Strategic Partnerships

Charge

Document existing partnerships with industry, community organizations, private foundations, individuals, institutions of higher education (domestic and international), K-12 education systems, and government agencies. In addition, include information on external grants and fundraising activities. Generate a plan for expansion of external partnerships to enrich the student educational experience, for applied research and fundraising, and establishment of advisory boards for each academic program.

Members

Chair: George Claffey, Vice President, Technology and Strategic Initiatives

Jen Destefani, Vice President, Institutional Advancement; Executive Director, CCSU Foundation

Lisa McMahon, Associate Professor, Physical Education and Human Performance

Oluwatoyin Awoderu, Director, International Student and Scholars Services

Dana Wilkie, Associate Dean, School of Business

Jessica Chavez, Head of Service Training and L&D, TRUMPF

Alice Pritchard, Executive Director, CT Technical Education and Career System

Barbara Fernandez, Director, Service Strategy, CONNSTEP

Luz Amaya, Associate Professor, Engineering

Brenda Lopez, Administrator, Grants and Funded Research

Michael Russo, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs

Lourdes Casas, Professor, World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Information Technology Committee; International Education Committee

Meeting Agendas and Notes

March 2, 2026: Agenda Meeting Minutes

March 23, 2026: Agenda Meeting Minutes