About GCE
Graduate and Continuing Education (GCE) offers more than 45 graduate and undergraduate degree and certificate programs, as well as non-credit courses for professional development and life-long learning. Our students range in age from 18 to 80, including full-time students during the day, adult learners seeking career advancement in the evenings or online, and those pursuing knowledge for personal growth and understanding. GCE meets the varied needs of adult learners by providing high-quality online, hybrid, evening, and accelerated courses, life experience credit, professional development seminars, and extended campus programs throughout Massachusetts. You’ll find your style of learning here, at the pace that fits your needs. Come to our next information session or visit us. Our office is located in the Anthony Building.
Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
- ABET, Inc.
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
- Council for Standards in Human Service Education
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
The New England Association of Schools and Colleges is a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering postgraduate instruction.
Staff
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Catherine R. Canney Dean (978) 665-3653 |
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Brian P. Bercier Associate Dean (978) 665-4640 |
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Dianne Berube Administrative Assistant to the Dean (978) 665-3182 |
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Jessica DuPont Administative Assistant to the Associate Dean (978) 665-3280 |
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Marylyn A. Gainan Coordinator of GCE Advising and Support Services (978) 665-3660 |
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Michael Leamy Director of Distance Education (978) 665-4783 |
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Kimberly McCoy-Blauser Marketing Assistant (978) 665-3781 kmccoybl@fitchburgstate.edu |
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Kelly Norris Director of Marketing (978) 665-3842 knorris@fitchburgstate.edu |
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Carolyn Poirier Staff Assistant (978) 665-3183 cpoirier@fitchburgstate.edu |












