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CT State Community College is a premier comprehensive statewide community college serving nearly 70,000 students annually and focused on building upon the history of Connecticut’s 12 legacy community colleges.

Dr. Christina Royal is the interim president, having assumed the office on August 1, 2025. Prior, she was the Founder and President of Infinite Unlearning, LLC, an executive coaching and consultancy service supporting mid to senior leaders and their organizations. She also served as a President-in-Residence for Harvard University Graduate School of Education for the Academic Year 2024-2025.
Dr. Christina Royal

From the Desk of the President

November 26, 2025

Dear Members of the CT State Community,

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take this opportunity to extend my sincere appreciation to every member of our CT State community. This season reminds us of the importance of gratitude, and I am deeply thankful for the dedication, hard work and spirit of excellence that each of you brings to our college.

Whether you are teaching, supporting our operations or pursuing your educational goals, each of you plays an important role in making CT State a place where talent is nurtured, futures are built, and communities across Connecticut are strengthened.

I encourage you to take this time to rest, reflect and enjoy the company of family and friends. Our success as Connecticut’s largest institution of public higher education is rooted in your belief in our mission and in our students, who go on to lead transformative lives that shape Connecticut’s future, and their own, for the better.

As we prepare to conclude the fall semester, I look forward to learning more about the accomplishments of our students, faculty and staff and the many ways you continue to move CT State forward. But for now, I wish you and your loved ones a joyful and restorative Thanksgiving.

With gratitude,

Christina

Contact the President's Office

Mailing Address

185 Main Street
New Britain, CT 06051

Staff

Christina Royal, Ph.D., Interim President

Margaret (Meg) Van Cott, Executive Assistant to the President

Phone: 860-612-7003
 Email: margaret.vancott@ctstate.edu
To request Interim President Royal’s event attendance or for a speaking request, contact Meg Van Cott.

Theresa Robbins, Executive Assistant to the College Office

Tom Yelich, Chief of Staff

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