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NFL Veteran Player Vince Wilfork To Deliver
75th Anniversary Commencement Address
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Wilfork has been a fan favorite
during his eleven year career with the
New England Patriots. The 6-foot-2,
325-pound defensive captain and lineman has
been an anchor in the middle of the team’s
defense, winning bookend Super Bowls in his
first and last year with the Patriots. On Sunday,
May 3, 2015, the football standout who has
worn #75 on his New England Patriots jersey
during his entire career, will deliver his first
commencement address and help to mark the
college’s 75th anniversary. Commencement
ceremonies begin at 11 a.m. at the Rhode Island
Convention Center in Providence.
Wilfork was drafted by the Patriots in 2004
and became a leader on the team and one of
the NFL’s best defensive tackles. He registered
516 combined tackles and 16 sacks during his
eleven years with the Pats and was selected to
play in the NFL’s Pro Bowl all-star game five
times. He is known for both his outstanding
athletic ability and his willingness to help other
players on and off the field. Teammates credit
him with elevating their game with his energy,
spirit and laughter.
As New England Tech graduates accept
their diplomas and step toward new opportunities and challenges, Wilfork is doing the same.
He recently signed to play with the Houston
Texans for a contract worth a reported $9 million, including a $5 million guarantee.
“This move to Texas has been an interesting process for me and my family, one we
have taken very seriously and given a lot of
thought,” Wilfork said. “We will forever be
Patriots in our hearts.”
Wilfork will not be the only former Patriot
working with the Texans. He will be reuniting
with Texans coach Bill O’Brien and defensive
coordinator Romeo Crennel both of whom
formerly coached for New England, and with
linebackers coach Mike Vrabel, a former
teammate.
At 33 years old, Wilfork’s play continues to be remarkable. He came back from
a devastating injury that sidelined him for a
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Governor Philip Noel To
Receive Honorary Degree
dozen games last year. With his wife Bianca
encouraging him on, he recovered from a torn
Achilles tendon that could have been career
ending. He and his wife dramatically changed
their diets and exercised together as Wilfork
healed and prepared to get back in the game.
As fans cheered him on, he made 47 tackles in
the last season, and helped the Patriots achieve
a down to the wire Super Bowl victory over
the Seattle Seahawks. He and quarterback
Tom Brady were the only players still on the
roster who played in both the Patriots previous
Super Bowl XXXIX win and in this year’s
Super Bowl.
Wilfork and his wife Bianca have three
children and a marriage that is a solid partnership. The two are known for their open-door
policy and often host teammates at their home.
See VINCE WILFORK, Page 2
F
ormer Rhode Island Governor Philip
Noel will receive an honorary doctor of
humane letters degree in recognition of
his life’s work during New England Institute
of Technology’s upcoming commencement
ceremony. Noel, who was raised in Warwick,
Rhode Island, began his working life as a commercial fisherman and union laborer. He went
on to become a Warwick City Councilman,
Warwick Mayor, Governor of Rhode Island,
and a successful lawyer and businessman.
Along the way, he helped to shape the economic landscape of Warwick and of the state
of Rhode Island.
“New England Tech trains workers for
many of the companies that Philip Noel was
instrumental in bringing to Rhode Island,” said
NEIT President Richard Gouse. “The institutions he helped create and the policies he put
in place continue to have a positive and vital
influence in the state.
Noel grew up in a working class family
in a city that looked very different from the
Warwick of today. It was rural and made up
of homes, farms and open space. Shopping
for school clothes required a drive to Providence or West Warwick. Noel’s family grew
their own vegetables and grapes and raised
chickens. His father was an auto mechanic.
His mother worked in the jewelry industry.
The family spent many evenings stringing
rosary beads, earning additional money for
each piece they created.
“The harder you work, the luckier you
get,” says Noel who worked on the water
from the time he was a young teenager, and
had his own commercial rig before he was old
enough to drive the fish to market. He had every
intention of going to work full-time when he
graduated from Samuel Gorton High School.
His academic and athletic ability brought other
opportunities. He was an excellent student and
a stand out athlete, participating in football,
basketball and baseball. He became an allstate football player and universities lined up
with scholarship offers. He played football at
Georgetown University. When Georgetown
dropped football, he transferred to play at
Brown University where he earned a degree
in economics.
As a young man, he never intended to make
a career in politics. He went to law school
with the hope of working for the FBI, but only
had enough money for the first semester. He
was playing semi-pro football by then and an
introduction to former Rhode Island Governor,
turned U.S. Senator John O. Pastore changed
his life. The Senator offered him a job working in the U.S. Senate and Noel paid his way
through law school at Georgetown University,
first working running an elevator, then in the
mail room, and eventually in charge of the
U.S. Senate committee notice system. When he
finished school he asked Senator Pastore how
See PHILIP NOEL, Page 2
Automotive Grad Named ASE Instructor of the Year
Randy H. Nussler received his Associate in Science degree
in Automotive Technology from NEIT in 1989. Since that
time, Randy spent 18 years as an automotive technician
before serving as a full-time automotive technology
instructor at Midlands Technical College in Columbia,
South Carolina for the past nine years.
In November, 2014, the Automotive Aftermarket division of
The Gates Corporation, a leading manufacturer of industrial
and automotive products, announced in collaboration with
the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
(ASE), that Randy was named the 2014 Gates Tools for
Schools/ASE Instructor of the Year. ASE is a non-profit
organization established to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service
through the testing and certification of repair and service professionals. Randy,
who has been ASE certified for 25 years, was recognized for his commitment to
the success of his students and to the automotive service industry.
Randy also received the 2008 North American Council of Automotive Teachers
(NACAT) New Instructor Award and the 2012 National Institute for Staff and
Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence in Teaching Award, among
others. He now shares his insights with Tech News readers.
What made you decide to attend NEIT for your Associate Degree?
New England Tech’s reputation is what drove me as a sophomore in an automotive
program at William Davies Vocational Technical High School in Lincoln, Rhode Island,
to set my sight on NEIT’s Automotive Technology program.
How did you choose your program?
I worked with my father on small engines as a young teenager, but I found I was lost
under the hood of a car which drove my intrigue even more. I was given an opportunity
to attend high school automotive classes at Davies where I established a good foundational
understanding of vehicle systems. But with both the variety and complexity of vehicles, I
knew I needed more education and training.
What did you do to get started with your career?
During my junior year in high school, I landed a job at North Providence Tire and Auto
changing oil, tires, brakes, and doing tune-ups. I worked there from 1987-1990. I started
the Automotive Technology program at NEIT in the summer of 1988 and completed the
program in the fall of 1989.
My father had a job transfer to South Carolina around this time. During a visit with
him, I scheduled an appointment to meet with the service manager at a local Nissan dealer
to see what the requirements for employment were and what they had to offer. After being
interviewed, I was asked how soon I could start. After a four month relocation, I began
working there.
Tell us about your current position.
I am an automotive instructor at Midlands Technical College in Columbia, South
See RANDY NUSSLER, Page 2
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VINCE WILFORK - Continued from page 1
Football and family mean everything to Wilfork and he says he feels blessed to have his
career. “Without family, I wouldn’t be who I
am and I understand that and I cherish those
moments with my family and my faith and
my friends.”
Things could have gone very differently.
Wilfork was an exceptional player in high
school and college. Raised in Florida by parents
who were his biggest fans, Wilfork lettered in
football, wrestling, and track and field in high
school and to this day holds the Florida State
High School record in the shot put with a throw
of 68 feet. He attended the University of Miami
and was rated the second best defensive tackle
in the country by Sporting News. But following a family tragedy he almost walked away
from the game. His father had diabetes and
Vince helped take care of him while attending
college. But complications from diabetes took
his father’s life. A few months later Vince’s
Mom passed away, leaving the young Wilfork
devastated. His coaches and teammates pulled
him through and kept him playing football,
but Wilfork never forgot the impact diabetes
could have on a family. When he was drafted
by the Patriots in 2004 he celebrated with a
fundraiser in honor of his parents and in support
of diabetes research. He’s been raising funds
for this cause ever since.
Wilfork’s parents never had the opportunity
to see him play in the NFL, but he wears a
medallion around his neck with their pictures
on it, and he’s raised $1.5 million in their
memory. He and his wife sponsored a wing
at the Mattapan Community Health Center
and they raise money for the Joslin Diabetes
Center in Boston and the Diabetes Research
Institute in Florida. They established the Vince
Wilfork Foundation with the goal of helping to
eradicate diabetes while providing education,
care, advocacy and research.
Beyond that, he has worked to help disadvantaged children and families, providing
Thanksgiving turkeys to needy families in his
home state of Florida, and teaming up with the
Patriots for a Gifts from the Gridiron holiday
event that puts coats and gifts in the hands of
local kids. Following the Boston Marathon
bombing he started a text campaign with fans
and followers that raised $30-thousand. He
matched it and donated the money to families
affected by the tragedy.
The defensive tackle is an imposing player
on the field, but off the field staff members
say he’s like a big fun-loving teddy bear, and
just a normal guy. On his way home from the
Patriots AFC Championship win he and his
wife saw an overturned jeep on its side. They
notified police, doubled back, and Vince lifted
the trapped driver out of her vehicle. The act
of kindness would have remained unknown,
except that the police recognized the popular
Patriots player who stayed until they arrived
to make sure the driver was okay.
During NEIT’s commencement ceremony,
Vince Wilfork will receive an honorary doctor
of humane letters degree in recognition of his
accomplishments and his efforts to improve
the lives of others.
PHILIP NOEL - Continued from page 1
he could repay his kindness. The Senator asked
him to get involved in Democratic politics and
run for city council in Republican dominated
Warwick. Noel did so to fulfill that obligation.
He served three terms on the Warwick City
Council, while also working on the water and
practicing law. Meeting voters helped him build
a successful law practice. He became Mayor
and served three terms, eventually building a
Democratic stronghold in Warwick. He was
instrumental in bringing the Midland Mall
(now Rhode Island Mall) and the Warwick
Mall to the city. That led to the commercial
development of the west side of the city and
a dramatic increase in the tax base.
“If you’re a public servant you try to make
things better for people. Better education, better
opportunities, better health care,” says Noel.
“But it takes money to do that and you have
to have a diverse tax base in order to support
that kind of activity. I focused on a diverse
tax base in order to provide better jobs and
services without putting too great a burden
on the homeowner.”
Noel was elected Governor in 1972 and
1974. He maintained his focus on economic
development and introduced the legislation
that created the Rhode Island Housing and
Mortgage Finance Corporation, the Rhode
Island Port Authority, and the Department of
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Economic Development. He brought General
Dynamics to Quonset Point to build the Trident
submarine, and was instrumental in developing
the business park at Quonset. Noel’s efforts
have had a tremendous impact on the state’s
economy. There are now 200 companies at
Quonset Point, employing ten thousand Rhode
Island workers. General Dynamics Electric
Boat was recently awarded a $17.9 billion
contract and New England Tech is training
workers to fill jobs created by that opportunity.
Noel served as chairman of the Democratic
Governor’s Conference and was selected by
President Nixon to serve in a delegation of
distinguished leaders as part of the initiative
to begin the process of normalization of diplomatic relations with the Peoples Republic of
China. President Ford appointed him to the U.S.
Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.
After 16 years in public office, Noel returned to the practice of law. He also became
a successful businessman, developing oil field
service companies and drilling oil wells in the
south. He gained success in commercial real
estate with properties in Louisiana, Texas and
Florida. He had marinas and restaurants on
Block Island and built more than two thousand
apartment units in five states. At 83 years old
he continues to work, often with his son. One
of their most visible Rhode Island businesses
is the Harbor Lights Marina on Warwick Neck
which boasts a golf course, marina, swimming
pool and banquet facility that has become a
popular wedding venue.
Philip Noel has received many honors.
He has been inducted into the Rhode Island
Heritage Hall of Fame, and the Kent County
Courthouse has been renamed in his honor.
New England Tech will present him with an
honorary doctorate during commencement in
recognition of his achievements.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
FOR THE
6TH ANNUAL
NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015
ALPINE COUNTRY CLUB
For more information contact Joan Segerson, Director of Development/Alumni
Relations at 401-739-5000 ext. 3704 or via e-mail at jsegerson@neit.edu.
2014 Transportation Technology Career Fair
Dealing with the challenges of this winter’s weather, 24 automotive, marine, and
transportation employers located throughout New England were eager to attend New
England Tech’s annual Transportation Technology Career Fair on March 10th to discuss
employment opportunities with NEIT students. Representatives from automotive dealerships, collision shops, automotive supply companies, marinas, insurance companies
and the military were actively recruiting students as more of their customers are having
their vehicles and vessels serviced.
NEIT welcomed first time companies to the Fair: Orleans Auto Supply, State Auto
Body, Nationwide Insurance, Oak Leaf Marina, D&D Auto, Toyota of Dartmouth/Check
Collision, Newport Shipyard, and Wagner of Shrewsbury.
Paul Harden, Director of Transportation Technologies stated, “When talking to company representatives at the Transportation Career Fair who had hired our grads in the
past, I was proud to hear them say how well prepared and trained NEIT’s graduates
are for careers in both the automotive and marine fields.”
The 18th Nursing Graduate Pinning Ceremony was held on March 20, 2015. Congratulations
to Amber Bourgault, Brittany Christiansen, Crystal Clayman, Patricia Collette, Amiee Cornell,
Denise Dujon, Molly Gadry, Brittney Grohocki, Jessica Mangiante, Jacquelyn Marchand,
Christina Mateus, Amanda Morel, Heather Pion, Melissa Raposa, Christine Rodriques, Holly
Santiago, Nathalie Soukamneuth, Zachary Stacy, Lacie Williams-Hill. Pictured is Brittney
Grohocki, left, with Assistant Director of Nursing Darlene Noret, MSN, RN.
RANDY NUSSLER - Continued from page 1
Carolina, but first worked several years as
an automotive technician. I was employed
at the Nissan dealership for two years, but
later had the opportunity to work at an import car specialty service center where my
diagnostic skills grew over the next 14 years. In 2003, I began teaching at the technical
college at night while still working during
the day at the import car service center. It
was the best of both worlds. I would present
students with updated diagnostic tools and
techniques while utilizing the same new
knowledge at my job.
What do you feel ultimately prepared
you for your position?
It was a combination of my education at
New England Tech along with my automotive
background. As an automotive technician I
found out early in my career that it is important to be a lifelong learner. I didn’t stop
learning after graduation or working in the
field for 18 years. I always strived to learn
more and more.Having a college degree is a
requirement for my teaching position. Also,
teaching martial arts classes helped me speak
in front of a class.
Do you have any advice for graduates
who are just beginning their job search?
When looking for employment, word of
mouth referrals can be beneficial to both the
employer and employee. But, research all
employment options and be willing to pay
your dues. You were taught the proper way to
do the job so don’t give up your integrity by
cutting corners. Find an employer that will be
loyal to you and show them the same respect.
What can current students do to
better prepare themselves for jobs in
this field?
Take your opportunity in college seriously.
If you study more than is expected, you will
likely learn more. Use the resources that are
available to you. If you can manage it, seek
part-time employment in the automotive field
while you are in school to help fortify your
training.
For anyone wanting to become an automotive technician today, I highly recommend
attaining your foundational technical education from an accredited college like New
England Tech. With vehicle system designs
frequently changing, updating your education
is also necessary.
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New England Institute of Technology
Alumni Association News
“Mission Re-Connect” is Going Strong
Members of NEIT’s Alumni Association
Steering Committee have been busy at work
as they design and develop new events and
workshops to benefit the college’s graduates.
“Mission Re-Connect” was developed last
year as an effort to re-unite NEIT grads with
one another and with the college. Steering
Committee members have much to say about
the importance of establishing a vibrant
Alumni Association.
Chris Harrington, a 2000 Associate in
Science degree graduate in Internet Communication Technology, is now an independent web consultant who stated, “An active
Alumni Association is important to keep
goals front and center for the students. Your
degree does matter! I believe in the college
since it changed the direction of my life.”
Courtney Crone earned her Associate in
1940
Science degree in Occupational Therapy
Assistant Technology in 2003, a Bachelor
of Science degree in Business Management
in 2007, and a Master of Science degree in
Occupational Therapy in 2012. Now an
Occupational Therapist, Courtney stated,
“It is important for alumni to be active in
the school community as it will help the
college continue to grow. Students having
access to potential mentors and the opportunity to network are important resources
that members of the Alumni Association
can provide.”
Michelle A. Pope, a 1990 Bachelor of
Science degree Computer Science graduate,
is now a Chief Operations Officer. Michelle
stated, “An Alumni Association allows for
the ability to promote the success NEIT has
in the development of career professionals.
The association can provide the ability to
connect and collaborate with peers within
and across various industries and states
through online collaboration, social networking, and content sharing.”
Tim Danielson graduated in 2008 with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural
Building Technology. Tim stated, “We need
to start educating students and graduates on
the benefits and importance of the Alumni
Association and establish programs for
continuing education and ‘life’ benefits for
alumni andtheir families. There are several
existing benefits available to alumni, and by
expanding the number of active members, we
could increase the benefits being offered.”
The NEIT Alumni Association is proud
to sponsor the following events and workshops.
New England Tech‘s 75th Anniversary
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Financial
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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.
Kristopher Becker, ABTB, 9/14, Architectural/
Building Engineering Technology, is employed by
Building Engineering Resources Inc.
Benjamin Parrillo, AAHP, 6/14, Advanced
Automotive Technology w/ High Performance, is
employed by Flood Ford.
Andrew Bodell, AAUT, 12/14, Advanced Automotive
Technology, is employed by Mastria Buick.
Stephen Ameno, ASMB, 9/14, Automotive Service
Management, is employed by Sacchetti Classic
Insurance.
Amanda Mathieu, CMA, 3/15, Clinical Medical
Assistant Technology, is employed by Urology
Associates.
Jay Gabriele, CYBT, 3/15, Cyber Security
Technology, is employed by MCM Technologies.
Michael Amaral, DRA, 12/14, Digital Recording
Arts Technology, is employed by Schneider Electric.
Harry Ferdinandi, ELTB, 12/14, Electrical
Engineering Technology, is employed by Control
Automation Group.
Silas Osobajo, ELTB, 9/14, Electrical Engineering
Technology, is employed by Stolberger Inc. dba
Wardwell Braiding.
Noah Breitmaier, ELY, 12/14, Electrical Technology,
is employed by Electric Boat.
Stephen Mantia, GDSB, 9/13, Game Development/
Simulation Programming Technology, is employed
by Turino Group.
Lawrence Velino, GDSB, 9/14, Game Development/
Simulation Programming Technology, is employed
by LogicManager, Inc.
Vanessa Henderson, GMW, 3/15, Graphics,
Multimedia & Web Design Technology, is employed
by A & H Manufacturing.
Idilia Gomes, HIM, 3/15, Health Information
Management, is employed by MedFX.
Kelly Slater, IDB, 9/14, Interior Design, is
employed by Wegman Design Group.
Christopher Breban, ITN, 9/14, Information
Technology/Network Engineering, is employed
by Strategic Data Systems.
Jason Dubay, ITN, 9/14, Information Technology/
Network Engineering, is employed by MEDITECH.
Francisco Andujar, ITBS, 9/14, Information
Technology/Software Engineering, is employed
by FM Global.
Miguel DeAlmeida, ITBS, 9/14, Information
Technology/Software Engineering, is employed
by Amica Mutual Insurance.
Michael Maneri, MCTA, 9/14, Mechanical
Engineering Technology, is employed by Tech
Research Group.
Matthew Mendonca, MCTB, 9/14, Mechanical
Engineering Technology, is employed by Sherle
Wagner.
David Lindstrom, MT, 3/15, Marine Technology,
is employed by Hinckley Yachts.
Marcia Ramos, NUR, 6/14, Nursing, is employed
by Longmeadow of Taunton.
Dawn Coyro, NUR, 6/14, Nursing, is employed by
Kent Regency - Genesis Healthcare.
Jacquelyn Marchand, NUR, 3/15, Nursing, is
employed by Avalon Healthcare Center.
Caitlin Sousa, PTA, 9/14, Physical Therapist
Assistant Technology, is employed by Linn Health
Care Center.
Nicole Rose, RC, 9/14, Respiratory Care Technology,
is employed by Lawrence and Memorial Hospital.
Jillian Larson, VAP, 3/15, Video & Audio Production
Technology, is employed by Foxboro Cable Access.
Alyssa Fugere, VET, 9/14, Veterinary Technology,
is employed by Gansett Animal Hospital.
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.
Graduates of New England Institute of Technology or New
England Technical Institute are automatically members
of the NEIT Alumni Association.  Your participation in
the Alumni Association is critical to its success. Please
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
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NEIT Announces
Three New Programs
New England Tech is now offering three new associate,
bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in response to the
growing needs of the ever-changing labor market, demonstrating
once again NEIT’s commitment to employer-driven education.
The new programs are as follows.
• Paramedic Technology is the newest addition to NEIT’s
health science programs. This Associate in Science Degree
program prepares licensed Emergency Medical Technicians
(EMTs) to provide care for patients. Paramedic Technology provides entry-level opportunities for students to pursue a career
as pre-hospital care providers. Paramedics work in the fastpaced world of emergency medicine in such settings as rescue
vehicles, hospitals, home health care, long-term care, healthcare
clinics, public health, and outpatient care. They are eligible to
take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician
paramedic level exam. Throughout the curriculum, students
engage in clinical and laboratory experiences to complement
classroom learning. Classes will begin October, 2015.
• The hybrid Criminal Justice Technology Bachelor of
Science Degree program was developed for public safety
professionals. Designed to be convenient, relevant and
flexible for the working professional, this program offers
fully online courses but also combines online activities with
face-to-face classroom and lab experiences. Candidates for
this program must have criminal justice experience including
either an Associate in Science Degree in Criminal Justice
or college credit equivalent towards an Associate Degree,
along with work experience in law enforcement, public
safety, corrections, security or military service. Applicants
with fewer college credits, but who have substantial criminal
justice experience, may request a portfolio review to assess
their eligibility for the program. The first cohort of students
began this program in the Spring, 2015, quarter, with the
next group beginning this Fall.
• The fully online Construction Management Master
of Science Degree program is set to begin in the Fall 2015
quarter. Candidates for this master’s level program must
possess a Bachelor of Architecture Degree or a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering
Technology, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology,
Interior Design, Construction Management, Planning, Business,
Finance, or Management or a degree in a related field from an
accredited institution. Individuals with significant professional
experience may also be considered in lieu of an appropriate
degree and will be evaluated individually. Candidates with no
professional experience or prior education in the field may want
to consider the college’s Bachelor of Science Degree program
in Construction Management.
The online format program is designed for a broad spectrum
of busy working construction-related professionals seeking to
advance their careers through the combination of advanced
technical courses and an integrated management core. The
curriculum blends modern construction management theory,
best-practices, and technical skills with the contemporary
business management principles that drive 21st century organizational performance.
For more information on any of these programs, contact
the Admissions Office at 800-736-7744, 401-467-7744, or
by email at NEITAdmissions@neit.edu. You may also visit
www.neit.edu.
Dean’s List
Evan M Acquaviva.............. ABTA
Francisco J Adames.......... MGTA
Kayode D Adebayo................ITN
Matthew T Adler....................MT
Dennis Agabey....................ITBN
Regan P Aghdam................. BCC
Richard S Akers................MGTB
Courtney L Albanese.............VAP
Amanda L Alcaidinho......... MLTA
Wayne S Alexander............RACH
Mouayad Alkabouni.......... MGTA
Holly R Allison....................... RC
Nathaniel E Almeida..........AAHP
Jennifer M Altimari............BSOT
Francisco G Alves.............. CYBT
Seth J Amaral..........................ST
Soraia A Amorim................... RC
Peter W Amylon....................VAP
James R Annello.................ELRE
Leger Antoine....................... ELY
Anthony J Armando...........VGDA
Christopher W Arrighi.......PLBH
Ian A Arsenault..................... ITA
Jameson M Arsenault............ ITA
Jarrod S Atteridge.................IDA
Brian Aunchman..................PTA
Michael R Ayer..................AAHP
Kayla J Babineau................ ABTA
Anthony J Badessa............MGTB
Taylor M Badessa..............MCTA
Ryan C Bahnsen....................VAP
Jonathan D Bailey.................PTA
Amanda L Balch..................BCD
David M Balls.....................ELTB
Nicholas P Banker............ MCTB
Jennifer L Bannon............... OTA
Eric M Bardin....................... ELY
Nicole A Barone..................NUR
Ayeisha D Bean.................. CYBT
Nicholas A Beauregard..... MCTB
Victoria Beausoleil............... OTA
Matthew J Beck................. VDVA
Alyssa M Beebe....................CMA
Stas A Belch............................ CJ
Corey J Belleville..............GMWA
Aaron J Beltram................MGTB
Jackson C Bennett............... BCC
Jayson A Bennett................VGDA
Cole J Bentley......................BCD
Christine R Berek................ OTA
Paul L Bernard..................VGDA
Alex A Berrios................... ABTA
Sarah J Berthiaume...........MCTA
Francisco J Bettencourt......ITBN
Michelle M Bettencourt........PTA
Kevin L Blais......................MCTA
Shelley K Blanchard..............VET
Brendon R Borkman...........DRA
Kevin D Botelho..................CETA
Keith N Boucher...................PTA
Marc J Bousquet..................AUB
Matthew G Bowen..................ITS
Caitlin N Boyd......................NUR
Courtney E Boyd................. EMR
Caleb S Bradford...............VGDA
Riley O Bradway...................VAP
Christopher C Bray............GDSB
Richard J Brodeur Jr...........NUR
Matthew M Brouillard.......... ITA
Roger A Brounell...............VGDA
Amanda L Brown..................IDA
David Brown......................ELTB
Jason A Brown....................ITBN
Domenic F Bruzzi.................CJB
Michael S Buchanan..........AAHP
Kenneth Buckley................AAHP
Brittany K Burgess...............NUR
Adriana C Burgo................ MLTA
Ryan M Burkart.....................ITS
Jeffrey G Burns.................. VDVA
Casey R Butler..................GMWA
Mishonette A Cadore.........ABTB
Joseph D Camara Jr...............MT
Silas J Campbell.................GDSB
Danielle M Campellone..........ST
Jonathan V Candido........... AAUT
Donald A Caouette................ ITA
Francis M Carbah Jr.......... CYBT
Trevor L Cardone...................MT
Andrew A H Carney........... MCTB
NEIT’s largest annual Technology Career Expo was held
on March 12th with 81 companies on campus. Local,
regional and national companies came to speak with students and alumni from several Engineering Technologies,
Construction Management, Criminal Justice, Business
Management, Interior Design, Digital Media Production,
Video Game Design, and Information Technologies. One
employer stated, “Candidates were dressed to impress
and were well prepared.” Many students and graduates
secured interviews and made great connections.
Working Together To Help Animals
S tudents and faculty from the
Mechanical Engineering Technology
(MCT) and Veterinary Technology (VET)
programs collaborated on a unique project
to assist with dental care for animals.
Veterinary Technology Department
Chair, Dr. Darlene Jones, along with lab
assistant, Nick Raimondi, CVT, met with
MCT students, Vishnu Harnarine and
Taylor Badessa, whose task was to design
a mock dental x-ray machine. It will be
used by the VET students to practice the
positioning of and the taking of animal
dental x-rays.
First, Taylor and Vishnu studied existing veterinarian x-ray machines and similar devices. Next they documented the
x-ray machines features and developed
concept drawings and project charts. The
design phase included 3D designing and
modeling, structure engineering analysis,
material selection analysis, and prototyping. The x-ray camera head was produced
on New England Tech’s 3D printer. The
support mechanism/arms and dolly were
fabricated in the MCT laboratory. Finally,
the prototype was assembled, adjusted,
Using a canine manikin, VET students Jillian Jaena and Lisa Criscione position the 3D printed mock x-ray machine built by MCT students Taylor Badessa
and Vishnu Harnarine. Pictured with the students is VET Assistant Professor,
Donna Fortin-Davidson, DVM.
and tested. As part of their final project,
Taylor and Vishnu demonstrated the x-ray
machine to the very appreciative Vet Tech
students and faculty.
Dean Plowman, Mechanical Engineering Department Chair, stated, “This
was a great interdisciplinary project
between Mechanical Engineering and
Veterinary Technology students using
MCT and 3D printing techniques. It was
great to see students working together
from very different programs to achieve a
common goal. We are all so very pleased
with the outcome.”
The following students have achieved academic excellence for the quarter ending March 21, 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.
Patrick A Carr....................AAHP
Cynthia L Carrara................. OTA
Christopher C Carrasco.....AAHP
Kristy B Cartwright............. ABTA
Emily A Casey......................CMA
Kile P Chaisson...................ELTB
Mariline K Chantre........... MGTA
Courtney H
Christiansen Manier ......VDEB
Paul A Christopher ...........GDSB
Eileenvanessa D Chum.........HIM
Blair R Church.................... OTA
Nicole M Cioffi......................CJB
Christopher R Cirka.............. ITA
Grace M Clancy...................HIM
Alan M Clark........................ ELY
James M Clarke...................BCD
Gregory R Clavell.................. ITA
Travis S Cochrane..............VGDA
Ross C Coffua...................... BCC
Phillip C Coker....................VPM
Andrew K Colannino..........VGDA
Christopher J Collins......... CYBT
Vincent A Conciatori..........ASMB
Emily S Conley......................PTA
JJ Connolly..........................VPM
Jonathan M Contreras............ RC
Andre A Cordeiro.............. CYBT
Nikita A Correia................... OTA
Keri J Corrow.........................ST
Laurel R Cost.......................CMA
Jessie J Costa.................... MCTB
Nicoli J Costa.....................RACH
Denim R Cousens................. ITA
Cameron B Couto..............VGDA
Joshua R Coutu.................. CYBT
Teresa L Covington..............HIM
Lisa M Criscione...................VET
Kyle S Crombie..................GDSB
Raymind D Cruz................ CYBT
Matthew C Culbertson...........VAP
Brendan L Cyr...................VGDA
Jonathan D Dalton............. AAUT
Emily F Darling.....................VET
Brian A DaRosa.................ABTB
Kathleen Darowski............BSOT
Abigail M DaSilva..................VET
Kyle J Daun........................ CYBT
Michael J Day....................... ITA
Dylan D DeAmaral.................ITS
Douglas L DeAngelis..............MT
Christopher W DeBaggis.....ITBN
Michael A deBettencourt... AAUT
Hector DeLaCruz...................ITS
Kristiana M DellaPosta..........VET
Jennifer Demers...................VET
Jacob M Desmarais.............. ITA
Nino Desposati.....................ITN
Alyssa N Dessler.................... RC
Leonardo Diaz...................MCTA
Roger E Diaz..................... VDVA
Heather-Jo B Didrichsen...... OTA
Martin T Dillon III................ITN
Edward P DiPasquale........... ELY
Corey R DiRenzo................... RC
Jermaine Disano................... ITA
John R DiVerdi...................ELRE
Michael G Dobachesky......... ITA
Joanna A Donofrio............GMWA
Deshawn E Donovan...........ITBN
Megan E Dore..................... OTA
Christopher J Doucette......... ITA
Morgan L Driscoll............... OTA
Sheri L Driscoll...................NUR
Paula A Ducharme...............HIM
Adam A Duderewicz..........GDSB
Michael A Dufficy..............ABTB
Tara Lee Dunn......................PTA
Abigail R Dyer...................... ITA
Justine A Dzofonoo-Burch.... ITA
Edward L Eacueo..................VAP
Clifford L Eidson................MCTA
Matthew S Eldredge.............BCD
Timothy E Enos.................. ABTA
Tatiane Espada...................... RC
Tamala J Facas....................... RC
Mark A Falter........................ITS
Felicia M Faranna..............MCTA
Michael J Farnham...............VAP
Adam J Faucher.................MCTA
Sarah A Feragne.................. OTA
Matthew Filippini................ESTA
Daniel W Fillingim............ MCTB
Jordan A Fish........................ITN
Andrew M Fishman...........GMWA
Ryan J Fleming..................... ITA
Jason R Flynn.........................ST
Joshua N Fontaine..............ESTA
Matthew T Foster...............VGDA
William J Foster.................VGDA
George Foster Duran......... AAUT
Chelsey J Fournier................ ELY
Jack F Fowler.......................ITN
Joseph C Fox.....................VGDA
Edmund S Francis Jr.............VAP
Cora J Freelove..................BSOT
Catherine Freitas..................IDB
Bryan C Fricot................... ABTA
Jacob J Fryzel.................... ABTA
Natalie Fuller..................MGTB
Corey J Furtado....................ITN
Alexis M Gabrielsen..............PTA
Logan A Gabrielsen.............. OTA
Steven J Gagne....................ELTB
Michael E Gagne II............VGDA
Jason L Gagnon.................... ITA
Alyssa Gallagher..................NUR
Kimberly Gammell................IDB
Brandon P Garcia..............MCTA
Robyn L Gardiner...................ST
Erin T Gardner.......................ST
Kayla L Gardner...................VPM
Jeffrey D Gault...................... ELY
Samantha R Gauvin.............. OTA
Evertone A Gayle............... MGTA
Jennifer L Gayle................ MGTA
Anthony R Gemba Jr............VPM
David L Genest Jr..................PTA
Eli J Ghali..........................VGDA
Jaimie L Giarrusso...............HIM
Rachel Giguere...................ELTB
Jenna M Giuliani..................DRA
Patrick Gleavey.................GMWA
Idilia M Gomes....................HIM
Ronald C Gomes................... ELY
Jenna G Gordon.................BSOT
James D Gorman.................AUB
Stephen A Gossmann........GMWA
Jacob J Gray..........................ITS
Thomas M Greatorex............ITN
Stephanie L Green................. RC
Christopher R Gregory..........ITN
Hugh M Griffin..................... ITA
Joshua T Grizzel....................ITS
Brittney G Grohocki.............NUR
Robert J Gruschow............. ITBS
Emily S Gruszkowski............PTA
Beau J Guidry........................ITS
David B Guyette................... BCC
Nicholas C Hafford............ VDVA
Douglas J Hagerty...............ESTA
Julie A Hale.........................NUR
Michael E Hall.................... ITBS
Emily J Hampton.................NUR
Jake Hamson.....................VGDA
Abdul Hanan.........................ITS
Zachary T Hanson.............VGDA
Vishnu R Harnarine...........MCTA
Kevin C Harrop.....................ITN
Shaun P Hazard.................... ITA
Matthew P Henriques........RACH
Justin J Higgs.........................MT
Brady M Hill........................AUB
Joshua T Hill........................PTA
Julie L Hill.........................BSOT
Lucy R Hills........................... RC
Taylor J Hodgson...............BSOT
Wendy Hof.........................BSOT
Elliot M Holden.................MCTA
Daniel M Holmes.................. ELY
Matthew W Horgan............ VDVA
Steven A Horibin................GDSB
Luke A Hosking...................DRA
Nicole A Hubert.................BSOT
John R Humes......................ITN
Samantha J Hunt...................VET
Alysha M Hutchinson............IDA
Gretchen L Hyssong...........BSOT
Matthew J Irvine................MCTA
Kimberly D Jackson...............ITS
Sean Jacobson................... ABTA
Bailey W Jaeckel...............GMWA
Louis M Jardin.....................DRA
Ajaree M Joell-Johnston.... MGTA
Ashlye A Joell-Johnston....... ITBS
Jeanne E John..................... EMR
Gianna T Johnson..................MT
Maria D Johnston............. MGTA
Blair A Jones.......................NUR
Kirsten L Jones....................NUR
Rose E Joseph....................... RC
Glenn D Josephides...........AAHP
Eric K Jussaume..............GMWB
Brian J Kane.........................VAP
Christopher F Kayrouz..........ITN
Jack Kayrouz.....................GDSB
Danielle M Kelly....................MT
Benjamin A Kenyon.............. ITA
Joshua M Keyes.................. ITBS
Cassandra Kielczewski....... AAUT
Joshua R Kingman................PTA
Alexander T Kinn...................MT
Emma A Kirk....................... OTA
Stanley R Klein.....................NUR
Agnieszka D Korycki...............ST
Abagail D Krucek..................PTA
John F Krula Jr..................VDEA
Matthew R LaBianca..........GDSB
Kathleen A Labonte............. EMR
Justin K Lake.......................... CJ
Joshua A LaMoore............... BCC
Steven E LaMountain.........VGDA
Bree A Lanctot.....................VPM
Daniel J Lanoue III............... ELY
Mitchell D LaPlume........... CYBT
Jennifer L Laprade................PTA
Hunter J Latham................RACH
Andrew Laychak................GDSB
Steven R Ledoux................VGDA
Jacob M Lee......................MCTA
Paul J Leger.......................VDEA
Christopher M Legg...........MCTA
Joshua T LeGoff.................. ITBS
Jeffrey T Lenihan...............RACH
Cody J Lewandowski..........VGDA
David E Lindstrom Jr.............MT
Eann R Liska......................AAST
Chang Liu..............................ITS
Ane C Loevseth...................ESTA
Daniel R Loignon.................. ITA
Tiana D Lonardo............... MGTA
Joshua J Loper...................RACH
Elmer O Lopez.....................AUB
Michael A Lovice..............GMWA
Andreas D Luce.................... ITA
Leonard A Macari................. ELY
Edward D Maccarone III...... ITA
Mathew Maccord...............VDEB
Brian J MacDonald................ITS
Cameron A MacIntosh.......... ELY
John H Macomber.............PLBH
Shaun E Mactavious................ CJ
Brittany E Madden...............VPM
Mark G Majndle.................ITBN
Jacob F Maloney................VGDA
Jenna L Maloof.......................ST
Alexis M Manchester............VAP
Jessica M Mangiante............NUR
Rachel Mangone...................VET
Rory L Manier................... CYBT
Brianna L Marcille............... BCC
Meagan D Marcoux.............NUR
Christopher Marques.........VGDA
Daniel C Martini................MCTA
Carol L Martins................. MGTA
Shayna M Mason..................PTA
Joshua M Masse................VGDA
Mark J Mateos......................ITN
Amanda M Mathieu.............CMA
Ian P Mathieu......................DRA
Stephen J McCormick......... ITBS
Daniel P McElwaney.............PTA
Ryan J McFarland................. ITA
Philip S McGrath...................MT
Martyna McMahon..............CMA
Kelli A Medeiros...................PTA
Carlos R Mejia Jr..............GMWA
George P Melidossian Jr....MCTA
Antuan S Melkoun.............AAHP
Michael D Mendez.............MCTA
TECH NEWS
Spring 2015
Page 5
SkillsUSA Recognizes
NEIT Students and Staff
Phi Theta Kappa Inductees Honored
The tenth annual Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International
Honor Society’s induction ceremony was held at the East
Greenwich campus on March 13, 2015. More than 60 students
were recognized for their academic, leadership, and fellowship achievements. Students must complete a minimum of
24 quarter hours of coursework leading to an associate degree
and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.80 out of a
possible 4.0 to become a member of NEIT’s chapter known
Peter Amylon
Marc Bousquet Amanda Brown
Matthew Bowen
Mishonette Cadore
Kristy Cartwright
Emily Casey
Mariline Chantre
Roger Brounell
Caleb Bradford
Nicole Barone
Eric Chou
JJ Connolly
Laurel Cost
Raymind Cruz Stephany DePina
Martin Dillon III
John DiVerdi Jr.
Keith Doherty
Sarah Feragne
Dheja Fonseca
Bryan Fricot
Corey Furtado
Mark Falter
Joshua Fontaine
Erin Gardner
Kayla Gardner
Idilia Gomes
Nelitza Gonzalez
Douglas Hagerty
Jillian Hersey
Joshua Hill
as Beta Xi Phi. PTK members gain access to scholarships as
well as educational and career resources through the society.
Phi Theta Kappa was established in 1918 and is considered to be the oldest, largest, and most respected honor
society recognizing associate degree students with more than
1.6 million members and 1,200 chapters located in 50 states,
U.S. territories, Canada and Germany. Congratulations to
these outstanding students.
Kimberly Horan
John Humes
David Joynt
Alexander Kinn
Allison Krystofolski
Eann Liska
Dawn Lorenz
Brian MacDonald
Jeffrey McCann
Martyna McMahon
Joshua Miller
James Montesano
Carmelia Mulso
Darlington
Nwachukwu
Jillian Olivera
Chelsea Papineau
Angel Pena Ortiz
Gregory Pickering
Lynda Pierce
David Pietraszka
Helen Rock
Molly Rowland
Holly Santiago
Timothy Scanlon
Vincent Serio
Yonas Sima
Robert Smith
Matthew Tackels
Joshua Tatalo
Denise Weidemann
SkillsUSA is a national organization serving more than a
quarter million high school and college students and professional members enrolled in training programs in technical,
skilled, service and health occupations. SkillsUSA programs
include local, state and national competitions in which students
demonstrate both occupational and leadership skills.
On March 26, 2015, RI SkillsUSA held its 39th annual awards
ceremony at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence, RI.
Special recognition was given to individuals for their outstanding
contributions to the organization. Congratulations to Amanda
Metzger, NEIT’s Special Events Coordinator, for being named the RI SkillsUSA 2015
“Advisor of the Year.” Her commitment
to NEIT’s SkillsUSA chapter has been
instrumental in expanding the number of
participants and developing these students
into confident leaders. Amanda has served
as a member of the RI SkillsUSA Board
Amanda Metzger of Directors and has contributed to the development of new SkillsUSA contests such as Refrigeration/
Air Conditioning, Marine Technology, and Criminal Justice.
Receiving the RI SkillsUSA Honorary Life Membership
Award is Felix Carlone, who has served as the carpentry
contest chairman for more than 25 years.
Felix passes this position on as he retires
as Department Chair of NEIT’s Building
Construction /Cabinetmaking Technology
program this June. He will, however, continue his service to the college as an adjunct
faculty member. His years of dedication
to New England Tech and the SkillsUSA
Felix Carlone
organization are truly appreciated.
The winners of the RI SkillsUSA post-secondary competition
were also announced at the awards ceremony. All first place
winners will travel to the national competition in Louisville,
Kentucky in June to compete against other college students.
More than 4,500 students will compete in 77 occupational
and leadership skill areas. Congratulations to the seven first
place gold medalists who will be competing at the national
competition in Crime Scene Investigation: Raven Staplin,
Nicole Cioffi and Stas Belch; Architecture Drafting: Michael
Webb; Construction: Nicholas Brecken; Cabinetmaking: Nathan
Bugbee; and Automotive: John-Scott Delija.
Congratulations also go to second place NEIT winners in
Automotive, James Montesano; in Crime Scene Investigation;
Anthony Catanzaro, Jasmin Serrano, and Robert Mullen; as
well as third place winner in Automotive, Phillip Prue.
TechArts 2015
Surgical Technology Students Receive Honors
The Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)
National Honor Society recognizes the achievement
of surgical technology students and supports the
learning and professional development of its members.
Students must meet the following criteria to become
a member of this prestigious honor society: completion of 85% of the graduation requirements from an
accredited surgical technology program; maintain no
less than a cumulative 3.75 GPA (based on a 4.0 grading scale); maintain at least a 95% overall attendance
rate; be a good school citizen with no disciplinary
actions; project qualities of integrity and leadership
in academic and extracurricular activities; and be an
active member of AST. Congratulations to (from left)
Mari Mitchell, Sarah Turner, Jenna Arzoumanian, and
Kimberly DaCosta for their well deserved induction
into the AST National Honor Society.
Fabrizio R Mesiti...............GDSB
Krystian E Meza.................VGDA
Zachary E Miller.................ELRE
Susana Miranda...................NUR
Sunny Mistry...................... AAUT
Michael J Mon......................ITN
Kristy Moniz......................VGDA
James M Montesano..........AAHP
Kory M Morash..................... ITA
Raysa Moreira......................PTA
Amanda E Morel..................NUR
Geoffrey R Morneau...........ELRE
Jason C Moroney..............GMWA
Julie Morriseau.....................ITS
Zachary A Morrison...........MCTA
Matthew A Mousseau........ MGTA
Robert S Mullen..................... CJ
Amber M Muller...................VET
Ann M Mulligan.................BSOT
Carmelia Mulso...................CMA
Jack F Murphy..................MGTB
Michael A Napoleoni.............ITS
Luis F Natareno...................AUB
Scott A Nedeau.................GMWA
Eric J Neto........................ MCTB
Laysa Neto............................. RC
Pasquale J Nicolia..............VGDA
John-Oscar Nilsson............ VDVA
Melissa L Nordstrom............. RC
Carolyn F Norman...............CMA
Joney F Norris....................... RC
Thomas Nunez.................... ITBS
Darlington N Nwachukwu...ESTA
Gerges N Obeid................. AAUT
Kyle P Oelofse.....................ITBN
Adetayo O Okeowo............... ITA
Jillian M Oliveira.................NUR
Michael A Oliver................ASMB
Ian E Olson.......................ABTB
Jacob M Olstead................ ABTA
Ryan P Ortega....................PLBH
Eric C Osial......................... BCC
Christiano B Ourique............VAP
Timothy L Pacheco............... ITA
Holli A Palacio.................... EMR
David Pao............................ AUT
Chelsea L Papineau................. CJ
Evelyn Pardo.................... MGTA
Michael J Parmeggiani.......AAHP
Ankur H Patel.....................ITBN
Naitik C Patel...................... ITBS
Jessica M Pavao................... OTA
James R Payne...................... ITA
Andrei J Peairs......................MT
Anthony B Pelleccione............ CJ
Thomas J Pelletier............. AAUT
Jamie M Penta..................... OTA
Martina Pereira....................PTA
Nathan S Pereira...................PTA
Kimberly M Perez................ OTA
Melissa Perez........................ RC
Benjamin A Perry................DRA
John L Pesce......................... ITA
Andre M Petrarca.................. RC
Codie A Picard.................. MGTA
David A Pietraszka................. RC
Carolyn A Piette...................VPM
Karen R Pimental....................ST
Alexandrea G Pimentel......MCTA
Heather L Pion....................NUR
Kaitlyn L Poitras..................... RC
John J Pommenville Jr.......RACH
Matthew D Potter..................VAP
Tyler G Prada........................ ITA
Christopher N Prater..........ELRE
Michael F Quinn.................ITBN
Andre A Rahming..................MT
Melissa R Raposa................NUR
Shawn H Rattenni..............ASMB
Alexandra A Rego................ OTA
Jonathan M Resendes...........VAP
Mason J Reynolds.............GMWA
Melissa A Richards.............. OTA
Dianesue Riel......................CMA
Corinthia A Robbins..........VDEA
Brandon B Rocha................BCD
Helen M Rock..................MGTB
Juan A Rodriguez...............MCTA
Jonathan Rodriguez Jr..........ITN
Daniel P Rogan.....................VAP
Jeffrey D Rogers...................ITN
Jack T Rola......................... ITBS
Paul J Rola......................... ITBS
Jonathan Rosario.................AHP
Douglas R Roth.................VDEA
Derek W Rotondo............... ITBS
Ethan P Roy..........................VAP
Eric W Rudman...................DRA
Arianna K Russo...............GMWA
Brandon A Rydberg.............. ITA
Bethany R Sabourin.............VPM
Naveed M Sameja..............GDSB
Emanuel Sanchez................ AUT
Elizandra C Santana........... ABTA
Holly A Santiago..................NUR
Marguerite L Sargelis............. RC
Michelle L Sartori..............ABTB
Kimberly A Savastano..........ESTA
Naiem Sayegh.....................ESTA
Timothy W Scanlon...............VAP
Jonathan M Schoen............ ITBS
Gregory F Schramm.............. ELY
Brianna M Schuberth...........PTA
Evan M Securo.....................PTA
Brandon A Segel....................ITS
Jasmin A Serrano.................... CJ
Rupertico R Severino Salas ASMB
Derick P Silva......................AHP
Ryan J Silva........................... ITA
Alison L Silveira....................VET
Emily R Silverman................VAP
Yonas H Sima.....................ELRE
Jenna L Simone................... OTA
Tristan J Sinclair................VGDA
Erika L Sinesi................... MGTA
Leora D Sliney.......................ITS
Jahanna N Smith................BSOT
Kathryn A Smith.................VDEB
Michelle R Smith................... RC
Natalie E Smith.....................IDA
Tabitha L Smith.....................IDA
Winfield W Smith III..........MCTA
Alvaro E Soto Oyola...............ITS
Savannah Sousa...................... CJ
Matthew J Souza................... ITA
Timothy V Spatz....................ITN
Michael P Sprague............... OTA
Kyle A Squibb.................... AAUT
Adam M St. Laurent...........RACH
Viktor G Stanley.................RACH
Emily R Stansfield................... CJ
Megan M Stavens...............BSOT
Jonathan E Steiner.............VGDA
Lacey H Stennett...................PTA
Benjamin A Stickney..........VGDA
Garrett A Stone......................MT
Karissa J Surprenant......... MGTA
Beathe Sylvia....................... OTA
Matthew R Tackels.................MT
Joshua J Tatalo..................Mcta
Nathan R Tefft....................... Ita
Ivan M Tejada....................RACH
Christopher J Tevyaw............ ITA
Preyas S Thakkar.................. ITA
Mark J Thistle.................... CYBT
K’shawn S Thomas............. AAUT
Kaya C Thompson................. ITA
Seth A Tilley....................... ABTA
Pirom Ting.........................ITBN
Brandon A Tornetta...........VGDA
Ryan N Torngren...............PLBH
Frank D Triolo......................VAP
Paul A Tsaliagos................. CYBT
James E Ulanski.................PLBH
Ernestine W Vaill-Larocque.. NUR
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Students
Faculty
Staff
March 30 – June 6
Rene R Valcourt.................... ITA
Jonathan A Valladares........... ITA
Robert-Louis Valle............. CYBT
Bernd W Van der Lande.....RACH
Karley A Vasile.......................ITS
Walter H Vaughn IV.............DRA
Maria J Veliz.........................VET
Conrad B Vickers...............VGDA
Jose M Vieira......................... RC
Ryan R Voyer.....................MCTA
Jared J Walker...................MCTA
Denise N Weidemann............ITN
Caleb M Whewell...............VGDA
Nicholas R Whitaker............. ITA
Nathan J White.................. MGTA
David J Whittaker................ OTA
Mark T Wieland................ CMTB
Vanessa R Wilcox.................... CJ
Ashley E Williams................ OTA
Jake M Williams................... ITA
Kristofer M Williams...........ELRE
Irene M Winkler.................. OTA
Courtney Winsor................BSOT
Matthew C Wiseman.............VAP
Emily A Wojcik.................... OTA
Sarah B Yany....................... OTA
Richard Young................... VDVA
Tracy L Zacharie................ MLTA
Congratulations
to All
SAVE
THE
DATES
Commencement
Sunday, May 3, 2015
RI Convention Center
Providence, RI • 11:00 a.m.
Upcoming
Tech Nite
Open HouseS
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
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.
Are you interested in
starting a new club on campus?
For more information contact Melissa Hague, Student
Activities Coordinator, mhague@neit.edu
Game Rooms
All NEIT students are welcome to use the game
rooms. Come and meet new people! Consider playing
in or watching the pool and ping pong tournaments
that are held each quarter!
Locations:
Post Rd 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.
great opportunity to meet students from different technologies. Please contact Assistant Professor, Robert
Kennedy, rkennedy@neit.edu if you are interested in
joining.
Kite Making
Students handcrafted traditional tissue paper kites at
the end of the winter.
egy? Will you make you make the right move? Challenge yourself in a game of chess. Students, faculty and
staff are encouraged to play!
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! Meet new people!
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…
Upcoming Activities
New England Tech Rotaract Club
The New England Tech Rotaract Club held their new
officer’s induction ceremony in March. The Rotaract
Club members provided a potluck lunch of homemade
dishes for this event. The East Greenwich Rotary held
their weekly meeting in conjunction with the Rotaract’s
induction.
Game Room Tournaments
SkillsUSA
On-Campus
Parking Spot Raffle,
May 12-14, 2015
Come and buy your chance to win a reserved parking
spot on the campus of your choice for the Summer
2015 quarter. Tickets will be on sale for $2.00 each or
$15.00 for 10 tickets. Stop by the table in Tech Way,
on the EG Campus. The proceeds from this raffle will
help to send NEIT SkillsUSA students to the Annual
SkillsUSA National Competition.
NEIT has many clubs on campus!
Stop by and check out
a club meeting below!
Honor Societies
FAlpha Chi Honor Society
– National Honor Society
FPhi Theta Kappa
– International Honor Society
Student Clubs on Campus
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 in to play. Tournaments are
free. Space is limited.
Ping Pong Tournaments - Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
Week 4: April 21, Week 6: May 5
Pool Tournaments - Thursdays at 11 a.m.
Week 5: April 30, Week 7:May 14
TECHARTS Art Exhibit
NOW ON DISPLAY!
TechArts is an exhibit for all students, faculty and staff
to display their original art. TechArts 2015 is on display
in the Library for the spring quarter.
Blood Drives
The RI Blood Center will be on the East Greenwich
campus Wednesday, April 22 between 11:30 a.m. and
5:30 p.m. in the Hall of Fame. Every pint collected has
the potential to save up to 3 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.
6 vs. 6 Soccer
Tournaments
Coming Soon!
Dates to be announced!
Start getting teams together! Players must be a currently enrolled NEIT student. Students may enter individually or as a team. Teams must have a minimum of 6
players, with a maximum of 10 players.
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 will meet weekly once the weather warms up. The
club plays on a local nine hole course, and will play
through December (weather permitting). This offers a
NETECH
FComposition and
Performance Club FCriminal Justice Club
FGame Developers’ Network
2015 Newman
Civic Fellows Award
The Newman Civic Fellows Award honors inspiring college student leaders who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. The Newman Civic
Fellows Awards are made possible through the generous
support of the KPMG Foundation.
NEIT’s award recipient for
the 2015 Newman Civic
Fellows Award is Antonio
Adderley, a 5th quarter
Business Management
student. The following
are a few statements
from Antonio’s application. “Since my first time
helping out others and the
community, I have wanted to continue this experience.
My service with the Royal Bahamas Defense Force allowed me to grow personally in ways I never dreamed
possible. My life was enriched by helping victims of
hurricanes by repairing homes, cleaning beaches and
streets of debris, providing search and rescue operations,
and working in shelters and food banks to support the
victims of natural disasters. At NEIT, my involvement in
the Rotaract Club has helped enrich and support the lives
of those less fortunate in the East Greenwich community through my numerous community activities. I plan
to make volunteerism a natural extension of my life for
as long as I am physically capable of such involvement.
I love to make a positive impact on others.” —AntonioAdderley
Chess
Chess sets are available for students to use in the
Student Lounge on the EG Campus! What’s your strat-
Director of Admissions
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East Greenwich, RI 02818-1205
Tel: 401-467-7744
or 1-800-736-7744
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NEIT is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
FInterior Design
Student Alliance
New Incoming officers are: Antonio Adderley, Club
Presdient; Dheja Fonseca, Vice President; and Shakera
Forbes, Secretary.
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 EG Rotary Club’s
events. Participation in this club would look great on
your resume.
Attend a meeting at 3p.m. in room S339
Week 4 Thursday, April 23
Week 6: Thursday, May 7
Week 8: Thursday, May 21
Student Club
Bake Sales
Sweet Treats Available!
Your support of student club bake sales is
always appreciated!
April 6, 1pm – 3pm, Access Road Campus
Sponsored by: Criminal Justice Club, proceeds will be
donated to Rhode Island Canine Search and Rescue team.
April 21-23, East Greenwich Campus
Sponsored by: SkillsUSA Club, proceeds to help
members attend the National Competition.
May 19, 10 am - 2pm, East Greenwich Campus
Sponsored by: Nursing Club, proceeds to help
members attend the SNA conference.
Associate’s Degree Programs
n Animal and Veterinary Medicine 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
FInvestment Club
FNew England Tech Golf Club
FNew England Tech
Pit Crew Club
FQuadricycle Club
FSkillsUSA Club
FStudent Occupational
Therapy Association
FStudent Physical
Therapist Assistant
FStudent Nurses’ Association
FSurgical Technology Club
FRespiratory Care Club
FRotaract Club
FTech Radio Club
FTech Record Club
FVeterinary Technology Club
FVideo 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
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
*NEW PROGRAMS
n Occupational Therapy
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