The mission of Student Affairs services at our College is to foster an open, inclusive, and diverse environment where you can grow inside and outside the classroom while exploring your interests and career paths. If you need any support, please contact us. We’re here to help!
Meet the Student Affairs Team

Terry Vecchio, Ed.D.
The Dean of Students provides advocacy for all students, as well as supporting student learning inside and outside the classroom environments. The Dean of Students oversees all Student Affairs departments.

Jason Kurland, M.Ed.
The Assistant Dean of Students oversees the student conduct process while providing support for the student learning process. The Assistant Dean is able to support students through their challenges and will assist students in navigating the campus community.

Susan Meola
The Administrative Assistant supports the Dean and the mission of the student life department.

Lisa Gurnick, MPH
The Athletics Center staff provides the best place on campus for wellness and recreation through the Fitness Center, gym, and intramural and intercollegiate sports. The six intercollegiate sports include men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, baseball, and women’s volleyball.

Josh Cole
The Athletics Center staff provides the best place on campus for wellness and recreation through the Fitness Center, gym, and intramural and intercollegiate sports. The six intercollegiate sports include men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, baseball, and women’s volleyball.

Tina Wells, LICSW

Ashlee Givins

Michelle Brennan
Parenting Student Support Services is committed to helping students who are parents achieve their goals here at Quinsigamond Community College (QCC). QCC understands that being both a parent and a student presents its own unique set of challenges, and we are here to support you! Parenting Student Support Services provides assistance so that student parents can navigate QCC, get connected to campus and community resources, access child care and emergency funding, build community, and more.

Matthew Casaubon
Veteran Affairs provide support to assist student Veterans and members of the Armed Forces in the adjustment to becoming successful in civilian and college life. We are committed to promoting college spirit as well as establishing and maintaining fellowship amongst veterans and students on campus.

Charlotte Operach, MS, LSW
The HomePlate Food Pantry and Resource Center provides free food for students in need as well as other resources. The center can help with challenges such as applying for SNAP benefits as well as housing. We are run by knowledgeable, compassionate staff and work study students. If you are in need, please fill out the Food Pantry/Resource Center sign-up form. Once you’ve completed the sign-up you will receive instructions on when and how to pick up your food.

Michelle Santana
The Office of Student Life and Programming creates opportunities for every QCC student to feel engaged, connected, and supported as part of our community. Whether you want to start a club, host an event, or join campus activities, we’re here to help. Beyond social events, we support students in navigating their college experience, building meaningful connections, and accessing valuable resources. Our team is dedicated to ensuring every student feels a sense of belonging at QCC.