Dr. John Maduko is the inaugural President of Connecticut State Community College (CT State). He assumed office in June 2022, following a nationwide search and unanimous vote by the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) Board of Regents for Higher Education. As president, Maduko is responsible for the unified $500 million statewide community college that is the largest institution of higher education in Connecticut, the largest community college in New England, and one of the largest community colleges in the country, serving nearly 70,000 students annually across 23 locations statewide.
CT State President O. John Maduko (center), CT State Capital CEO G. Duncan Harris (left) and CT State Norwalk CEO Cheryl De Vonish (not pictured) were honored as being among the 2024 100 Most Influential Blacks by the Connecticut Chapter of the NAACP. This prestigious award aims to celebrate renowned influencers, recognize community leaders, and honor industry trailblazers. Alongside Dr. Harris and Dr. Maduko is Southern Connecticut State University Interim President Dr. Dwayne Smith (right), who was also honored.
President Maduko attended the American Association of Community Colleges Trustees National Legislative Summit (NLS). A delegation of CT State students, faculty, campus leaders, and administrators joined other representatives from 1,300 community colleges throughout the country in Washington D.C. to advocate for our institutions of higher education.
President Maduko speaking at the 2-day Connecticut State Community College Leadership Summit, where nearly 80 members of CT State’s management team from across our statewide locations came together. This summit marked the first time all levels of management were brought together in person, demonstrating our collective commitment to addressing the pressing challenges and seizing the opportunities ahead as we enter our second year as a unified community college.
