English Department
The English Department at Community College of Philadelphia is a professional organization of nearly 300 full- and part-time faculty members teaching over 750 sections of courses each term on the Main Campus and at our Regional Centers. We provide instruction in developmental reading and writing, English as a second language (ESL), college writing, literature, communication studies, mass media, theater and creative writing. We offer Associate of Arts degrees in Communication Studies, English, Mass Media and Theater. Our curriculum helps prepare students for careers in broadcast and print journalism, screen writing, public relations, advertising, education, marketing and theater.
English Department Head and Associate Chair
Massah Nuni, Department Head & Assistant Professor,
Summer 2025, Office Hours:
Monday & Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.(Remote)
Tuesday & Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Office: Bonnell Building (Rotunda Floor), BR-21B
Telephone: 215-751-8867
Amy Lewis, Associate Chair and Associate Professor,
Summer 2025, Office Hours: Please email to schedule an appointment
Monday & Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Campus)
Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Office: BR-21A
Telephone: 215-751-8490
Program, Career and Transfer Information
Communication Studies & Mass Media
Assistant Chair: Rafael Logrono,
Summer 2025, Office Hours: Please email to schedule an appointment
Office: BR-25F
Telephone: 215-751-8649
Creative Writing Certificate
Assistant Chair: Dr. Lauren Genovesi,
(Not available Spring2024); (See information below)
Summer 2025, Office Hours: Dr. Genovesi is not available Spring2024. If you have questions or need an appointment, Please email Simone Zelitch,
., OFFICE: B1-09J, Phone: 215-751-8323
Office: M3-23C
Telephone: 215-751-8996
College Writing
Assistant Chair: Jason Esters,
Summer 2025 Office Hours:
Monday & Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Office: B1-09G
Telephone: 215-751-8322
Developmental English
Assistant Chair: Madeline Marcotte-Rolston,
Summer 2025, Office Hours: See office hours below -- Available other times by appointment, email
to schedule
Monday & Wednesday: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. and 2:40 -4:10 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. (Via Zoom)
Office: BR-02
Telephone: 215-751-8661
The English Degree
Assistant Chair: Seve Torres,
Summer 2025, Office Hours: Please email to schedule an appointment
Tuesday & Thursday, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (via Zoom)
Office: BR-23B
Telephone: 215-751-8671
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Assistant Chair: Talar Kaloustian,
Summer 2025, Office Hours: Send email for an appointment
Office: BR-47C
Telephone: 215-751-8631
Theater
Assistant Chair: Quinn Eli,
Summer 2025, Office Hours: via Zoom -- Please email for an appointment
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. (Via Zoom)
Office: BR-25I
Telephone: 215-751-8652
Additional Student Resources
Online Learning
Community College of Philadelphia provides a variety of courses and degree programs online and in hybrid (classroom/online) environments. Online courses are just as rigorous and demanding as our classroom courses. Delivered through a course management system allowing 24/7 access, online courses do not require students to be online at specific times; instead, students log in regularly at their convenience to keep up with course requirements, due dates, etc. Hybrid courses, combining both classroom and online teaching, meet in the classroom regularly and are supplemented with online lessons throughout the week. Classroom attendance is mandatory for all hybrid courses.
Learning Lab
The Learning Lab Department offers free academic support services to Community College of Philadelphia students. Faculty specialists and tutors with expertise in a broad range of subject areas are available to provide students with a personalized learning experience. All of the Learning Lab Department's services are designed to help students achieve success throughout their college careers.