Taskforce 05 - Strategic Partnerships

Central Connecticut State University  ·  R2 Comprehensive Polytechnic Exploration 

Strategic Partnerships

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.

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Task Force 05 — Latest Update

Task Force 05: Strategic Partnerships  ·  Latest Update  ·  Central Connecticut State University

Task Force Members

Who’s at the Table

Chair

George Claffey

Vice President, Technology and Strategic Initiatives

Member

Jen Destefani

Vice President, Institutional Advancement; Executive Director, CCSU Foundation

Member

Lisa McMahon

Associate Professor, Physical Education and Human Performance

Member

Oluwatoyin Awoderu

Director, International Student and Scholars Services

Member

Dana Wilkie

Associate Dean, School of Business

Member

Jessica Chavez

Head of Service Training and L&D, TRUMPF

Member

Alice Pritchard

Executive Director, CT Technical Education and Career System

Member

Barbara Fernandez

Director, Service Strategy, CONNSTEP

Member

Luz Amaya

Associate Professor, Engineering

Member

Brenda Lopez

Administrator, Grants and Funded Research

Member

Kathy Martin

Department Chair and Professor, Biomolecular Sciences

Member

Michael Russo

Vice President for Student Affairs

Member

Lourdes Casas

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

Meeting Records

Agendas & Minutes

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