Board of Regents for Higher Education
The Board of Regents for Higher Education, formed by Governor Dannel P. Malloy in 2011, is charged with overseeing the Connecticut State University System, the Community College System and Charter Oak State College.
Matt Fleury, Chair
Yvette Meléndez, Vice Chair
Richard J. Balducci
Naomi K. Cohen
Lawrence DeNardis
Merle W. Harris
David R. Jimenez
William J. McGurk
JoAnn H. Price
Elease E. Wright
Mark E. Ojakian, President
Elsa Nunez, Vice President for State Universities
David L. Levinson, Vice President for Community Colleges
QVCC Foundation, Inc.
The QVCC Foundation is a non-profit organization 501 (C)(3) established in 1971 as a way to involve area business leaders and community members in the college’s fundraising efforts. Today, the Foundation provides the college in excess of $210,000 annually in support of its mission…to raise funds so that all residents of Northeastern Connecticut are provided 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.
2017-2018 Foundation Members
Executive Committee
Mary Jane Burke, President
Joseph Adiletta, Vice President
Christian Sarantopoulos, Treasurer
Donna Lefevre ‘74, ‘91, Secretary
Directors
Marc Archambault
Katalin Borner
Brenna Boyden ‘08
Bill Brower
Joy Chartier ‘78
Kevin Cole
Lynne Comtois
Peter Deary
Matt Desaulnier
Sean Doyle ‘98, ‘02
Mae Flexer ‘08
Eddie Graff ‘13
Rusty Haines
Thomas Harney
Susan Harrod
Roxann Huckaby
Mark Light ‘02
Joe Markley
Karen Osbrey
David Panteleakos
Jeff Paul
William Poirier
Jeffrey Rawson
Gail Rooke-Norman
Diana Rose
Mark Scrivener
James Turner
Denise Walsh ‘90
James Zahansky
Dr. Carlee Drummer, President
Monique Wolanin, Director of Institutional Advancement
Elle-Jordyn Goslin, Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Maureen Brodeur, Foundation Assistant
Faculty Representative
Denise Walsh ‘90
President’s Office
Carlee Drummer, Ph.D.
President
B.A., Wittenberg University
M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook
Jennifer Green
Executive Assistant to the President
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
Continuing and Professional Education
Andrew Morrison
Interim Director of Continuing and Professional Education and
Veterans’ Services
B.A., University of Connecticut
Anna Hill
Community Outreach and Veterans’ Services Assistant
A.S, Quinebaug Valley Community College
Linda Riquier
Business Services Representative at CTWorks
B.S., M.L.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Institutional Research
Donna Sohan
Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
B.S., University of Connecticut
M.S., Ph.D., Texas A & M University
QVCC Foundation
Monique Wolanin
Director of Institutional Advancement
B.A., Brown University
M.Ed., Harvard University
Elle-Jordyn Goslin
Associate Director of Alumni Relations
B.A., Fisher College
Maureen Brodeur
Assistant to the QVCC Foundation
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
Marketing & Communications
Susan Breault
Director of Marketing & Communications
B.S., Bentley College
M.B.A., Nichols College
Jennifer Espeseth
Graphics Specialist
Lecturer in Visual Arts
B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design
M.F.A., Full Sail University
Margie B. Huoppi
Coordinator of Marketing Services
B.A., Trinity College
Academic Affairs
Alfred Williams
Dean of Academic Affairs & Student Services
Lecturer in Political Science
B.A., Cornell University
J.D., University of Illinois
John Lewis
Interim Academic Division Director
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Rhode Island
Diploma, Memorial Hospital School of Medical Technology
M.S., University of Rhode Island
Pauline Clifford
Director of Educational Technology
Lecturer in English
B.A., University of Wisconsin
M.Ed., University of Guam
Ph.D., Walden University
Christine Mailhot
Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Academic Affairs & Student Services
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.G.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Sara Van Orden
Academic Associate - Early College Programs
Lecturer in Biology
B.S., Kennesaw College
M.A., Anna Maria College
Faculty
Full-Time
Beth Alves
Professor of English & 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
Instructor 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
Joachim Bullacher
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
M.S., University of Heidelberg
Jane Carey
Associate Professor of Developmental English
A.S., Tompkins Cortland Community College
B.S., Cornell University
M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Massachusetts
Ling-chuan Chu
Professor of Psychology/Sociology
B.S., M.S., National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
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
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
M.A., University of Connecticut
Cheryl Goretti
Professor of Medical Assisting/Program Coordinator
B.S., Fitchburg State College
M.A., Anna Maria College
Heath Hightower
Associate Professor of Human Services/Program Coordinator
B.A., Seattle Pacific University
M.S.W., Boston University
Annie Joly
Professor of Fine Arts/Program Coordinator
B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design
M.F.A., Marywood University
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
Mark Lowe
Instructor of Humanities
B.A., University of Southern California
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Joy Mark
Professor of Mathematics
B.A., M.A., 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
Assistant Professor of Computer Networking and Technology
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
A.S., Three Rivers Community College
B.S., American Military University
Melissa Phillion
Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., University of New Hampshire
Ph.D., Medical College of Pennsylvania - Hahnemann School of Medicine
Debora Rimkus
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Providence College
Cynthia Shirshac
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education
B.S., M.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Susan Spencer
Professor of Early Childhood Education/Program Coordinator
B.S., University of Connecticut
M.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Jakob Spjut
Associate Professor of Engineering and Technology
B.S., Harvey Mudd College
M.S., University of California, Berkeley
Mark Szantyr
Professor of Fine Arts/Program Coordinator
B.F.A., M.F.A., University of Connecticut
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
Associate 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
Linda Alleman
Lecturer in Biology
B.S., Union College
M.A.T., Sacred Heart University
Thomas Army
Lecturer in History
B.A., M.A.L.S., Wesleyan University
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Fred Ashton
Lecturer in ESL
B.A., Lafayette College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut
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
Wilbert Ching
Lecturer in Allied Health & Medical Assisting
B.S., Far Eastern University
Mary Christian-Madden
Lecturer in Chemistry
B.A., Anna Maria College
M.Ed., Providence College
M.S., Boston College
Brian Clinton
Lecturer in Health
A.A., Suffolk Community College
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
Sandra Farrell
Lecturer in Art
B.F.A., Massachusetts College of Art
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
William Hatzberger
Lecturer in History
B.A., Rhode Island College
B.A., Barrington College
M.A.T.S., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
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
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
Amy Lindsay
Lecturer in ESL
B.A., Connecticut College
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
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
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
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
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
Rachel Wright
Lecturer in Biology
B.S., Mississippi University for Women
M.S., University of Mississippi
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
Paul Martland
Dean of Administrative Services
B.A., Amherst College
M.B.A., Northwestern University
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center
Steven LaPointe
Center Director
Post Graduate Study at Ellis Tech
Jodi Clark
Advanced Manufacturing Educational Assistant
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Sandra Gould
CAMI Data and Reporting Specialist
A.A., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University\
Business Office
Allesandra Lundberg
Director of Finance and Administrative Services
B.S., Central Connecticut State University
M.S., BayPath College
Maria Garcia
Clerk Typist
A.S., Springfield Technical Community 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
Storekeeper
Human Resources
Karla Desjardins
Associate Director of Human Resources
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
M.S., Easterh Connecticut State University
Lois Kelley
Human Resources Assistant
B.S. Ithaca College
Information Technology
Jarrod Borek
Director of Information Technology
B.A., Utica College
B.T., Morrisville State College
M.B.A., SUNY Institute of Technology
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
William Weiss
Network Manager
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University
Maintenance
Martin Charette
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Ginger Bumpus
Lead Custodian
Ken Duprey
Custodian
Jarrod Hebert
Skilled Maintainer
John Knight
Skilled Maintainer
Michael Monk
Custodian
Juan Rodriguez
Custodian
Robert Therrien
General Trades Worker
A.S., Thames Valley State Technical College
Eugenio Valentin
Skilled Maintainer
Neil Wippert
Skilled Maintainer
Library
Jennifer Cournoyer
Director of Library Services
B.A., Stonehill College
M.L.I.S., University of Rhode Island
Marilyn Hines
Reference & Instruction Librarian
A.A., Community College of Rhode Island
B.A., Brown University
M.L.I.S., University of Rhode Island
Michael Lynch
Systems Librarian
Lecturer in Computer Science
B.F.A., University of Notre Dame
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
Student Services
Amy Kacerik
Director of Student Services
Registrar
Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Studies
B.S., Bentley College
M.S.O.M., Eastern Connecticut State University
Donna Albeke
Associate Director of Financial Aid Services
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community-Technical College
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Jane Brown
Administrative Assistant
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
Donna Bayer Carreaux
Clerk Typist
Jessica Deojay
Student Services Assistant
B.A., Northeastern University
Maria Garcia
Clerk Typist
A.S., Springfield Technical Community College
Amanda Giles
Student Services Assistant - Advising
A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University
Catherine Gregory
Associate Director of Career Services & Advising
B.A., University of Connecticut
Sarah Hendrick
Associate Director of Admissions
B.A., University of New Hampshire
M.S., University of Oregon
Robert Kozlowski
Director of Advising & Retention
Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Studies
B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
M.S., Central Connecticut State University
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-Bown
Associate Registrar
B.A., Fitchburg State College
Norma Marquez
Lead Windham Technical High School Assistant
A.S., Inter American University
Kimberly Rich
Director of Financial Aid
A.A.S., SUNY @ Cobleskill
B.G.S., Eastern Connecticut State University
Randy Sanders
Associate Director for Retention & Advising
B.A., University of Hartford
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 & 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
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 & 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 & Employment Services Emeritus
B.A. Connecticut College
M.A., University of Connecticut
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 & 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
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