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.
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
As summer begins to turn to fall, I am reminded that my favorite time of year is here — the start of a new academic year!
Welcome, students, faculty, and staff. Whether you are returning to or joining CT State for the first time, your presence makes our classrooms, campuses, and college better. Each of you brings experiences, ideas, and aspirations that strengthen our community and contribute to the energy of a new semester.
This year is an important one for CT State. We are developing the college’s first comprehensive strategic plan, which will help define our priorities and guide our work in the years ahead. Many members of our community have already contributed to this process, and there will be additional opportunities throughout the semester to review the plan and share your feedback. Your voice matters as we shape the future of our college together. There continues to be much for us to do.
At the heart of this work is our mission. Every day, CT State serves students seeking to advance their education, prepare for a new career, strengthen their skills, or create new opportunities for themselves and their families. That mission is brought to life through the commitment of our talented faculty and staff and the determination of our students. We are proudly Connecticut’s largest public higher education institution, and Connecticut’s partner in advancing the state’s workforce.
I encourage you to make use of the many resources available to support your studies, mental health and wellness, career goals, professional development, and overall success. Asking for help and supporting one another are important parts of belonging to a strong college community.
I look forward to visiting our campuses and seeing firsthand the extraordinary teaching, learning, and skill development taking place across our college — and the many ways our students rise to the highest standards.
As the semester kicks off, I’d love to hear how things are going for you; what goals you may have, or how we can serve you better. I can be reached at the following email address: ctstate-president@ct.edu. Of course, I will do my best to respond!
Welcome back and best wishes for a successful semester. I am truly grateful to begin another academic year alongside all of you.
Sincerely,
Christina Royal, Ph.D.
Interim President
Phone: 860-612-7003
Email: CTState-President@ct.edu
or margaret.vancott@ctstate.edu
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.
Phone: 860-612-7025
Email: tom.yelich@ctstate.edu