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
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Phone: (516) 463-5400 | Fax: (516) 463-6505
Denise Shirreffs, MS
Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs Operations and Technology Systems
(516) 463-5984
Suzanne L. Pike, MPA
Associate Provost for Academic Support and Global Initiatives (516) 463-5400
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Colleen Fitzgerald, PhD
Senior Vice Provost for Research and Creative Activities
(516) 463-5426
Lisa Rosen, ScM
Senior Associate Provost, Institutional Research & Strategic Analysis
(516) 463-2804
Joseph Scardapane, PhD
Assistant Provost and Executive Director of the Saltzman Community Services Center
(516) 463-5605
Carol D. Mallison, BBA
Manager of Conferences and Events, Hofstra Cultural Center
(516) 463-5670
Mitch Kase, EdD
Executive Director
Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment
McEwen Hall 0202
Jessica Vespa
Administrative Assistant
Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment
McEwen Hall Room 201
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