Office of Equity & Inclusion

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Vice President for Equity and Inclusion

Dr. Cornell Craig serves as the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion. In his role Dr. Craig provides vision and leadership in promoting an institutional culture that values and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. He guides the University’s equity agenda by developing and facilitating strategies and structures that advance diversity and equity within campus units, in collaborations across campus, and through engagement of the surrounding communities.

Prior to joining Hofstra in 2019, Dr. Craig served as the Assistant Dean of Diversity & Inclusion and Title IX coordinator at Pace University (NY).

Degrees
BA, Southern Illinois University (Carbondale); MBA, Bellarmine University (KY); EdD, Hofstra University.

Executive Director for Equity and Inclusion

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Dr. Aisha Wilson-Carter serves as the university’s inaugural Executive Director for Equity and Inclusion where she provides expertise, consultative support, and oversight of the university’s strategic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Prior to accepting her new position, Aisha served as an adjunct faculty in Hofstra’s Writing Studies and Rhetoric department and Writing Center, along with being a lecturer at Columbia University. During her time in the Hofstra Writing Center, Aisha assisted tutors and students and led initiatives within the center to make DEI a focal point for development. 

Outside of her professional experiences, Aisha has been actively involved in the Long Island community. She is a Co-founder and Vice President of the Long Island Strong School Alliance, a nonprofit organization that aims to support policies that strengthen education in public schools with a focus on civic engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Aisha received her BA in Mass Media Arts from Clark Atlanta University as well as her MFA in Creative Writing from City College of New York. She completed her Doctorate of Education in Educational Administration and Instructional Leadership at Saint John's University (NY).

Office/Program Administrator

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Beenish Saeed serves as the Office/Program Manager where she provides administrative and program management support for the office’s ongoing responsibilities and initiatives. Prior to joining Hofstra, Ms. Saeed served as a program director and office manager for the Islamic Center of Long Island. In her role as program director she managed office relations, memberships, and programs that supported over 500 active members. In addition to her professional experience, Ms. Saeed has been an active member of the Westbury community where she has offered her translation services to help bridge language barriers and cultural gaps in the local school communities. 

Ms. Saeed received her BS in Computer Science from the International Islamic University and her Associates in Nursing from Nassau Community College.

Hofstra Uniondale Pathway Program (HUPP) is a unique academic pipeline program that grants a cohort of fifteen High School students the opportunity to take two university courses (6 credits) at the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University. Students take one course in the Spring of their Junior year, and the second course in the Fall of their Senior year, both classes are on Hofstra's campus where students have full access to all campus resources and amenities.

• Academic Programs
• Bias Incidents and Campus Climate Concerns
• Community Outreach
• Employee Resources Group
• Equity Council
• Ethics Point- Online Reporting System
• Offices and Engagement Programs
• Pronoun Use
• Religious and Cultural Holidays
• School Based DEI Committees
• Student Diversity Advisory Board
• Supplier Diversity Initiative
• University Policies