College of Technology
The College of Technology (COT) provides career pathways for students to earn certificates, Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Engineering and Technology disciplines. COT reduces barriers to education by providing a seamless articulation between CT State and the four-year partner universities and offering multiple points of entry for completion of degrees.
Programs
The two main transfer programs are Engineering Science, which transfers into many different four-year Engineering Bachelor's degrees and Technology Studies.
History
The COT was established in 1992 under Connecticut Public Act 92-126 to form articulation agreements between all twelve Connecticut community colleges and public and private partner universities. This unique infrastructure and governance provide seamless articulation between the community colleges and their four-year partner universities, providing multiple points of entry for degree completion. For over 30 years, the COT has provided leadership for transfer pathways and has been recognized as a model transfer program.
Leadership Structure
The COT is led by a State Director and a Site Coordinator's Council, which meets monthly, includes representatives from 4-year public and private university partners, all campuses of CT State Community College, as well as the Connecticut Technical High School System, and business and industry partners.
Pathways
Start at CT State → Finish at a 4-year institution.
The credits from College of Technology degrees may be transferable to various four-year programs. Choose a degree and then a transfer school to learn more.
Engineering Science, AS
Civil Engineering, BS
Electrical Engineering, BS
Manufacturing Engineering Technology, BS
Manufacturing Management, BS
Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS
Mechanical Engineering, BS
Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Technology, BS
Technology Management, BS
Biomedical Engineering, BS
Electrical Engineering, BS
Mechanical Engineering, BS
Computer Engineering, BS
Electrical Engineering, BS
Physics, BS-Engineering
Computer Engineering Technology, BS
Computer Engineering, BS
Computer Science, BS
Electrical Engineering, BS
Mechanical Engineering, BS
Biomedical Engineering, BSE
Chemical Engineering, BSE
Civil Engineering, BSE
Electrical Engineering, BSE
Environmental Engineering, BSE
Mechanical Engineering, BSE
Robotics Engineering, BSE
Acoustical Engineering and Music, BSE
Aerospace Engineering, BSAE
Biomedical Engineering, BSBE
Civil Engineering, BSCE
Computer Engineering, BSCmpE
Electrical Engineering, BSEE
Mechanical Engineering, BSME
Robotics Engineering, BSRE
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, BS
Civil Engineering, BS
Electrical and Computer Engineering, BS
Engineering, BS
Mechanical Engineering, BS
Technology Studies, AS
Technology Management, BS
Computer Engineering Technology, BS
Leadership
Director of the College of Technology
Michelle Coach, School Dean of STEM
Campus: CT State Community College
Email: michelle.coach@ctstate.edu
Community College Coordinators
Mary Bidwell, Director, Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Campus: Asnuntuck
Email: mary.bidwell@ctstate.edu
Andre Freeman, Professor, Mathematics
Campus: Capital
Email: andre.freeman@ctstate.edu
Susan Spencer, Professor and PC, Math/Science
Campus: Gateway
Email: susan.spencer@ctstate.edu
Stella Litwinowicz, Professor, Engineering and Math
Campus: Housatonic
Email: stella.litwinowicz@ctstate.edu
Mehrdad Faezi, Professor, Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Campus: Manchester
Email: mehrdad.faezi@ctstate.edu
Lin Lin, Professor and PC, Engineering, Computer Science and Technology
Campus: Middlesex
Email: lin.lin@ctstate.edu
Kristen Dagan, Department. Chair, Engineering and Technology
Campus: Naugatuck Valley
Email: kristen.dagan@ctstate.edu
John Jagtiani, Professor, Business Intelligence/Information Systems, STEM
Campus: Northwestern
Email: john.jagtiani@ctstate.edu
Mobin Rastgar Agah, Professor and PC, Engineering
Campus: Norwalk
Email: mobin.rastgaragah@ctstate.edu
Jakob Spjut, Department Chair, Engineering and Technology
Campus: Quinebaug Valley
Email: jakob.spjut@ctstate.edu
Diba Khan-Bureau, Professor, Civil/Environmental Engineering Technology
Campus: Three Rivers
Email: diba.khanbureau@ctstate.edu
Four-Year Institution Coordinators
David Ferreira, Provost
Institution: Charter Oak State College,
Ravindra Thamma, Associate Dean, School of Science, Engineering and Technology
Institution: Central CT State University
Email: thammarav@ccsu.edu
Harvey Hoffman, Assistant Dean, School of Engineering
Institution: Fairfield University
Email: hhoffman@fairfield.edu
Daniel Burkey, Assistant Dean, School of Engineering,
Institution: University of Connecticut
Email: daniel.burkey@uconn.edu
Laurie Granstrand, Enrollment Manager
Institution: University of Hartford
Email: granstran@hartford.edu
Joyce Hu, Program Coordinator, Mechanical Engineering
Institution: University of Bridgeport
Email: jjhu@bridgeport.edu
Stephanie Gillespie, Associate Dean, School of Engineering
Institution: University of New Haven
Email: sgillespie@newhaven.edu
Matthew Enjarlan, Department Chair
Institution: Southern CT State University
Email: enjalranm1@southernct.edu
Secondary School Coordinators
Larry Pomerleau, Education Consultant
Institution: Manufacturing CT Technical Education and Career System
Email: lawrence.pomerleau@cttech.org