Office of the Provost
The Office of the Provost plays a leading role in sustaining and cultivating an environment of academic excellence and student success at CT State, the fourth largest open-access college in the country and the sole community college in the state.
The Provost's Office supports our students, faculty, staff, campuses and communities through the strategic focus on Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Workforce Innovation, and Institutional Research.
Our Team
Karen Hynick, Ed.D.
Acting Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Workforce Innovation
Phone: 860-612-7006
Email: karen.hynick@ctstate.edu
Amy E. Harris Tan, Ph.D.
Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
Phone: 860-612-7010
Email: amy.tan@ctstate.edu
B.L. (Brad) Baker
Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Education
Phone: 860-612-7055
Email: bl.baker@ctstate.edu
Michelle A. Coach, Ed.D.
Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Phone: 860-612-7013
Email: michelle.coach@ctstate.edu
Nancy Prather-Johnson, M.B.A.
Dean, School of Business and Professional Studies
Phone: 860-612-7058
Email: nancy.pratherjohnson@ctstate.edu
Fay Godbolt, MHSA, BSW
Executive Dean, Workforce Innovations and Partnerships
Phone: 860-612-7079
Email: fay.godbolt@ctstate.edu
J.D. Mathewson, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness and Planning
Phone: 860-612-7029
Email: jd.mathewson@ctstate.edu
Manuel Gomez, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Operations
Phone: 860-612-7063
Email: manuel.gomez@ctstate.edu
Kelly Falvey, Ed.D.
Director, Concurrent Enrollment
Phone: 203-285-2175
Email: kelly.falvey@ctstate.edu
Teresa Foley, Ph.D.
Interim Associate Dean, Non-traditional Transition Programs
Phone: 860-253-3137
Email: teresa.foley@ctstate.edu