Office of the President
David L. Levinson, Ph.D. President
B.A., State University of New York at New Paltz
M.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
Thomasina Calise, Executive Assistant to the President
A.S., Bay Path College
Moira Lyons, Director of Community and Government Relations
B.A., Georgian Court University
Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity Programs
Cheryl C. DeVonish, Esq.
Chief Diversity and Equity Officer/Title IX Coordinator and Special Advisor to the President
B.A. Binghamton University
J.D., Albany Law School
Stefanie Ortiz, Secretary I
A.S. Housatonic Community College
B.S. Charter Oak State College
Human Resources
Therese Marrocco, Chief Operating Officer
B.S., M.A., Brooklyn College
Louisa Jones, Human Resources Associate
B.S., Sacred Heart University
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Paralegal, Norwalk Community College
Adriano Bueno, HR & COO Project Assistant
B.A., Southern Connecticut State University
Linda Glowienka, Human Resources Project Assistant
B.A., SUNY at New Paltz
M.B.A., University of Bridgeport
Kimberly Bryant-Smith, Human Resources Assistant
B.A., Duke University
Colleen Osborne, Human Resources Assistant
B.S., Fairfield University
Payroll
Paul Mirmina, Fiscal Administrator
A.S., Johnston & Wales College
B.S., University of New Haven
Mare Christensen, Fiscal Administrative Assistant
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Henry Moss, Payroll Clerk
Michael Butcaris, Interim Academic Dean
A.S., Housatonic Community College
B.A., Fairfield University
M.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Lois Aimé, Director of Educational Technology
B.G.S., University of Connecticut
M.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Courtney Anstett, Service-Learning Coordinator
B.A., Quinnipiac University
M.S., University of Bridgeport
Judy DeArmas, Administrative Assistant
Tamika Goodwin-Fletecher, Project Assistant
Academic Departments/Divisions
Academic Enrichment and First-Year Experience Division
Elaine DelVecchio, Division Director
B.A., Hunter College
M.A., Lehman College
Faculty
Maria Buchta, Professor
Graduate Certificate in T.E.S.O.L.
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University
M.S., Central Connecticut State University
Heather DeDominicis, Associate Professor
B.A., University of Connecticut
M.E.D., University of Pennsylvania
Forrest Helvie, Ph.D., Professor
B.A., Elmira College
M.S., Central Connecticut State University
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Robert Lamothe, Professor
B.A., Yale University
M.A., Columbia University
Academic Services
Diane Osele Donovan Director, Tutoring Services Center
B.S., Allegheny College
M.S., Ed., Indiana University
Heather Alexander* Adaptive Technology Specialist
B.A., Queens College
M.A., Columbia University
Elizabeth Lambert, Adaptive Technology Specialist
B.S., Providence College
Amelia Cofee, Project Assistant
B.A. Southern Connecticut State University
Denise Rawles-Smith Coordinator, ConnCAS
B.A., Clark College
M.B.A., Albertus Magnus College
Cindy Monroy Program Assistant, ConnCAS
A.A., Norwalk Community College
Student Support Services Program
Elva M. Edwards, Director
B.A., Chicago State University
M.A., Clark-Atlanta University
Jacqueline Santiago Counselor
A.S., Housatonic Community College
B.S., Charter Oak State College
M.S., University of Bridgeport
Linda P. Lerman, Director of Library Services
B.A., M.L.S., University of Michigan
M.A., Jewish Theological Seminary of America
M.B.A., Sacred Heart University
Kelly E. Jackson, Reference Librarian
B.A., Western Connecticut State University
M.L.I.S., The University of Arizona at Tucson
Elizabeth Pisaretz, Library Associate
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Paula C. Podlaski, Library Associate
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Luke T. Schrakel, Reference Librarian
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.L.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., Duke University
Art, Architecture and Design Department
John Alvord, Department Chair Professor and Coordinator, Graphic Design and Design for the Web Programs
B.A., Boston College
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
Faculty
Jacek Bigosinski, R.A., Professor and Coordinator, Architectural Engineering Technology, Interior Design and Construction Technology Programs
B. Arch., M. Eng. in Arch., Warsaw Polytechnic
Joan Fitzsimmons, Professor, Photography
B.F.A., Washington University
M.F.A., The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Joseph Fucigna, Professor and Coordinator, Art Programs
B.F.A., Alfred University
M.F.A., School of Visual Arts
Kenneth Lalli, Professor, Graphic/Web Design
B.F.A., M.F.A., Herbert H. Lehman College, The City University of New York
Edmond T. Yalda, Instructor, Architectural Engineering Technology
B.A., Carleton University, Ottawa Canada
Business Department
Thomas K. Jackson, Esq., Department Chair Professor and Coordinator, Legal Assistant Program Advisor, Legislative Internship Program
B.A., J.D., Washburn University
Faculty
Lia G. Barone, Esq., Coordinator, Business Administration Program Professor, Law Advisor, Legislative Internship Program
B.A., Boston College
J.D., Pace University
H. Steven Dashefsky, Professor
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University
M.S., University of Massachusetts
Justin Davis, Culinary Assistant
A.S., B.S., M.A.T, Johnson and Wales University
Dr. J. Thomas Failla, Director, Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts Program
B.A., Political Science, Central Connecticut State University
M.B.A., University of New Haven
D.P.S., Management and Marketing, Pace University
Karen Gray, Professor
B.S., New York University
M.B.A., St. John’s University
Michael P. Roe, Instructor, Accounting
B.S. Fordham University
Anthony R. Romeo, CGMA, CPA Coordinator, Accounting Program Professor, Accounting
B.A., M.S., Bernard M. Baruch College
Tony Scott, CPA, CMA Coordinator, Management Program Professor, Accounting
B.S., M.B.A., University of Illinois
Susan Steiz, Professor and Coordinator, Marketing Program
B.A., University of Rochester
M.B.A., New York University
Jeffry Trombetta, Professor, Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts
A.A.S., Culinary Institute of America
B.S., Syracuse University
Computer Science Department
Thomas J. Duffy, Department Chair, Professor and Coordinator, Computer Science
B.S., M.A., Western Connecticut State University
Faculty
Patrick J. Cassidy Professor and Coordinator, Computer Security Program and Cisco Networking Academy
A.S., Westchester Community College
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
M.S., Polytechnic University
Charles J. Gabor, Jr., Professor
B.S., Charter Oak State College
M.S., University of New Haven
Kerry Cramer, Instructor
B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S., Sacred Heart University
English Department
William E. O’Connell, Department Chair, Professor, English
B.A., Knox College
M.A.L.S., Wesleyan University
Faculty
Gary Carlson Professor, English
B.S., M.S., Southern Connecticut State University
M.F.A., Warren Wilson College
Cindy Casper, Professor, English
A.S., Housatonic Community College
B.A., University of New Haven
M.A., University of Connecticut
Steven E. Cohen, Professor of Developmental English/Reading
B.A., M.A., SUNY Buffalo
Susan A. Gebhardt-Burns, Professor, English
B.A., Caldwell College
M.A., Western Illinois University
Rebecca L. Hussey, Professor, English
B.A., Wheaton College
M.A., Ph.D., Fordham University
Christine A. Japely, Professor, English
B.A., Boston College
M.F.A., Columbia University
Rachel Milloy, Assistant Professor, English, Writing Coordinator
B.A., M.A., Virginia Tech
Ph.D. New Mexico State University
Catherine Milton, Professor, Womens’ Studies Coordinator
B.A., Georgetown University
M.A., Ph.D., New York University
Laurel Peterson Professor, English
B.A., Wheaton College
M.A., M.F.A., Manhattanville College
English as a Second Language Division
Hannalore Moeckel-Rieke, Department Chair, Associate Professor of English and ESL
M.A., Ph.D., English, Ruhr Universitat, Bochum Germany
Faculty
Jan Bowes-Marek, Professor, English as a Second Language
B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University
M.F.A., Boston University
M.A., Hunter College
Janie B. Burkhardt, Professor, English as a Second Language
B.A., University of Wisconsin
M.A.T., Brown University
C.A.S., Fairfield University
Denise Daych, ESL Coordinator, Non-credit program
B.S., Boston College
M.A., University of Bridgeport
M.A.T., Sacred HeartUniversity
Robert Emigh, Associate Professor
A.S., Mott Community College
B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., School for International Training
William Key, Jr., Associate Professor
B.A., Ohio University
M.A., Monterey Institute of International Studies
Diane Walter*, Tutoring Coordinator
B.A., Wesleyan University
M.A., New York University
ESL/Language Lab
Luke McCarthy, Coordinator
B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa
M.A., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Mary Ellen Milvid*, Evening Lab Assistant
A.S., Housatonic Community College
Humanities Department
Susan Seidell, Department Chair, Professor, Speech Communication
B.A., Southern Connecticut State University
M.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Faculty
Andres Aluma, Professor, Spanish and US Latino/Latin American Studies
Proram Coordinator of Foreign Languages and US Latino/Latin American Studies
B.A., Universidad del Azuay, Cuenca-Ecuador
M.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Ph.D. Candidate, University of Illinois-Chicago
Estelle Dattolo, Professor, Italian
M.A., University of Messina, Italy
Paul Stone Duren, Associate Professor, Video Production
B.S., M.S., Central CT State University
Renae Edge, Professor, Speech Communication
B.A., University of Georgia
M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Edward J. Grippe, Professor, Philosophy and Religion
B.A., M.A., Fordham University
Ph.D., CUNY Graduate Center
Christine Mangone, Instructor, Music and Theater
B.A., Dartmouth College
M.A., California State University, North Ridge Ph.D., UCLA
John Shields, Professor, Film and Media Studies
B.A., M.A., Pennsylvania State University
Mathematics Department
Elizabeth Glatt, Department Chair, Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S., University of Rhode Island
M.S., University of Connecticut
Faculty
Gabriel Adamek, Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Rutgers University
M.S., University of Massachusetts
Susan Keller Burt, Professor, Engineering
B.S., Clarkson University
M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Teuta Dalip, Instructor, Mathematics
B.G. University of Tirania, Albaina
M.A., Central Connecticut State University
Peter Daupern, Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University
M.S., University of New Hampshire
Ph.D., CUNY Graduate Center
Nancy Fleming, Associate Professor, Mathematics
M.A., New York University
B.S., University of California, Davis
Joseph G. Karnowski, Professor, Mathematics
B.A., B.S., University of Missouri
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Jeffrey Kenausis, Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Carnegie Mellon University
M.A.T., Sacred Heart University
C.A.S, Fairfield University
Dennis Korchinski, Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., St. Francis College
M.A., St. John’s University
Ph.D., Adelphi University
Riaz Lalani, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Wofford College
M.S., Clemson University
Mobin Rastgar Agah, Assistant Professor, Engineering
Coordinator, Engineering Science and Technological Education
B.S., M.S. Amirkabir University of Technology
Ph.D., Temple University
Andrea Pizone-Novia, Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., University of New Hampshire
M.A.T., Sacred Heart University
6th Year Degree, Sacred Heart University
Daria Santerre, Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Western Connecticut State University
M.A.T., Fairfield University
Nursing and Allied Health Division
Kathleen Fries, Ph.D., R.N., Director, Nursing and Allied Health
B.S.N., Seton Hall University
M.S.N., Sacred Heart University
Ph.D., University of Connecticut, Storrs
Nursing
Judith Mocciola, M.S.N., R.N., Department Chair, Nursing
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S., University of New Haven
M.S.N., Fairfield University
Faculty
Angela Chlebowski, M.S.N., R.N., Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Fairfield University
Susan George, M.A., R.N., Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Evansville College
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
Christa Hartch, M.S.N., R.N., Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Virginia
M.S.N., Yale University
Barbara Jarboe, A.P.R.N., F.N.P., Professor, Nursing
A.S.N., University of Bridgeport
B.S.N., Sacred Heart University
M.S.N., Southern Connecticut State University
Diane Kiraly, M.S.N., R.N., Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Russell Sage College
M.S.N., Southern Connecticut State University
Dorothy Lay, D.N.P., M.B.N., R.N., Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Bridgeport
M.S.N., M.B.A., Sacred Heart University
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University
Michele Nye, D.N.P., M.S.N., R.N., Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Connecticut
M.S.N., University of Hartford
D.N.P., Sacred Heart University
Tanisha Tyson, M.S.N., R.N.
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Southern Connecticut State University
M.S.N., Sacred Heart University
Clinical Supervisors
Loris Edwards, M.S.N., R.N., Clinical Supervisor
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S.N., M.S.N., Mercy College
Brenda Hooper, M.S.N., R.N., Clinical Supervisor
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S.N., Fairfield University
M.S.N., Southern Connecticut State University
Marlene Overton, M.S.N., R.N., Clinical Supervisor
A.S.N., Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
B.S., Charter Oak State College
M.S.N., Western Connecticut State University
Nursing Lab
Kerianne Brennan, B.S.N., R.N., Laboratory Educational Assistant
A.S.N., Nassau Community College
B.S.N., Molloy College
Cathleen Caulfield, M.S.N., R.N., Simulation Lab Coordinator
A.S.N., Springfield Technical Community College
B.S.N., Fairfield University
M.S.N., College of New Rochelle
Post Master’s Certificate, Sacred Heart University
Nursing Education and Allied Health Office
Cathy Hara, Program Assistant
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Wendy Fitzgerald, M.S.N., R.N., Advisor
B.S.N., Russell Sage College
M.S.N., New York University
Carol Yoder, M.S.N., R.N., Advisor
B.S.N., University of Bridgeport
M.S.N., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Medical Office Management Program/Medical Assistant Program
Faculty
Rita Horan, Ed.D., C.M.A., Director, Medical Office Management Program/ Medical Assistant Program
B.A., M.A., Fairfield University
Ed.D., Columbia University
Maohlicia Carolus, M.S., B.S., A.S., Coordinator, Medical Assistant Program
A.S., Swedish Institute
B.S., Lehman College
M.S., Mercy College
M.A., Mandl School for Medical and Dental Assistant
Adjunct Faculty
Erin Fitzgerald, M.B.A, B.S.N., R.N., Instructor, Medical Office Management
B.S.N., Clemson University, SC
M.B.A., Sacred Heart University
Judith Martinelli, B.S., A.S., Instructor, Medical Office Management
A.S., Queens Community College
B.S., St. John’s University
Michael Perretta, Instructor, Medical Office Management
Paramedic Program, Creighton University
A.S., University of Bridgeport
B.S., Sacred Heart University
Lab Medical Assistant
Kathleen M. Walsh, R.N.
B.S.N., University of Connecticut
Respiratory Care Program
Faculty
Maria Grayson, R.R.T., Director, Respiratory Care Program
A.S., Mattatuck Community College
B.S., University of Connecticut
M.S., Independence University
Deysy Pelaez, R.R.T., Clinical Coordinator, Respiratory Care Program
A.S., Westchester Community College
B.S.M., University of Pheonix
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Jennifer W. Bresnick, Director, Physical Therapist Assistant Program
A.S., Howard Community College
B.A., Marist College
M.P.T., D.P.T., University of Maryland, Baltimore
L. Roger Silva, Coordinator, Physical Therapist Assistant Program
B.S., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
M.P.T., D.P.T., University of St. Augustine
Veterinary Technology
Anne C. Hermans, Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor
B.A., Barnard College
D.V.M., Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Valerie J. Ramos, Clinical Coordinator and Instructor
A.S., Veterinary Technology, Northwestern Community College
B.A., Central Connecticut State University
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Science Department
Michele Barber, Department Chair, Professor, Biology
B.A., Ithaca College
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Faculty
Anthony J. Brown, Professor, Biology
Surgical Residency, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, Stamford Hospital
M.D., University of Cincinnati College Medicine
B.A., Whittenberg University
Stephanie Brown, Professor, Biology
B.S., M.S., M.S., University of New Haven
Betty Ann Frost, Professor, Biology
B.A., Connecticut College
M.A.T., Sacred Heart University
M.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Philip Gee, Professor, Physics
B.S., Bridgewater State College
M.S., University of Connecticut
Robert J. Hall, Professor, Chemistry
B.S., University of Washington
Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo
Jonathan McMenamin-Balano, Professor, Biology, Honors Program Coordinator
B.S., University of Massachusetts
M.A., M.Phil., Yale University
Susan Puglisi, Professor, Biology
B.A., M.S., University of Bridgeport
Ph.D., Clark University
Laura Racine, Professor, Chemistry
B.S., State University of New York at Albany
Ph.D., Indiana University
Dale F. Sartor*, Lab Assistant
B.S., Fordham University
Cindy Taylor*, Lab Assistant
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Social and Behavioral Sciences and Human Services Division
Steve Glazer, Department Chair, Professor, Economics
B.A., Drew University
M.A., University of Connecticut
Faculty
Steven Berizzi, Professor, History and Political Science
B.A., Harvard University
J.D., University of Bridgeport School of Law
M.A., Trinity College
Gary Capobianco Professor, Psychology
B.A., Manhattanville College
M.A., Fairfield University
Mary Frances Carmell Professor, Anthropology and Sociology
B.A., College of St. Rose
M.A., Yale University
Paul Gallo Director, Exercise Science and Wellness Program
B.S., Cortland College, SUNY
M.A., Adelphi University
Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University
William A. Grodman, Professor, Psychology
B.A., The American University
M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Hofstra University
Nicole Hafner, Instructor, Exercise Science and Wellness, Group Exercise Certificate Coordinator
B.S., M.S., James Madison University
Robert Howard Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., Lemoyne College
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
Ph.D., State University of New York, Stony Brook
Jennifer Lipps, Program Assistant, Exercise Science and Wellness
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Althea Seaborn, Professor and Coordinator Criminal Justice Program
B.S., University of Southern California
J.D., UCLA School of Law
Arlette Werner, Professor, Sociology and Psychology
B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University
M.S.W., University of Connecticut
Ernest Wiegand, Professor and Coordinator, Archaeology as an Avocation Program
B.S., University of Connecticut
M.A., Hunter College (CUNY)
Early Childhood Program
Joan Parris Director, Early Childhood Community Education Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education
B.S., Framingham State College
M.A.T., Sacred Heart University
Kathleen D. Coppola, Professor, Early Childhood Education ECE Coordinator
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.A., University of Connecticut
M.Ed., Sacred Heart University
Margaret Dana-Conway, Professor, Early Childhood Education
B.S., Manhattanville College
M.Ed., Hunter College
Jennifer Wood Heslin, Professor, Early Childhood Education
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S., Charter Oak State College
M.Ed., Southern Connecticut State University
Marie-Ange Nicolas Program Assistant
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S., Charter Oak State College
Amata Santoro, Program Assistant
Kathryn Croaning Child Development Lab School
Catherine Neiswonger, Director, Child Development Laboratory School Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education Program
B.A., Puget Sound Christian College
M.A., Nova South Eastern University
CDLS Teachers
Esther Alcin, Teacher, Preschool Classroom
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S., University of Bridgeport
Rebecca Byxbee, Assistant Teacher, Preschool Classroom
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.A., University of Connecticut
Tara McLean, Assistant Teacher, Infant/Toddler Classroom
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Liz Martin, Teacher, All Classrooms
B.A., Albertus Magnus College
Joyce Wigler, Teacher, Preschool Classroom
B.S., M.A., Brooklyn College
Extended Studies and Workforce Education
Kristina Testa-Buzzee, Interim Associate Dean of Extended Studies and Workforce Education, Director of Adult Learning
B.A., Western Connecticut State University
M.A., New York University
Ed.D., Johson and Wales University
Barbara Cartsounis, Extended Studies Aide
A.A., Sacred Heart University
Deborah Edwards, Extended Studies Aide
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Midge King, Extended Studies Aide
B.A., University of Delaware
Jennifer Powers, Educational Assistant
Certificate in Graphic Design, Paier College of Art
Institutional Effectiveness Division
Vanessa Smith Morest, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness
B.A., College of William and Mary
M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University
David Bahr, Information Technology Technician II
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Suzanne Lyons, Title V Coordinator
B.A., University of Notre Dame
M.A., University of Pennsylvania
Roberto Reyes Information Technology Specialist
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S., Charter Oak State College
Kathryn C. Senie, Director of Institutional Advancement and Strategic Planning
B.A., University of Connecticut
J.D., Quinnipiac University School of Law (formerly University of Bridgeport School of Law)
Ed.D., Johnson and Wales University
Placement Testing
Thalia Moshoyannis, Director of Assessment and Placement
B.S., Cornell University
M.S., Syracuse University
Bookstore
Kevin Gibson, Director
Building Maintenance
Craig Carlson, Building Maintenance Supervisor
Staff
Donald Billingham
Alvin Collins
John O’Connor
Dennis Kemp
Larry Murchinson, Material Storage Supervisor-Warehouse
Donna Wright, Office Assistant
Events, Campus and Community Relations
Barbara Smith, Coordinator, Events, Campus and Community Relations
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S., Charter Oak State College
Ilene Boyar, Project Assistant
Faculty Services
Ora Peart*, Program Assistant, Faculty Services
A.A., Norwalk Community College
Financial Aid Services
Luis Guamán, Director of Financial Aid
B.A., City College of the City University of New York
Ashley Ruszczyk, Associate Director of Financial Aid Services
B.S., M.A., Pace University
Fany Stubbs, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.S., University of Bridgeport
Gail Stevens, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.S., State University of New York at Oswego
M.B.A., Sacred Heart University
Javier Figueroa, Financial Aid Services Assistant
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Business Office
Carrie McGee-Yuroff, Director of Finance
B.B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.S., Fairfield University
Ewa Mazur-Kmiecik, Grant Project Assistant B.S., M.S., University of Insurance and Banking (Warsaw Poland)
Gwen Brown, Fiscal Administrative Officer
A.S., Housatonic Community College
Fifi Coon, Fiscal Administrative Assistant
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Alejandra Chavero de Shanahan, Financial Clerk
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Iceypheen McClain, Fiscal Administrative Assistant
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Michael Nolan, Accountant
B.S., Boston University
Magdalena Syzchowska, Clerk Typist
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Information Resources and Technology
Alan D. Anderson, Director, Information Technology/Media Services
B.F.A., New York Institute of Technology
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
Chris Asetta, Information Technology Technician I
Wyatt Bissell, Assistant Director of Information Technology
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.G.S., University of Connecticut
M.S., Boston University
Lee Burton, Information Technology Technician II
A.S., Gateway Community College
Kristian Correa Information Technology Technician I, NCC Website
B.S., Widener University
Michele Hilton, Administrative Assistant
A.S., Western Connecticut State University
John Lupulio, Information Technology Technician I
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Kevin W. Morin, Information Technology Technician II
A.S., Three Rivers Community College
B.G.S., University of Connecticut
Mark O’Brien, Network and Telecommunications Manager
Kishan Samaranayake, Information Technology Technician II
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Marketing and Public Relations
Madeline K. Barillo, Director, Marketing and Public Relations
B.A., B.A., Swarthmore College
M.S., Manhattanville College
Cynthia M. Zaref, Graphic Design Associate
B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design
Richards Leonard*
B.A., Dickinson College
Purchasing/Accounts Payable
Desharma Martin, Fiscal Administrative Assistant
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Gladys Roberson, Head Financial Clerk
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Altiman Watson, Purchasing Clerk
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Bernice Williams, Fiscal Administrative Assistant
A.S., Housatonic Community-Technical College
Student Services Division
Calvin J. McFadden, Sr., Dean of Students
B.A., Bethune-Cookman University
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Florida State University
M. Gigi Brayboy, Administrative Assistant
Karla Lara, Student Success Coach
B.S., Southern Connecticut University
M.S., University of Bridgeport
Pracilya Titus, Student Success Coach
B.A., Pace University
Judy deArmas Administrative Assistant
Admissions Office
William Chagnon, Director of Admissions
B.S., M.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Curtis Antrum Associate Director of Admissions
B.S., University of Michigan
Helga Gonzalez-Castro Secretary
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Robin Morris, Assistant
B.S., Boston University
Kimberly Muro Office Assistant
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Alfred Thomas, Jr., Counselor
B.S., M.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Center for Career Development
Kiran Somaya, Director
B.S., Mumbai University
M.S, Mumbai University
M.B.A., University of Bridgeport
Donna Brooks, Associate Director
M.S., University of Bridgeport
AA., A.S, B.S., Sacred Heart University
Helen Boyke *, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Counselor
B.S., University of Bridgeport
M.S., Manhattanville College
Counseling Center
Catherine Miller, Director of Counseling
B.A., M.A., University of Connecticut
M.S., Western Connecticut State University
Kelly DelMazio, Counselor
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University
M.S., Central Connecticut State University
Charles Kruzshak, Counselor
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S., Mercy College
M.S., University of Bridgeport
Wendy Mendes, Counselor
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S., M.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Lynn Simpson*, Project Assistant
B.S., University of Hartford
Orlando Soto, Counselor
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S., Sacred Heart University
M.A., Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Carolyn Y. Thomas, Counselor
B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota
Disability Services
Fran Apfel, Counselor/Student Disabilities Services
M.A., Long Island University
Ph.D., University of Rochester
Marcia Lockwood, Secretary
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University
International Student Center
Dennis Bogusky Director, International Student Center
B.S.W., M.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Justyna Davis International Student Services Coordinator
A.A., Norwalk Community College
B.S., University of Connecticut
M.S., Post University
Records and Registration Office
Steve Mendes, Registrar
A.A., Nassau Community College
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Leonel Araujo-Solis, Assistant Registrar
A.S., Norwalk Community-Technical College
B.A., University of Connecticut
Simone Bowen*, Education Assistant/Assistant Registrar
A.S., Housatonic Community College
Gayle Costabile, Registration Services Assistant
A.S., Norwalk Community College
Christopher F. DeCew Assistant Registrar
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S., University of Connecticut
Priscilla Jefferson, Assistant Registrar
A.S., Housatonic Community College
B.S., University of Bridgeport
Deborah Kidd, Associate Registrar
B.A., Lehigh University
Wendy Longo, Office Assistant
Student Activities
Javon Noblin, Director of Student Activities
B.A. Eastern Connecticut State Universithy
M.A.T., Sacred Heart University
Jennifer Weekes-Osinowo, Secretary
College Emeriti
Marlene Adelman, Professor, Psychology
Deborah Allen, Director, Counseling
Henry Altieri, Assistant Professor, Data Processing Technology
Joseph Altilio, Associate Professor, Mathematics
Richard Anastasio, Professor, Mathematics
Joan Antell, Public Relations Director
Walter J. Arndt, Jr., Professor and Coordinator, Criminal Justice Program
Barbara Baken, Technical Services Librarian
Eleanor Bascom, Cooperative Education Job Developer
Carmen Bayles, Director, Learning Resources Center
Ann Bello, R.N., Professor, Nursing
Ervin L. Betts, Professor, Psychology
Ray Biasotti, C.P.C. Counselor
Gloria Bisesi, Associate Professor, Science
Patrick Boland, Director of Career Services
Lynn Boyar, Director of Extended Studies Programs
Robert F. Boye, Associate Professor, Law Enforcement
Eugene Boyko, Associate Professor, Psychology
Eileen Brown, Professor, History
Margaret A. Brown, Professor, Philosophy
Paul Brown, Professor, English
James Catrambone, Professor, Business
Ann L. Chernow, Professor, Art
Kathryn Clark, Applications Support Manager
Emilio Clocchiatti, Professor, Foreign Languages
Mary J. Corey, Assistant to the President
Ruth Corson, Professor, English
Kimberlee Csapo-Ebert, Director, Enrollment Management
Dan Cunningham, Culinary Lab Assistant
Angeles Dam, Professor, Spanish
Ralph D’Ambruoso, Professor, English
Abigail Deaver, Professor, English
Edward DeJaugh, Assistant Professor
Eric dePendleton, Assistant Professor, History
Lynn Dennis, Executive Assistant to the President
Jean Drasky, Executive Assistant to the President
Barbara Drotman, Dean of College Advancement
Susan Dunkel, Professor, English
Lynne Engelman, Professor and Coordinator, Computer System Technology Program
Elizabeth Farrison, Computer Services Support Assistant
Gloria Fazio, Professor of Nursing
Virginia DellaMura Ferla, Director of Human Resources
Dr. John Fisher, Dean of Academic Affairs
Arthur Gallagher, Assistant Professor, Manufacturing
Norma Gerwig, Professor, Nursing and Allied Health
Rose Giambrone, Professor, English as a Second Language
Harriet G. Gibson, Associate Professor, Psychology
Roy Gilley, Associate Professor, Math/Physics
Laurence Gilman, Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
Milton Goldstein, Professor, Traffic and Transportation
Vincent Grillo, Associate Professor, Mathematics
Aram Hampikian, Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
Bob Homa, Professor, Economics
Gail Howard, Director of School and Community Partnerships
Mattie L. Irving, Professor, Secretarial Studies
Robert Jalbert, Director of Academic Administration
Theresa Juan, Registration Assistant for Data Processing
Ana Jusino, Professor, ESL
Harry Kabasakalian, P.E., Professor and Coordinator, Civil Engineering Technology Program
Jean Kelley, Director of Student Services
Virginia G. King, Professor, Nursing
Samuel Kleinman, Associate Professor
Maria Kokias, Library Associate
Ada Lambert, Professor and Coordinator, Mass Communication Program
J. Patti Lemone, Human Resources Specialist
Birgit A. Lindeberg Coordinator, Learning Skills Center
Norman Marcus, Assistant Professor Math/Physics
Loretta McLaughlin Orvetti, Counselor
Norma McNerney, Director of Financial Aid
Pamela Miller, ESL Coordinator
Paul Miller, Professor, Mathematics and Science
Frank Morgan, Dean of Continuing Education/Special Assistant to the President
Diana N. Multare, Professor, English
Dolores Munko, Purchasing Manager, NCC Bookstore
Dorothea Murgich, Systems Librarian
Stanley Myers, Professor, Data Processing Technology
Susan Norton, Professor, English
Raymond J. O’Brien, Professor, Academic Subjects
Peter O’Hara, Dean of College Development
Julia E. Parente, Associate Professor, Foreign Languages
Robert R. Pelletier, Assistant Professor, English
Barbara Polacsek, Professor, Nursing and Allied Health
Nancie Porter, Associate Professor, Developmental Studies
Mary Raddock, Professor, Developmental Studies
Elizabeth Resta, Professor, Humanities
Marina Rivera, Associate Director of Financial Aid
Harry Rymer, Assistant Professor, Math and Physics
Michael J. Savko, Associate Dean, Continuing Education and Community Services
Maryann F. Schiff, Professor and Coordinator, Business Office Technology Programs
Sylvia M. Schudy, Director, Division of Nursing and Allied Health
Mary Schuler, Director, Division of Nursing and Allied Health
Marilyn Seman, Professor, Department Chair, Mathematics
Karen H. Shiarella, Associate Academic Dean
Carol Solon, Professor, Humanities
Donald Stahr, Professor, Mathematics and Physics
Desiree Stephens, Professor, Program Coordinator, Accounting
Lillian Stull, Presidential Secretary
Louis Stypinski, Professor, Mathematics
Will Sumila, Assistant Professor, Computer Systems Technology
Flora Swanhall, Professor, Secretarial Studies
Mary Ann Tessier, Professor, Nursing
Olga Vallay Szokolay, Professor, Architectural Engineering
Ruth Verdejo-Duarte, Professor, Foreign Languages
Robert Verna, Dean of Administration
John A. Vigilante, Esq., Professor, Business Law and Coordinator, Legal Assistant Program
Olivia Vlahos, Professor, Anthropology
Erika Vogel, L.P.C., Registrar
Rafaela Betty Volpe, ESL Program Coordinator
John Zarifian, Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
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