Meet the Deans

Dean of Academic Services

Dr. Peggy Shadduck Palombi has been the Dean of Academic Services at Shelton State since the summer of 2010.  Her academic background includes undergraduate majors in mathematics and East Asian studies, a master’s degree in neuroscience, and a Ph.D. in pharmacology.  Dr. Palombi began teaching in 1997 and has been involved with higher education administration since 2005.   

The Academic Services area coordinates the efforts of several instructional areas, including:

 

  • Allied Health and Nursing

  • Behavioral Sciences

  • Business and Computer Science

  • Fine Arts

  • Humanities and Communication Arts

  • Languages

  • Library

  • Mathematics

  • Natural Sciences

  • Wellness Center

 

Academic Services also works in close partnership with the SOAR Institute, the Technical Services group, the orientation classes, and the Faculty Resource Center.  Students planning to earn an Associate of Arts degree or an Associate of Science degree, as well as any students in the
Allied Health areas, should come to the Academic Services office located on the 3rd floor if they need guidance or assistance in any of the areas listed above.
 
Contact information:

Peggy Shadduck Palombi
Dean of Academic Services
205.391.5830
pspalombi@sheltonstate.edu

Sherry Harrison
Academic Services Secretary
205.391.2411
sharrison@sheltonstate.edu

Khristy Large
Academic Services Special Projects
205.391.3937
klarge@sheltonstate.edu 


Dean of Technical Services

Mr. Steve Fair has served as Dean of Technical Services at Shelton State Community College since January 2010. During his tenure of more than twenty years at the College, he has held a variety of positions in Instructional Services, Business and Industry Training, and Administrative Services. His academic background includes an associate degree in Machine Tool Technology, an undergraduate major in Vocational Education, and a master's degree in Management.

The Technical Services Division coordinates the efforts of the college's Technical Programs which include:

  • Construction/Transportation
    • Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
    • Auto Body Repair
    • Automotive Technician
    • Diesel Mechanics
    • Drafting
  • Cosmetology
  • Culinary Arts
  • Industrial/Manufacturing Technologies
    • Computerized Numerical Control
    • Electrical Technology
    • Industrial Maintenance Technology
    • Machine Tool Technology
    • Welding
  • Office Administration
    • Bookkeeping/Accounting
    • Commercial Art
    • Information Processing
    • Legal Secretary
    • Medical Records
    • Paralegal
The Technical Services Division works in close partnership with all other areas and divisions at the College, in an effort to provide the highest level of support to students, faculty, staff, and the greater community served.

Contact information:

Steve Fair
Dean of Technical Services  
205.391.2384
sfair@sheltonstate.edu

Donna Ussery
Technical Services Secretary
205.391.2415
dussery@sheltonstate.edu