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NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Summer 2015
Exciting New Programs Coming to NEIT
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M A S T E R S
As the college’s Master of Science Degree program in Information Technology (IT) enters its fourth year this Fall, it will now be
expanded to offer students the option of completing their degree
entirely online. The Information Technology program is designed
for IT professionals who want to advance their knowledge in the
field as a precursor for management positions in the IT industry.
Each term, students may now select their courses in a traditional
Master’s Information Technology Program Now Online
classroom environment, totally online, or in a hybrid combination
of classroom and online offerings.
To be an effective Information Technology leader, a blend of
operational and technical expertise, leadership and management
of projects and teams, and a solid foundation in the principles of
general management is required. The program’s mission is built
around the components that comprise an organization’s informational infrastructure: the software applications that support the
business processes, the information and data sources used to
store data, the processes used to secure the data, the network
used to access data and applications, and the people who design,
Paramedic Technology
Begins This Fall
NEIT’s Associate in Science Degree program in Paramedic Technology is scheduled
to begin this October. Paramedic practice
is grounded in paramedic science, natural
sciences, social sciences, technology and
humanities. This new program prepares
individuals for careers as pre-hospital care
providers for individuals needing medical
attention. Students with an Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT) license, as well
as those individuals who need to obtain an
EMT license, may enroll.
Paramedics work in the fast-paced world
of emergency medicine in rescue vehicles
and emergency rooms as well as in doctors’ offices and other health care facilities.
Paramedics focus on quality healthcare by
providing for the needs of their patients while
advocating and educating patients, families
and communities. They educate people to take
proactive measures to ensure they maintain
a healthy lifestyle.
The Paramedic Technology program has
been designed to offer non-licensed students
the opportunity to earn an EMT license in a
separate preliminary quarter. These students
must then successfully complete the EMT
licensure exam by the third quarter in order
to continue with the Paramedic Technology
program. Throughout the curriculum, students will engage in clinical and laboratory
experiences to complement classroom learning while acquiring paramedic knowledge as
well as clinical, communication, and clinical
reasoning skills.
Licensed EMT graduates of the Paramedic
Technology program are prepared to work in
a wide variety of emergency settings as well
as hospitals, outpatient facilities, healthcare
clinics, long-term care facilities, public
health organizations and home health care.
In addition, individuals are eligible to take
the National Registry of Emergency Medical
Technician paramedic level exam.
manage and implement the applications, data and the network.
New England Tech’s IT program weaves technical topics such
as network architecture, cloud computing and data analytics
with finance, law, project management and leadership. The
program provides individuals with the ability to analyze business
scenarios, anticipate and respond to a continuously changing
environment and effectively assign resources that make up the
organization’s information system. Employment opportunities for
graduates of this program may include Project Manager, Chief
Information Officer, Chief Technical Officer, Chief Information
Security Officer, Network Manager and Systems Integrator.
New Programs Address
Labor Market Needs
Beginning in October, 2015, NEIT will offer
new Associate in Science degree programs
in Welding Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, programs
designed to answer employers’ needs for
highly skilled workers.
The Welding Engineering Technology
program emphasizes the development of
real-world, hands-on welding skills. Students
will receive intensive training in several
cutting, brazing and welding processes, as
well as courses in industrial OSHA safety
procedures and policy, metallurgy, structural
design, blueprint reading, computer-aided
design and drafting (CADD), and precision
measurement. Students will also prepare for
future certifications through simulated welder
qualification tests.
Graduates of the Welding Engineering
Technology program are prepared for a variety
of positions including welding engineering
technician, production welder, industrial en-
gineering technician, quality control engineering technician, CADD designer or technician,
welding industry salesperson, and materials
testing technician.
NEIT’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology program will focus on the design of
products that use innovative manufacturing
technologies. The curriculum includes design
principles, sketching, problem solving, and materials and manufacturing processes and machines. Students will gain a wide background
in such areas as electricity and electronics,
metrology and the precision measurements of
products, manufacturing processes, machining, tool design, welding and CADD.
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
graduates are prepared for employment as
manufacturing engineering technologists,
industrial engineering technicians, quality
control engineering technicians, research and
development machinists, or manufacturing
production technicians.
For more information on these new programs, contact NEIT’s Admissions Office at 1-800-736-7744, 401-467-7744, by email at NEITAdmissions@neit.edu or visit www.neit.edu.
Mechanical Engineering Grad Shoots for the Moon!
Alexandrea Pimental graduated from NEIT in May, 2015, with an
Associate in Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
This Fall, she will combine her passion for physical fitness and
mechanical engineering as she continues her studies at Brown
University where she will work towards completing a Bachelor of
Science degree in Biomechanical Engineering. A U.S. Navy Veteran,
Alexandrea’s ultimate goal is to one day become an astronaut.
There are many steps Alexandrea must complete on her journey to
becoming an astronaut. This very ambitious and extremely focused
young woman shares her insights with Tech News readers.
What made you decide to
attend NEIT for your degree?
When I graduated from Cumberland High School in 2006, I decided
to join the U.S. Navy rather than
head right off to college as many of
my friends did. In October of that
same year, I enlisted in the Navy
and shipped off to boot camp for
eight weeks in Great Lakes, Illinois,
in February, 2007. From there, I
trained in Pensacola, Florida, to
become a Cryptologic Technician
(CT). I served as a CT for two years
at Fort Meade, Maryland, and for
three years in Kunia, Hawaii. During
my time in Hawaii, I volunteered
to deploy to Baghdad, Iraq, for six
months. I then returned to Kunia to
complete my tour of duty.
Upon separation from the Navy,
my original plan was to continue
working for the government as a
civilian. While I was waiting to get
hired for a government-contracting
job, my brother, who graduated from
New England Tech in March 2005
with a Bachelor of Science degree
in Architectural Building Engineering Technology, suggested I take a
look at the many programs offered
at NEIT. Both my fiancé and I found
programs that we were interested in
pursuing and enrolled in October,
2013. New England Tech’s quarter
system allowed us to begin classes
immediately. We both graduated in
May, 2015. Interestingly enough,
my fiancé earned the “Best of Tech”
award for the Software Engineering
program.
How did you choose your
program?
I chose the Mechanical Engineering Technology program for a
couple of reasons. First, I researched
the possibility of working at the
Naval Undersea Warfare Center in
Newport, RI, and when doing so, I
learned that many of the employ-
ees had mechanical engineering
degrees. My ultimate goal is to one
day become an astronaut, and once
again I found that many astronauts
have mechanical engineering degrees. NEIT’s hands-on approach
to Mechanical Engineering was of
great interest to me. I was impressed
with the level of critical thinking,
creativity, and excitement that I
felt while involved in this program.
What is the next step for
achieving your career goals?
My Associate in Science degree
in Mechanical Engineering Technology has afforded me the opportunity
to attend Brown University this fall.
I am able to design my own concentration, Biomechanical Engineering,
which will take me approximately
three years to complete. I am also
a personal trainer certified by the
American Council on Exercise
(ACE), so by combining my interest in mechanical engineering and
fitness, my focus at Brown will be
designing exercise equipment for
astronauts to use during long duration space flights. The competition
to become an astronaut is fierce.
In 2013, there were 6,000 NASA
applicants, of which only 8 were accepted. No one is born an astronaut.
My approach toward being accepted
into the astronaut-training program
will involve learning a specialized
skill that is necessary in helping
develop our space exploration
program. My niche will focus on
engineering machines that promote
exercise physiology in extreme
environments. By combining my
enthusiasm of mechanical engineering and fitness to improve the health
of astronauts while in space, it is my
hope that one day I will be selected
for the astronaut program. There
are many steps before reaching the
point of a qualified applicant: an
internship at NASA, continuous
training in the gym, researching
the effects of muscle atrophy and
loss of bone density in microgravity, earning a master’s degree, and
gaining related job experience. Each
step of my journey will encompass
heightened levels of discomfort,
new challenging goals, and lessons
that I find inspiring.
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NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Best of Tech 2015
NEIT’s outstanding 2015 Best of Tech award recipients were recently honored at the 18th
Annual Best of Tech ceremony. Each year, the Office of Teaching and Learning recognizes
students from each technology program for their academic and personal achievements.
Criteria include eligibility to graduate in May, 2015, outstanding academic achievements,
extracurricular activities, volunteerism, overcoming obstacles, and serving as a positive role
model. Congratulations to the following individuals:
Peter W. Amylon
Anthony J. Badessa
Dylan R. Beck
Sarah L. Boettner
Raymond L. Brigham
J.J. Connolly
Laurel R. Cost
Associate’s Degree:
Jason B. Dargie
Robert E. Icaza
Abigail M. DaSilva
Glenn D. Josephides
Timothy E. Enos
Alexander T. Kinn
Idilia M. Gomes
Nicholas J. Mancini
Beau J. Guidry
Scott P. May
Evan A. Hickey
Jason C. Moroney
Tanja A. Higson
James R .Paiva
Michael J. Amaral
Jessica R. Brightman
Courtney H. Christiansen
Laura A. Crowley
Bachelor’s Degree:
Kenneth L. Johnson
Rory L. Manier
Jack Kayrouz
Ryan P. O’Connell
Zick Adam Konte
Michael A. Paulhus
Jessica L. Lundquist
Stephen M. Petrarca
Dustin W. Pearce
Anthony B. Pelleccione
Heather L. Pion
Doug R. Roth
Tyler J. Teixeira
Ryan X. Wells
Mark T. Wieland
Kelly R. Slater
Rita A. Smith
Darrell L. Wengler
Master’s Degree:
Ashley L. Goncalves
Cuong D. Nguyen
Best of Tech award recipients may also apply for one of five prestigious Tech Scholar
awards. These recipients are selected by a panel of New England Tech’s administrative
staff and faculty that reviews and evaluates each application. Congratulations to the
2015 Tech Scholars pictured with Dr. Douglas H. Sherman, NEIT’s Senior Vice President
and Provost, from left: Sarah Boettner, Heather Pion, Idilia Gomes, Laura Crowley and
Ryan O’Connell.
Engineering Grad—continued from front page
How did your degree from NEIT
ultimately prepare you for your career
choice?
My experience at New England Tech was
extremely positive in many ways. The professors were great teachers and mentors in the
classroom, the labs, and through the Quadricycle Club where I served as Club President.
The hands-on training and freedom to choose
our design projects allowed me to delve into my
many areas of interest. Because of my leadership skills, I was asked to serve as a peer tutor
and assisted fellow students in Introduction to
Engineering with lessons, homework and lab
assignments during the Spring, 2015 quarter. I
was so pleased to be asked to continue to work
with students enrolled in the Statics course
now being offered during the Summer quarter.
Do you have any advice for graduates
just beginning their job search?
Constantly update your resume! New skills
are developed with each completed quarter.
By keeping a running resume, it becomes
clear which aspects of the program you feel
most competent in, and what skills need to be
sharpened. It is important to work towards a
career in which you can contribute effectively
and improve upon the methods currently being
used. Understanding what motivates you can
help determine which type of career that fits
best for you.
What can current students do to
better prepare themselves for jobs in
their field?
Get the most out of your education! With
each class, fully understand the information being presented. In my technology, it is important
to learn how everything works and how specific
figures are derived. Always strive to go above
and beyond with each assignment and project.
With this approach it will become clear where
your passion lies.
Pictured from left: front row: Nicole Cioffi, Raven Staplins and Stas Belch, Crime Scene Investigation-Bronze Medal; Nathan Bugbee, Cabinetmaking-Bronze Medal. Back row: Nicholas Brecken,
Construction-15th place; Mike Pezzullo, Criminal Justice faculty; Michael Webb, Architectural
Design-9th place; Amanda Metzger, Special Assistant to Admissions/SkillsUSA Advisor; Amanda
Balch, State Officer; and James Montesano, Automotive-25th place.
Students Make Their Mark at SkillsUSA
This picture taken when
Alexandrea was in the US Navy
stationed at
Ft. Jackson, South Carolina.
New England Tech’s 2015 SkillsUSA
competitors have returned from the national
competition that was held in Louisville, KY,
from June 23 to 25, 2015. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving more than 260,000
high school and college students as well as
professional members enrolled in training
programs in technical, skilled, service and
health occupations. SkillsUSA helps to establish industry standards for job skills training
in the classroom.
More than 6,000 talented career and technical education students, all winners of their
respective state contest, competed in 100 occupational and leadership skills areas. Students
work against the clock and other competitors
in demonstrating their level of expertise in
their field of study, hoping to earn a prestigious
gold, silver or bronze medal.
For the third year in a row, NEIT’s Crimi-
nal Justice students have placed in the Crime
Scene Investigation College Division. Congratulations to Stas Belch, Nicole Cioffi and
Raven Staplins for earning a bronze medal in
the crime scene competition. Nathan Bugbee
also won a bronze medal in the Cabinetmaking
College Division.
Hats off to the other New England Tech
students who earned a coveted spot to compete
at the national competition. Win or lose, it’s a
major accomplishment to be invited to compete
at SkillsUSA, where students gain valuable experience. Congratulations to Nicholas Brecken,
Construction; Michael Webb, Architectural
Design; and James Montesano, Automotive.
To learn more about New England Tech’s
chapter of SkillsUSA, contact Amanda
Metzger, Special Assistant to Admissions and
SkillsUSAAdvisor, 1-800-736-7744, 401-7395000 or by email ametzger@neit.edu.
TECH NEWS
Congratulations to
Dr. Sherman
IT Student and Army Veteran
Receives Scholarship
Congratulations to Kyle Daun, a Bachelor of Science degree student in NEIT’s
Information Technology/Cybersecurity program, on receiving a generous scholarship
from Lighthouse Computer Services through Tech Collective, Rhode Island’s Bioscience
and Information Technology Industry Association. Lighthouse
Computer Services awards scholarships to Rhode Island students
enrolled in Information Technology programs at a Rhode Island
college or university and who have an affiliation with one of the five
U.S. Military branches. Kyle enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age
of 17 and served as a Military Police Officer for 12 years, stationed
in Missouri, Germany, Hawaii and Virginia. Knowing a college
degree would advance his career, this devoted husband and father
of four young boys decided to enroll at NEIT. Still in the Army
Reserves Kyle stated, “Enlisting in the Army after high school was
the best choice for me.” This well-deserved scholarship could not
Kyle Daun
have been awarded to a more worthy individual. Great job, Kyle!
Douglas H. Sherman, Ed.D., New England
Tech’s Senior Vice President and Provost,
recently earned his doctorate in education from
Northeastern University.
Previously, Dr. Sherman
received a Master of
Science degree as well
as a Bachelor of Science
degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island.
The New England Tech community wishes
him continued success as he leads the college’s
Office of Teaching and Learning.
New England Institute of Technology
Alumni Association News
All Class Reunion was a Great Success
On Saturday, June 6, 2015, more than 300 alumni and guests attended
New England Tech’s first All Class Reunion marking the college’s 75th
Anniversary. Adults and children alike enjoyed many fun-filled activities that included mini-golf, face painting, balloon creations, sand art,
games, magic, and puppet shows. Musical entertainment was provided
by many talented NEIT faculty members.
The success of this event is attributed to the many people committed to the establishment of an active Alumni Association. Kudos to
those alumni who stepped forward in the spring of 2014 to assist in
identifying how the NEIT Alumni Association could best serve the
alumni and NEIT. As a result of several meetings, the Alumni Association Steering Committee was formed and a new vision for the New
England Tech Alumni Association was developed. The committee
recommended the college host an All Class Reunion as a family event.
Special thanks to the Steering Committee for bringing this event from
concept to completion.
The dedicated members of the Alumni Association Steering Com-
PASSPORT to
RETIREMENT
mittee who made the event such a great success included: Gordon
Briggs ‘99, Scott Conley ‘12, Courtney Crone ‘12, Tim Danielson
‘08, Lucy Garcia ‘12, Chris Harrington ‘00, Bob Larrabee ‘06, Cheryl
MacDonald ’13, Michelle Pope ‘90, Bethany Pratt ‘12, Rebecca Renaud
‘98, Regina Roberts ‘14, Terri Sardelli ‘08, Carole Stiles ‘94, and Rick
Tobin ’10. Thanks to the many New England Tech staff members who
offered their assistance from set-up to breakdown of this exciting event.
Michelle Pope, ’90, Chief Operations Officer from Atrion Networking, is an ardent supporter of the college and was instrumental in the
planning and execution of the reunion. She stated, “In my career, I have
been involved in coordinating many events from small to 800 plus attendees, and the NEIT First Annual All Class Reunion was one of the
most carefully planned, coordinated, and executed events that I have
been involved in to date. The excitement throughout the day could be
felt from the volunteers, to the guests and their families.”
The All Class Reunion was truly a team effort and the first of many
alumni events to come.
Coming This Fall
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Where your former
classmates are
The Career Services Office can attest to the fact that they
are working in very exciting jobs! We wish them continued
success in their careers and all of their future endeavors.
Michaela Stilianessis, ABTA, 3/14, Architectural/
Building Engineering Technology is employed by
Ed Wojcik, Architect.
Laura Crowley, ABTB, 9/14, Architectural/ Building
Engineering Technology is employed by Henry
Schadler Associates.
Sunny Mistry, AAUT, 6/15, Advanced Automotive
Technology is employed by Balise Honda.
John May, AAUT 7/15, Advanced Automotive
Technology is employed by Mercedes-Benz of
Warwick.
David Antonelli, AAHP, 3/15, Advanced Automotive
Technology w/ High Performance is employed by
Speedcraft Volkswagen.
Wesley Gomez, AUB, 3/15, Auto Collision Repair
Technology is employed by Brown’s Auto Center.
Kassandra Hoag, CJA, 3/15, Criminal Justice is
employed by APG Security.
Emily Casey, CMA, 3/15, Clinical Medical Assistant
is employed by Garden City Treatment Center.
Connor Olson, CMTB, 9/14, Construction
Management is employed by Landmark Structures.
Brendan Almeida, CYBT, 9/14, Cyber Security is
employed by General Dynamics Mission Systems.
Michael Daniels, DRA, 6/15, Digital Recording
Arts is employed by VideoNitch.
Nuno Ramos, ELTB, 9/14, Electrical Engineering
Technology is employed by Interprint, Inc.
Harry Ferdinandi, ELTB, 12/14, Electrical
Engineering Technology is employed by Control
Automation Group.
Michael Fresa, ELY, 3/15, Electrical Technology
is employed by Bates Electric.
Ruben Alonzo, GDSB, 3/15, Game Development
and Simulation Programming is employed by IGT.
Kyran Horne, GDSB, 9/14, Game Development and
Simulation Programming is employed by SecZetta.
Robert Smith, HIM, 12/14, Health Information
Management is employed by Lifespan at Rhode
Island Hospital.
Chantell Rosa, ITBS, 3/15, Information Technology/
Software Engineering is employed by FM Global.
Matthew Speidel, ITBN, 3/15, Information
Technology/Network Engineering is employed by
NetBrain Technologies.
Charles Dietrich, MSIT, 3/15, Information
Technology - Master’s is employed by John
Hancock Financial.
Matthew Irvine, MCTA, 3/15, Mechanical
Engineering Technology is employed by UC
Synergetic.
Jason Tatro, MCTB, 9/14, Mechanical Engineering
Technology is employed by Hexagon Metrology.
Zachary Wilcox, MT, 9/14, Marine Technology is
employed by RI Mooring Services.
Shannon Oates, NUR, 9/14, Nursing is employed
by Athena Health Care.
Katie McGee, NUR, 12/14, Nursing is employed
by Kent Hospital.
Robert Icaza, OTA, 9/14, Occupational Therapy
Assistant Technology is employed by Scallop Shell
Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Samantha McKanna, OTA, 12/14, Occupational
Therapy Assistant Technology is employed by
Butler Hospital.
Shane Panneton, PLBH, 3/15, Plumbing/Heating
& Gas Technology is employed by Top Notch
Custom Homes.
Tyler Canto, PTA, 9/14, Physical Therapist Assistant
Technology is employed by New Bedford Health
Care Center.
Allison Bennett, RACH, 3/14, Refrigeration/AC
Heating & Gas Technology is employed by Ocean
State Mechanical.
Cristal Carvalho, RC, 9/14, Respiratory Care is
employed by Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Peter DiNapoli, ST, 9/14, Surgical Technology
is employed by Massachusetts General Hospital.
Timothy Shaw, VAP, 6/14, Video & Audio Production
Technology is employed by Retromedia, Inc.
Ashley Cunha, VET, 3/15, Veterinary Technology
is employed by Harbor Animal Hospital.
Sean Couepel, VDEB, 9/14, Video Game Design
is employed by Astrum Solar.
All alumni are automatically registered as members of the NEIT Alumni
Association. We value our graduates’ ideas regarding events, workshops,
and benefits that may be made available to alumni. Please forward your
suggestions to Joan Segerson, Director of Development and Alumni
Relations at jsegerson@neit.edu or call 401-739-5000, ext. 3704.
Many NEIT graduates employ NEIT graduates. If you
have an opening within your company, or know of an
opening that would be best filled by an NEIT graduate,
please contact Pat Blakemore, Director of Career
Services, at 800-736-7744 or 401-739-5000. There is
no fee for any referrals.
A valuable benefit available to NEIT alumni is special insurance rates
through Liberty Mutual Insurance and AFLAC. Liberty Mutual is offering
group discount rates for auto and homeowner (home, condo, and tenant)
insurance. AFLAC provides supplemental insurance to cover costs of daily
living expenses when you are unable to work due to illness or injury. Both
Liberty Mutual and AFLAC are proud partners of the NEIT Alumni Association.
Graduates of New England Institute of Technology or New
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consider becoming an active member of this important
organization.  And the best news of all: There is no fee
for membership.  To join, please contact Joan Segerson
at jsegerson@neit.edu
For more information about Liberty Mutual’s insurance programs,
call 800-524-9400 or visit www.libertymutual.com/neitalumni.
To learn how AFLAC can protect you and your family, call 888-323-3410 or
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NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
High School Automotive
Students Score Big
The annual Ocean State Automotive Contest,
hosted by New England Tech in cooperation with
the Rhode Island Automobile Dealers Association,
is a chance for high school seniors to demonstrate
their technical abilities in the automotive field. This
competition consists of different
work stations where students are
asked to complete certain tasks or
to troubleshoot technical “bugs”
within a 10 minute time limit. The
individual workstations include
brakes, steering and suspension,
electrical and electronics, heating
and air conditioning, engine repair,
parts identification and engine
Justin Suttles
performance.
This year’s Rhode Island winners, Justin Suttles and
Shawn Teague, from Warwick Area Career and Technical
Center, received a one-year tuition scholarship to New
England Tech and a set of Snap-On tools. The second
and third place teams were awarded $1500 and $1000
tuition scholarships respectively. Justin and Shawn
earned the right to compete at the National Automotive
Dealers Competition sponsored by the Greater New
York Automotive Dealers Association in New York City.
In addition, Justin and Shawn won first place at
the state level for the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills
competition held at Firestone Tire in Warwick, RI.
The competition criteria were similar to those of the
Ocean State Automotive Contest. This dynamic duo
produced a flawless vehicle at the state contest which
afforded them the opportunity to travel to Ford World
Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, for the national
competition held in June.
As Justin stated, “Having earned a one year tuition
scholarship at New England Tech is opening new doors
for me. It has been a great experience. New England
Tech was really encouraging and set high standards
during the competitions. It has a great degree program.”
Business Management Grads Share Their Experiences
Business Management Technology (MGT) students con- of player development at Foxwoods Resort Casino and a MBA
ducted two alumni panel discussions as part of their lab work in graduate from Johnson & Wales University; associate degree
a newly redesigned course, MGM 198 Business Management MGT grad, Maria Bourski ‘13, a human resource coordinator
Practice Lab as taught by Associate Professor Elizabeth Hoch. at Hasbro, Inc.; and Ed Carlson, manager of player developThe curriculum provides students the opportunity to manage ment at Foxwoods and a MBA graduate from the University
projects and to work in teams to plan events. For this project, of New Haven.
students wrote biographies of the panelists and devised pan“It was a good experience for the business management
elist questions, ordered refreshments, and took photos of the students to be acquainted with the alumni and see where they
participants. Speaking with the graduates was the highlight of are today,” observed one student. “I learned that anything is
the project because students wanted to know “what it’s really possible and having a degree is more important than I thought,”
like out there.”
stated another student. As Dr. Karen Whalen-Berry, Business
The day class hosted five MGT bachelor degree graduates: Management Technology department chair concurred, “Any
Denise Provost ’14, financial aid officer at NEIT; Bob Larrabee management curriculum will provide an understanding and
‘06, senior account executive at NEIT’s Center for Technology ask you to explain how to, in this case, effectively manage
and Industry; Elizabeth Scotto ’07, human resources generalist projects. Much more important and at the heart of NEIT’s
at Brown University and MBA graduate from Johnson & Wales business management degree programs is practicing the skills
University; MGT associate degree graduates Anthony Badessa and being able to actually complete the task, or to practice ef‘14, director of e-commerce and store manager at Diamond fective management of a project.”
Legends; and Lucas Wilbur ‘12, supervisor of environmental
To learn more about the “hands-on” curriculum in both the
systems in the environmental office of the Rhode Island Army Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science Business ManNational Guard. As Scotto stated, “You may be overwhelmed agement Technology programs, contact the Admissions Office
with classes, homework, and exams, but remember to take one at 800-736-7744, 401-467-7744, by email NEITAdmissions@
day at a time. Paraphrasing from Nelson Algren’s novel A Walk neit.edu or visit www.neit.edu.
on the Wild Side, Scotto said,
“Inch by inch, life’s a cinch;
yard by yard, life is hard.”
The evening students hosted
bachelor’s grads Marianne
Solsberg, ’05, a special education teacher at Hope High
School, a MGT adjunct faculty member, and a master’s
degree graduate from Johnson
& Wales University; Terri
Sardelli ‘08, a former buyer at
Yardney Technical Products;
Lester Laracuente ‘13, owner
and operator of Meticulous
Paintless Dent Removal; Keith
Thompson ‘08, IT training
and development specialist at Pictured from left, seated: Panelists Terri Sardelli, Marianne Solsberg, Keith Thompson, and Lester
Brown University; Jennie De- Laracuente. Standing: Students Evelyn Pardo, Kyla Broomfield, Peter Cauchon, Luis Calderon,
Santis, ’05, executive director Cody Drew, Timothy Gatzke, Jorge Pinto, Jamal Brooks, and Associate Professor Elizabeth Hoch.
Panelists not pictured: Jennie DeSantis, Maria Bourski and Ed Carlson.
NEIT Hosts RI REALTORS Conference & Expo
®
Nancy Denelle of Denelle Realtors
On June 11, 2015, New England Tech hosted
the 5th annual RI REALTORS® Conference and
Expo. As has been the tradition since the expo’s
inception in 2011, NEIT’s East Greenwich campus
was the host site for this informative and fast-paced
industry trade show.
This event is free to members of the Rhode
Island Association of Realtors (RIAR). Once
again the collaborative efforts of Bob Larrabee,
Senior Account Executive for NEIT’s Center
for Technology and Industry (CTI), and RIAR’s
Education Committee most notably Mindy Lane
and Agueda Del Borgo, produced another informative day for the exhibitors, the technology
session presenters, and most importantly, the
RIAR membership. Industry-specific breakout
sessions included sales strategies, “green” build-
Dean’s List
Evan M Acquaviva.............. ABTA
Daniel J Acton...................RACH
Leslie A Adams...................... RC
Antonio W Adderley..........MGTB
Matthew T Adler....................MT
Dennis Agabey....................ITBN
Regan P Aghdam................. BCC
Richard S Akers................MGTB
Samantha G Albanese........ AAUT
Jordan T Alber................... AAUT
Edward W Alderman..........AAHP
Mouayad Alkabouni.......... MGTA
Nathaniel E Almeida..........AAHP
Nicole L Almeida....................ST
Jennifer M Altimari............BSOT
Francisco G Alves.............. CYBT
Devyn N Amaral...................NUR
Seth J Amaral..........................ST
Holly A Anderson.................NUR
Rachel C Anderson...........GMWA
Brenton S Andrade............ AAUT
Joshua L Andrade............... ITBS
Megan M Angelo...................VET
James R Annello.................ELRE
Leger Antoine....................... ELY
Charles O Aregbesola........ AAUT
Ian A Arsenault..................... ITA
Jameson M Arsenault............ ITA
Brian Aunchman..................PTA
Anthony J Badessa............MGTB
Ryan C Bahnsen................DMPB
Amanda L Balch............... CMTB
David M Balls.....................ELTB
Shannon E Bandarra...........NUR
Beatriz S Bankong............ MGTA
Jennifer L Bannon............... OTA
Jenna L Barboza................... ITA
Nicole A Barone..................NUR
Justin A Barreira................. ITBS
Ayeisha D Bean.................. CYBT
Victoria Beausoleil............... OTA
Jackson C Bennett............... BCC
Jayson A Bennett................VGDA
Brianna L Benoit..................VET
Alex A Berrios..................... BCC
Nathaniel D Berry.................ITN
Michelle M Bettencourt........PTA
Justin P Bibby......................NUR
Joshua J Bisson.................RACH
Christian D Blackman........ AAUT
Kevin L Blais......................MCTA
Heather L Blakey................... RC
Drew M Blanchard........... MGTA
Dane S Bliss....................GMWB
Aung Bo............................ AAUT
Matthew D Bolles..............GDSB
Bryan T Bollhardt........AAST PTK
Emma I Bonitati...................VET
Bianca R Borges.................. OTA
Jake P Borzain...................PLBH
Kevin D Botelho..................CETA
Maria F Bourski...............MGTB
Marc J Bousquet..................AUB
Matthew G Bowen..................ITS
Caitlin N Boyd......................NUR
Caleb S Bradford...............VGDA
Travis R Bradley..................... CJ
Ellen F Brady.....................RNBN
Harrison J Braley.................DRA
Creighton O Brewley Jr.......ESTA
Matthew M Brouillard.......... ITA
Roger A Brounell...............VGDA
David Brown......................ELTB
Jacob A Brown.................... OTA
Jason A Brown....................ITBN
John M Brown................... CYBT
Stephanie A Brown................ RC
Domenic F Bruzzi.................CJB
Michael S Buchanan..........AAHP
Christopher M Bullock......... ITA
Ryan M Burkart................. CYBT
Casey R Butler..................GMWA
Mishonette A Cadore.........ABTB
Joseph D Camara Jr...............MT
Jonathan F Campbell.........RACH
Silas J Campbell.................GDSB
ing initiatives, legal and legislative issues, as well
as budgeting and financing.
This year’s event also had several new twists
for the attendees. Keynote Speakers Gary and
Christina Balletto presented their life’s journey,
“Tiger: A Story of Courage and Determination.”
The Balletto’s currently own a real estate company, a construction company, a restaurant, and a
boxing gym. Mr. Balletto is a local professional
boxing champion and was a fan favorite in the
second season of the reality TV show “The Contender.” After playing many sports, he decided to
start a boxing career, following in the footsteps
of his father and grandfather. He walked away
with the USBF, the EBA, and the IBU World
Lightweight Title.
Unfortunately, an accident left Mr. Balletto
paralyzed from the chest down, but he remains a
hard working business owner and entrepreneur
whose ambition is driven by the love of his
family. “Tiger”, a documentary over a decade
in the making, is a true love story between Gary
and Christina and their bond to overcome all.
He shared his heartwarming story of courage,
determination, setbacks and accomplishments to
a captivated audience.
RIAR partnered with Family Service of Rhode
Island, and realtors were asked to bring new backpacks for needy school-aged children to help give
them the best possible start in the upcoming school
year. More than 200 donated backpacks comprised
the mounded heap visible in the registration area.
NEIT was pleased to be part of this important and
valued community service project.
The following students have achieved academic excellence for the quarter ending June 6, 2015. These full-time students
have been placed on the Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.6 or higher on a maximum scale of 4.0. Congratulations to all.
Danielle M Campellone..........ST
Francois Candela...............MCTA
John R Cannon.................GMWA
Donald A Caouette................ ITA
Trevor L Cardone...................MT
Blake D Carpentier........... DMPA
Christopher C Carrasco.....AAHP
Kristy B Cartwright.............ABTB
Brandon L Carvalho.............. ITA
Thomas Cass........................ ITA
Kile P Chaisson...................ELTB
Mariline K Chantre........... MGTA
Jacob W Chase..................... BCC
Eric M H Chou............AAHP PTK
Jonathan M Christensen.....VGDA
Paul A Christopher............GDSB
Eileenvanessa D Chum.........HIM
Nicole M Cioffi......................CJB
Paul J Cipriano.................... OTA
Justin Cisse............................ RC
Grace M Clancy...................HIM
Gregory J Clark..................VGDA
Ian J Clements...................GDSB
Travis S Cochrane..............VGDA
Ross C Coffua...................... BCC
Andrew K Colannino..........VGDA
Vincent A Conciatori..........ASMB
Emily S Conley......................PTA
Anthony J Corio................... OTA
Nikita A Correia................... OTA
Keri J Corrow.........................ST
Bradley J Costa...................ESTA
Max R Couto.........................VAP
Alyssa N Coyle...................... OTA
Lisa M Criscione...................VET
Kyle S Crombie..................GDSB
Benjamin B Cross..............VGDA
Raymind D Cruz................ CYBT
Kevin P Daly......................... ELY
Kathleen Darowski............BSOT
Kyle J Daun........................ CYBT
Kelli J Day............................ OTA
Michael J Day....................... ITA
Vanessa De Melo..................PTA
Dylan D DeAmaral.............. ITBS
Michael A deBettencourt... AAUT
Matthew S DeLillo................ OTA
James D DeMaio................ASMB
Jennifer Demers...................VET
Lisa A DePaolo....................NUR
Leonardo Diaz...................MCTA
Roger E Diaz.....................GDSB
Heather-Jo B Didrichsen...... OTA
John-Michael Diosa.........GMWB
Edward P DiPasquale.........ELTB
John R DiVerdi...................ELRE
Michael G Dobachesky......... ITA
Allyson T Dolan................ MGTA
Joanna A Donofrio............GMWA
Megan E Dore..................... OTA
Adina M Downing................VPM
Morgan L Driscoll............... OTA
Justin P Drolet...................MCTA
Paula A Ducharme...............HIM
Mikayla A DuVally.................VET
Abigail R Dyer...................... ITA
Clifford L Eidson................MCTA
Kathleen M Emerson........... BCC
Gillian R Eminger.................IDA
Timothy E Enos..................ABTB
Tatiane Espada...................... RC
Aimee M Etue......................AUB
Douglas Fallow.................... OTA
John J Falvey IV....................ITN
Michael J Farnham........... DMPA
Sarah A Feragne.................. OTA
Dennis B Ferguson...............IDA
Matthew Filippini................ESTA
Ashley D Flowers....................ST
Patti J Fluegel.......................VET
Shannon M Fogarty...............VET
Dheja S Fonseca................ABTB
Joshua N Fontaine..............ESTA
Shakera S Forbes.............. CMTB
William C Forte..................... ITA
Sean M Foster................... MCTB
Chelsey J Fournier................ ELY
Jack F Fowler.................... CYBT
Joseph C Fox.....................VGDA
Cora J Freelove..................BSOT
Catherine Freitas..................IDB
Jonathan S French..............ELRE
Bryan C Fricot................... ABTA
Jacob J Fryzel................... CMTB
Natalie Fuller....................MGTB
Corey J Furtado....................ITN
Vanessa Furtado..................NUR
Logan A Gabrielsen.............. OTA
Michael E Gagne II............VGDA
Kimberly Gammell................IDB
Robyn L Gardiner...................ST
Erin T Gardner.......................ST
Kayla L Gardner............VPM PTK
Brooke L Garland................NUR
Jeffrey D Gault...................... ELY
Samantha R Gauvin.............. OTA
Rachel N Geaglone..............NUR
Kenneth J Gengo Jr............ CYBT
Kristi L Gervais.....................VET
Eli J Ghali..........................VGDA
William D Gibeault.............ESTA
Adam B Girard...................ESTA
Joseph L Giudici..................DRA
Jenna M Giuliani..................DRA
Patrick Gleavey.................GMWA
Jesse H Golembiesky.............ITS
Stephen A Gossmann........GMWA
Thomas M Gough Jr............ BCC
Jacob J Gray....................... ITBS
Thomas M Greatorex............ITN
Cullen P Gregory................. BCC
Hugh M Griffin..................... ITA
Joshua T Grizzel....................ITS
Roger D Grullon................RACH
Vincent A Guarnieri.........GMWB
Alejandra Guerrero................ CJ
Beau J Guidry..................... ITBS
Marissa A Guild...................... CJ
John M Gunter....................ESTA
Jose I Guzman.................. CMTB
Lindsay M Hadfield...........GMWA
Jessica D Hadley..................... CJ
Douglas J Hagerty...............ESTA
Julie A Hale.........................NUR
Michael E Hall.................... ITBS
Amanda Handfield............ MGTA
Zachary T Hanson.............VGDA
Shaun P Hazard.................... ITA
David J Hein......................AAHP
Evan A Hickey.................... CYBT
Steven P Hicks...................ASMB
Justin J Higgs.........................MT
Julie L Hill.........................BSOT
Daniel R Holbrook............ AAUT
Brittany M Holland...............PTA
Heather A Holleran..............NUR
Steven A Horibin................GDSB
William D Hosheit............MGTB
Luke A Hosking...................DRA
Frank A Housen....................CJB
Aaron W Hoydich............. CMTB
Nicole A Hubert.................BSOT
Gretchen L Hyssong...........BSOT
Kimberly D Jackson...............ITS
Silvia R Jacobowitz...............PTA
Sean Jacobson................... ABTA
Seth A Jacobson................MGTB
John P Jacques..................... ITA
Jake E Janser.....................VGDA
Louis M Jardin.....................DRA
Lauryn O Jenks.......................ST
Ajaree M Joell-Johnston.... MGTA
Jeanne E John..................... EMR
Gianna T Johnson..................MT
Maria D Johnston............. MGTA
Antoinette M Jones................ RC
Blair A Jones.......................NUR
Glenn D Josephides....AAHP PTK
Urassana Juktae......................ST
Eric K Jussaume..............GMWB
Brian J Kane..................... DMPA
David C Kazarian Jr........... MGTA
Alicia Kazen.........................NUR
Edward W Kellar....................MT
Danielle M Kelly....................MT
Rebekah M Kelly..................... CJ
Joseph E Kelly III..................PTA
Joshua M Keyes.................. ITBS
Joshua T Kiernan.............. MCTB
Joshua R Kingman................PTA
Alexander T Kinn...............ASMB
Emma A Kirk....................... OTA
Ryan G Knuth.......................NUR
Makayla L Kolb.....................VAP
John F Krula Jr..................VDEB
Kathleen A Labonte............. EMR
Michael G LaBreche.......... VDVA
Ryan E LaFleur..................VGDA
Joseph LaMoore................... ITA
Joshua A LaMoore............... BCC
Steven E LaMountain.........VGDA
Brendan J Lanata...............PLBH
Bree A Lanctot.....................VPM
Daniel J Lanoue III............... ELY
Gabriel J Lantigua............GMWB
Mitchell D LaPlume........... CYBT
Brendan Larcom...............MCTA
Marc R Laurent..................ELTB
Jessica E Lavery....................VET
Angela L Lavoie.................... OTA
Andrew Laychak................GDSB
Steven R Ledoux................VGDA
Paul J Leger.......................VDEB
Christopher M Legg...........MCTA
Iverson L Leone....................VAP
Sherebe A Lettsome...........ASMB
Chang Liu..............................ITS
Ane C Loevseth...................ESTA
Daniel R Loignon.................. ITA
Kira M Lollar..................... ABTA
Gianna L Lombardi............BSOT
Joshua J Loper...................RACH
Nicholas J Lopes...................ATS
Dawn M Lorenz......................ST
Mark E Lorette................. DMPA
Michael A Lovice..............GMWA
Jessica L Lundquist..........GMWB
Edward D Maccarone III...... ITA
Mathew Maccord...............VDEB
Cameron A MacIntosh.......... ELY
Thomas J Magnan.............MGTB
Lindsey-Leigh A Maiuri.........IDB
Mark G Majndle.................ITBN
Jenna L Maloof.......................ST
Rachel Mangone...................VET
Rebecca L Marchand...........NUR
Brianna L Marcille............... BCC
Meagan D Marcoux.............NUR
Erica A Marcus..................... ELY
Christopher Marques.........VGDA
Daniel C Martini................MCTA
Joshua M Masse................VGDA
Jacqualynn A Mayo................ RC
Mariana McCormack............PTA
Stephen J McCormick......... ITBS
Daniel P McElwaney.............PTA
Thomas M McGowan............ ELY
Philip S McGrath...................MT
Thomas P McGrath........... CMTB
Samara R McKendall.............. CJ
Stephanie A McShane...........IDA
Kelli A Medeiros...................PTA
Grant T Mei.......................VGDA
George P Melidossian Jr....MCTA
Antuan S Melkoun.............AAHP
Michael D Mello................ CYBT
Moises Menendez.................CJB
Kristan L Merrill...............GMWA
Kathryn A Messer...................MT
Krystian E Meza.................VGDA
Jeffrey R Michalak................ ITA
Mateusz M Mikrut................PTA
David R Millard Jr................ ITA
Zachary E Miller.................ELRE
Kadijatu T Minah..................IDA
Sunny Mistry...................... AAUT
Amira Mohamed...................IDA
Kristy Moniz......................VGDA
TECH NEWS
Scholarship Golf Tournament
Raises Nearly $80,000!
New England Tech hosted its 6th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Monday,
July 13, 2015, at Alpine Country Club in Cranston, RI.
Thirty-five foursomes competed for the tournament’s number one spot. Congratulations
goes to the 1st place foursome of Tom Forsythe, John Sayles, Frank Previti and Brendan
McLaughlin from DiSanto, Priest & Co. Each of these players received a $150 gift certificate to La Masseria Restaurant in East Greenwich, RI. For Tom Forsythe (pictured in
the red shirt) the event was especially exciting as he had a hole-in-one on the 12th hole,
winning a Krank Golf Formula 5 Driver sponsored by BMW of Warwick. Tom also won
the “closest to the pin” contest since you can’t get much closer than that!
Second place winners were Robert Rainville, Alan Lao, John McNulty and Charlie
Perry representing Ruggieri Brothers, Inc. Each player received a $100 gift certificate to
Besos Tea House in East Greenwich, RI. Third place went to Greg Coady, Matt Finger,
Kerry Cole, and John Feldman representing Chartwells. Each player received a $50 gift
certificate to Bistro 9 in East Greenwich, RI. Our thanks to these establishments for their
generous donations.
Winners of the Longest Drive contest were Robin Degraide from Design Fabricators
and Nick Soares from Anodyne Corporation.
The success of the golf tournament is attributed to the sponsors, players and
in-kind donors. It is with great appreciation that we acknowledge those
sponsors who made the tournament one to remember.
Titanium Sponsor
Rossi Electric
Silver Sponsors
Chartwells
TD Bank
DiSanto Priest & Co.
Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
DiPrete Engineering
Bronze Sponsors
Anodyne Corporation
Checkmate Consulting Group
Dennis Leonardo Builders, Inc.
Delta Dental of RI, Inc.
Design Fabricators, Inc.
RIBI Security
Roney & Labinger
Ruggieri Brothers, Inc.
Saccoccio & Associates, Inc.
Shawmut Metal Products
Synet, Inc.
United Health Services of RI, Inc.
Reception Sponsor
Portfolio Strategy Group
Cart Sponsor
Shawmut Design & Construction
Lunch/Grille Sponsor
RICOH-USA
Christopher Oliver................ ITA
Michael A Oliver................ASMB
Ian E Olson.......................ABTB
Jacob M Olstead................ ABTA
Ryan P Ortega....................PLBH
Owen C Osagie..................RACH
Eric C Osial......................... BCC
Raymond D Ouellette......... AAUT
Nancy M Pace......................NUR
Thomas M Palmer................ ITA
Chelsea L Papineau................. CJ
Sara E Paquin.....................CETA
Evelyn Pardo.................... MGTA
Michael J Parmeggiani.......AAHP
Dan A Parvu......................... ITA
Naitik C Patel...................... ITBS
Uma K Patidar.....................NUR
Jessica M Pavao................... OTA
James R Payne...................... ITA
Dustin W Pearce............... MCTB
Anthony B Pelleccione..........CJB
Matthew J Pelletier............PLBH
John L Pesce......................... ITA
Joshua L Pettus..................... ITA
Codie A Picard...................... ITA
Gregory A Pickering......... MCTB
Allison M Pittman................NUR
Brittany L Poissant..................ST
Michelle L Poland.............. MLTA
John J Pommenville Jr.......RACH
Kerry E Potenza.................RNBN
Joshuah M Powers.............VDEA
Brayan Delacruz, a 2014 Associate in
Science degree graduate from NEIT’s Video
and Audio Production Technology program,
has been using his skills as a Sound Technician/
Engineer through a volunteer internship for
Destiny Africa, a talented children’s choir from
Kampala Children’s Centre, Uganda. Through
music, dance and art, the choir performs before
audiences across the world at schools, colleges,
private/public organizations, companies,
and festivals sharing their story of hope and
changed lives.
For each performance, Brayan is responsible
for the set up and breakdown of all sound
equipment, instruments, and graphics while
overseeing all technical aspects during the
show. During a recent performance at NEIT,
Brayan shared that Destiny Africa’s East Coast
tour has included New England, Virginia,
Illinois, Ohio, and North Carolina. The group
had the honor of singing the National Anthem
at Yankee Stadium and has made nearly 70
appearances during its four month tour. Kudos
to Brayan for sharing his time and talent for
such an exceptional group of children.
Print Sponsor
Omni Printing
Shirt Sponsor
WB Mason
Hole-In-One Sponsor
BMW of Warwick
Refreshment Sponsors
Ocean Spray and George DaCosta
Foley Food Service
PepsiCo
Tee Sponsors
Action Auto Parts
AMPM Facility Services
Big Blue Bug Solutions
Bucci Insurance Group
Cox Media
Crown Supply Company
East Greenwich Rotary
Electrical Wholesalers, Inc.
Fiduciary Investment Advisors, LLC
J.J. McNamara and Son, Inc.
Ocean Spray
Pioneeer Financial and Don Horne
Plantasia Interiors
Reynolds, Inc.
Rhode Island Cleaning Services, Inc.
Rice Machinery
Robert N. Karpp, Co.
Scituate Lumber
Target Direct Marketing, Inc.
Whalley Computers
Affinity Partner Sponsor
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Amanda B Monson...............PTA
Savannah G Monteiro........ AAUT
James M Montesano...AAHP PTK
Carlos J Morales................AAHP
Kory M Morash..................... ITA
Shelly L Morel........................ST
Geoffrey R Morneau...........ELRE
Jason C Moroney.............GMWB
Ian Morris......................... ABTA
Julie Morriseau.....................ITS
Zachary A Morrison...........MCTA
Kimberly C Mossman-Yee.......ST
Jessica Moten................... MGTA
Matthew A Mousseau........ MGTA
Michael D Moynihan........... BCC
Robert S Mullen..................... CJ
Amber M Muller...................VET
Ann M Mulligan.................BSOT
Luis F Natareno...................AUB
Vhari A Neale....................MGTB
Scott A Nedeau................GMWB
John-Oscar Nilsson............ VDVA
Daniel J Nizeul....................ELTB
Felipe J Nogueira.................. ITA
Carolyn F Norman...............CMA
Thomas Nunez.................... ITBS
Darlington N Nwachukwu...ESTA
Daniel C Nye...................... AAUT
Gerges N Obeid................. AAUT
Kyle P Oelofse.....................ITBN
Adetayo O Okeowo............... ITA
Jillian M Oliveira.................NUR
Tyler G Prada........................ ITA
Christopher N Prater..........ELRE
Michael F Quinn.................ITBN
Van J Ramgeet...................ABTB
Shaun E Ramos...................NUR
Shawn H Rattenni..............ASMB
Tom L Rawlinson...............ASMB
Alexandrea Rebello.............NUR
Frank D Renert..................... ITA
Logan J Rickis................... AAUT
Ryan A Riendeau...............PLBH
Jack T Rola......................... ITBS
Dustin J Romeiro.............. DMPA
Anthony J Rondini................ ITA
Andrew Roopnarine............. ITA
Jonathan Rosario.................AHP
Leonel Rosario.......................ST
Luis M Rosario..................... ITA
Connie Rose..................... MGTA
Douglas R Roth.................VDEB
Derek W Rotondo............... ITBS
Molly M Rowland.................VAP
Eric W Rudman...................DRA
Lauren N Ruscito..................VET
Austin D Russell................... ITA
Brandon A Rydberg.............. ITA
Chad Rymer............................ST
Jeanette D Salinas................NUR
Alycia L Salvas......................CJB
Andre J Salvas....................AAHP
Katharine A SanBento...........VET
Emanuel Sanchez................ AUT
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Video/Audio Grad Tours
with Children’s Choir
The 1st place foursome from DiSanto Priest & Co.
Platinum Sponsors
DiFazio Site Corporation
Regan Heating and Air Conditioning
Summer 2015
David J Santamaria.............AAST
Elizandra C Santana........... ABTA
Marguerite L Sargelis............. RC
Haley L Savoie........................ CJ
Timothy W Scanlon...........DMPB
Richard M Scherer............ AAUT
Gregory F Schramm.............. ELY
Christopher S Schulthies.... VDVA
Christopher D Sears..........ASMB
Matthew Senra...................... ITA
Jasmin A Serrano.................... CJ
Mitchell E Sharnick...........ABTB
Derick P Silva......................AHP
Megan L Silva................... MGTA
Michelle K Silva..................... RC
Ryan J Silva........................... ITA
Alison L Silveira....................VET
Yonas H Sima.....................ELRE
Jenna L Simone................... OTA
Jeremy D Simons...............VDEB
Tristan J Sinclair................VGDA
Erika L Sinesi................... MGTA
Elizabeth R Slade................. OTA
Leora D Sliney.......................ITS
Adrian J Smith......................PTA
Asia C Smith........................ OTA
Gabriel O Smith...................AUB
Jahanna N Smith................BSOT
Kathryn A Smith.................VDEB
Kyle A Smith......................... ITA
Winfield W Smith III..........MCTA
Alvaro E Soto Oyola............ ITBS
NEIT Grad Joins
BMW Step Program
Congratulations to Nick Mancini, a March,
2015 graduate from NEIT’s Associate in Science degree program in Automotive Collision
Repair Technology (ACR), on his acceptance
into the BMW Step Program! Mancini is the
first graduate from NEIT’s Automotive Collision Repair program to be accepted into BMW’s
highly competitive Paint and Body program.
Only 16 graduates nationwide are accepted
into this program, with selections being made
just once a year.
The Paint and Body program runs for eight
months in Oxnard, CA and Woodcliff Lake,
NJ. This program is separate from BMW’s
Automotive Technician program, where seven
other NEIT Automotive Technology graduates
are currently training. Mancini’s acceptance
marks NEIT’s eighth graduate from the Automotive Technology department to be accepted
into the BMW Step Program since December,
2014. Upon completion of the training program,
these students will be employed by BMW
dealerships. Congratulations to all!
Rebecca S Soulia................. OTA
Savannah Sousa...................... CJ
Anthony M Souza..................CJB
Matthew J Souza................... ITA
Timothy V Spatz....................ITN
Nina A Spencer....................NUR
Kyle A Squibb.................... AAUT
Adam M St. Laurent...........RACH
Michael T Stahl..................RACH
Viktor G Stanley.................RACH
Emily R Stansfield................... CJ
Megan M Stavens...............BSOT
Courtney L Steadman..............ST
Lacey H Stennett...................PTA
Fallyn M Sterling..................NUR
Alison L Stewart....................PTA
Benjamin A Stickney..........VGDA
Garrett A Stone......................MT
Jason W Stout.....................ESTA
Thomas J Sulahian.............VDEB
Karissa J Surprenant......... MGTA
Holly L Sutton...................... OTA
Cheryl A Swimmer............... OTA
Beathe Sylvia....................... OTA
Brian M Szczur..................VDEB
Amanda M Szeliga-Lozado...NUR
Joshua J Tatalo................. MCTB
Ivan M Tejada....................RACH
Brian V Teves.......................NUR
Mark J Thistle.................... CYBT
Thomas R Tower.................. ITA
Trista A Turgeon................BSOT
Payton C Turner................... BCC
Nicolas R Underwood........RACH
Christopher T Uth................. ITA
Ernestine W Vaill-Larocque.. NUR
Rene R Valcourt.................... ITA
Alyssa A Valois........................ CJ
Bernd W Van der Lande.....RACH
Walter H Vaughn IV.............DRA
Jared S Venticinque...........MCTA
Conrad B Vickers...............VGDA
Laura A Wajda......................VET
Jared J Walker.................. MCTB
Lindell T Walters................ ABTA
Caleb M Whewell...............VGDA
Nicholas R Whitaker............. ITA
Mark T Wieland................ CMTB
Vanessa R Wilcox.................... CJ
Ashley E Williams................ OTA
Kristofer M Williams...........ELRE
Wiley O Willmann.........NUR PTK
Irene M Winkler.................. OTA
Sarah C Wirtenson...............NUR
Matthew C Wiseman.............VAP
Nicholas J Wityak................ ITBS
Emily A Wojcik.................... OTA
Kyle Woodbine..................... AUT
Justin C Wurtz.......................VAP
Darren A Yakes..................... ITA
Jensen Yip............................ ITA
Kevin J Zajac......................... ITA
Attention Robotics
Enthusiasts!
It’s time for middle and high school students
who are interested in the STEM disciplines
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
to form a FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Tech
Challenge robotics team through their school,
civic group, home school or after-school program. The 2015-2016 FIRST® Kick-Off will
be held on Saturday, September 12th, from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at New England Tech’s
East Greenwich campus, located at One New
England Tech Blvd. The theme for this year’s
competition will be announced at that time.
This year marks the tenth season that New
England Tech has served as the sponsor and
host for this exciting robotics competition.
Students involved in FIRST® learn how science and technology play a key role in the
real world while they also gain important
life skills such as critical thinking, problem
solving, communication and teamwork. New
this season, teams will be using a new robot
control system that utilizes Android devices
and Java. For more information, please visit
www.usfirst.org
This year’s FIRST® state tournament will
be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at
NEIT’s Center for Automotive Technology,
101 Access Road, Warwick, RI. Last year,
48 teams participated. The goal this year is to
increase that number to 55 teams. All middle
and high school teams interested in participating in the state tournament must first compete
in one of four pre-qualifier mini competitions
to be held on November 7th, November 14th,
December 5th and December 19th at NEIT’s
East Greenwich campus.
Erin Flynn, NEIT’s Manager of Admissions
Outreach and Events, serves as Rhode Island’s
FIRST® Tech Challenge Affiliate Partner. She
may be reached at 401-739-5000, ext. 3462
or at eflynn@neit.edu for more information.
NEIT’s Quality
Service STATEMENT
Quality service for students, employees
and customers at New England Institute
of Technology is knowledgeable and
informed employees working as a team to
provide more assistance and information
than expected, in a caring and professional
manner, in order to empower the students
to achieve their goals.
SAVE
THE
DATES
Upcoming
Tech Nite
Open HouseS
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
At the East Greenwich campus
from 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
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NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Meet new people! Learn new things!
Check out the list of student activities...
For information about any of these activities, events, or starting a new club on campus,
please contact Melissa Hague, Student Activities Coordinator, at 401-739-5000 extension
3565, by email at mhague@neit.edu, or stop by her office on the East Greenwich Campus
at the far end of the Food Court.
Check your student
email for weekly
Student Activities and
Announcements.
Student Clubs There are many interesting student clubs on campus. Get involved,
meet new people, have fun, and have something to add to your resume. Check out the
student website at http://students.neit.edu for more information.
Game Rooms
All NEIT students are welcome to use the game rooms.
Come and meet new people! Consider playing or watching the pool and ping pong tournaments that are held
each quarter!
Locations:
Post Road Campus, CT Building, Student Lounge. The
game room has two pool tables and a ping pong table.
East Greenwich Campus, Students may access the game
room at the far end of the Food Court seating area. The
game room has two pool tables and a ping pong table.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Game Room Tournaments
All NEIT students are welcome to join in the quarterly
ping pong and pool tournaments held in the game
room on the East Greenwich campus. Sign up by emailing the Student Activities
Coordinator, Melissa Hague, mhague@neit.edu or
drop by to play. Tournaments are free. Space is
limited.
Ping Pong Tournaments - Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.
Week 4 – August 11, Week 6 – August 25
Pool Tournaments - Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
Week 5 – August 20, Week 7 – September 3
Blood Drives
The RI Blood Center held a drive on the East Greenwich
Campus on Tuesday, July 28. The Drive collected 24
pints. Every pint collected has the potential to save up
to three lives. The Rhode Island Blood Center needs to
collect up to 280 pints of blood every single day to meet
the needs of area hospitals. This blood is used to treat
cancer patients, burn victims, accident victims, major
surgery patients, and more. The RI Blood Center graciously appreciates all donations. The next drive will be
held on October 28, 2015.
6 vs. 6 Soccer
Tournaments
Friday, August 7 & August 28 (week 3 & 6)
4:00 p.m., East Greenwich Field
SIGN UP NOW, email mhague@neit.edu
Players must be a currently enrolled NEIT student.
Students may enter individually or as a team. Individual
entries will be placed on a team. Teams must have a
minimum of 6 players, with a maximum of 10 players. If you are interested in playing, sign up now and indicate
your shirt size (medium, large or extra large).
3 on 3 Basketball
Tournament Friday, September 4, 2015 (week 7)
Games begin at 1:30 p.m. sharp!
SIGN UP NOW, email mhague@neit.edu
The games will be played at the Kent County YMCA, 900
Centerville Road, Warwick RI 02886.
Start getting teams together! Students may enter individually or as a team. Teams must have a minimum of 3
players, with a maximum of 4 players. Each team plays
three, 15-minute games with additional play-off games
at the Kent County YMCA. If you are interested in playing, sign up now and indicate your shirt size (medium,
large or extra large).
Student Leadership
Opportunities
NEIT students are encouraged to get involved on campus by volunteering at NEIT events. Students who volunteer at NEIT events will receive a certificate of participation for each event and the opportunity to earn the
CE101 credit. Involvement in college events looks great
on a resume!
Events include: New Student Orientation, Tech Nites, Quarterly Information Table, Career Fairs, and Commencement. Sign up by emailing the Student Activities
Coordinator, Melissa Hague, mhague@neit.edu.
Club News…
On May 15, 2015, the NEIT Criminal Justice Club
took a field trip to Boston to visit the Massachusetts
Law Enforcement Police Memorial. This trip coincided
with National Police Memorial Day. The memorial, located in Ashbury Park, is just steps away from the
Massachusetts State House. The names of all Massachusetts police officers killed in the line of duty are inscribed on the memorial including the most recent name
to be added, that of Off. Sean Collier of the MIT Police
Department who was killed by the terrorists responsible
for the Boston Marathon Bombings. A police officer is
killed in the line of duty in the United States approximately every 56 hours. May, 2015, saw 16 line of duty
deaths nationwide. The students also visited the finish
line of the Boston Marathon, which has taken on a new
meaning since the events of April, 2013.
Veterinary Students
Attend Convention
7 vs. 7 Flag Football Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 3:00 p.m. (week 6)
East Greenwich Campus Field
SIGN UP NOW, email mhague@neit.edu
Students may enter individually or as a team. Individual entries will be placed on a team. Teams must have a
minimum of 5 players, with a maximum of 7 players. If
you are interested in playing, sign up now and indicate
your shirt size (medium, large or extra large).
NETECH
Veterinary Technology (VET) students and graduates
attended the 152nd Annual American Veterinary
Medical Association (AVMA) Convention held July
10-14, 2015, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition
Director of Admissions
One New England Tech Blvd.
East Greenwich, RI 02818-1205
Tel: 401-467-7744
or 1-800-736-7744
We invite you to inquire about our programs:
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Address___________________________________________
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Phone________________ Cell________________________
Email Address______________________________________
NEIT is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
Center. The 8,900 convention attendees included veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary technicians,
veterinary technician students, and exhibitors. Nearly
590 attendees were veterinary technicians or veterinary
technician students. More than 1,000 educational sessions and 300 exhibitors were on hand. The college’s
VET students received complimentary registration provided by the AVMA. Pictured standing from left: Laure
Wajda, Alison Silveira, Rachel Barile, Dr. Darlene JonesVET Department Chair, Maria Veliz, and Ashlee Julius.
Seated: Sydni Martin and Jennifer Demers.
New England Tech
Golf Club
Join the NEIT Golf Club if you would like to play golf,
learn to play golf, or improve your golf game. The golf
club meets weekly and plays on a local nine hole course
through December (weather permitting). This club offers
a great opportunity to meet students from different
technologies. Please contact Assistant Professor, Robert
Kennedy, rkennedy@neit.edu if you are interested in
joining.
Do you like making
a difference?
Then it’s time
to join Rotaract!
The NEIT Rotaract Club is affiliated with the East Greenwich Rotary Club. Join the NEIT Rotaract Club if you
have an interest in community service and want to develop your leadership and professional skills. Club
members will have the opportunity to interact with
Rotary business leaders and to volunteer at some of the
East Greenwich Rotary Club’s events. Participation in
this club would look great on your resume.
Attend a meeting, at 3 p.m.
in room S338, EG Campus
Week 6: Thursday, August 27
Week 8: Thursday, September 10
Investment Club
Meeting time 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.,
in room S202, EG Campus
Week 5 - Wednesday, August 19
Week 8 - Wednesday, September 9
Advisor: MGT Assistant Professor, Daniel Peres, email dperes@neit.edu
Join the Investment Club if you are interested in learning more about the following: reaching your long-term
financial goals sooner, learning to trade online, discovering how to create a balanced portfolio, finding out
about different securities (mutual funds, future contacts,
etc.), learning how to invest in the stock market, learning to use software investment tools, and seeing how
trading occurs on the New York Stock Exchange.
NEW CLUB
Composition and
Performance Club Keyboarding & Acoustic Guitar Instructions
Weekly on Wednesday 3:30pm 5:30pm
in room S338, EG Campus
This club offers students the opportunity to interact in
areas of music and promote musical growth through
peer-to-peer mentoring. Any students interested in
joining should attend the sessions or contact the club’s
advisor Nancy Starr, nstarr@neit.edu. Open to all NEIT
students; no skills are required; and extra instruments
available.
Associate’s Degree Programs
n Advanced Manufacturing Technology*
n Animal and Veterinary Management Technology*
n Applied Technical Studies
n Architectural Building Engineering Technology
n Automotive Technology
n Automotive Collision Repair Technology
n Building Construction and Cabinetmaking Technology
n Business Management Technology
n Clinical Medical Assistant Technology
n Criminal Justice Technology
n Electrical Technology
n Electrical Technology with Renewable Energy Systems
n Electronic Health Records Technology
n Electronic Systems Engineering Technology
n Game Development & Simulation Technology
n Graphic, Multimedia & Web Design Technology
n Heating Technology
n Information Technology
n Interior Design Technology
n Marine Technology
CONSIDER JOINING
A STUDENT CLUB!
MEET NEW PEOPLE
AND HAVE FUN!
Below is a list of Student Clubs that are available for
NEIT students!
Student clubs that are affiliated with national organizations may require their members to be enrolled in a
particular technology and may limit participation to that
technology. Participation in some technical club activities
may require that a student possess certain technical
proficiencies in order to participate fully. Visit the NEIT
student website, https://students.neit.edu/, for more
information about the student clubs listed below. NEIT has many clubs on campus!
Stop by and check out
a club meeting below!
Honor Societies
F Alpha Chi Honor Society
National Honor Society
FPhi Theta Kappa
International Honor Society
Student Clubs on Campus
F Composition and
Performance Club F Criminal Justice Club
F Game Developers’ Network
F Interior Design
Student Alliance
F Investment Club
F New England Tech Golf Club
F New England Tech
Pit Crew Club
F Quadricycle Club
F SkillsUSA Club
F Student Occupational
Therapy Association
F Student Physical
Therapist Assistant
F Student Nurses’ Association
F Surgical Technology Club
F Respiratory Care Club
F Rotaract Club
F Tech Radio Club
F Tech Record Club
F Veterinary Technology Club
F Video Club
n Mechanical Engineering Technology
n Medical Laboratory Technology*
n Network Engineering and Computer Servicing Technology
nNursing
n Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology
n Paramedic Technology*
n Physical Therapist Assistant Technology
n Plumbing Technology
n Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Technology
n Respiratory Care Technology
n Software Engineering Technology
n Surgical Technology
n Veterinary Technology
n Video and Audio Production Technology
n Video Game Design Technology
n Welding Engineering Technology*
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
n Architectural Building Engineering Technology
n Automotive Service Management Technology
n Business Management Technology
n Construction Management Technology
n Criminal Justice Technology
n Cyber Security Technology
n Digital Media Production Technology
n Electrical Engineering Technology
n Game Development & Simulation Technology
n Graphic, Multimedia & Web Design Technology
n Health Care Management Technology
n Criminal Justice Technology
n Information Technology
n Interior Design Technology
n Mechanical Engineering Technology
n Network Engineering Technology
n Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science (Online)
n Software Engineering Technology
n Video Game Design Technology
Master’s Degree Programs
n Construction Management (Online)*
n Information Technology
n Occupational Therapy
*NEW PROGRAMS
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