This is Hofstra

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a University on the

Rise

Hofstra University is a dynamic private institution where students learn to succeed in 140 undergraduate and 155 graduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, business, communication, education and allied human services, and honors studies, as well as a school of law.

Both nationally and internationally, Hofstra is increasingly recognized as a university on the rise. Started in 1935 with one building, Hofstra has grown to become a leader in terms of teaching excellence, scholarship, technology, academic resources, and programs offered. The Hofstra community is driven, vibrant and energetic, helping students find and focus their strengths to prepare them for successful futures.

Hofstra University includes Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, School of Communication, School of Education and Allied Human Services, Hofstra Law School, Honors College, New College, School for University Studies and Hofstra University Continuing Education. Honors College is a program for high-achieving students; New College (a division of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) offers interdisciplinary study and innovative block scheduling; and School for University Studies was developed for students with academic challenges. Hofstra University recently joined with North Shore-LIJ Health System in announcing a historic agreement to establish a new medical school on the Hofstra campus. The new school will be the first traditional all opathic medical school in Nassau County and the first new traditional medical school in New York state since 1963.

Within these schools are many innovative programs designed to help students succeed in the professional world. These include the Legal Education Accelerated Program, a program that allows students to earn both a B.A. and a J.D. in six years; new undergraduate majors in Chinese, Chinese studies and women’s studies; and new graduate degree programs in documentary studies, education, business and other areas.

Did you know?

The Princeton Review and the Fiske Guide selected Hofstra as one of the best colleges and universities in the country.

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In the fall of 2007, President Stuart Rabinowitz made two historic announcements: in October he announced that Hofstra University, in partnership with North Shore-LIJ Health System, planned to establish the nation’s newest school of medicine. In November he announced that the Commission on Presidential Debates had chosen Hofstra as the site of the third and final presidential debate of the 2008 election.

Our student body is geographically, ethnically and culturally diverse and of increasingly high caliber. Students attending Hofstra come from 51 states and territories and 65 countries. The SAT scores and average GPAs of incoming students have increased in the past six years, with SAT scores rising more than 100 points to 1179, and GPAs rising more than four tenths of a point to 3.37 between 2001 and 2007. Half the first-year class entering in fall 2007 came from outside New York state.

To ensure that Hofstra will be able to continue to expand its academic programs and build its reputation, the University more than doubled its endowment in the last six years, to more than $200 million. The University’s ambitious $100 million capital campaign, launched in 2006, has already exceeded its goal.

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Outstanding

Faculty

Hofstra University’s faculty is one of its greatest resources. Our faculty includes Guggenheim Fellows and Fulbright scholars, award-winning scientists, and leaders in business and education. Ninety percent of Hofstra’s full-time faculty hold the highest degrees in their fields.

Did you know?

Ninety percent of Hofstra’s full-time faculty hold the highest degrees in their fields.

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Yet they are as passionate about teaching as they are about research.

All our classes are led by professors. And we keep our classes small, allowing professors to emphasize interaction, critical thinking and analysis.

With a student-faculty ratio of 14-to-1 and an average undergraduate class size of 22, students can be assured that they will get the personal attention they need.

Hofstra extends learning beyond the classroom through a variety of study abroad opportunities. These faculty-led programs allow students to explore locales in Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and Central America.

The European Odyssey, a unique study abroad experience, takes students on a semester-long trip across Europe to study the history, politics and culture of the continent in the context of the developing European Union.

Faculty Accomplishments Members of the Hofstra faculty have distinguished themselves by winning prestigious grants and prizes, and writing award-winning publications. The following are some of those accomplishments.

Meena Bose, Ph.D., Peter S. Kalikow Chair in Presidential Studies and professor of political science, represented the American Political Science Association on the U.S. Department of State’s Historical Advisory Committee.

Alafair S. Burke, J.D., professor of law, is an expert on prosecutorial decision making, community policing and nonpunitive responses to crime, and a well-known legal and trial commentator for the media.

She is former deputy district attorney in Portland, Oregon.

Julie Byrne, Ph.D., Monsignor Thomas J. Hartman Endowed Chair in Catholic Studies and associate professor of religion, is author of the acclaimed book O God of Players: The Story of the Immaculata Mighty Macs.

Sybil DelGaudio, Ph.D., dean of the School of Communication and professor of radio, television and film, received an Emmy Award for Animated Women.

Nora V. Demleitner, J.D., LL.M., dean of Hofstra Law School, clerked for the Hon. Samuel A. Alito, Jr., then a member of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and testified before the U.S. Senate on behalf of Justice Alito’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. She is lead author of Sentencing Law and Policy.

Neil Donahue, Ph.D., associate dean of Honors College and professor of comparative literature and languages, has been the recipient of grants and fellowships from the Fulbright Program, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

Markus Dressler, Ph.D., assistant professor of religion, was the recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship.

Carolyn Dudek, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, was awarded two Fulbright Fellowships.

Laurie Fendrich, M.F.A., professor of fine arts, is an abstract artist and a regular contributor to The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Eric Freedman, M.A., J.D., Maurice A. Deane Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law at Hofstra Law School, has represented Guantanamo Bay detainees, and in 2004 received the Dybwad Humanitarian Award of the American Association on Mental Retardation for his work in exonerating an innocent Virginia death row inmate.

Monroe Freedman, LL.B., LL.M., professor of law and former dean of Hofstra Law School, received the Michael Franck Award, the American Bar Association’s highest award for professionalism, in recognition of “a lifetime of original and influential scholarship in the field of lawyers’ ethics.”

Mitchell Gans, J.D., ‘71, ‘74, Steven A. Horowitz Distinguished Professor of Law at Hofstra Law School, twice won an American Bar Association award for article of the year. He provides policy and strategic assistance to the IRS on transfer and income tax issues.

John Impagliazzo, Ph.D., professor of computer science, received a lifetime service award from the Association for Computing Machinery, Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education.

Laurie Shepherd Johnson, Ph.D., ‘85, professor and graduate program director in the department of counseling, research, special education and rehabilitation, was the recipient of a Fulbright grant to develop a conflict and cooperation curriculum for Cyprus.

Eric Lane, J.D., professor of law, is co-author of the bestselling book The Genius of America: How the Constitution Saved Our Country – and Why It Can Again.

Robert Leonard, Ph.D., professor of comparative literature and languages, is a Fulbright alumnus and one of the world’s leading forensic linguistics experts.

Phillis Levin, M.A., professor of English, has been the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship, a Guggenheim Fellowship and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship.

Gregory Levine, Ph.D., professor of physics and astronomy, was a Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Scholar.

Phillip Lopate, Ph.D., professor of English and The John Cranford Adams Chair in the Humanities, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Dennis Mazzocco, Ph.D., associate professor of radio, television and film, has won nine Emmy Awards and three Cine Gold Awards.

Martha McPhee, M.F.A., assistant professor of English, is the author of several books, including Gorgeous Lies, which was nominated for a National Book Award.

Lisa Merrill, Ph.D., professor of speech communication, rhetoric and performance studies, was the recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship.

Christine Noschese, M.A., assistant professor of radio, television and film, has produced and directed numerous films, including Keep on Steppin’, which won the Best Short Film Award at the Newburyport Documentary Film Festival.

Norman I. Silber, J.D., professor of law, is a director of Consumers Union and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

Alan Singer, Ph.D., professor of curriculum and teaching, and Mary Carter, M.A., adjunct assistant professor of curriculum and teaching, received the National Council for the Social Studies 2005 Program of Excellence Award for their slavery curriculum.

Matthew Sonfield, Ph.D., professor of management, entrepreneurship and general business and The Robert F. Dall Distinguished Professor in Business, is a Fellow of the Small Business Institute.

Margaret Hunter, Ph.D., associate professor of engineering, received a National Science Foundation grant to modify existing curricula to attract more women to technical studies.

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Distinctive

Campus

Ideal Location Hofstra’s lush, 240-acre campus, a registered arboretum, is located just 25 miles east of New York City and all of its cultural and career opportunities.

With New York City just a short ride by train or car, students can take advantage of the many internship possibilities the city offers, gaining valuable on-the-job experience in areas such as finance, business, media, advertising and entertainment. Students can also experience the city’s many cultural riches. Broadway shows, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Madison Square Garden, Chinatown and Little Italy, and Wall Street all are within easy reach of the Hofstra campus.

Long Island offers internship opportunities as well as numerous sporting, entertainment and recreational possibilities.

Did you know?

The Hofstra campus is one of the nation’s 430 arboreta, with a two-acre bird sanctuary and 60 outdoor sculptures.

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Did you know?

C.V. Starr Hall, home to the Zarb School of Business, features the Martin B. Greenberg Trading Room, one of the most advanced academic trading rooms in the country.

State-of-the-Art Facilities Hofstra’s 112 buildings include state-of-the-art teaching facilities, 37 residence halls, and libraries that contain 1.2 million print volumes and provide 24/7 electronic access to more than 50,000 journals and electronic books.

C.V. Starr Hall, home to the Zarb School of Business, features the Martin B. Greenberg Trading Room, one of the most advanced academic trading rooms in the country, with 34 Bloomberg Professional terminals that allow students to access the same data, analytics and software used by finance professionals. Dempster Hall, which houses most of the School of Communication, contains one of the largest noncommercial broadcast facilities in the Northeast as well as a cutting-edge converged newsroom and multimedia classroom. In addition, there are six theaters, including a new black-box theater, and an accredited museum. The Hofstra University Museum coordinates about 12 exhibitions annually and offers an extensive collection of outdoor sculpture, with more than 60 pieces.

Recreational and athletic facilities include an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a full recreation center, an indoor sports and entertainment arena, and well-maintained athletic fields.

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Leading Centers

Scholarship and Research of

Hofstra University houses a growing number of academic centers and institutes, which focus on research and advancement in their fields. Through these centers and institutes, Hofstra actively engages the community and contributes on significant topics such as the American presidency, the role of the citizen in a democracy, and the future of the American suburb.

Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency Hofstra is one of the few institutions in the country with a unique focus on the American presidency. Through annual conferences and a lecture series featuring leading scholars on the subject, this center promotes continuing research on issues related to the American presidency.

Long Island Studies Institute A cooperative endeavor of Hofstra University and Nassau County, this institute is a major center for the study of Long Island local and regional history. Its collections represent a rich repository for local history research.

Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies

This center was formed based on the belief that informed students are more likely to participate in the democratic process. Through debates, exhibits and activities, it encourages students to participate as citizens in their campus, local, state, national and global communities.

This new, interdisciplinary center brings the resources of Hofstra Law School, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and the Institute of Real Estate to bear on the complex issues facing the real estate industry. The center provides real estate professionals, municipal officials, developers and the public with information, analysis and a forum for discussion.

The National Center for Suburban Studies

Institute of Real Estate

This nonpartisan research institution promotes the objective, academically rigorous study of suburbia’s problems, as well as its promise. It focuses on a broad range of issues, from local and national perspectives, and hosts conferences on those issues.

This institute promotes professionalism and serves as a trusted source for real estate education, mentoring and networking for the real estate industry through conferences, educational programs and publications.

Institute for the Development of Education in the Advanced Sciences

Hofstra Law School’s Institute for Health Law and Policy was designed to meet the need for education and training of attorneys in the rapidly expanding field of health law, offer instruction for health care professionals who are encountering increasingly complicated laws affecting the delivery of health care, and provide a center of excellence for the study and formulation of health care policy.

Center for Civic Engagement

The Institute for the Development of Education in the Advanced Sciences (IDEAS), based within the School of Education and Allied Human Services, focuses on cutting-edge issues in science and technology for the general public, local public and private school teachers and administrators, and college educators.

Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center This center supports high-quality educational and practical experiences for Hofstra University students, and provides services to Hofstra University employees and the community. It includes four clinics and a fully licensed early childhood program.

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Institute for Health Law and Policy

Did you know?

Hofstra’s Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center provides low-cost services to the community through its four clinics and early childhood program.

Hofstra in the Community Hofstra University has a strong commitment to programs that benefit the community. Through these programs, Hofstra makes its resources and facilities available to the public, both locally and nationally. Our centers and institutes offer many such programs. The following is a list of additional ways Hofstra is making a difference in the community.

Scott Skodnek Business Development Center Lectures, workshops and management training opportunities that support the development of local businesses.

Hofstra Arboretum The entire Hofstra campus is an arboretum, registered with the American Public Gardens Association, offering a lush and peaceful outdoor environment for the Hofstra community and the local community.

Hofstra Arboretum Flower and Garden Show The University hosts the largest flower and garden show on Long Island annually in the fall.

Hofstra Cultural Center Presents hundreds of concerts, lectures, conferences and symposia annually, including the Presidential Conference Series and conferences on Frank Sinatra, John Steinbeck and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Festivals Hofstra’s popular Dutch, Irish, Italian, Shakespeare and Sinterklaas Festivals are open to the public.

Drama, Dance and Music The Departments of Drama and Dance and Music present performances that are open to the public. In addition, they host a high school Shakespeare competition and a middle school band festival.

Hofstra Entertainment Stages theatrical productions and related presentations which are open to the public.

Great Writers, Great Readings This series of readings presented by the English Department brings award-winning authors, poets, essayists and playwrights to campus. Events are free and open to the public.

Hofstra University Summer Science Research Program Gives selected high school students the opportunity to work with Hofstra science faculty.

Hofstra Law School Clinics Started as one of the first law clinics in the nation, the Hofstra Law School Clinics provide high-quality legal representation to clients in need.

Hofstra University Museum Exhibits presented by the Hofstra University Museum as well as its extensive array of outdoor sculptures are open to the public at no charge.

School of Education and Allied Human Services Annually sponsors about 50 professional development seminars for teachers, school administrators and other education professionals working with K-12 students.

Liberty Partnerships Program Based within the School of Education and Allied Human Services, this collaborative program provides 9th-12th grade at-risk students with a broad range of services designed to increase their motivation and skills.

Stars on Sunday Series Hosted by the Department of Physics and Astronomy, this program invites the public to the Hofstra Observatory for stargazing and learning about the universe from our astronomy faculty.

Hofstra Students in the Community Alternative Spring Break 2006: Hofstra students and administrators traveled to New Orleans to help with the Hurricane Katrina cleanup effort.

2007: Hofstra students traveled to Bluff, Utah, to work with St. Christopher’s Mission to the Navajo.

Sinterklaas Festival gift drive for the local Boys and Girls Club Light the Night for leukemia Phi Epsilon’s annual spaghetti dinner, a fund-raiser for cancer patients and cancer research Hofstra Hillel’s Songs of Love, a program for cancer patients Thanks & Giving Project Food drives for the Interfaith Nutrition Network Meals on Wheels

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A Vibrant

Campus Life Hofstra offers more than 170 student clubs and organizations, including about 30 fraternities and sororities, 18 varsity sports, and more than 500 cultural events each year. Students can choose from organizations as diverse as Film Club, Danceworks, and Hofstra University Gamers.

Hofstra’s NCAA Division I athletic program includes baseball, football, wrestling, softball, volleyball, field hockey, and men’s and women’s basketball, lacrosse, cross-country, golf, soccer and tennis. Students who are not Division I athletes can join the student section “Lion’s Den” or participate with more than 25 percent of our students in numerous intramural sports.

Students can also attend debates, lectures and readings by the many scholars, business leaders, writers and celebrities who visit campus each year. Popular series and events include “Great Writers, Great Readings,” the Day of Dialogue, and distinguished faculty lectures. The University also hosts four annual festivals – the Shakespeare Festival, Dutch Festival, Irish Festival and Italian Experience Festival – and a flower and garden show, which are open to the public.

Hofstra University was chosen by the Commission on Presidential Debates to be the site of the final 2008 Presidential Debate, scheduled for October 15, 2008. To maximize the unique opportunities a presidential debate provides, Hofstra launched Educate ’08, a comprehensive series of conferences, events and lectures about the election, politics and presidential history. This educational initiative has brought to our campus many of the nation’s leading scholars, journalists and political commentators, including Maureen Dowd and William Kristol, Mary Matalin and James Carville, David Gergen and Paul Krugman.

Did you know?

Hofstra hosts more than 500 cultural events each year.

Other recent visitors to campus include former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft; Salman Rushdie, author of the controversial book The Satanic Verses; John M. Geddes, managing editor of The New York Times; and Scott Ritter, former U.N. chief weapons inspector.

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