College Dean Leaving MxCC for New Position

Reid Smalley, dean of Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Community Services at Middlesex Community College announced that he has accepted the Executive Director of Workforce Development position at Genesee Community College in Batavia, N.Y. and will be leaving MxCC March 28.

Smalley will be directing The BEST (Business Employees Skills Training) Center, their division of continuing education, customized training, online learning and conferences.

Genesee Community College is one of SUNY’s public, two-year community colleges and serves 7,200 undergraduates in the beautiful Niagara region of upstate New York.

“It is with mixed feelings that I’m leaving the wonderful and spirited environment of MxCC,” said Smalley. “There are many opportunities to still pursue and I wish the College all of the best in its continued vision and success to be the college of our community with enriching signature programs and activities. As I pursue a new adventure in a new area, I look forward to following the growth of MxCC in coming years. I thank everyone for the time and cooperation they provided in helping us make a positive difference during my time at the College.”  

In a letter to MxCC employees on Monday, Dr. Anna Wasescha, president of Middlesex Community College wrote, “… I want to thank Reid for his years of service to Middlesex and to take note of his accomplishments.  Under his guidance, our manufacturing program is now fully enrolled.  Our continuing education courses include online offerings as well as classroom-based opportunities for individuals seeking to learn work-related skills and to enrich their lives.  For part of his tenure, he oversaw the Meriden Center, which has been growing steadily.  The senior citizen programs, MILE and CCALC, are remarkable and, as you may have seen on our campus and in Meriden, attract a huge number of lifelong learners.”

Citing continuing budget concerns, and the trend in state support which has steadily declined over the last few years, Dr. Wasescha announced that she plans to retire the dean position and reorganize the continuing education and workforce development programs.

Founded in 1966, Middlesex Community College (mxcc.edu) is part of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System. In all it does, Middlesex Community College strives to be the college of its community. By providing high quality, affordable, and accessible education to a diverse population, the college enhances the strengths of individuals through degree, certificate, and lifelong learning programs that lead to university transfer, employment, and an enriched awareness of our shared responsibilities as global citizens. MxCC, recently named a "Great College to Work For" by The Chronicle of Higher Education, offers more than 50 degree or certificate programs at the main 38-acre campus in Middletown, the downtown Meriden Center, and online.