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QCC Welcomes New Faculty & Staff
July 2018
We are pleased to announce the addition of the following new full-time staff members to Quinsigamond Community College:
On May 27, 2018, Academic Affairs welcomed Betty Lauer into a new role as Dean of the School of Business, Engineering, and Technology. Betty brings to this position over 28 years of teaching at the college level here at Quinsigamond Community College. Additionally, she was an academic coordinator for the Computer Systems Engineering Technology and Computer Information Systems Programs. Betty earned an Associate of Arts in Data Processing from Johnson Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Human Relations from MidAmerican Nazarene University and a Masters of Liberal Arts in Information Technology with a concentration in Software Engineering from Harvard University.
On June 3, 2018, Academic Affairs welcomed Jacqueline Kaczowka into a new role as Program Specialist/ Center for Workforce Development & Continuing Education. Jacqueline brings over 8 years of experience working with non-traditional students to this position. Most recently, she was the clerk in the Center for Workforce Development office here at QCC. She also held other roles as a Workplace Education Instructor and an Advisor at the GED program. Jacqueline earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Management from Westfield State College.
On July 1, 2018 Financial Aid welcomed Caitlin Laurie into her new role as Associate Director of Financial Aid. Caitlin brings over eight years of financial aid experience to this position. Most recently, she was the Associate Director of Operations and Student Service here at QCC. Previous to this role, she served as a Senior Financial Aid Counselor at QCC. Prior to her work at QCC, she was an Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Clark University. Caitlin earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Communications and Culture and a Master of Science in Professional Communication from Clark University.
On July 2, 2018, Academic Affairs welcomed Dorothy McCormack into a new role as Manager of ESL and Educational Leadership Adult Basic Education Professional Development Center. Dorothy brings over 22 years higher education administration and work with Adult Basic Education experience to this position. Most recently, she was the Director of SABES Professional Development Center for ESOL at Holyoke Community College. Dorothy earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Human Nutrition from University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language from University of Massachusetts, Boston.
On July 1, 2018 Financial Aid welcomed Betsy Groves to her new role as Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations and Technology. Previous to this new role, Betsy served as the Associate Director of Technology and Systems in the Financial Aid Office. Betsy brings over 20 years of Financial Aid and higher education experience to this position. Most recently, she was an Implementation Specialist in the private sector assisting schools in implementing academic administrative software. Prior to that experience, she was the Director of Financial Aid at University of Massachusetts Medical School. Betsy earned a Bachelor’s of Science from University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth.
On July 1, 2018 Administrative Services welcomed Patrick Printz to his new role as Interim Director of IT Projects. Patrick's previous role with QCC was as the Associate Director of Network Infrastructure. Patrick brings over 18 years of experience to this role with his many years of administrative work and web design at Worcester State Hospital. Patrick earned an Associated Degree in Computer Information Systems.
On July 15, 2018, Academic Affairs welcomed Evelyn Markham as Director of the Children’s School Early Childhood Program. Evelyn brings over 19 years of early childhood experience to this role. Previous to joining the QCC family, Evelyn served as the Lead Toddler Teacher at the Child Development Center in Springfield, MA. Preceding that, Evelyn served as the Program Director at the Square One YWCA in Springfield, MA. Evelyn is a graduate of Springfield College, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Services and a Master’s of Education and Educational Services from Springfield College.
Please join us in welcoming Betty, Jacqueline, Caitlin, Dorothy,Betsy, Patrick and Evelyn into their new roles at QCC.
