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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

July 22, 2026

Dear Members of the CT State Community,
 
I want to update you on the status of our search for the college’s next Vice President of Human Resources. After careful consideration, we were not able to identify a candidate who was the right fit to lead this important department, and the search has concluded without an appointment.
 
We recognize how critical this leadership position is to the college and to all of you, and we do not take this outcome lightly. We are now evaluating the best path forward, whether that means taking measures to stabilize the department in the near term or relaunching a new Vice President search this fall.
 
I’ll continue to keep the college community informed as soon as the next step is identified. Thank you for your continued support during this process.
 
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: July 23, 2026 | 12:29 pm