Board of Regents for Higher Education
The Board of Regents for Higher Education, formed by Governor Dannel P. Malloy in 2011, oversees the Connecticut State University System, the Community College System, and Charter Oak State College.
Matt Fleury, Chair
Dr. Merle Harris, Vice Chair
Richard J. Balducci
Aviva D. Budd
Naomi K. Cohen
Felice Gray-Kemp
Holly Howery
David R. Jimenez
Monica Maldonado*
Peter M. Rosa
JoAnn Ryan
Elease E. Wright
Elena Ruiz*
Kurt Westby**
Dr. Renee Coleman-Mitchell**
David Lehman**
Colena Sesanker**
David Blitz**
Miguel A. Cardona**
Mark E. Ojakian, President
Elsa Nuñez, Vice President for State Universities
David L. Levinson, Vice President for Community Colleges
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*Student Regent
**Ex-Officio, non-voting member
QVCC Foundation, Inc.
The QVCC Foundation,a non-profit 501(C)(3) established in 1971, engages area business leaders and community members in the College’s fundraising efforts. Today, the Foundation provides the College some $220,000 annually in support of its mission…to raise funds so that all residents of Northeastern Connecticut have the opportunity to attend QVCC regardless of income, to support educational excellence, technological advancement and professional development at the College, and to serve as the Regional Advisory Council.
2019-2020 Foundation Members
Executive Committee
Peter Deary, President
Joseph Adiletta, Vice President
Joe Markley, Treasurer
Lynne Comtois, Secretary
Directors
Marc Archambault
Katalin Borner
William Brower, LiR
Pam Brown
Mary Jane Burke, Past President
Kevin Cole
Kate Crescenzo, SGA Rep
Joan Dash
Anne Dubay Dauphinais ‘99
Matt Desaulnier
Mae Flexer ‘08
Eddie Graff ‘13
Rusty Haines
Thomas Harney
Susan Harrod
Mark Light ‘02
Amanda Miller ‘07
Karen Osbrey
Jeffrey Paul
Jeffrey Rawson
Gail Rooke-Norman
Diana Rose
Christian Sarantopoulos
Marc Scrivener
James Turner
Rocky Wagner
James Zahansky
Monique Wolanin, Director of Institutional Advancement
Elle-Jordyn Goslin, Director of Alumni Relations
Maureen Brodeur ‘77, Foundation Assistant
Faculty Representative
Kudzai Zvoma
Emeritus
Rheo Brouillard
Joy Chartier ‘78
Aili Galasyn
Laurence Hale
Dr. Robert E. Miller*
Donald St. Onge
Frank Postemski*
Steve Townsend
Dianne E. Williams
*Deceased
President/Chief Executive Officer’s Office
Rose Ellis
Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Green
Executive Assistant to the President/Chief Executive Officer
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
QVCC Foundation
Monique Wolanin
Director of Institutional Advancement
B.A., Brown University
M.Ed., Harvard University
Elle-Jordyn Goslin
Director of Alumni Relations
B.A., Fisher College
Maureen Brodeur ‘77
Assistant to the QVCC Foundation
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
Marketing, Communications and Enrollment
Susan Breault
Director of Marketing and Communications
B.S., Bentley College
M.B.A., Nichols College
Jane Brown
Administrative Assistant
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
Paige Carito
Communication Specialist
B.A., Kenne State College
Jennifer Espeseth
Graphics Specialist
Lecturer in Visual Arts
B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design
M.F.A., Full Sail University
Sarah Hendrick
Associate Director of Admissions
B.A., University of New Hampshire
M.S., University of Oregon
Academic Affairs
Joseph Cullen
Dean of Academic Affairs and Student Services
B.A., College of William and Mary
M.Ed., College of William and Mary
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Pauline Clifford
Director of Educational Technology
Lecturer in English
B.A., University of Wisconsin
M.Ed., University of Guam
Ph.D., Walden University
Lois Kelley
Assistant to the Dean
B.S. Ithaca College
Sara Van Orden
Academic Division Director
Lecturer in Biology
B.S., Kennesaw College
M.A., Anna Maria College
Faculty
Full-Time
Beth Alves
Professor of English and Communications
B.A., M.A., Seton Hall University
Jonathan Andersen
Professor of English
B.A., University of Connecticut
M.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Jayne Battye
Professor of Political Science
B.A., University of Maine
M.A., University of Connecticut
Stacey Bottone
Assistant Professor in Allied Health
B.S., Charter Oak State College
M.B.A., Salve Regina University
Cindi Brassington
Professor of Allied Health
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University
M.S., University of Bridgeport
Ling-chuan Chu
Professor of Psychology/Sociology
B.S., M.S., National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Brian Clinton
Assistant Professor of Medical Assisting/Program Coordinator
A.A., Suffolk County Community College
B.S., Northern Arizona University
M.A., Adelphi University
Scott DeShong
Professor of English
B.A., M.A., Western Michigan University
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Brian Donohue-Lynch
Professor of Anthropology/Sociology
B.A., SUNY Geneseo
M.A., St. John’s University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Elkin Epitia-Loaiza
Professor of Spanish/P
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
M.A., University of Connecticut
Norly Germain
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Quisqueya University
M.S., Paris Tech/ENSAM
Ph. D., University of Lorraine
O. Brian Kaufman
Professor of English
A.A., Los Angeles Valley College
B.A., California State University
M.F.A., Chapman University
Ph.D., University of Rhode Island
Phil Lemieux
Interim Manufacturing Technology Instructor
A.S., Worcester Junior College
B.S., Nichols College
John Lewis
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Rhode Island
Diploma, The Memorial Hospital School of Medical Technology
M.S., University of Rhode Island
Mark Lowe
Associate Professor of Humanities
B.A., University of Southern California
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Jennifer Oliver
Professor of Accounting/Program Coordinator
B.S., University of Connecticut
C.P.A., Connecticut State Board of Accountancy
Erin Pagano
Professor of Business
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University
M.S., Bay Path College
Christopher Parden
Associate Professor of Computer Networking and Technology/Program Coordinator
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
A.S., Three Rivers Community College
B.S., American Military University
Melissa Philion
Professor of Biological Sciences/Program Coordinator - LAS and GS
B.S., University of New Hampshire
Ph.D., Medical College of Pennsylvania - Hahnemann School of Medicine
Debora Rimkus
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Providence College
Cynthia Shirshac
Professor of Early Childhood Education
B.S., M.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Timothy Shizume, MT (ASCP), DC
Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator, Medical Laboratory Technician
B.S., SUNY at Stony Brook
D.C., New York Chiropractic College
Jakob Spjut
Professor of Engineering and Technology/Program Coordinator Engineering, Manufacturing & Tech. Studies
B.S., Harvey Mudd College
M.S., University of California, Berkeley
Denise Walsh
Professor of Mathematics
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community-Technical College
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University
M.A.T., Sacred Heart University
Kudzai Zvoma
Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Middlebury College
M.S., Syracuse University
Adjunct Faculty
Lisa Adase
Lecturer in English
B.A., State University of New York, Geneseo
M.A., Emerson College
Thomas Army
Lecturer in History
B.A., M.A.L.S., Wesleyan University
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Margaret Ashton
Lecturer in ESL
B.S., Central Connecticut State University
M.A., University of Connecticut
William Aulerich
Lecturer in Criminal Justice
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Ann Battersby
Lecturer in Environmental Science
B.S., University of Massachusetts
M.A., Clark University
Michael Beausoleil
Lecturer in Business Administration
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
M.B.A., Nichols College
Paula Bell
Lecturer in Sign Language
B.S., Boston University
M.Ed., University of Virginia
Wendy Bradley
Lecturer in Communications
B.A., Lynchburg College
M.S., College of New Rochelle
Shan-Estelle Brown
Lecturer in English
B.A., Yale University
M.A., Old Dominion University
M.A., University of Connecticut
Kelly Cecchini
Lecturer in English
B.A., M.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Jean Collins
Lecturer in Business
B.S., Northern Arizona University
M.A., Adelphi University
Laura Ann Dawley
Lecturer in Mathematics
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
M.Ed., Lesley University
Stephen Diamond
Lecturer in English
B.A., Clark University
M.A., Trinity College
John Digiacomo
Lecturer in Mathematics
B.A., Dowling College
M.A., Stony Brook University
Robert Drapcho
Lecturer in Computer Aided Design
B.S. Ed., Northern Arizona University
Jeffrey Farese
Lecturer in Computer Science
B.A., Saint Anselm College
Elizabeth Fitzroy
Lecturer in Sociology
B.A., University of Hartford
M.A., Trinity College
Joan Greene
Lecturer in Anthropology
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
M.A., University of Connecticut
William Guillot
Lecturer in Mathematics
B.S., M.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Rebecca Haines
Lecturer in Sign Language
A.A.S., Northwestern Community College
B.S., Central Connecticut State University
M.Ed., Smith College
Allison Hamel
Lecturer in Oceanography
B.S., University of New Hampshire
M.S., University of Rhode Island
William Hatzberger
Lecturer in History
B.A., Rhode Island College
B.A., Barrington College
M.A.T.S., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Amy Hoffman
Lecturer in ESL
B.A., Connecticut College
Kevin Hotary
Lecturer in Biology
B.S., Central Michigan University
Ph.D., Purdue University
Richard Huoppi
Lecturer in Mathematics
B.S., Trinity College
M.A.L.S., Wesleyan University
Annie Joly
Lecturer in Fine Arts
B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design
M.F.A., Marywood University
David Joly
Lecturer in Art
Art Institute of Boston
John Kincheloe
Lecturer in History
B.A., Hampden-Sydney College
M.S., James Madison University
Sita Koirala
Lecturer in Mathematics
B.S., M.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Cheryl LaFlamme-Miller
Lecturer in Accounting
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Larry Leboeuf
Lecturer in Manufacturing
Thomas Malloy
Lecturer in Psychology
B.A., La Salle College
M.A., Temple University
Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Joy Mark
Lecturer in Mathematics
B.A., M.A., University of Connecticut
Alan Messier
Lecturer in Mathematics
B.A., Assumption College
M.Ed., Rhode Island College
John Miller
Lecturer in Business
B.S., M.B.A., Bryant College
Terry-Ann Nelson
Lecturer in English
B.S., Columbia Union College
M.A., School for International Training
Charles O’Lari
Lecturer in Manufacturing
B.S., Cornell University
Lisa Oransoff
Lecturer in Psychology
B.A., SUNY at Binghamton
M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Barbara Porebska
Lecturer in Biology
B.S., M.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Pamela Racicot
Lecturer in English
A.A., Anchorage Community College
B.Ed., University of Alaska, Anchorage
M.Ed., Lesley University
Peter Rimkus
Lecturer in Mathematics
B.S., University of Notre Dame
M.A., Providence College
Laura Romain
Lecturer in Mathematics
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
M.Ed., University of Connecticut
Joanne Sibicky
Lecturer in English
B.F.A., Emerson College
M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
Linda Smith
Lecturer in Accounting
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
M.S., University of Hartford
Tracy Smith-Michnowicz
Lecturer in Early Childhood Education
B.A., Central Connecticut State University
B.A., St. Joseph College
Eric Spencer
Lecturer in Art
B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design
Susan Spencer
Lecturer in Early Childhood Education
B.S., University of Connecticut
M.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Edward Sullivan
Lecturer in Mathematics
B.A., M.A., Rhode Island College
Cynthia Swanson
Lecturer in Art
B.A., B.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.F.A., Temple University
Mark Szantyr
Lecturer in Fine Arts
B.F.A., M.F.A., University of Connecticut
Matthew West
Lecturer in English
B.A., St. Michael’s College
M.S., University of New Haven
Vincent Woods
Lecturer in Biology
B.A., Rutgers University
M.A., University of California
D.C., Palmer College of Chiropractic
Beverly York
Lecturer in History
B.S., Central Connecticut State University
M.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Lisa Zowada
Lecturer in English
B.A., M.A., University of Connecticut
Administrative Services
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center
Steven LaPointe
Center Director for Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Post Graduate Study at Ellis Tech
Jodi Clark
Assistant Director for Advanced Manufacuring
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Sandra Gould
Advanced Manufacturing Assistant
A.A., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University\
Business Office
Alessandra Lundberg
Director of Finance and Administrative Services
B.S., Central Connecticut State University
M.S., BayPath College
Debra Guntner
Fiscal Administrative Officer
Jennifer Hyatt
Fiscal Administrative Officer
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
Bookstore/Follett
Mik Saksith
Bookstore Manager
Duplicating/Mailroom Services
Betsy Santerre
Materials Storage Specialist
Human Resources
VACANT
Human Resources Generalist
Information Technology
Jarrod Borek
Director of Information Technology
B.A., Utica College
B.T., Morrisville State College
M.B.A., SUNY Institute of Technology
D.B.A., Walden University
Michael Benoit
Information Technology Technician I
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
David Burdette
Information Technology Technician II
Lecturer in Computer Science
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University
Jeremy Espeseth
Information Technology Manager
A.S., Wentworth Institute
Jason Tata
Information Technology Technician I - A/V Specialist
Maintenance
Martin Charette
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Ginger Bumpus
Lead Custodian
Ken Duprey
Custodian
Jarrod Hebert
Maintainer
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
John Knight
Skilled Maintainer
Michael Monk
Custodian
Daniel Phyfe
Custodian
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
Kaitlyn Stevens
Custodian
Eugenio Valentin
Skilled Maintainer
Neil Wippert
Skilled Maintainer
Continuing and Professional Education
Andrew Morrison
Director of Business and Industry
B.A., University of Connecticut
Amanda Giles
Coordinator of Continuing and Professional Education
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University
Linda Riquier
Business Services Representative at CTWorks
B.S., M.L.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Library
Marilyn Hines
Director of Library Services
A.A., Community College of Rhode Island
B.A., Brown University
M.L.I.S., University of Rhode Island
Deneuve Hernandez
Library Associate I
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
Fyiane Nsilo-Swai
Reference and Instruction Librarian
B.S., University of Connecticut
MLIS, University of Rhode Island
Cheryl White
Library Associate II
A.A., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University
Learning Center
William Army
Coordinator of Learning Center
Lecturer in History
B.A., M.A., Boston College
M.A., Teacher’s College, Columbia University
Adam Greczkowski
Tutor
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
STRIDE Program
Jenifer Liard
STRIDE Program Job Developer
B.S., Johnson and Wales University
Student Services
June Dunn
Associate Dean of Student Outreach and Enhanced Learning
PhD, Graduate & University Center, City University of New York
MA, Southern Connecticut State University
MAT, Sacred Heart University
BA, University of Connecticut
VACANT
Director of Student Services
Donna Bayer Carreaux
Clerk Typist
Kevin Davis
Educational Assistant - Advisor
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.A., University of Connecticut
Tracey Ferguson
SNAP Coordinator
A.A., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Maria Garcia-Alvarez
Community Outreach and Evening Coordinator - Willimantic
A.S., Springfield Technical Community College
Catherine Gregory
Associate Director of Career Services and Advising
B.A., University of Connecticut
Anna Hill
Veterans Services Associate / OASIS Coordinator
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
Michelle Jones
Advisor
B.A., Spelman College
Krissy Larrow
Student Services Associate - Records
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.G.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
John Lepore
Coordinator, Learning Services Center
B.A., M.S., University of Connecticut
Nicole Marcoux-Bowen
Registrar
B.S., Fitchburg State College
Gloria Rivera
Associate Director of Financial Aid Services
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Emeritus Staff
Frank Aleman
Professor Emeritus of Business Administration
B.S., University of Natal
M.B.A., New York University
M.A., Ed.D., Columbia University
Delia Berlin
Director of Willimantic Center Emeritus
Undergraduate study at Centro Atomico
Bariloche and Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, Argentina
M.A., M.S., University of Connecticut
John Boland
Dean of Administrative Services Emeritus
B.S., Fordham University
M.B.A., University of Connecticut
Nancy F. Chance
Professor Emeritus of Sociology & Anthropology
B.S., Sir George Williams University
M.A., Antioch Graduate School of Education
M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Lois J. Dapsis
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
B.A., M.A., University of Connecticut
M.A.L.S., Wesleyan University
Marion Egan
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
B.S., Central Connecticut State University
M.A., Fairfield University
Richard Fontaine
Director of Center for Community and Professional Learning Emeritus
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University
M.A., University of Connecticut
William J. Gannon
Professor Emeritus of Psychology
B.S., College of the Holy Cross
M.A., Assumption College
M.Ed., Worcester State College
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Eric Goldberg
Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts
A.A., Dean Junior College
B.F.A., New York University
M.A., New Mexico Highlands University
Cheryl Goretti
Professor Emeritus of Medical Assisting/Program Coordinator
B.S., Fitchburg State College
M.A., Anna Maria College
Janet Hall
Professor Emeritus of Computer Science
B.A., University of Connecticut
M.A., Webster University
Ellis Hagstrom
Academic Dean Emeritus
A.B., Colgate University
A.M.T., Ed.D., Harvard University
Nan Hirst
Professor Emeritus of Humanities
B.A., M.A., University of Rhode Island
David S. Hopcroft
Professor Emeritus of Communication/Theater
B.A., Ricker College
M.A., University of Maine
Beverly A. Hounsell
Dean of Students Emeritus
B.S., Bridgewater State College
M.Ed., University of Hartford
Susan Huard
Dean of Learning and Student Development Emeritus
B.A., Framingham State College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut
James Kilbride
Business Manager Emeritus
B.S. University of Connecticut
M.P.A., University of Hartford
Marie S. Kilbride
Director of Learning Services Emeritus
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
M.B.A., Bryant College
Ed.D., Boston University
Hyunyong C. Kim
Director of Library Services Emeritus
B.A., Ewha Women’s University, Korea
M.A., Indiana University
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
John A. Kuchle
Professor Emeritus of Biology
B.A., M.S., University of Connecticut
Donna Lefevre
Executive Assistant to the President Emeritus
A.S., A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.G.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Elizabeth Loveday
Director of Career Services Emeritus
B.S.W., St. Joseph College
Elinor J. MacDonald
Professor Emeritus of Psychology
B.A., Smith College
M.A., University of Connecticut
M.A., Rhode Island College
Joan Macneil
Director of Outreach and Employment Services Emeritus
B.A. Connecticut College
M.A., University of Connecticut
Christine Mailhot
Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Academic Affairs & Student Services Emeritus
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.G.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
John McClellan
Professor Emeritus of Computer Science
B.A., McGill University
Ed.D., University of Massachusetts
Robert E. Miller*
President Emeritus
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Karen Moran
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Mathematics/Computer Science
B.A., Arizona State University
M.S., National-Louis University
Toni Moumouris
Director of Admissions Emeritus
B.S., M.S., Central Connecticut State University
Ed.D., Columbia University
Jill O’Hagan
Director of Community and Professional Learning Emeritus
B.A., William Smith College
M.A., Tufts University
Leslie Potter
Professor Emeritus of ESL
B.A., M.A., University of Connecticut
M.A.T., School for International Training
Vivian H. Shortreed
Director of Library Services Emeritus
B.A., Manchester College
M.A., Northwestern University
M.L.S., University of Rhode Island
Stephanie Sywenkyj
Professor Emeritus of English
B.S., M.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Michelle Weiss
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Emeritus
B.A., Annhurst College
M.B.A., Bryant College
Dianne E. Williams
President Emeritus
B.S. DePauw University
M.S., University of Rhode Island
*Deceased
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