Staff
Stanley Cherian
Director, Orientation & New Student Programs
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Stan is a native of Philadelphia and now a proud Brooklynite. He received a bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy, and a master's in higher education administration from Temple University. Before coming to Hofstra, Stan worked at St. Joseph's University as the assistant director of student activities, and at Temple University's Student Activities Office as the assistant director. In 2001, Stan joined the staff of the Student Activities Office as the assistant director, where he was the adviser to the Student Government Association and Hofstra yearbook, Nexus.
Maria Duckett
Assistant Director, Orientation & New Student Programs
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Maria earned her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Loyola College in Maryland and her Master of Arts in higher education and student personnel administration from New York University. At Loyola, she served as an orientation leader in the office of leadership and new student programs, and as a student ambassador in the office of undergraduate admissions. Upon graduation, Maria taught middle and high school Spanish in Springfield, PA, and then opted to pursue her interest in working with college students. As a graduate student at New York University, she worked as an intern at the University of North Carolina - Charlotte, and at Pratt Institute in New York, specializing in student activities, orientation, and new student programs. In her spare time, Maria enjoys running and going to the theater.
Vicki Herlihy
Senior Executive Secretary, Orientation & New Student Programs
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Vicki attended Nassau Community College and Adelphi University before coming to work at Hofstra's Axinn Library in 1988. After taking time to be at home with her children, Vicki then worked as a secretary in her local elementary school, and returned to Hofstra in 2002. Since 2003, Vicki worked in our Undergraduate Admissions office until she joined ONSP last month. Vicki grew up locally in Valley Stream and Wantagh. She has been married to her husband, Brian, for 21 years, and they have two children, Kevin 17 and Sarah 14, as well as two Wheaton Terriers, Sam and Katie. Outside of work Vicki enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, gardening and cooking with the vegetables she grows.
Our Summer Orientation program could not function without the help of our wonderful Orientation Staff. All of our summer staff members live in Suffolk Hall from the beginning of June right up to Welcome Week before the fall semester begins.
Meet them HERE.
You can also contact our office by sending an E-mail or by AOL IM: Screen Name HUOrientation and on Facebook.