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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.
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Dr. Christina Royal

From the Desk of the President

January 30, 2026

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
 
As part of my ongoing commitment to listening, learning, and engaging with our CT State community, I am pleased to share my updated office hours for the Spring 2026 semester. These office hours are open to all faculty and staff and are intended to create space for conversation, questions, and the sharing of ideas that help strengthen our college, along with any important updates I may have to share.
 
Updated Spring 2026 Office Hour Dates
  • Tuesday, February 24, 3:-4 p.m.
  • Tuesday, March 24, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Monday, April 27, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
The meeting invitations to join my office hours will be shared with each campus’ executive assistants to forward to employees locally. If a change to the schedule needs to be made, the president’s office will communicate a new date and time as soon as possible.
 
I look forward to seeing you during my (virtual) office hours! Your perspectives are invaluable as we continue to shape the future of CT State together.
 
Sincerely,
 
Christina Royal, Ph.D.
Interim President
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Mailing Address

185 Main Street
New Britain, CT 06051

Staff

Christina Royal, Ph.D., Interim President

Phone: 860-612-7003 
 Email: CTState-President@ct.edu 
or margaret.vancott@ctstate.edu

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

Phone: 860-612-7005 
 Email: theresa.robbins@ctstate.edu

Tom Yelich, Chief of Staff

Phone: 860-612-7025
 Email: tom.yelich@ctstate.edu

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Last updated: January 30, 2026 | 9:55 am