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Please note that as of July 1, 2023, all program information should be accessed through the CT State Community College Catalog. Specific program information on this page may no longer be accurate beyond this date.
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This program provides an education in the modern skills of drafting. There is a strong emphasis on computer applications in each drafting concentration. A unique feature of this certificate is that it pairs drafting with a technology such as Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial (Manufacturing, Mechanical).  Upon completion of this certificate, you will be prepared to go to work as a draftsperson or enter into an associate degree program of your choice with no less credit.

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Vendor Sales[/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title color=”#cb1d5c” size=”30″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Oswald” font_type=”google”]Related Degrees & Certificates[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1603119356114{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Because you are interested in the Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate, you might want to look at these programs, too.

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See below for a list of all full-time Department Faculty. Please note that not all listed faculty may teach courses related to this specific degree or certificate program.

Nursing and Allied Health

Academic Division
C245
(860) 215-9301 (860) 215-9914

Yvette Onye

A.S., Springfield Technical Community College; B.S., Westfield State University; M.S., Cambridge CollegeBusiness and Technologies Department Assistant Professor
Office: C-132
Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9428

Brandais Orzolek

Human Services HR Generalist
(860) 215-9212
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Lupita Paniagua

B.A., Sonoma State University; M.A., University of ConnecticutAdvising Center, Student Services Division Guided Pathways Advisor 1
Office: A-113A
(860) 215-9337
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Mackenzie Parise

A.A., Prince Georges Community College; B.S., Granite State College; M.S., Southern New Hampshire UniversityRegistrar’s Office, Student Services Division Enrollment Management Specialist
Office: A-115
(860) 215-9338
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Rashita L Parker

A.S., Quinebaug Valley Community College; B.S., Charter Oak State College; M.S., Southern New Hampshire UniversityFinancial Aid, Student Services Division Financial Aid Specialist II
Office: A104
(860) 215-9277
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Peter Patsouris

B.A., Boston University; M. A., Providence CollegeHumanities and Social Sciences Department Professor of International Studies
Office: C108
Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9462

Payroll 

(860) 215-9275 (860) 215-9915
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Sara Pearson

B.S., MLIS, University of Rhode IslandFinancial Aid, Student Services Division Financial Aid Specialist
Office: A-108
(860) 215-9262

Andrea Pedraza-Jennings, LCSW

B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.S.W., University of ConnecticutStudent Services Division Wellness Counselor
Office: C-162
(860) 215-9298

Kirsten Pennie, Ph.D.

B.S., University of Bristol, UK; Ph.D., University of Glasgow, UKTutoring and Academic Success Center Math and Natural Sciences Tutor
Office: A126
(860) 215-9255

Ruben Perez

CompTIA A+, Network+, iNet, Microsoft Certified System EngineerInformation Technology IT Tech II
Office: C-135
(860) 215-9222

Jodi Peterson

Workforce and Community Education, Student Services Division SNAP Coordinator
Office: D111
(860) 215-9209

President’s Office

President’s Office
C209
(860) 215-9007 (860) 215-9917
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Carolyn J Prunier

A.S., Quinsigamond Community College; B.S., Bryant UniversityStudent Services Division Testing Coordinator
Office: A119E
(860) 215-9062

Purchasing

Administrative Services
F104
(860) 215-9258 (860) 215-9918
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Donna M Ramos

A.S., Three Rivers Community-Technical CollegeFinancial Aid, Student Services Division Financial Aid Assistant
Office: A105B
(860) 215-9283
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C. Catherine Ray

B.A. Southern Connecticut State University; M.A. Northern Arizona UniversityAdvising Center, Student Services Division Guided Pathways Advisor I
Office: A-126
(860) 215-9213

Registrar’s Office

Student Services
A115
(860) 215-9064 (860) 215-9919 (fax)
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Nicola H Ricker

B.S., University of Connecticut; M.S. University of New HavenMathematics and Science Department Professor of Science
Office: C270
Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9474
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Mark Comeau
860-215-9415
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