University Senate Committees & Subcommittees

Senate Executive Committee
Chair: William Caniano
Email | Tel: 516-463-5963
Assigns or refers business of the University Senate to appropriate committees, makes recommendations to the Senate, keep informed of and expedite the progress of committee work, recommend the creation, abolition, or alteration of the jurisdiction of committees of the Senate and nominate members of the Senate and maintain liaison with all appropriate deliberating and policymaking bodies of the University and serve as a continuous source of information relevant to Senate committees

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  ►Faculty Senators:
  William Caniano (Chair,) University Library
  Kevin Boston-Hill (Chair, Undergraduate Academic Affairs Committee), Adjunct Senator, Department of Rhetoric
  Craig Burnett (Chair, Planning and Budget Committee), Department of Political Science
  Christopher Eliot (Chair, Graduate Academic Affairs Committee), Department of Philosophy
  Rina Hirsch, (Chair, Faculty Affairs Committee), Department of Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies

  ►Student Senators:
  David Harb (Chair, Student Affairs Committee), Graduate Student
  
  ► Provost:
  Herman Berliner
  
  ►Alternate:  
  Margaret Abraham, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Undergraduate Academic Affairs Committee
Chair: Kevin Boston-Hill
Email | Tel: 516-463-5250

Concerned with course proliferation, liberal arts requirements, relationship of curricular matters to budget, staff, and Library. Oversees Academic Review Committee.

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  ►Faculty Senators:
  Kevin Boston-Hill (Chair), Department of Rhetoric
  Christopher Dippel, Department of Drama and Dance
  Victor Lopez, Department of Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies
  Terrance Tompkins, Department of Music
  
  ►Faculty Senators-At-Large:
  Robert Cook, Department of Drama and Dance
  Chuck Liang, Department of Computer Science
  Jessica Santangelo, Department of Biology
  Scott Schroeder, Department of Speech-Language-Hearing-Sciences
  Andrew Spieler, Department of Finance
  
  ►Student Senator:
  Gisselle Ortiz-Jimenez
  
  ►Adviser: Provost or Designate:
  Elfreda Blue, Vice Provost for Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Affairs
  
  ►Guests:  
  Jessica Eads, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admissions
  Paul Fritz, Acting Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs, HCLAS
  Matthew Hickling, Senior Assistant Dean of University Advisement
  Evan Koegl, Registrar and Director of Academic Records
  Jean Peden-Christodoulou, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
  Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
  
  

Academic Review Committee
Chair: Elfreda Blue
Email | Tel: 516-463-6974

Maintains academic standards in grading, probation, retention, and graduation.

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  ► Provost’s Office:
  Elfreda Blue (Chair), Vice Provost for Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Affairs
  
  ►Faculty Senators-At-Large:
  Amy Catalano, Department of Teaching, Learning and Technology
  Jiequiong Ma, Department of Marketing and International Business
  
  ►UAAC Member:
  TBD
  
  ► Dean of the Center for University Advisement or Designate:
  Marc Oppenheim
  
  ►Advisers:
  Gioia Bales, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Senior Associate Dean
  Paul Fritz, Hofstra College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Acting Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs
  Diane Herbert, Center for Academic Excellence, Dean
  Jacklyn Kuehn, School of Health Professions and Human Services, Associate Dean of Academic & Student Affairs
  Ellen Miller, Associate Dean of University Advisement
  Michele Roberts, Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
  David Rooney, Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, Associate Dean
  Stacy Zalewski, School of Education, Senior Associate Dean
  
  

Graduate Academic Affairs Committee
Chair: Christopher Eliot
Email | Tel: 516-463-4516
Policies and programs governing graduate study. Maintains academic standards by examining current and proposed programs.

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  ►Faculty Senators:
  Christopher Eliot (Chair), Department of Philosophy
  Stephen Hernandez, Department of Specialized Programs in Education
  Li Huang, Department of Marketing and International Business
  Kathleen Lynch, Department of Biology
  Nicholas Mercado, Adjunct, Department of Health Professions
  Zoran Sunik, Department of Mathematics
  
  ►Faculty Senators at Large:
  Michael Dores, Department of Biology
  Renee McLeod-Sordjan, Department of Nursing
  
  ►Student Senators At-Large:
  Daniel Gershman
  Sergine Beaubrun
  Liudmila Patokina
  
  ►Adviser: Provost or Designate:
  Elfreda Blue, Vice Provost for Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Affairs
  
  ►Guests:
  Monica Florio, Director of Graduate Recruitment
  Evan Koegl, Registrar and Director of Academic Records
  Jean Peden-Christodoulou, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
  Suzanne Pike, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

Planning & Budget Committee
Chair: Craig Burnett
Email | Tel: 516-463-4791
Represents the Senate in budgetary planning. Participates in planning for University development; recommends policy on student aid, etc. Oversees Library, Academic Computing, and Environmental Priorities committees.

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  ►Faculty Senators:
  Craig Burnett (Chair,) Department of Political Science
  Gioia Ciani, Department of Occupational Therapy Programs
  Sleiman Ghorayeb, Department of Engineering
  Geoffrey Tarson, Department of Radio, Television, Film
  
  ►Chairperson Senator:
  Kathleen Wallace, Department of Philosophy
  
  ►Staff Senator:
  Jacqueline Cassar, Local 153
  
  ►Faculty Senators at Large:
  Ling Huang, Department of Chemistry
  Keun Lee, Department of Marketing and International Business
  Elisabeth Ploran, Department of Psychology
  Nathan Rigel, Department of Biology
  Sabrina Sobel, Department of Chemistry
  
  ►Library Senator or Senator at Large:
  William Caniano
  
  ►Adviser: Provost or Designate:
  Rich Apollo, Associate Provost for Budget and Planning
  Michael Sikorski, Assistant Provost for Budget and Planning

Committee on the Library
Chair: Francesca Cassio
Email | Tel: 516-463-5533

Reviews and makes recommendations on Library budgetary matters.

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  ►Library Senator:
  William Caniano
  
  ►Library Senators at Large:
  Sarah Glasser
  Georgina Martorella
  Carol Simon
   
  ►Faculty Senators at Large:
  Francesca Cassio (Chair,) Department of Music  
  Rahul Bishnoi, Department of Finance   
  Sean Fanelli, Department of Specialized Programs in Education
  Brenner Fissell, Maurice A. Deane School of Law                  
  Isabelle Freda, Department of Radio, Television, Film
  Jamina John, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies
  Andrea Nerlich, Department of Counseling and Mental Health Professions
  Ronald Sarno, Department of Biology
  John Vaccaro, Department of Engineering
  
  ► Dean of Library Services or Designate:
  Howard Graves, Senior Assistant Dean of Library Systems
  
  ► Director of the Law Library:
  Lisa Spar, Interim Director of the Law Library

Committee on Academic Computing
Chair: Joseph Bartolotta
Email | Tel: 516-463-0171

Reviews and makes recommendations on policy and planning needs in relation to the academic use of computers.

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  ►Faculty Senators at Large:
  Joseph Bartolotta (Chair,) Department of Writing Studies and Rhetoric
  John Castonguay, Department of Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies
  Antonio Marsellos, Department of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability
  Bruce Torff, Department of Teaching, Learning and Technology   
      
  ►Adviser: Provost or Designate:
  Margaret Abraham, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
  
  ►Guests:
  Steve Fabiani, Vice President for Digital Innovation and Technology
  Laura Martin, Director of Educational and Research Technology Services

Committee on Environmental Priorities
Chair: Oskar Pineño
Email | Tel: 516-463-4626
Affirm and support the university's commitment to protect, preserve and enhance the environment within and around the campus through sound and sustainable ecological practices; bring environmental perspectives into consideration of issues, etc.

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  ►Director of Sustainability Studies
  Annetta Centrella-Vitale, Department of Geology, Environment and Sustainability
  
  ►Faculty Senators-At-Large
  Oskar Pineño, (Chair), Department of Psychology
  Emily Barkley-Levinson, Department of Psychology
  Amy Catalano, Department of Teaching, Learning and Technology
  Gioia Ciani, Department of Health Professions
  Sarah Glasser, University Library
  Kristopher Lotier, Department of Writing Studies and Rhetoric
  Soudeh Mirghasemi, Department of Economics
  George Nicholas, Department of Radio, Television, Film
  Doreen Olvet, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
  Edward Segal, Department of Engineering
  Glen Vogel, Department of Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies
                     
  ►Students
  Caroline Bowes
  Ben Welch
  
  ►Advisers:
  Rich Apollo, Associate Provost for Budget and Planning
  Michael Sikorski, Assistant Provost for Budget and Planning
  
  ►Guests:
  Dom Lavin, Director of Campus Operations, Physical Plant
  Wendy Hom, Environmental Health and Safety Officer
  Sabeen Sheikh, Assistant Director for Outreach & Special Programs, Office of Student Affairs
  

Faculty Affairs Committee
Chair: Rina Hirsch
Email | Tel: 516-463-7631

Recommends policy for definition of the responsibilities and privileges of the faculty, problems of academic freedom and tenure.

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  ►Faculty Senators:
  Rina Hirsch (Chair,) Department of Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies
  Russell Chun, Department of Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations
  Deborah Elkis-Abuhoff, Department of Counseling and Mental Health Professions
  Michael Heiss, Adjunct, Department of Writing Studies and Rhetoric
  Maureen Houck, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies
  Kristopher Lotier, Department of Writing Studies and Rhetoric
  Kevin McElroy, Maurice A. Deane School of Law
  Elisabeth Schlegel, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
  
  ►Faculty Senators at Large:
  Xiang Fu, Department of Computer Science
  Ann Grafstein, University Library
  Rebecca Natow, Department of Specialized Programs in Education
  Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Department of Global Studies and Geography
  Sylvia Silberger, Department of Mathematics
             
  ►Advisers:
  Holly Seirup, Dean, School of Health Professions and Human Services
  Margaret Abraham, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
  
  ►Guest, President, AAUP:
  Elisabeth Ploran

Student Affairs Committee
Chair: David Harb
Email
Recommends policies governing operation of the Dean of Students Office and makes policy recommendations to the University regarding student-related activities and services.

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  ► Graduate Student Senator:
  David Harb, Chair
  
  ► Undergraduate Student Senators:
  Michelle Donefer
  Brandon Crofts
  Kelly Rose
  
  ► Undergraduate Student Senators at Large:
  Peyton Cole
  Kiandeep Kaur
  Gopal Khandelwal
  Ali Morganelli
  Michelle Romeo
  Visvajit Sriramrajan
  Juliette Torres
  
  ► Graduate Student Senators at Large:
  NaQuavah Pinckney
  
  ►Faculty Senator:
  William Caniano, Library
  
  ►Faculty Senator At-Large:
  Dominique Outlaw, Department of Finance
  
  ►SGA Vice President or Designate::
  Kathryn Harley, President of the Student Government Association
  Kaylor Dimes, Vice President of the Student Government Association
  
  ► Adviser: Dean of Students or Designate:
  Gabrielle St. Leger, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
  
  ►Guests:
  Denise Boneta, Associate Director, Student Leadership & Engagement
  Evan Koegl, Registrar and Director of Academic Records
  Samantha Kloeckener-Soszynski, Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Engagement

  
  
  

Special Committee on Recruitment, Elections and Nominations (SCREAN)
Chair: Caroline Schreiner
Email | Tel: 516-463-5419
Conducts elections for various constituents of the University, including solicitations of nominations, preparation, distribution, and tabulation of ballots.

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  ►Staff:
  Caroline Schreiner, (Chair), Local 153
  
  ►Faculty Senators at Large:
  Daniel Cole, Department of Writing Studies and Rhetoric
  Maryam Franzella, Maurice A. Deane School of Law
  Li Huang, Department of Marketing and International Business
  Geoffrey Tarson, Department of Radio, Television, Film
  
  ►SEC Chair or Designate:
  William Caniano
  
  ► Student:
  David Harb, Graduate Student Senator
  
  ►Adviser:
  Margaret Abraham, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Special Committee on Grievances

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  ►Faculty Senators at Large: 
  Annmarie Boyle, University Library
  Daniel Cole, Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (At-Large)
  David Elkowitz, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
  Jennifer Gundlach, Maurice A. Deane School of Law
  Judith Kaufman, School of Education  
  Chuck Liang, Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science
  Daisy Miller, School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts
  Stefanie Nanes, Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs
  Phyllis Ohr, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
  Jennifer Roberts, School of Health Professions and Human Services
  Andrew Spieler, Frank G. Zarb School of Business  
  Kristal Zook, Lawrence Herbert School of Communication

Special Committee on Athletic Policy
Chair: Cliff Jernigan
Email | Tel: 516-463-4873
Recommends basic policies concerning inter-college athletics, advises the President directly concerning the policies, regulations and procedures governing intercollegiate athletics.

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  ►Faculty Athletic Representative:
  Cliff Jernigan (Chair)
  
  ►Faculty Senators at Large:
  Jason Davidow, Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
  Roche C. deGuzman, Department of Engineering
  Lisa DeTora, Department of Writing Studies and Rhetoric
  Nicole Franklin, Department of Radio, Television, Film
  Anthony Santella, Department of Health Professions
  
  ►Athletic Department Representation:
  Jay Artinian, Deputy Director of Athletics
  Rachel August, Associate Director of Athletics/Finance and Administration
  Rick Cole Jr, Vice President and Director of Athletics
  Cindy Lewis, Sr. Associate Director of Athletics/SWA/Business Affairs
  Alyssa Morales Kelly, Associate Director of Athletics/NCAA Education and Compliance Services
      
  ►Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer:
  Denise Cunningham, Chief Human Resources Officer
  
  ►Vice President for Student Affairs & his/her designate:
  W. Houston Dougharty, Vice President for Student Affairs
  
  ► Provost's Office
  Herman Berliner, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
  
  ► Vice President for Enrollment Services (or Designate):         
  Jessica Eads, Vice President for Enrollment Services and Dean of Admissions
  
  ►Director of Financial Aid Compliance and Operations:
  Sandra Mervius, Director of Financial Aid

Special Committee on the Academic Calendar
Chair: Evan Koegl
Email | Tel: 516-463-4238
Prepares and reviews academic calendar. Submits proposed calendar to appropriate parties for final approval.

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  ► Registrar
  Evan Koegl, (Chair), Registrar and Director of Academic Records
  
  ►Provost's Office
  Herman Berliner, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
  
  ►Designate appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs
  Jean Peden Christodoulou, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
  
  ►Chair of the Student Affairs Committee
  David Harb, Graduate Student Senator
  
  ►Faculty Senators-at-large
  Isabelle Freda, Department of Radio, Television, Film
  Eric Rowland, Department of Mathematics
        
  ►Planning and Budget member:
  Kathleen Wallace, Department of Philosophy

Special Committee on Environmental Safety
Chair: Javier Izquierdo
Email | Tel: 516-463-4784
Reviews and monitors the effectiveness of Hofstra's Chemical Hygiene Plan and recommends revisions and updates as necessary.  Proposes policies for best practices in generation, handling, storage, and disposal of potentially hazardous and non-hazardous materials

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  ►Faculty Senators at Large:
  Javier Izquierdo (Chair,) Department of Biology   
  Kevin Bisceglia, Department of Chemistry    
  Christa Farmer, Department of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability
  Brian Galli, Department of Engineering
  Russell Harbaugh, Department of Radio, Television, Film
  James Hart, Department of Drama and Dance
  Daniel Johnson, Department of Physics               
  Cira Peragine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
   
  ►Fire and Life Safety Officer
  William Sollin
   
  ►Office of Legal Affairs and General Counsel
  Lisa Ross
   
  ►Emergency Management
  Erika Schaub
   
  ►Environmental Health and Safety Officer (EHSO)
  Wendy Hom
   
  ►Radiation Institutional Safety Officer (RISO)
  Jose Antony
   
  ►Associate Provost for Research and Sponsored Programs
  Sofia Kakoulidis
  
  ►Laboratory Directors
  Steve Campolo, Laboratory Director, Department of Physics and Astronomy
  Richard Odell, Laboratory Director, Department of Fine Arts
  Carol St. Angelo, Laboratory Director, Department of Biology
  
  ►Guests
  David Crawford, Senior Director, Business Affairs and Risk Management
  Michael Sikorski, Assistant Provost for Budget and Planning
  
  

University Senate Office
Caroline Schreiner
Email | Tel: 516-463-5419