New York State Education Department (NYSED) – The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V)

New Announcements for 2021-2022

Lead PI: Dr. Timothy G. Lynch, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Perkins Grant Director & Officer: Ms. Darlene O'Rourke

Perkins Assistant Director: Ms. Giuseppina Troia

Assistant Director of the Office of Grants/Sponsored Programs: Ms. Christine Spicknell

Goal 1: Support for Students with Disabilities and Members of Special Populations: Accessibility and Professional Development for Faculty, Staff and Students

Goal Director for Goal 1: Darlene O'Rourke

Goal 2: Optimizing CTE Student Recruitment & Retention Strategies, Employment Services & Opportunities and Tracking the CTE Student Journey

Goal Director for Goal 2: Giuseppina Troia

Goal 3: Aligning QCC's CTE programs with current Labor Market needs

Goal Directors: Darlene O'Rourke & Giuseppina Troia

Faculty Directors (they are part of Goal 3):

  • Biology – Dr. Punita Bhansali, Medical Assistant A.A.S.
  • Nursing – Dr. Georgina Colalillo and Dr. Lorraine Cupelli, Nursing A.A.S.
  • Health, Phys Ed and Dance – Dr. Isabella Lizzul, Massage Therapy A.A.S.
  • Engineering Technology – Professor Hamid Namdar, PE & Chair
  • Prof. Marvin Gayle, Computer Engineering Technology A.A.S.
  • Prof. Shahadat Hossain, Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S.
  • Dr. Belle Birchfield, Electrical Engineering Technology A.A.S.
  • Music – Prof. Ernie Jackson and Prof. Robert Anderson, Music Production A.A.S.
  • Continuing Education & Workforce Development - Lori Conkling, Non-Credit CTE Programs/Training

New Announcements for 2018-2019

Lead PI: Dr. Shiang-Kwei Wang, Dean for Research

Perkins Grants Officer: Ms. Moira Adams

Perkins Budget Officer: Ms. Christine Spicknell

Major Effort Directors:

Ms. Jacqueline Montgomery, Pre-College, Continuing Education and Workforce Development
Preparing Students for Careers in the Healthcare, Business and Technology Sectors

Prof. Hamid Namdar, Engineering Technology Department
Equipment Upgrade for the Computers Networking and Cyber Security Laboratories

Prof. Georgina Colalillo, Nursing Department
Prof. Lorraine Cupelli, Nursing Department
Partners Aligned Toward Higher Education in Nursing

Prof. Robert Anderson, Music Department
Prof. Syjetlana Bukvich-Nichols, Music Department
DANTE Audio Network Deployment

Prof. Kathleen Villani, Business Department
Prof. Punita Bhansali, Biological Sciences & Geology Department
Dr. Nidhi Gadura, Biological Sciences & Geology Department
Professional Certifications for Business Students and Medical Assisting

Dr. Isabella Lizzul, Health, Physical Education & Dance Department
Efforts and Strategies to Support Student Massage Therapist Retention and Graduation

New Announcements for 2017-2018

Lead PI: Dr. Timothy Lynch, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Perkins Grants Officer: Mr. Justin Courter

Perkins Budget Officer: Ms. Christine Spicknell

Major Effort Directors:

Mr. Jeffrey Chen, Pre-College, Continuing Education and Workforce Development
Connecting Students through Career Pathways to the Healthcare, Business and Technology Sectors

Prof. Hamid Namdar, Engineering Technology Department
Prof. Stuart Asser, Engineering Technology Department
Equipment Upgrade for the Telecommunications and Manufacturing/Metallurgy Laboratories

Prof. Georgina Colalillo, Nursing Department
Prof. Lorraine Cupelli, Nursing Department
Partners Aligned Toward Higher Education in Nursing

Prof. Ernie Jackson, Music Department
Prof. Robert Anderson, Music Department
Upgrade for Music Production Recording Studio, Classrooms, and Laboratories

Prof. Kathleen Villani, Business Department
Prof. Marilyn Katz, Business Department
Prof. Deborah Glinert,
Business Department
Professional Certifications for Business Students

Dr. Isabella Lizzul, Health, Physical Education & Dance Department
Efforts and Strategies to Support Student Massage Therapist Retention and Graduation

Announcements for 2016-2017

Lead PI: Dr. Sandra Palmer

Perkins Grants Officer: Mr. Justin Courter

Dean Jeffrey Chen
Major Effort 1: Workforce Development services in support of student careers in the Healthcare, Business and Technology sectors

Prof. Stuart Asser
Major Effort 2:  Equipment Upgrade for the Electronics and Computer Security Laboratories

Prof. Georgina Colalillo
Major Effort 3:  Partners Aligned Toward Higher Education in Nursing

Ms. Jennifer Williams
Major Effort 4:  Career and Technical Education (CTE) Early Alert System

Prof. Kathleen Villani, Prof. Marilyn Katz, and Ms. Deborah Glinert
Major Effort 5:  Professional Certifications for Business Students

Dr. Isabella Lizzul and Dr. Rezan Akpinar
Major Effort 6:  Effort and Strategies to Support the Student Massage Therapist Retention and Graduation

Campus Cultural Centers

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Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

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QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.