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.

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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From the Desk of the President

March 11, 2026

Dear Colleagues,

As part of our strategic planning effort, our goal is to invite guest speakers to engage our college community in conversations on topics shaping higher education and the future of our work. These virtual webinars will provide opportunities to explore emerging issues, share ideas, and engage with leaders who are helping guide innovation across our field.

Our first speaker will join us on March 25 at 3:00 p.m.

I will be joined by Dr. Judith Cárdenas, a nationally recognized leader in higher education innovation, for a discussion on AI and the Future of Teaching, Learning, and Work. Together, we will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education, what it means for our classrooms and workforce preparation, and how colleges like CT State can thoughtfully respond to this rapidly evolving landscape.

The session will include a brief presentation from Dr. Cárdenas followed by a conversation with me and time for questions from our college community.

A calendar invitation with a link to watch the webinar discussion will follow soon. I hope you will join us for what promises to be an important conversation.

Sincerely,

Christina Royal, Ph.D.

Interim President

Contact the President's Office

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: March 11, 2026 | 3:55 pm