This program provides an education in the modern skills of drafting. There is a strong emphasis on computer applications in each drafting concentration. A unique feature of this certificate is that it pairs drafting with a technology such as Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial (Manufacturing, Mechanical).  Upon completion of this certificate, you will be prepared to go to work as a draftsperson or enter into an associate degree program of your choice with no less credit.

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See below for a list of all full-time Department Faculty. Please note that not all listed faculty may teach courses related to this specific degree or certificate program.

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Patrick Burton

A.S., Thames Valley State Technical College; B.S., University of New Haven; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBusiness and Technologies Department Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Computer Science

Office: C162
work Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9476work pburton@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Mark Comeau

A.S., Thames Valley State Technical College; B.S., B.Arch., Roger Williams University; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Licensed-Registered Architect, CT, RI, NY NCARB Board CertifiedBusiness and Technologies Department Department Chair & Professor of Construction Technology

Office: C218
postal Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9415work MComeau@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Aaron Dahlen

A.A., Northland Community College; B.S., Minnesota State University Mankato; M.S., Minnesota State University MankatoBusiness and Technologies Department Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology

Office: C140
work Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9476work ADahlen@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Thomas Dobkowski

A.S., Hartford State Technical College; B.S., Central Connecticut State UniversityBusiness and Technologies Department Lab Technician

B105
work (860) 215-9449work TDobkowski@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Michael Gentry

B.S., M.S., Cornell UniversityBusiness and Technologies Department Assistant Professor of Engineering

Office: C154
postal Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9428work MGentry@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Dhyaa Kafagy, Ph.D.

M.S., University of Science Malaysia; M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University; Ph.D., Tulsa UniversityBusiness and Technologies Department Assistant Professor, Manufacturing Technology

Office: C158
work Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9408work dkafagy@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Chris Kmiecik

B.S., Coast Guard Academy; M.S., Monterey Post-Graduate SchoolBusiness and Technologies Department Technology Faculty

Office: C126
work Faculty Office Hours 860-215-9507work ckmiecik@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Soumyashree Sahoo

B.A., Krupajal Engineering College; M.A., Konarek Institute of Science and TechnologyBusiness and Technologies Department Computer Science Lecturer

Office: C106
work Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9409work ssahoo@threerivers.eduINTERNET

James R Sherrard

B.S., U.S. Coast Guard Academy; M.S.N.E., M.S.N.A., Nav. E., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.S.M.E., University of Connecticut; M.S.N.S., Catholic University of America; P.E., MarylandBusiness and Technologies Department Professor of Nuclear Engineering Technology

Office: C-210
postal Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9472work JSherrard@threerivers.eduINTERNET

Mark J Vesligaj

B.S. North Carolina State University; M.S. Carnegie Mellon UniversityBusiness and Technologies Department Professor of Engineering Science

Office: C-128
work Faculty Office Hours (860) 215-9442work MVesligaj@threerivers.eduINTERNET