Castriotta Named CELT Executive Director

Dr. Suzanne Castriotta has been named Executive Director for the Center for Engagement, Learning, and Teaching (CELT) at Keene State College. She is responsible for delivering programming and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff to strengthen the overall teaching and learning environment, including the coordination of new faculty orientation for both tenure track and adjunct faculty. The center also includes academic technology, service learning and civic engagement, and instructional design.

“Keene State College has an ambitious vision for CELT, and Dr. Castriotta is the right person to lead this new initiative,” says Provost Mel Netzhammer. “She brings great skill and focus to the position.”

Prior to accepting this appointment in April 2009, Castriotta served as CELT’s Interim Director for the 2008–2009 academic year. During her tenure at Keene State, she served as the Assistant Dean of the School of Science and Social Science and spent nine years as a faculty member in the Computer Science Department, including a two-year appointment as department chair. Prior to moving to higher education, Sue taught computer education at the middle-school level and held technology-related positions in private industry. She is active in local organizations and currently serves on the board of directors for the Keene Swamp Bats.