By Carissa Rutkauskas
Faculty Coordinators are the essential academic bridge between UConn and our high school partner sites, upholding the standards and integrity of UConn Early College Experience. As UConn professors, they bring their disciplinary expertise and departmental values directly to UConn ECE Instructors by reviewing certification applications, leading professional development, visiting classrooms, and ensuring that each course mirrors its on-campus equivalent. Their work helps maintain academic comparability while cultivating strong collegial relationships with instructors across Connecticut. While some Faculty Coordinators serve for just a few years, others have dedicated decades to this role, shaping the quality and consistency of UConn ECE. With ongoing growth in program offerings and departmental shifts, we are proud to welcome our newest Faculty Coordinators and thank all who serve for their commitment to academic excellence. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Gustavo Nanclares (Spanish), Laurie Wolfley (American Studies and Maritime Studies), and Matthew McKenzie (American Studies) for their years of dedicated service in the role of Faculty Coordinator, as they leave their position as Faculty Coordinator with UConn ECE.
Agricultural and Resource Economics
Emma Bojinova, Ph.D.
American Sign Language
Linda Pelletier, Ph.D.
American Studies
Karon McGovern
Business
Vishal Baloria, Ph.D.
Civil Engineering
Sarira Motaref, P.E.
Maritime Studies
Matthew Cieslowski
Mathematics
Andrew Jaramillo, Ph.D.
(Assistant to the Faculty Coordinator)
Mechanical Engineering
Jorge Paricio Garcia, Ph.D.
(SolidWorks)
Edward Weingart
(AutoCAD)
Introduction to Academic Writing (ENGL 1004)
Tom Doran, Ph.D.
(Assistant Faculty Coordinator)
Writing Center (ENGL 3082)
Tom Deans, Ph.D.
Kinesiology
Allison MacKenzie
Nutritional Sciences
Molika Chea, Ph.D.
Pharmacy
Charles White, Pharm.D.
Public Health
David Gregorio, Ph.D.
Spanish
Eduardo Urios-Aparisi, Ph.D.
University – Intro to Making
Cody Ryan