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FACULTY AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF 2020-21 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK
FACULTY AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF(List includes full-time and pro-rated benefited employees)
SUE ALLAIRECareer Development CounselorM.S., Fitchburg State University;B.B.A., St. Bonaventure University
ERIC ALMEIDAAssistant Professor, Automotive TechnologyA.S., Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
RAMAKANTH ANANTHOJIAssistant Professor, MathematicsPh.D., University of South Florida;M.S., Kakatiya University;B.S., Loyola Academy
CARRIE ARNOLDProfessor, BiologyPh.D., Boston University School of Medicine;B.A., Saint Anselm College
KRISTINE CARLSON ASSELINGrant Writer, Workforce DevelopmentM.A., University of Connecticut;B.S., Fitchburg State University
DAWN BABINEAULearning Specialist, Disability ServicesM.Ed., Plymouth State University;B.S., Lesley University
JANICE G. BARNEYDean, School of Business, Science, Technology and MathematicsM.A., Bridgewater State College;B.S., University of Massachusetts
JAMES BIGELOWAssociate Professor, Criminal JusticeM.A., Anna Maria College;B.A., Holy Cross College
MICHELLE BLAKENEY-COUTURECoordinator of Financial AidB.S., Becker College;A.S., Quinsigamond Community College
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JEFFREY BOISSEAUTheatre Technical Director/Set DesignerA.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
OTONIEL BOLANOSAssistant Professor, ESLM.A., New Jersey City University;B.A., Valle University
KATHLEEN BOUCHERStaff Assistant, Division of Human Resources & Payroll, Affirmative Action Office
STEFANAE BOWENTransfer Counselor, Access & TransitionM.Ed., Merrimack College;B.A., Merrimack College
LISA BREAUPayroll Generalist, Division of Human Resources & Payroll, Affirmative Action Office
MICHELLE BRENNANAssistant Director, United Way Youth VentureB.A., Assumption College
KRISTI BRUWERCareer Development Counselor-Leominster CampusB.S., Fitchburg State University
ZACHARY BUSCHERAssistant Professor, EnglishM.F.A., University of Arizona
CYNTHIA CADORETDirector, Dental Education ProgramsMPH, University of Massachusetts;B.S., Worcester State University;A.S., Quinsigamond Community College
HALEY CAISSEGraphic Design Coordinator, Marketing & CommunicationsB.A., Westfield State University
JULIE CAPOZZIAssociate Professor, Psychology & SociologyM.Ed., Boston University;B.A., Rhode Island College
CHRISTOPHER CARCERANOAcademic Counselor, Access & TransitionM.F.A., Northern Illinois University;B.A., Texas Christian University
NIJOLE CARIGNANAssistant Director, Marketing & CommunicationsB.S., Fitchburg State University
PATRICIA CARROLLSIMS Medical Lab Assistant, NursingB.S., Fitchburg State University
SHAWN CASE
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Associate Professor, MathematicsM.S., University of Rhode Island;B.S., Fitchburg State University
PETER CHIRICHIELLODirector, GEAR UPM.Ed., Springfield College;B.A., Keene State College
COLLEEN CLARKAssistant Dean of Workforce Development B.S., Fitchburg State University
LAUREN CLIFFORDAcademic Counselor-Retention Specialist, Visions ProgramM.Ed., Merrimack College;B.S., University of Maine
NICHOLAS COCHRANEAssistant Professor, Business & ManagementM.B.A., University of Massachusetts;B.S.B.A., University of Massachusetts;A.S., Northern Essex Community College
NICHOLAS COLELLOAssociate Director of Adult Education & Training/ Leominster CampusB.S., Fitchburg State University;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College Liberal Studies
ARTHUR COLLINS, IIIDirector, Media Services and Chief Engineer of Broadcasting and Electronic MediaA.S., Wentworth Institute of Technology
HEATHER CONNAssociate Professor, BiologyM.A., Fitchburg State University;B.S., Hobart and William Smith Colleges
JESSICA CONNORSStaff Assistant, K-12 PartnershipsB.S., Anna Maria College
MICHELLE CONTEYAcademic Coordinator-Satelite CampusM.S., San Francisco State University;B.A., Rutgers College, Rutgers University
DENNIS CORMIERSenior Help Desk Technician, Information TechnologyB.S., Fitchburg State University;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
GLORIA CORREAAssistant Director of Financial AidB.S., Nichols College;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
LESLIE C. CULLENAssociate Professor, GID Graphic and Interactive DesignB.S., Fitchburg State University
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ELIZABETH DALYDirector of AdmissionsM.A., Framingham State College;B.A., Framingham State College
HOLLY DAVISComptrollerB.S., Bentley University
THEODORE DEMOSTHENESRecruitment Counselor, Access & TransitionB.S., Fitchburg State University
RHONDA DIMATTEOCommunity Outreach Counselor, School of Liberal Arts, Education, Humanities & CommunicationsA.S., Quinsigamond Community College
LORIE L. DONAHUEProfessor, EnglishM.A., Boston College;B.A., Fitchburg State University
DANIEL J. DONOVANProfessor, Computer Information SystemsM.B.A., University of Massachusetts;B.S., University of Massachusetts
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SARAH DORSEYAssociate Director of Enrollment OperationsB.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst;A.A., Franklin Pierce University
LARA DOWLANDProfessor, Biology/BiotechnologyPh.D., West Virginia University;B.A., Plymouth State University
ADAM DUGGANAssistant Dean of Adult Education & TrainingEd.D., Northeastern UniversityM.A., Boston College;B.A., Emerson College
JAIME DUMONT MCEVOYAcademic CounselorM.A., Anna Maria College;B.A., Anna Maria College;B.S., Anna Maria College
EDMUND DUNNAcademic CounselorM.S., Binghamton UniversityB.A., University of Buffalo
STEPHANIE ENGLANDDirector of Marketing and CommunicationsM.S., Southern New Hampshire University;B.A., Lyndon State College
SHELLEY ERRINGTON NICHOLSONDirector, Senator Stephen M. Brewer Center for Civic Learning and Community EngagementM.S., University of Rhode Island;B.A., Roger Williams University
ELMER EUBANKS-ARCHBOLDAssociate Professor, Business and EconomicsM.B.A., Anna Maria College;B.A., Walla Walla University;A.S., Walla Walla University
ALEXANDREA FLUETStaff Assistant, Campus Police
REBECCA FORESTAssistant Dean of Records and Institutional ResearchM.A., University of Massachusetts;B.S., Merrimack College
FAGAN FORHANAssistant Dean, K-12 Partnerships and Civic EngagementB.A., University of Massachusetts
LYNNE FRANCIOSEManager, Green St. Cafe
NANCY FRANZENBusiness Manager, Access & Transition
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JUDY A. FREDETTEProfessor, NursingM.S., University of Massachusetts;B.S., Fitchburg State University;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
MERCY FRIMPONGRecruitment Counselor, Educational Talent Search, Access & TransitionB.S., Fitchburg State University
MARYLYN GAINANSenior Admissions Counselor, AdmissionsM.Ed., Anna Maria College;B.A., Franklin Pierce University
FERNANDO GARCIA-RODRIQUEZCommunity Outreach Counselor, North Central Educational Opportunity CenterB.S., Worcester State University;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
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LISA GENDRONAssociate Professor, NursingM.S.N., Framingham State University;B.S.N., University of New Hampshire;A.S.N Mount Wachusett Community College
JEFF GIBBSAssessment AssistantB.A., Framingham State University
SUSAN R. GOLDSTEINProfessor, EnglishM.A., Fitchburg State University;M.B.A., Clark University;B.A., University of Massachusetts
RAMON GONZALEZSenior Director, College AccessM.S., Fitchburg State University;B.A., Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
KIJAH GORDONAssociate Director of Adult Education &Training-Devens CampusM.A., Anna Maria College;B.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst
VERONICA GUAYAssistant Dean, Academic & Student AffairsM.B.A., Fitchburg State University;B.S., University of Vermont
SHARMESE GUNNAcademic Counselor/Resource Specialist, Gateway to CollegeM.S., Clark University;B.S., Utica College of Syracuse University
SEHBA HASANAssistant Director, STEM Program ManagerB.S., Amravati University, India
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CONSTANCE V. HELSTOWSKIDirector of Payroll and Benefits, Division of Human Resources & Payroll, Affirmative Action OfficeA.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
JOHN M. HENSHAWDean, Workforce DevelopmentPh.D., University of Washington;B.S., Western Washington University
VIRGINIA HEROUXAssociate Professor, Dental HygieneM.S., University of Bridgeport;B.S.D.H., University of Rhode Island;A.S., Northeastern University;C.D.H., Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists
KRISTEN HICKEYInstructor, Practical Nursing ProgramM.S.N., Norwich University;B.S.N., Fitchburg State University;B.S., Fitcburg State University
REED HILLMANProfessor, Criminal JusticeJ.D., Suffolk University Law School;B.S., Babson College
JEFFREY HIMMELBERGERData Manager/Evaluator, Health Care Opportunity ProgramPh.D., Clark University;M.A., Clark University;B.A., State University of New York at Potsdam
PATRICIA HOGANAssistant Professor, NursingM.S., Tennessee State University;B.S., Aquinas College;A.S., Aquinas College
RALPH HOGANDirector of Upward Bound Math & Science/North Central Mass Talent Search, Access & TransitionM.A.T., Marian University;M.S., Fitchburg State University;B.A., Fitchburg State University
DANIEL HORLANDERExecutive Director, Information Technology ServicesM.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign;B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
GRETCHEN INGVASONSenior Learning Specialist, Workforce DevelopmentM.S., Eastern Michigan University;B.S., Michigan Technological University
MARGARET JAILLETDean, of Health SciencesD.P.T., Simmons College;M.S., Worcester State University;
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B.S., Northeastern University
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ERIC THOMAS JOHNSONEnrollment Data Manager, Office of AdmissionsB.A., University of Massachusetts
THERESA KACIANAcademic Coordinator-Retention Specialist, Advising CenterM.A., Assumption College;B.S., Fitchburg State University;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
KIMBERLY KAYSERSenior Community Outreach Counselor/Transitions CoordinatorB.A., University of New Hampshire
GAURAV KHANNADirector, TRIO Student Support Service ProgramsM.B.A., University of Massachusetts;B.A., University of Pune;B.S., Institute of Hotel Management
FESTUS KIPRONOAssociate Professor, MathM.S., University of Connecticut;B.S., Mt. St. Mary’s University
KAREN KOLIMAGAChief, Campus Police & Public SafetyB.A., Curry College
JAMES M. KORMANProfessor, Paralegal ProgramJ.D., Western New England College-Law School;B.S., Springfield College;A.S., Springfield College
HOLLY KREIDLER-PHANEUFAcademic Coordinator-Retention Specialist, Advising CenterM.S., Fitchburg State University;B.A., University of Massachusetts
JESSICA KUSKEYAssistant Professor, EnglishPh.D., Syracuse University;M.A., New York University;B.A., Central Connecticut State University
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KATHERINE REESE KUSZAHealth Care Counselor, Health ServicesM.A., University of New Hampshire;B.A., University of New Hampshire;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
AMY LABARGECoordinator of Disability ServicesM.Ed., Worcester State University;B.A., Southeastern Massachusetts University
PETER LAITINENAssistant Professor, Paramedic ProgramB.S.N., Curry College;A.D.N., Greenfield Community College;A.S., Quinsigamond Community College
VALERIE LAPORTEDirector, North Central Educational Opportunity CenterM.S., Worcester State University;B.S., Worcester State University;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
SHAWN LAROCHESenior Research Analyst, Institutional ResearchB.A., University of Massachusetts
JONIE LATIMER-BRADYDirector, Early Childhood Education, Career PathwaysM.Edu., Anna Maria College;B.A., Anna Maria College;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
HEATHER LAYTONDirector, Grant DevelopmentM.S., Antioch New England Graduate School;B.S., University of New Hampshire
WILLIAM A. LEFRANCOISProfessor, BiologyM.S., University of Lowell;B.A., Merrimack College
KYLE LEGRANDAssistant Manager, Dining ServicesB.A., New England Culinary Institute
SUZANNE LEVASSEURReference and Instructional Services CoordinatorM.L.I.S., University of Rhode Island;B.A., Stony Brook University
THOMAS LINEHANAssistant Professor, Early Childhood EducationEd.D., Plymouth State University;M.Ed., University of New Hampshire;M.S., University of New Hampshire;B.M., William Paterson College
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JOHN LITTLEAssociate Professor, Media Arts & TechnologyM.S., Fitchburg State University;B.S., Fitchburg State University;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
SARAH LOPEZRecruitment Counselor, Gear UpM.A.T., Mount Holyoke College;B.S., Salem State University
ALAINA LUCCHETTIAcademic/Transfer Counselor, Rx Program/TRIO Student Support ServicesM.Ed., Cambridge College;B.S., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
ANGELA LUNN-MARCUSTRETest Administrator, Adult EducationB.S., Worcester State University;A.S., Quinsigamond Community College
MICHELLE MACKIEStaff Assistant, Devens CampusHuman Services Technician Certificate, Mount Wachusett Community College
CATHERINE MADDOX-WILEYAcademic Counselor/Retention Specialist, Rx Program/TRIO Student Support ServicesM.Ed., University of Minnesota-Duluth;B.A., Luther College
MARY MAGACoordinator LPN Bridge ProgramM.S.N., Simmons College;M.S., Fitchburg State University;B.S.N., Fitchburg State University
JOSE MANGUALAcademic CounselorM.Ed., Cambridge College;B.A., University of the Sacred Heart
MELISSA MANZISenior Academic Counselor/Mental Health CounselorM.S.W., Boston University;B.S., University of Massachusetts
STEPHANIE MARCHETTIDirector of Academic Support and Testing ServicesM.S., Fitchburg State University;B.S., Fitchburg State University
LENIRAE MARTYN-SEIDLStudent Activity Officer, Access & TransitionB.S., Fitchburg State University;A.S., Middlesex Community College
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KATHLEEN MATSONStudent Life AssistantB.A., Nichols College;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
THOMAS MATSUDAProfessor, ArtM.F.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst;B.F.A., Pratt Institute
ROBERT MAYERDirector of Veterans ServicesB.S., Daniel Webster College
ELLEN MCCRACKENAssociate Professor, Dental HygieneM.Ed., Worcester State University;B.S.D.H., Medical College of Virginia
KATHLEEN MCGINNProfessor, Physical Therapist Assistant ProgramD.P.T., Simmons College;C.M.T,, Bancroft School of Massage Therapy;M.Ed., Worcester State University;B.S., Quinnipiac College
MICHELE MCGRATHAssociate Professor, NursingM.S., University of Massachusetts-Worcester;B.S., University of Massachusetts-Amherst;A.S., Quinsigamond Community College
JO-ANN MEAGHERSenior Staff Associate to the President and MWCC Foundation, Inc.A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
AMANDA MEYERAcademic Coordinator-Retention Specialist, Advising CenterM.Ed., Springfield College;B.A., Keene State College
PATRICIA MEZAProfessor, NursingM.S., University of Massachusetts;B.S.N., Emmanuel College, Boston
JAMES MILLERSenior Network Engineer, Information Technology ServicesB.S., Fitchburg State University
JOYCE MILLERProfessor, ArtM.F.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst;B.F.A., Illinois State University
THOMAS J. MONTAGNOProfessor, BiologyPh.D., Ohio State University;M.S., Ohio State University;M.A., Ohio State University;
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B.S., Ohio State University
ROSANNE MORELProfessor, Early Childhood EducationEd.D., Nova Southeastern University;M.Ed., Adelphi University;B.S., Adelphi University
BRETT MOULTONSystems Support Specialist, Information Technology ServicesB.S., University of Massachusetts-Lowell
LAUREN T. MOUNTAINDirector, United Way Youth VentureM.B.A., Suffolk University;B.S., Northeastern University
SHANE MULLENDirector of Enterprise Systems, Information Technology ServicesB.S., Salem State College
SHEILA M. MURPHYProfessor, Psychology/Human ServicesM.A., Boston College;B.A., Regis College
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ELAINE M. MURRAYAcademic Counselor, Academic AdvisingB.A., Worcester State University
JESS MYNESAssistant Dean, Library Services and TechnologiesM.L.I.S., University of Rhode Island;B.A., Saint Lawrence University, Canton, NY
LISA NAZEAssistant Professor, BiologyM.A., State University of New York College at Geneseo;B.S., State University of New York College at Oswego
PHUONG-SON NGUYENAssociate Professor, ChemistryPh.D., University of Massachusetts-Lowell;M.S., University of Massachusetts-Lowell;B.S., University of Massachusetts-Lowell
LAURIE OCCHIPINTIDean, School of Liberal Arts, Education, Humanities & CommunicationsPh.D., McGill University, Montreal, Quebec;M.A., McGill University, Montreal, Quebec;B.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst
ANGELA O'CONNELLHelp Desk Specialist, Information Technology ServicesB.S., Fitchburg State University
CHERYL OLIVERIStaff Assistant, Planning, Development & Institutional ResearchB.A., Assumption College;A.S., Assumption College
PETER OLSZAKAssociate Professor, Math and PhysicsPh.D., University of Central Florida;M.S., University of Central Florida;B.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
MICHELLE PARANTOAssociate Vice President of Academic AffairsEd.D., University of Massachusetts;M.A., San Diego State University;B.A., University of New Hampshire
TIFFANY PARKERDirector of Institutional Research & AssessmentM.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato;B.A., University of Maine
BRIANA PENACareer Development CoachM.S., Lasell College;B.A., Worcester State University
SHAUNTI PHILLIPSAcademic Counselor, Access & TransitionM.S., Fitchburg State University;
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B.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
MEGHAN PICONEProfessor, NursingM.S.N., Fort Hays State University;B.S.N., Johns Hopkins University;B.A., College of the Holy Cross
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SARAH PINGETONTransfer Counselor, Student Support ServicesM.A., Assumption College;B.A., Emmanuel College
PAULA A. PITKIEWICZProfessor, English M.A., University of Massachusetts;B.A., Fitchburg State University;A.A., Mount Wachusett Community College
KELSIE POTTSCareer Development Counselor, Adult EducationM.Ed., Cambridge College;B.A., Colby College
ELLEN MADIGAN PRATTDistance Education and Outreach LibrarianM.L.S., University of Alabama;B.A., Fitchburg State University
MAUREEN PROVOSTAssociate Professor, Early Childhood/Elementary Education & Garrison Center LiaisonM.S.Ed., University of New England;B.A., Trinity College
ERIKA PUCCIOAcademic Counselor/Health Career Opportunity ProgramM.S., University of Massachusetts-Boston;B.S., University of Connecticut
LORI PUCKOStaff Assistant/Group Fitness, Mount Fitness
MARTHA RAINVILLEStaff Assistant, Leominster CampusA.A., Mount Wachusett Community College
CAROL REEDProfessor, Computer Information SystemsEd.D., Nova Southeastern University;M.S., New Hampshire College;B.S., New Hampshire College;A.S., Mass Bay Community College
VANESSA REIDStudent Activity Officer, Access & TransitionM.A., Anna Maria College;B.S., Framingham State University
JACQUELINE RENWICKAquatics Director, Mount FitnessM.A., Western Michigan University;B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University
ANN REYNOLDSCCAMPIS Coordinator/Academic Disability CounselorM.A., Assumption College;B.A., Assumption College;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
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URSULA RICERecruitment Counselor, Access & TransitionB.S., University of Massachusetts, Amherst;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
SHARON RIVERSTransfer Counselor (ACT)M.Ed., Salem State University;B.S., Salem State University
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KARA ROCHEAssociate Professor, EnglishM.A., Fitchburg State University;B.A., Northeastern University
CAMILLA ROJASStaff Assistant, Workforce Development-DevensB.S., Fitchburg State University
VICTOR ROJASAssistant Director of GEAR UP, Access & TransitionB.S., Fitchburg State University
YAMILEYKA ROJASAcademic Counselor, Access & TransitionM.Ed., Merrimack College;B.A., Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts;A.A., Mount Wachusett Community College
MARCIA ROSBURY-HENNEDean of Admissions & Enrollment ManagementB.A., Marist College
MITCHELL RUSCITTIAssistant Director for Grant Development and ComplianceMPA, University of Kentucky;B.A., University of Massachusetts
JULIE SALLETCareer Development Counselor, Adult Education & TrainingB.S., Fitchburg State University
DONNA SANTIMOREAssociate Professor, NursingM.S.N., Northeastern University;B.S.N., Emmanuel College
MELISSA SARGENTAssistant Dean of Academic AffairsM.A., University of South Dakota;B.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
LINDA VELEZ SCULLANEDirector of STEM Starter Academy, Articulation & Curriculum PathwaysM.S., Fitchburg State University;B.S., Fitchburg State University
JACQUELINE SHAKARProfessor, Physical Therapist Assistant ProgramD.P.T., MGH Institute of Health Professionals;C.M.T,, Bancroft School of Massage Therapy;M.S., Boston University;B.A., Worcester State University
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KIMBERLY SHEADirector of NursingM.S.N., Drexel University;B.S.N., Drexel University;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
TRACY SHERIDANSenior HR Payroll Generalist/Payroll & Benefits, Division of Human Resources & Payroll, Affirmative Action OfficeA.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
CANDACE SHIVERSAssociate Professor, Human Services/SociologyM.A., Assumption College;B.A., American International College;B.S., American International College
ALEXANDRA SHOLTESRecruitment Counselor, Gear UpB.A., Keene State College
JENNIFER SHORTISStaff Assistant/Member Services, Mount FitnessB.S., Fitchburg State University;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
INDIRA SMARTRecruitment Counselor/North Central Mass Talent Search, Access & TransitionB.A., Franklin Pierce University
MICHELLE SMITHAssociate Professor, NursingM.S., University of Massachusetts;B.S., University of New Hampshire;A.D.N., Mount Wachusett Community College
JASON SNOONIANDirector, Mount FitnessB.S., University of Massachusetts-Amherst
LAURIE SNOONIANStaff Associate for the President and Finance & AdministrationM.S., Northeastern University;B.A., San Diego State University;A.A., Mira Costa Community College
DANIEL SOUCYAssociate Professor, PhilosophyM.A., The State University of New York at Albany;B.A., Westfield State College
TRESSA STAZINKSIDirector of Correctional Education, Lifelong Learning & Workforce DevelopmentM.B.A., Fitchburg State University;B.S., Curry College
GAIL STEELEProfessor, TheatreM.A., Miami University-Ohio;B.A., Bridgewater State University
LISA STEJSKAL
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Program Director/Health Care Opportunity ProgramM.Ed., McKendree University;B.S., University of St. Francis;A.A.S., Southwestern Illinois College
PAUL SWERZENSKIProfessor, GID Graphic and Interactive DesignM.A., Beacon College;B.A., Montclair State University
HEIDI SWIFTAssistant ComptrollerA.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
WILLIAM SWIFTDirector, Maintenance and Mechanical Systems
SANDY TAVARESAssistant Director, North Central Educational Opportunity CenterM.A., Assumption College;B.A., University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
SUSAN TAYLORProfessor, Computer Information SystemsM.S., Fitchburg State University;B.S., Fitchburg State University;A.S., Becker Jr. College
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COLLENE THAXTONAssociate Professor, NursingM.S.N., Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing;B.S., Springfield College
DAVID THIBAULT-MUNOZAcademic Counselor/Resource Specialist/FYE/ CPT InstructorGateway to College Dual Enrollment Program;M.Ed., University of Illinois at Chicago;B.A., Binghamton University
NANCY THIBODEAUStaff Assistant, Division of Human Resources & Payroll, Affirmative Action OfficeA.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
JEFFERY M. THOMPSONAssistant Professor, Physics and Mathematics(2) M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute;B.S., Shippensburg State University;A.A., Harrisburg Area Community College
VENUSA TOOMEYAssistant Professor, Medical Assisting ProgramM.D., Saint Louis University;M.Ed., Northeastern University;B.S., Saint Louis University
DONNA TOOTHAKERProgram Manager, United Way Youth Venture
LINDA TROWBRIDGEProgram Assistant, Senator Stephen M. Brewer Center for Civic Learning and Community EngagementM.S., Antioch University New England;B.A., Boston University
THOMAS VALLETTAAssistant Professor, MathematicsM.S., University of Rhode Island;B.S., University of Rhode Island;B.A., University of Rhode Island
MICHELLE VALOISProfessor, EnglishM.F.A., University of Massachusetts;B.A., University of Massachusetts
JACOB VANHILLOOutreach Liaison, United Way Youth VentureA.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
SARA VETTESEDirector of Early College and Dual EnrollmentM.A., Assumption College;B.A., Assumption College
NANCY WADAAssociate Professor, NursingM.S.N., Case Western Reserve University;B.S., Columbia Union College;A.S., Atlantic Union College
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MEGAN WARFIELDAssociate Registrar, Records OfficeC.A.G.S., Northeastern University;M.A., Framingham State University;B.A., Framingham State University
JENNIFER WELCHSenior Special Programs Coordinator, Access & TransitionM.F.A., Florida International University;M.A., Auburn University;B.A., Fitchburg State University;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
HEIDI WHARTONAcademic Counselor, Health Care Opportunity ProgramM.A., Lesley University;B.A., Capital University
MARCUS WILLIAMSAssistant Director, Enrollment B.S., UMASS Dartmouth
SARA WILLIAMSStudent Support Services Program Manager, TRIO SSS ProgramsM.S., Southern New Hampshire University;B.A., Hartwick College
TINA WILSONProfessor, Computer Information SystemsM.S., Fitchburg State University;B.S., Fitchburg State University
TRAIN WUDirector, Diversity PipelineM.Ed., Merrimack College;B.S.W., Rhode Island College
DAVID WYMANAssociate Professor, EnglishM.A., University of New Hampshire;B.A., Fitchburg State University;A.S., Mount Wachusett Community College
CARLA ZOTTOLIExecutive Director, Development & MWCC FoundationB.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst
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