ARC Staff

Dean of academic support, Executive Director of the academic resource center, Entrepreneurship pathway co-coordinator, Adjunct assistant professor of economics

Joining Connecticut College in 2013, Noel serves as both the Dean of Academic Support and the Director of the Academic Resource Center. As dean, he oversees the Academic Resource Center and the writing center. Noel serves as a liaison between the Dean of the College and faculty regarding areas that have to do with student academic success. Along with his student involvement, he also collaborates with all deans in the Office of the Dean of the College in providing effective and timely academic support to Connecticut College. Earning his doctorate in clinical, cognitive, social, and developmental psychology, Noel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, having previously worked as class dean at Wesleyan University.

“Dare you have the courage to know who you really are.” - Rumi

ngarrett@conncoll.edu

CLASS OF 1970 DIRECTOR OF THE ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER, LEARNING SPECIALIST AND ESOL (ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES) COORDINATOR, ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SLAVIC STUDIES

Chris obtained a Ph.D. in Russian Literature from UCLA. Seeing the potential of his skill set, the Academic Resource Center decided to employ his services to aid students for whom English is a foreign language. Chris is the Class of 1970 Director of the Academic Resource Center and serves on the Fullbright Scholarship committee.

"If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about answers."  - Thomas Pynchon

ccol@conncoll.edu Phone: (860) 439-2815

Faculty Profile

Writing and Communications Learning Specialist

Lauren comes to the ARC with an extensive background in student support services including disability services, writing support, and information literacy and research support. She has worked as a learning and writing specialist, an instruction and curriculum support librarian, and as an instructor of first year writing. Lauren has a track record of building productive relationships with students and helping them to identify and work towards achieving their academic goals. Her experience working with first year students and students with learning differences make her a welcome addition to our team.

lconsolat@conncoll.edu Phone: 860-439-5309 Academic Resource Center

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, ARC ONBOARDING COORDINATOR

Providing the backbone to the Academic Resource Center, Patricia assists in the behind the scenes work that allows the ARC to run smoothly. As Assistant Director, not only does she manage office workers and organize events, she always greets visitors with a smile. Originally working as an assistant for the Gender and Women’s Studies department, Patricia made the transition to the ARC in 2013. With a degree in English, she’s the perfect fit for an environment that is geared toward student education.

“Treat others the way you want to be treated.”

PDALLAS@CONNCOLL.EDU Phone: 860-439-2815 Academic Resource Center

Dean of academic support, Executive Director of the academic resource center, Entrepreneurship pathway co-coordinator, Adjunct assistant professor of economics

Joining Connecticut College in 2013, Noel serves as both the Dean of Academic Support and the Director of the Academic Resource Center. As dean, he oversees the Academic Resource Center and the writing center. Noel serves as a liaison between the Dean of the College and faculty regarding areas that have to do with student academic success. Along with his student involvement, he also collaborates with all deans in the Office of the Dean of the College in providing effective and timely academic support to Connecticut College. Earning his doctorate in clinical, cognitive, social, and developmental psychology, Noel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, having previously worked as class dean at Wesleyan University.

“Dare you have the courage to know who you really are.” - Rumi

ngarrett@conncoll.edu

Quantitative Skills Center Director

Originally from Türkiye, Semra comes to our college from New Hampshire and steps into the role of the Director of our Quantitative Skills Center. Semra earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics from University of New Hampshire, her M.Sc. from University of Saskatchewan in Canada, her B.Sc. from Middle East Technical University in Türkiye. In this role, Semra’s vision is to collaborate with colleagues across the college to identify quantitative skills needed across disciplines and establish a robust support infrastructure. As an immigrant, a first-generation college student, and a woman mathematician, Semra recognizes the need to provide equitable access and opportunity for all our students. She is driven to help them achieve their career aspirations by cultivating their quantitative skills.

skilicbah@conncoll.edu

Learning Specialist

Sarah joined the Academic Resource Center in the Spring of 2023. She applies her years of experience in secondary education and occupational therapy into her role as a learning specialist at Connecticut College. It is her hope to encourage students to play to their strengths and honor their differences in order to achieve their academic goals. Sarah earned summa cum laude undergraduate degrees in History & American Studies as well as Occupational Therapy before joining the ARC. In her free time, she balances her love of theatre and creating floral art.

smockalis@conncoll.edu Phone: 860-439-2821 Academic Resource Center

Director of College Writing & The Roth Writing Center

Before becoming the director of college writing, Summar West served as a Learning Specialist where she worked to ensure the academic success of all students. Prior to joining Connecticut College, Summar worked in higher education settings as a faculty member and as an administrator for over a decade. She earned an M.A. in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago and an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her work as a poet has also been featured in various literary journals, including Appalachian Heritage, Appalachian Journal, New South, Prairie Schooner, and Tar River Poetry. 

swest2@conncoll.edu Phone: 860-439-5061