PROVOST’S OFFICE
The Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer of the University.
The Provost is responsible for the smooth operation of the academic units of the University including all of the University’s Schools and Colleges as well as the libraries of the University, with the exception of the medical school which reports directly to the president’s office. The Provost also chairs the University Senate, which is the major University shared governance organization.
Provost’s Bio
Dr. Charles Riordan
Dr. Charles Riordan serves as the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs of Hofstra University.
As Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Innovation at the University of Delaware, Dr. Riordan had responsibility for advancing the University’s research enterprise, including oversight of UD’s Research Office, six university-wide research institutes, core facilities and the Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships.
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Provost Office Directory
Office of the Provost
and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Send an E-mail
Phone: (516) 463-5400 | Fax: (516) 463-6505
Denise Shirreffs, MS
(516) 463-5984
Suzanne L. Pike, MPA
Colleen Fitzgerald, PhD
(516) 463-5426
Lisa Rosen, ScM
(516) 463-2804
Joseph Scardapane, PhD
(516) 463-5605
Carol D. Mallison, BBA
(516) 463-5670
Mitch Kase, EdD
Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment
McEwen Hall 0202
Jessica Vespa
Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment
McEwen Hall Room 201
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