Office of the President
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.
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
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