Technical Advisory Committee Meets

New England Institute of Technology's Technical Advisory Committee met on November 8, at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Warwick. More than 150 members of the committee, representing each program of study at the college, were in attendance to assist department chairs and faculty members with curriculum development. The Technical Advisory Committee at New England Tech is charged with providing insight on the latest technical developments within their respective fields. This insight is invaluable in keeping all of the degree offerings at the college as relevant and up-to-date as possible.

Committee members were welcomed to the meeting by New England Tech Associate Provost Dr. William Ferrante. Dr. Ferrante thanked the members of the committee for their service. He also reported on the important changes in the programs of study, the improvements to the physical plant and operations of the college. Assisted by Assistant Provost Wendy Buckler, Dr. Ferrante presented awards to members of the committee who have served the college for 5, 10, 15 and 20 years. The following members were honored for their service:

Service Awards Presented:

5 Years
Building Construction and Cabinetmaking Technology
Keith LeClair, New England Architectural Interiors
Computerized Business Management Technology
Regina Bell, Cox Communications
Electronics Technology
Robert DeSilats
Daniel Ferriola, Zebra Technologies
Paul Sandore, EMC Corporation
Electrical Technology
Michael Malone, Consolidated Electrical Services
Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology
Rosemarie Bigsby
Marianne Fung, Warwick School Department

10 Years
Building Construction and Cabinetmaking Technology
Stephen Haun, S.T. Haun, Inc.
Business Management Technology
Jeanette Schier-Pugsley, Focal, Inc.
Clinical Medical Assistant Technology
Sally Irons, Miriam Hospital
Gloria Mancuso, Veterans Administration Medical Center
Kendra Moitoso, Kent County Hospital
Electrical Technology
Juluis Kolawole
Heating Technology
Dennis Brennan, Brennan Oil and Heating Company, Inc.
Edward Whittaker, R.I. Department of Labor and Training
Marine Technology
Eric Collins, Pleasant Street Wharf
Michael Keyworth, Cove Haven Marina
Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Technology
Anthony Vessella, Lincoln Energy Corporation

15 Years
Architectural Building and Engineering Technology
Frank DiGregorio, Specs, Inc.
Automotive Technology
Alfred Ruggeiro, AAA of South Central New England
Building Construction and Cabinetmaking Technology
Stephen Accrino, Interiors Unlimited

20 Years
Heating Technology
Anthony Castellone
Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Technology
Donald Jestings, Don Jestings and Sons

Building Construction and Cabinetmaking Technology Department Chair Felix Carlone, Associate Provost Dr. William Ferrante and Assistant Provost Wendy Buckler (background) present Technical Advisory Committee member Stephen Haun with his 10 year award.

Heating Technology advisors pause during their curriculum development.