Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
Welcome to the start of a new semester at CT State! Whether you are new to our community or returning to our classrooms, offices, and campuses across Connecticut, I am glad you are here. I look forward to beginning this semester together, energized by the work ahead.
As we prepare to complete our third year as a unified college, our students continue to make a difference across our communities, balancing academics, work, and family while advancing both their own goals and Connecticut’s workforce.
Many of our faculty and staff heard me reflect earlier this week on the moment higher education finds itself today, one that is experiencing rapid change, evolving technology, and shifting external expectations. Education has always adapted in moments like this. What matters most is not always the change itself, but how we respond to it while staying grounded in the important values of learning, curiosity, critical thinking, and the courage to try new things.
This semester marks an important step forward as we begin our first comprehensive strategic planning process. This is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to help shape the future of our college. Through listening, engagement across our campuses, and thoughtful use of data, the goal is to develop a plan that reflects who we serve and how we can best support the success of our statewide community in the years ahead, anchored by our student-centered mission. We’ll have more information available about how you can engage in this process soon.
In this new semester, I encourage each of you to engage fully in the life of our college and to share your ideas about how we can continue to grow and improve. Your voices matter, and they will help guide the next era of CT State.
I look forward to the semester ahead and to spending time on our campuses, seeing firsthand what our students accomplish and the dedication our faculty and staff bring to supporting them every day. I wish you a successful and rewarding spring semester.
Please say hello if you see me on campus!
Best wishes for the semester ahead,
