Date: Mar 26, 2009

18 School of Education, Health and Human Services Faculty Members Celebrated for Authoring Scholarly Work

Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY – The School of Education, Health and Human Services will hold a reception to recognize the scholarly accomplishments of 18 of its published faculty members on Friday March 27, 2009 in the Hagedorn Hall lobby from 3-4:30 p.m.

In the past two years, 18 full-time and adjunct faculty members have published 17 books and 11 book chapters. The recognition session will honor these authors’ contribution to the field. It will  be followed by a short reception with a display of the published works.  

The following School of Education, Health and Human Services faculty will be recognized for their accomplishments: Joan Atwood, Monica Byrne-Jimenez, Stephen Caldas, Alan Flurkey, Nora Friedman, Doris Fromberg, Andrea Garcia Obregon, Tanya Gordon, Laurie Johnson, Judith Kaufman, Janice Koch, Maureen Miletta, Jamie Mitus, Andrea Perkins, Sage Rose, Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Alan Singer and Estelle Weinstein.

David Foulk, dean of the School of Education, Health and Human Services will introduce the faculty and their work, while Hofstra Provost Herman Berliner will deliver remarks.

Front Row L to R: Tantiana Gordon, C&T; Andrea Garcia, Literacy Studies; Sage Rose, CRSR; Andrea Perkins, CRSR; Laurie Johnson, CRSR; Janice Koch, C&T; 2nd Row L to R: David Foulk, Dean; Jamie Mitus, CRSR; Alan Flurkey, Literacy Studies; Doris Fromberg, C&T; Alan Singer, C&T; Monica Byrne-Jimenez, FLPS; Maureen Miletta, C&T (Retired); George Giuliani, CRSR; Judith Kaufman, C&T.

Hofstra University is a dynamic private institution where students can choose from more than 145 undergraduate and 160 graduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, business; engineering; communication; education, health and human services;  and honors studies, as well as a School of Law. With a student-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, our professors teach small classes averaging 22 students that emphasize interaction, critical thinking and analysis. Hofstra offers a faculty whose highest priority is teaching excellence. The University also provides excellent facilities with state-of-the-art technology, extensive library resources and internship programs that match students’ interests and abilities with appropriate companies and organizations.  The Hofstra community is driven, dynamic and energetic, helping students find and focus their strengths to prepare them for a successful future.

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