College Personnel

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

Human Resources

Therese Marrocco Director
B.S., M.A., Brooklyn College

Donna Brooks Assistant to the Director
A.A., A.S., B.S., Sacred Heart University
M.S., University of Bridgeport

Kimberly Bryant-Smith Human Resources Assistant
B.A., Duke University

Ewa Mazur-Kmiecik Human Resources Operations Coordinator
B.S., M.S., University of Insurance and Banking (Warsaw, Poland)

Jean Walden Human Resources Specialist
A.S., Housatonic Community College

Payroll

Paul Mirmina Fiscal/Adminstrative Supervisor
A.S., Johnson & Wales College
B.S., University of New Haven

Henry Moss Payroll Clerk

Mare Christensen Financial Clerk
A.S., Norwalk Community College

Academic Affairs

Pamela R. Edington, Ed.D. Provost / Dean of Academic Affairs
B.A., College of St. Benedict / St. John’s University
M.A., University of Notre Dame
Ed.D., University of Massachusetts

Courtney Anstett Service-Learning Coordinator
B.A., Quinnipiac University
M.S., University of Bridgeport

Nancy A. Merlino Interim Assistant to the Provost / Dean of Academic Affairs
A.S., Norwalk Community-Technical College
B.G.S., University of Connecticut

Anne Mitchell Project Assistant

Family Economic Security Program

Kristina Testa-Buzzee Director, Family Economic Security Program
B.A., Western Connecticut State University
M.A., New York University

Jill Foster Financial Coach

Bernice Marie-Daly Achievement Coach
M.S., St. John’s University
Ph.D., Union College & University

Community and Government Relations

Moira Lyons* Director of Community and Government Relations
B.A., Georgian Court University

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 Associate Professor
Graduate Certificate in T.E.S.O.L.
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University
M.S., Central Connecticut State University

Michael Butcaris Professor
A.S., Housatonic Community College
B.A., Fairfield University
M.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Heather DeDominicis Instructor
B.A., University of Connecticut
B.E.D., University of Pennsylvania

Forrest Helvie, Ph.D. Assistant 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

Carol Randel Professor
B.S., New York University
M.A., Manhattanville College

Academic Services

Diane Osele Donovan Director, Tutoring Center
B.S., Allegheny College
M.S., Ed., Indiana University

Heather Alexander* Adaptive Technology Specialist
B.A., Queens College
M.A., Columbia University

School and Community Partnership Programs

Gail Stevens Manager, College Pathway Initiative
B.S., State University of New York at Oswego
M.B.A., Sacred Heart University

Jennifer Powers Program Assistant, ConnCAP
Certificate in Graphic Design,
Paier College of Art

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

Elizabeth Lambert Program Assistant
B.S., Providence College

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

Ronald W. Bealer Professor and Coordinator Insurance and Financial Services Program
B.S., Pennsylvania State University
M.B.A., Harvard University

Daniel Cunningham Culinary Arts Lab Assistant
Certificate, NCTC Culinary Arts Program

H. Steven Dashefsky Professor
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University
M.S., University of Massachusetts

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

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. Associate Professor
B.S., Charter Oak State College
M.S., University of New Haven

English Department

Cindy Casper, Department Chair Professor, English
A.S., Housatonic Community College
B.A., University of New Haven
M.A., University of Connecticut

Faculty

Gary Carlson Professor, English
B.S., M.S., Southern Connecticut State University
M.F.A., Warren Wilson College

Steven E. Cohen Professor of Developmental English/Reading
B.A., M.A., SUNY Buffalo

Lisa Dresdner Professor, English
B.A., University of Utah
M.A., Boise State University
Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago

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

Catherine Milton Professor, Coordinator, Honors Program
B.A., Georgetown University
M.A., Ph.D., New York University

Susan Montez Professor, English
B.A., Columbia University
M.F.A., Brooklyn College, City University of New York

William E. O’Connell Professor, English
B.A., Knox College
M.A.L.S., Wesleyan University

Laurel Peterson Professor, English
B.A., Wheaton College
M.A., Manhattanville College

English as a Second Language Division

Craig Machado, Division Director
B.A., University of California at Davis
M.A., San Francisco State University

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

Rose Giambrone Assosciate Professor
B.A., Marymount College
M.A., Columbia University

William Key, Jr. Instructor
B.A., Ohio University
M.A., Monterey Institute of International Studies

Hannalore Moeckel-Rieke Assistant Professor of English and ESL
M.A., Ph.D., English, Ruhr Universitat, Bochum Germany

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

Angeles Dam Professor, Spanish
B.A., M.A., University of Granada

Estelle Dattolo Associate 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

Lori Soderlind Professor and Coordinator, Communication Arts
B.A., Lehigh University
M.F.A., Columbia University

Mathematics Department

Elizabeth Glatt, Department Chair Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S., University of Rhode Island
M.S., University of Connecticut

Faculty

Gabriel Adamek Associate 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

Helen Cloherty Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.A., St. Joseph’s College for Women
M.A., St. John’s University

Peter Daupern Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University
M.S., University of New Hampshire
Ph.D., CUNY Graduate Center

Nancy Fleming Assistant Professor, Mathematics
M.A., New York University
B.S., University of California, Davis

Deborah Golden Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Fairfield University
M.A.T., Sacred Heart University

Joseph G. Karnowski Professor, Mathematics Coordinator, Engineering Science and Technological Studies
B.A., B.S., University of Missouri
M.S., Southern Illinois University

Jeffrey Kenausis Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Carnegie Mellon University
M.A.T., Sacred Heart University
C.A.S, Fairfield University

Dennis Korchinski Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., St. Francis College
M.A., St. John’s University
Ph.D., Adelphi University

Riaz Lalani Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., Wofford College
M.S., Clemson 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

Maryam Vulis Lecturer, Mathematics
B.S., Drogobych State Pedagogical Institute, Ukraine
M.A., M.S., City College of New York
Ph.D., CUNY Graduate Center

Nursing and Allied Health Division

Coral Presti, M.S.N., R.N.C., C.C.O.B. Director, Nursing and Allied Health
Diploma-Greenwich Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., Regents College, SUNY
M.S.N., Western Connecticut State University

Mary Ann Tessier, R.N., C.N.E. Department Chair, Professor, Nursing
Diploma-Norwalk Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N, University of Bridgeport
M.S.N., Western Connecticut State University

Faculty

Susan George, R.N. Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Evansville College
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University

Janet Genovese, R.N. Assistant Professor, Nursing
Diploma, Hazleton General Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Bridgeport
M.S.N., Sacred Heart University

Kathleen Hayes, R.N. Professor, Nursing
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.A., New England College
B.S.N., Pace University
M.S., Ed., University of Bridgeport
M.S.N., Western Connecticut State 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 R.N. Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Russell Sage College
M.S.N., Southern Connecticut State University

Dorothy Lay, R.N., D.N.P. Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Bridgeport
M.S.N., M.B.A., Sacred Heart University
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University

Judith Mocciola, R.N. Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S., University of New Haven
M.S.N., Fairfield University

Debra A. Simons, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N., C.N.E. Professor, Nursing
Diploma, Mt. Vernon Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., College of New Rochelle
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Ph.D., Capella University

Clinical Supervisors

Loris Edwards, R.N. Clinical Supervisor
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S.N., M.S.N., Mercy College

Cheryl Moore, R.N. Clinical Supervisor
B.S., Johnson & Wales University
B.S.N., Fairfield University
M.B.A., M.S.N., Sacred Heart University

Marlene Overton, R.N. Clinical Supervisor
A.S.N., Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
B.S., Charter Oak State College
M.S.N., Western Connecticut State University

Clinical Nursing Faculty

Gloria Fazio, R.N. Clinical Faculty
Diploma, St. Vincent’s School of Nursing
B.S., Sacred Heart University
M.S.N., Yale University

Denise Gallo, R.N. Clinical Faculty
A.S., Norwalk Community College
M.S.N., Fairfield University

Denise Griffin, R.N. Clinical Faculty
A.S.N., University of Bridgeport
B.S.N., M.S.N., Sacred Heart University

Christa Hatch, R.N. Clinical Faculty
B.S.N., University of Virginia
M.S.N., Yale University

Alycia Jarvis, R.N. Clinical Faculty
B.S.N., City University of New York
M.S.N., Herbert Lehman College

Virginia King, R.N. Clinical Faculty
B.S.N., Universidad Adventista de Centro, Costa Rica
M.S.N., Benedictine University

Patricia Lamb, R.N.
B.S.N., University of Bridgeport
M.A., Nursing Education, New York University

Carol Monroe, R.N. Clinical Faculty
B.S.N., Quinnipiac University
M.S.N., Fairfield University

Adetutu Olomola, R.N. Clinical Faculty
B.S.N., M.P.H., University of Massachusetts

Ruth Piscitelli, R.N. Clinical Faculty
Diploma, Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Sacred Heart University

Nimfa Santos, R.N. Clinical Faculty
B.S.N., University of Sto.Tomas, Manila, Philippines
M.S.N., St. Louis University, Philippines

Punitha Stevenson, R.N. Clinical Faculty
B.S.N., Indira Gandhi National Open University, India
M.B.A., CSM Institute of Graduate Studies, Canada
M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Carol Ann Wetmore, R.N. Clinical Faculty
B.S.N., University of Connecticut
M.S.N., Yale University

Nursing Lab

Kerianne Brennan, R.N. Laboratory Educational Assistant
A.S.N., Nassau Community College
B.S.N., Molloy College

Cathleen Caulfield, 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

Catherine Devine, R.N. Laboratory Educational Assistant
B.S.N., Fairfield University

Gail Favano, R.N. Laboratory Educational Assistant
Diploma, Greenwich Hospital School of Nursing

Brenda Hooper, R.N. Educational Assistant
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S.N., Fairfield University

Beverly Wiltshire, R.N. Laboratory Coordinator
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S.N., Western Connecticut State University

Nursing Education and Allied Health Office

Wendy Mendes Secretary I
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University

Carol Yoder, R.N.* Program Assistant, ESL
B.S.N., University of Bridgeport
M.S.N., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Medical Office Mana gement Program / Medical Assistant Program / Health Office Information Program

Faculty

Rita Horan, C.M.A., Ed.D. Coordinator and Instructor, Medical Assistant Program, Medical Office Management Health Office Information Program
B.A., M.A., Fairfield University
Ed.D., Columbia University

Diane Kiraly Coordinator and Instructor, Medical Assistant Program, Medical Office Management Health Office Information Program
B.S.N., Russell Sage College
M.S.N., Southern Connecticut State University

Adjunct Faculty

James P. Bartley Instructor, HIM
B.S., University of Dayton
M.A., University of Virginia
M.S., New York Medical College
B.S.N., Fairfield University

Maolhlicia Carolus Instructor, Medical Office Management
A.S., Swedish Institute
B.S., Lehman College
M.S., Mercy College
M.A., Mandl School for Medical and Dental Assistant

Cathy Coyle M.T.* Adjunct Faculty
B.S., Quinnipiac College

Catherine Devine, R.N. Adjunct Faculty
B.S.N., Fairfield University

Erin Fitzgerald, R.N.* Adjunct Faculty
B.S.N., Clemson University, SC
M.B.A., Sacred Heart University

Judith Martinelli 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

Leonard Scinto, M.T. (ASCP)* Adjunct Faculty
B.A., University of Bridgeport
M.P.H., New York University
M.S., Long Island University

Arthi Swaminathan Instructor, Medical Assistant Program
B.S., M.S., University of Madras

Kathleen M. Walsh, R.N.* Adjunct Faculty
B.S.N., University of Connecticut

Medical Assistant Lab

Kate Nailor Lab Assistant
A.S., Norwalk Community College
A.A., Pine Manor Junior College
B.A., Wheaton College

Respiratory Care Program

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

Stephen Winter, M.D. Medical Director, School of Respiratory Care Director, Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine, Norwalk Hospital
B.S., University of Illinois
M.D., Cornell University Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellow, Yale University

Clinical Staff

Lisa Marianni, R.R.T.
B.S., Quinnipiac University

Jose Siminez II, R.R.T.
B.S., University of Hartford

Tracy Walker, R.R.T.
A.S., Norwalk Community College

Tracie Wasielewski
A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community College

Lab Faculty

Julie Frichstein
B.S., University of Bridgeport

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

Science Department

Michele Barber, Department Chair Professor, Biology
B.A., Ithaca College
Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Faculty

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 Associate 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
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

Carol Smith Harker, Department Chair Professor, Coordinator, Human Services and Recreation and Leisure Studies
A.S., Housatonic Community College
B.S., University of Bridgeport
M.A., St. Joseph College

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 Associate 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

Steve Glazer Professor, Economics
B.A., Drew University
M.A., University of Connecticut

Tyler Griese Interim Assistant Director, Wellness
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.A., Duke University
M.Ed., Springfield College

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
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

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 Associate 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

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

Faculty

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

Mary Campagna Teacher, Infant/Toddler Classroom
A.S., Norwalk Community College

Tara McLean Assistant Teacher, Infant/Toddler Classroom
A.S., Norwalk Community College

Liz Martin Teacher, All Classrooms
B.A., Albertus Magnus College

Robert Raphael Teacher, Preschool Classroom
A.S., Norwalk Community College

Joyce Wigler Teacher, Preschool Classroom
B.S., M.A., Brooklyn College

Extended Studies and Workforce Education Division

David W. Chase Director, Extended Studies and Workforce Education
B.A., Marquette University
M.B.A., Quinnipiac University

Lynn Boyar Director, Extended Studies Programs
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.A., Sacred Heart University
M.S., Southern Connecticut State 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

Robin Morris Job Development, Youth Grant
B.S., Boston University

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

Phyllis A. Fitzpatrick Acting Director of Institutional Research
B.S., M.S., University of Dayton

Sheila D. Jenkins Associate Fiscal Administrative Officer
B.S., M.S., Albertus Magnus 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)

Administrative Services

Rose R. Ellis Dean of Administration
B.S., M.L.S., Wayne State University
Ph.D., Capella University

Louisa Jones Administrative Assistant
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S., Sacred Heart University

Bookstore

Kevin Gibson Director

Building Maintenance

Anthony Centopanti Building Maintenance Supervisor

Staff

Donald Billingham
Craig Carlson
Thomas Charron
Alvin Collins
Jeffrey Howard
John O’Connor
Dennis Kemp

Natalie Samuels Clerk-Typist
A.S., Norwalk Community College

Educational Technology

Lois Aimé Director of Educational Technology
B.G.S., University of Connecticut
M.S., Eastern Connecticut State University

Roberto Reyes Information Technology Specialist
A.S., Norwalk Community College
B.S., Charter Oak State College

Events, Campus and Community Relations

Barbara Smith Coordinator, Events, Campus and Community Relations
A.S., Norwalk Community College

Linda P. Glowienka* Project Assistant
B.A., State University of New York at New Paltz
M.B.A., University of Bridgeport

Everett I.L. Baker Library

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

Curleen Elliot Reference Librarian
B.A., Haverford College
M.L.S., San Jose State University

Martha Kruy Reference Librarian
B.A., Wheaton College
M.L.S., Southern Connecticut State University

Elizabeth Pisaretz Library Associate
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University

Paula C. Podlaski Library Associate
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University

Gunnar Sahlin Reference Librarian
B.A., Stockholm-Uppsala Universities
M.L.S., Long Island University

Ann (Hinh) Tran Sommers Systems Librarian
B.A., M.L.S., Southern Connecticut State University
M.S., University of New Haven

Faculty Services

M. Gigi Brayboy Administrative Assistant

Ora Peart* Program Assistant, Faculty Services
A.A., Norwalk Community College

Financial Aid Services

Norma McNerney Director of Financial Aid
B.S., M.A., Bradley University

Bennyta Clator Associate Director of Financial Aid Services
B.S., University of Bridgeport

Rebecca Savvaides* Financial Aid Services Assistant
A.S., Gateway Community College

Fany Stubbs Financial Aid Assistant
A.S., Norwalk Community College

Alfred Thomas, Jr. Financial Aid Counselor
B.S., M.S., Southern Connecticut State University

Business Office

Carrie McGee-Yuroff Director of Finance
B.B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.S., Fairfield University

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

Rafaella Garcia-Almeida Project Assistant - Fiscal Services
A.A., Norwalk Community College

Iceypheen McClain-Lubin 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

Larry Murchison Material Storage Supervisor

Mark O’Brien Network and Telecommunications Manager

Kishan Samaranayake Information Technology Technician II
A.S., Norwalk Community College

Donna Wright Office Assistant

Marketing and Public Relations

Madeline K. Barillo Director, Marketing and Public Relations
B.A., Swarthmore College
M.S., Manhattanville College

Karen D. Hart Public Relations Assistant
B.A., St. Bonaventure University
M.A., Fairfield University

Cynthia M. Zaref Graphic Design Associate
B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design

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

Bernice Williams Fiscal Administrative Assistant
A.S., Housatonic Community-Technical College

Student Services Division

Robert H. Baer Dean of Students
B.S., Towson University
M.L.A., John Hopkins University
Ed.D., Morgan State University

Judy deArmas Administrative Assistant

Marguerite McVay* Program Manager, I Care About You Program
B.A., M.S.W., Hunter College

Thalia Moshoyannis* Path Scholar Success Coach
B.S., Cornell University
M.S., Syracuse University

J. Scott Smith* Veterans Services Associate
B.A., St. Louis University
M.F.A., Iowa Writers Workshop

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

Kimberly Muro Office Assistant
A.S., Norwalk Community College

Stefanie Ortiz Office Assistant
A.A., Housatonic Community College

Career Center

Patrick Boland Director of Student Employment Services
B.F.A., Emerson College
E.M.B.A., University of New Haven

Erik Rambusch Recruitment and Placement Coordinator
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.B.A., Columbia University

Counseling Center

Catherine Miller Director of Counseling
B.A., M.A., University of Connecticut
M.S., Western Connecticut State University

Kelly Looke 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

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

Martha Wallace* Project Assistant
A.S., Norwalk Community College

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 Assistant
A.A., Norwalk Community College
B.S., University of Connecticut
M.S., Post University

Records and Registration Office

Danita H. Brown Registrar
B.A., Syracuse University
M.A., New York 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

Steve Mendes Assistant Registrar
A.A., Nassau Community College
B.S., Southern Connecticut State University

Student Activities

Mandi Scala-Kuster Director of Student Activities
B.S., M.S., Southern Connecticut State University

Jennifer Weekes-Osinowo Secretary

Testing Center

TBD Director of Assessment and Placement

Ilene Boyar* Testing, Project Assistant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Karen H. Shiarella Associate Academic Dean

Carol Solon Professor, Humanities

Donald Stahr Professor, Mathematics and Physics

Lillian Stull Presidential Secretary

Louis Stypinski Professor, Mathematics

Will Sumila Assistant Professor, Computer Systems Technology

Flora Swanhall Professor, Secretarial Studies

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