle Dent, M.B.A., M.S.Ed. | 860-727-6776 |
| Criminal Justice | Program Director | Kimberly Myers, Ed.D. | 860-913-2157 |
| Early Childhood Education | Program Director | Michelle Dent, M.B.A., M.S.Ed. | 860-727-6776 |
| English as a Second Language | Program Director | William Toftness, M.S. | 860-727-6972 |
| General Studies | Program Director | Nicole Brewer, M.A. | 860-727-6924 |
| Director, Communications | Annjanette Bennar, M.Ed. | 860-913-2310 | |
| Director, Computer Literacy | Annjanette Bennar, M.Ed. | 860-913-2310 | |
| Director, English | Phillip Fox, Ph.D. | 860-913-2129 | |
| Director, Math | Annjanette Bennar, M.Ed. | 860-913-2310 | |
| Human Services | Program Director | Isalena Gilzene, M.S.W. | 860-913-2074 |
| Master of Education (M.Ed.) | |||
| Professional Studies | Program Director | Nicole Brewer, M.A. | 860-727-6924 |
| Public Safety and Security | Program Director | Kimberly Myers, Ed.D. | 860-913-2157 |
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 to Cliff Thermer | Ellen Pelletier | 860-913-2282 | |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | Anne Marie Andrews | 860-913-2038 | |
| Administrative Assistant, Continuous Education | Susan Branca-Kuehn | 860-913-2286 | |
| Foundational Advisor | Marilyn Portilla | 860-727-6775 | |
| Business Administration | Program Director | Matt Connell, Ed.D. | 860-913-2171 |
| CNC Machining | Program Director | Leonard Walsh, D.B.A. | 860-913-2285 |
| CNC Machining | Curriculum Coordinator | Justin Piercy, M.S. | 860-913-2119 |
| Manufacturing Management | Program Director | Chip Thermer, M.S. | 860-913-2087 |
| Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) | Program Director | Sandi Coyne, D.M. | 860-913-2278 |
| Quality Management Systems | Program Director | Chip Thermer, M.S. | 860-913-2087 |
| Welding | Program Director | Leonard Walsh, D.B.A. | 860-913-2285 |
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 | Paula Dowd, Ed.D. | 860-727-6779 | |
| Associate Dean | Janice F. Watts | 860-727-6919 | |
| Senior Administrative Assistant, Funeral Service, Health Science, Public Health, and Respiratory Care | Nicole Rychling | 860-727-6781 | |
| Administrative Assistant, Histology, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, and OTA | Sarah Autieri | 860-913-2164 | |
| Administrative Assistant, Dental Hygiene and Vision Care | Rebecca Drzyzga | 860-913-2302 | |
| Administrative Assistant, ADN program | Ebony Minott | 860-727-6918 | |
| Administrative Assistant, BSN & MSN program | Joanna Asha Lassen | 860-727-6981 | |
| ABSN | Program Director | Vivienne Friday, Ed.D. | 860-913-2246 |
| APRN - Family Nurse Practioner (FNP) | Program Director | Christina Nieves, D.N.P. | 860-913-2355 |
| APRN - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) | Program Director | Gina Reiners, Ph.D | 860-913-2355 |
| Dental Hygiene | Program Director | Christine Walsh, M.S. | 860-727-6943 |
| Funeral Service | Program Director | Jesse Gomes, M.A. | 860-913-2189 |
| Health Science | Program Director | Ashika Brinkley, Ph.D. | 860-727-6987 |
| Histology | Program Director | Kelli Goodkowsky, M.Ed., HT(ASCP) | 860-727-6917 |
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | Program Director | Christina Nieves, D.N.P. | 860-913-2355 |
| Master's in Public Health (MPH) | Program Director | Ashika Brinkley, Ph.D. | 860-727-6987 |
| Medical Assisting | Program Director | Jillian McDonald, B.S. | 860-913-2314 |
| Medical Billing and Coding | Program Coordinator | Paula Dowd, Ed.D. | 860-727-6779 |
| Nursing | Program Director | Janice F. Watts, M.S.N. | 860-727-6919 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Program Director | Parth Desai, D.O.T. | 860-218-1503 |
| Public Health | Program Director | Ashika Brinkley, Ph.D. | 860-727-6987 |
| Respiratory Care | Program Director | Michael Murphy, B.A. | 860-913-2025 |
| RN-to-BSN | Program Director | Christina Nieves, D.N.P. | 860-913-2355 |
| Vision Care Technology | Program Director | Maryann Santos, M.A. | 860-727-6976 |