Senior Administration
M. Patricia Adamski
Senior Vice President for Planning and Administration
As senior vice president for planning and administration, Ms. Adamski has oversight for most operational and administrative functions of the University. She is responsible for long- and short-term planning for all administrative areas of the University, heads several task forces and committees, and serves as a liaison with various constituencies. Ms. Adamski, who directly oversees Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Operations and Facilities, University Relations and Institutional Research.
Ms. Adamski is the Adolph J. and Dorothy R. Eckhardt Distinguished Professor of Corporate Law and was formerly vice dean of Hofstra's School of Law. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, where she was a member of the Law Review. Before she joined the Hofstra School of Law's faculty in 1979, Ms. Adamski was an associate at Dewey, Ballantine, Bushby, Palmer & Wood in Manhattan. Her areas of specialty are corporate and securities litigation, and she has co-authored and regularly revises a major treatise on the responsibilities and liabilities of corporate officers and directors.
Joseph M. Barkwill
Vice President for Facilities and Operations
Joseph M. Barkwill is responsible for providing leadership and overall management of the University's physical plant, new construction, renovation and maintenance of the University's buildings and grounds, custodial services, utilities, environmental and fire safety, regulatory compliance, and space utilization and analysis, as well as campus scheduling, conference services, auxiliary services and event management, and all related areas. He reports to Senior Vice President for Planning and Administration M. Patricia Adamski.
Mr. Barkwill has an extensive background in facilities management. He was named Assistant Vice President for Operations, Engineering & Utilities at Columbia University in 2004, and prior to that since October 2000 had been Columbia's Director of Physical Plant, Facilities Operations. Prior to his experience at Columbia, Mr. Barkwill served in varying capacities over 16 years at Brookhaven National Laboratory, including nine years as the Site Facility Manager.
Mr. Barkwill has an MBA from Columbia University, a Masters of Science in Engineering from SUNY Stony Brook, and a BE in Marine/Mechanical Engineering from the New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler. He also has numerous engineering and management licenses and certifications.
Dr. Herman A. Berliner
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Lawrence Herbert Distinguished Professor
Dr. Herman A. Berliner is in his 41st year at Hofstra University. He became provost at Hofstra University in 1990 after having served for almost one year as the acting provost. The provost and senior vice president for academic affairs is second in command to the president at the University. Dr. Berliner has oversight responsibilities for all the Colleges, Schools and academic programs of the University, as well as the Libraries, The Hofstra Cultural Center, the Hofstra Museum, and the Saltzman Community Services Center. In this capacity and at the president's request, he also serves as the chair of the University negotiating team in collective bargaining with faculty.
Dr. Berliner joined Hofstra University in 1970 as an assistant professor of economics after having earned a Ph.D. in economics from the City University of New York Graduate School. He was awarded tenure in 1975, promoted to associate professor in 1978 and to professor in 1985. As a faculty member, Dr. Berliner has taught economics courses on both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and he has also served on a number of doctoral dissertation committees for the School of Education, Health and Human Services.
Dr. Berliner has served in a number of key administrative positions, including interim dean and dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business (1980-1982 and 1983-1989), associate provost and associate dean of faculties (1978-1983), acting dean of the School of Education (1983-1984), associate dean of University Advisement (1975-1976) and assistant provost (1976-1977). As interim dean of the Zarb School of Business, Dr. Berliner was an instrumental part of the team that secured national AACSB (currently The International Association for Management Education) accreditation of our graduate program in business as well as re-accreditation of the undergraduate program. Furthermore, as dean of the Zarb School of Business, he helped establish our Business Research Institute, the Dean's Advisory Board, In Business, and the Study Abroad Program at Erasmus University in Rotterdam. While in the provost's office and prior to becoming provost, Dr. Berliner was a motivating force in establishing the University's mandatory Course and Teacher Evaluation Program, the Honors Program, the Peer Teaching Program and the University Tutorial Program.
Provost Berliner played a vital role in the establishment of the School of Communication and the School for University Studies, the first new Schools established at the University since 1970. More recently, under his leadership, Honors College was established. Presently, he is a member of the Joint Leadership Group overseeing the new Hofstra/North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine.
Dr. Berliner also directed or co-directed four major scholarly conferences at the University, including the University's 50th Anniversary Celebration, a convocation and conference on "Higher Education Today and Tomorrow" as well as the 50th Anniversary Conference, "The Evolution of Education in Collegiate Schools of Business: Past, Present and Future" and conferences on "Chocolate: Food of the Gods," and "Money: Lure, Lore and Liquidity."
Dr. Berliner’s areas of specialty as an economist include the economics of higher education. He presently also serves as a TIAA/CREF Institute Fellow, a Trustee of the North Shore School District, and Secretary of the Project GRAD Long Island Board of Directors.
Melissa Kane Connolly
Vice President for University Relations
Melissa Kane Connolly, vice president for University Relations, joined Hofstra University in June 2003 as assistant vice president for University Relations, and in September 2003, assumed overall responsibility for the office of University Relations, including Hofstra's communication, marketing and public relations efforts. She has served as a co-chair for Educate '08, Define '09, the Hofstra University Gala Journal committee, and chaired Hofstra’s 75th Anniversary committee. She worked on the hosting of the 2008 presidential debate and the 2010 New York State gubernatorial debate at Hofstra.
Prior to joining Hofstra, Ms. Connolly served as director of communications for New York State Senator Kemp Hannon and as the first director of marketing for Farrell Fritz, P.C., one of Long Island's largest law firms. Ms. Connolly was named to Long Island Business News’ "50 Most Influential Women" Hall of Fame, as a "40 Rising Stars Under 40" in 2002, and has been noted as one of the paper's "Marketing Achievers." She currently serves as member-at-large on the board of directors for the YMCA of Long Island and the Long Island Visitors and Convention Bureau. She is involved as a Work Group member for the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council. Her former community service includes the Long Island Women's Agenda (as a vice president and president) and as a member-at-large of the board of directors for the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, where she served as a co-chair for their annual awards luncheon, U.S. Open Hospitality, and the walkathon committee, which she helped found. She was awarded the Honor Pin by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County in March 2010.
In December 2009, Connolly was named PR Professional of the Year for an academic institution by PR News, the national publication for communications professionals. A past president of the International Association of Business Communicators' Long Island chapter, Ms. Connolly received the Achievement in Communications award from the chapter in 2006. She has served as a co-chair for the CASE District II Accolade Awards committee and a judge for PRSSA’s Bateman Competition. She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America's Counselors to Higher Education and on the Government Advisory Team for the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities, as well as several fundraising and advisory committees for professional and charitable organizations, such as 100 Black Men of Long Island and the Interfaith Nutrition Network. Ms. Connolly has also served as an Americorp Volunteer for Project Challenge in Long Beach. She is an adjunct assistant professor at Hofstra, teaching mass media and crisis communication, as well as a frequent speaker to business, trade and student groups. Under her leadership, Hofstra University's communications team has won several Admissions Marketing, CASE Accolades, Communicator and Telly Awards, as well as a CASE Silver Circle of Excellence Award.
Ms. Connolly received a bachelor of arts in communication arts from Hofstra University in 1989, where she was a member of Alpha Epsilon Rho. She is a long-time Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader; past president of the St. Thomas the Apostle Parents Club and currently a member of the St. Thomas pastoral council.
Jessica Eads
Vice President for Enrollment Management
As Vice President for Enrollment Management, Ms. Eads is responsible for enrollment management, including undergraduate admission and financial aid.
Ms. Eads has a distinguished and varied career. Ms. Eads began her career in the deans office at New College, managing the University Without Walls and Off-Campus Education programs. In 1999, Ms. Eads became Associate Dean for MBA/EMBA Recruitment in Enrollment Services, and in 2002, she became Dean of Undergraduate Admission Operations. In 2006, Ms. Eads assumed overall responsibility for undergraduate recruitment and enrollment management when she became Dean of Admission and Financial Aid.
Ms. Eads has a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Hofstra University, a Master of Arts in Counseling and an MSED in Educational Administration from Columbia University Teachers College.
Dolores Fredrich, Esq.
Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
Ms. Fredrich is responsible for managing the University’s legal affairs. She also oversees the Office of Human Resources and the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer reports to her.
Ms. Fredrich graduated first in her class from Hofstra Law School, where she was Managing Editor of the Hofstra Law Review and recipient of the Most Distinguished Academic Record Award. She received her B.A., cum laude, from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Ms. Fredrich practiced law as a commercial litigation partner at Farrell Fritz for 20 years, where she represented individuals, businesses and local government in a range of matters. She also served as Law Clerk to the Honorable George C. Pratt, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
An active participant in the business, professional and not-for-profit communities of Long Island, Ms. Fredrich has served on the boards of the Long Island Coalition for Fair Broadcasting, the Long Island Fund for Women and Girls, the Maurer Foundation, the Cradle of Aviation Museum, and the Advisory Board of the Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence. She has thrice been named one of Long Island’s Top 50 Women by Long Island Business News and also received the Hofstra University School of Law Distinguished Alumni Award. She has been named one of Long Island’s leading attorneys by Long Island Business News.
Ms. Fredrich has also served on the Board of Directors of the Nassau County Bar Association and as a delegate to the New York Bar Association State House of Delegates. She is a past President of the Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court, a fellow of the American Bar Foundation, past Chair of the Federal Courts and Commercial Litigation Committees of Nassau County Bar Association and a member of the Nassau County, New York State and American Bar Associations.
Richard V. Guardino, Jr., Esq.
Vice President for Business Development
Rich Guardino directs the Scott Skodnek Business Development Center, serves as executive dean of the Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies and oversees the Hofstra Continuing Education Program. The mission of the Scott Skodnek Business Development Center is to assist businesses, government and community organizations by making the resources and expertise of the University available to them while simultaneously enhancing the opportunities for Hofstra students. The Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies is an interdisciplinary center for the study of real estate that brings together the expertise of Hofstra’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business and the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, as well as the Institute of Real Estate at Hofstra University to offer academic and professional programs.
Before coming to Hofstra, Mr. Guardino was the Supervisor of the Town of Hempstead, Hempstead, NY. He served as chief executive officer of the largest town in the United States with a population of over 757,000, over 2000 employees and a budget of $300 million dollars.
A graduate of William & Mary College and Law School and admitted to practice law in New York and Florida, Mr. Guardino was a partner in the law firm of Banno & Guardino. He served as counsel to State Senator John R. Dunne, and was investigative counsel to the NYS Senate Judiciary Committee. Mr. Guardino served on the New York State Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century, as a Regional Member and as a member of the Study Group for the New York State Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness. He is currently serving on the Long Island Regional Planning Council, the Community Development Corporation Board of Directors and Infrastructure Work Group for the Long Island Economic Development Council.
Mr. Guardino is the recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Living the Dream Award and the American Committee on Italian Migration Award. He has served for many years as Honorary Chairman and Grand Marshall of the March of Dimes WalkAmerica and Honorary Chairman of the Long Island Walk to D’Feet ALS. As an enthusiastic supporter of children’s athletics and participant in many athletic endeavors, Mr. Guardino has served as Honorary Chairman of the Women’s Sports Foundation’s Annual Golf Outings. He has also served as Honorary Vice Chairman for the U.S. Marine Corp Toys for Tots drive.
Catherine Hennessy
Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer
Reporting directly to the president, Vice President Hennessy serves as the University's chief financial officer. She oversees the development of the annual budget, as well as management and financial reporting of all fiscal operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, investments, payroll, purchasing, auxiliary services, and risk management. Working closely with the board of trustees, the vice president for financial affairs and treasurer is also responsible for monitoring the investment of University funds, and reporting the financial position of the University to external agencies.
Catherine Hennessy received her B.B.A. in 1981 from Hofstra University. She received her M.B.A. in 1990 from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School. She comes to Hofstra after having served as vice president of finance and treasurer of Adelphi University since 1986. From 1985 to 1986, she served as controller and assistant treasurer at Adelphi. From 1984 to 1985, she was a senior financial analyst at Morgan Guaranty, and from 1981 to 1984, she was senior auditor and computer audit specialist at Peat Marwick, Mitchell & Co.
She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New York State Society of Certified Accountants, the Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers, the Metropolitan Region Professional Development Committee and has served on the Visiting Accreditation Teams of the Middle States Association since 1996.
Sandra S. Johnson
Vice President for Student Affairs
Sandra S. Johnson Ed.D, Vice President for Student Affairs, was appointed to this position in July 2006. Dr. Johnson is responsible the formulation, administration, delivery, and assessment of offices, programs, and services for general academic advising, pre-professional advising, academic success programs, orientation, residential life, Greek affairs, multicultural and international affairs, off campus living, commuter student services, dean of students, recreation and intramural sports, fitness center, career center, parent and family programs, card services, community standards, student health and wellness, student counseling, leadership development, campus activities, the Interfaith Center, services for students with disabilities, and student affairs marketing and communications. She reports to the Senior Vice President for Planning and Administration.
Dr. Johnson comes to Hofstra after serving as associate dean of student affairs at Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University. Dr. Johnson holds a doctorate in Higher Education Management from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. In 2011, Dr. Johnson served as a member of a contingent of college and university professionals organized by the University of Pennsylvania to serve as consultants to Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan. In addition she has been a guest instructor at Teacher’s College of Columbia University and Baruch College. Dr. Johnson has served on the Visiting Accreditation Team of the Middle States Association and is a member of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, the American College Student Personnel Association, the National Academic Advising Association and the National Association for Foreign Student Advisors, among other professional organizations.
Robert W. Juckiewicz
Vice President for Information Technology
Reporting directly to the President, Vice President Juckiewicz serves as the University's chief information officer. He oversees all aspects of information technology services, including academic and administrative computing. Mr. Juckiewicz supervises the technology infrastructure of the University, and the implementation of the SCT/Banner system, as well as providing support for faculty teaching and research activities. He also oversees the areas of telecommunications, Web technology and user support.
Robert Juckiewicz received a B.S. from Dowling College and an M.S. from Columbia University. From 1971 to 1981, Mr. Juckiewicz served as manager of office systems at Mead Data Central. In 1981 he joined Columbia University as assistant vice president of academic affairs. Before coming to Hofstra, he served as deputy vice president of administrative information services and as interim vice president for student services at Columbia University. Mr. Juckiewicz has served on the board of directors of the Columbia Business School E.M.B.A. program since 1986.
Alan J. Kelly, CFRE
Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs
As vice president for development and alumni affairs, Alan J. Kelly is responsible for all aspects of University fundraising, development and leadership recruitment. Prior to joining Hofstra, Mr. Kelly was employed by Community Counseling Service (CCS), fundraising consultants, since 1997, serving most recently as operational vice president of CCS. In the course of his career, Mr. Kelly has provided professional counsel to dozens of clients in the areas of higher education, and religious and health organizations, raising more than $450 million. He has conducted capital campaigns, major gift solicitation programs, cultivation events and leadership training.
Mr. Kelly recently served as the executive director of the campaign for the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation. Prior to his assignment at Hofstra, he served as the executive director of the CCS team during the capital campaign at the Archdiocese of Boston.
Mr. Kelly is a Redington Scholarship graduate of the University of Scranton, with a degree in history and minors in English and theology.
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