Professor, Business Administration & Marketing

To survive in one of the most challenging economic climates, Patricia Raymond knows today’s business world must be “results-oriented.” She models her classroom and business programs to teach students how to achieve results that have value in the marketplace.

Throughout the course of her career, Professor Emerita Raymond has worked as a consultant, service representative and trainer for some of Connecticut’s largest and most competitive businesses. While at Southern New England Telephone (SNET), she implemented telecommunications systems for clients including the State of Connecticut, The Hartford, Lego, Kaman, Gerber Scientific, and Pratt & Whitney. During her tenure, she earned several awards and commendations for exceptional performance, and servicing various businesses nationwide.

She also created her own independent consultancy and developed successful business and marketing plans designed to grow and revitalize several Connecticut companies.

Exposure to different types of companies has given her a first-hand understanding of successful business practices. She applies this experience in her classroom by providing students a lively and relevant learning environment.

Patty began her teaching career at Middlesex as an adjunct instructor in business. She was promoted to associate professor and then full professor. In 2011, she became the interim chair of the Business Division and the Business Administration and Marketing Programs coordinator. She has developed four certificate programs for Middlesex Continuing Education including: Medical Billing; Medical Billing & Coding Specialist; Business Development and Communications; and Management Development and Communications.

Patty has served on numerous committees including chair of the College Council. She has been an advisor for the Middlesex chapter Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK). Patty was the Teaching Learning Consultant for the Center for Teaching and organized many important leadership and teaching workshops. Also, she has served as a judge at the conference of the Connecticut Association of DECA, a marketing association for high school students. In 2008, she received the Middlesex Professional Service Award and has twice been named to the “Who’s Who Among American’s Teachers.”

Patty earned both a Master of Science (Business Management) and Bachelor of Science (Marketing/Management Information Systems) degrees from Central Connecticut State University. She is a member of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Society in Business Administration. She holds many field certifications.

Upon her retirement in 2022, Patty was given the distinction of Professor Emerita, Business Administration and Marketing.