Frank G. Zarb School of Business - Alumni Newsletter - Fall 2009

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Summer 2008 Fall 2009

Message From the Dean This summer marks my third year as dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. This milestone gives me the opportunity to reflect on the changes that have occurred at the Zarb School and to contemplate how we will continue to strengthen our programs in the future.

I am proud of all the Zarb School’s accomplishments during my tenure as dean and am grateful for the strong support I have received from faculty, administrators, staff and, especially, students and alumni.

When I began my journey as dean, three goals were foremost. First, in order to solidify the reputation of the Zarb School, it was imperative that we become nationally ranked. The allure that rankings bring to an institution is undeniable. Second, the Zarb School needed to strengthen connections with alumni.

Nurturing these relationships significantly bolsters a school, providing a wealth of networking and career opportunities for students. In addition, successful fund-raising efforts are facilitated through a strong

alumni network. Third, our graduate programs needed to attract more of the best and brightest students.

It gives me great pleasure to announce that these goals have been accomplished. The strength of our school has been formally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, BusinessWeek and The Princeton Review, which, through extensive surveys of business school deans, corporate recruiters and students, have ranked our programs among the best in the world. (For a detailed description of these rankings, visit hofstra.edu/Zarb and click on the images on the left side of the screen.)

In May 2008 Edward G. Watson ’89, executive vice president of operations and technology at FannieMae, agreed to serve as president of the new Zarb School Alumni Association, a cohesive and comprehensive group that represents all Zarb undergraduate, M.B.A., M.S. and E.M.B.A. alumni. In just one year, this dynamic group has made significant strides toward enhancing the national reputation of the Zarb School and expanding networking and professional development opportunities for our alumni and students. Much of my time over the last three years has been devoted to alumni outreach, and these efforts have reaped tremendous benefits. Despite a challenging economic environment, gifts to the Zarb School are stronger than ever.

In fall 2008 the Zarb School’s first class of full-time day M.B.A. students commenced studies. This new cohort program, established through fund-raising efforts for scholarships and geared specifically toward highperforming students, has significantly enhanced the profile of our graduate population, with an average GPA of 3.2 and average GMAT score of 620.

We continue to forge ahead with new programs and initiatives. This past spring semester, we had an impressive complement of lectures and networking events, featuring – among others – Nobel Laureate Dr. Robert F. Engle; Henry Keizer, global head of audit at KPMG; and Sir David Tweedie, chairperson of the International Accounting Standards Board. (For a full list of this semester’s events and activities, visit hofstra.edu/zarb and click on “Event Highlights.”)

Additionally, we are expanding our online course offerings and exploring the possibility of a Zarb online M.B.A. program.

This next academic year promises to be particularly exciting, as Hofstra University celebrates its 75th anniversary. In recognition of this milestone, each school on campus will host a major conference. We will announce the theme of the Zarb conference soon.

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Zarb News Briefs Zarb Professors Present Panel to Discuss “Women in Science & Business: Beyond Career Stereotypes” As part of National Equal Pay Day on April 28, 2009, Dr. Debra Comer, professor of management, entrepreneurship and general business, and Martha Weisel, associate professor of accounting, taxation and legal studies in business, presented a panel discussion at Hofstra University that highlighted the experiences of women in typically male-dominated disciplines. Dr. Elizabeth Venuti, associate professor of accounting, taxation and legal studies in business, and Deb Sledgianowski, assistant professor of information technology and quantitative methods, served as panelists.

Zarb students and administrators participated in a playground renovation at the California Avenue Elementary School as part of “Team M.B.A. Month.”

Zarb School Commits to Social Responsibility In April, as part of “Team M.B.A. Month,” Zarb students and administrators participated in a playground renovation at the California Avenue Elementary School in Uniondale, New York. Students solicited local businesses, including Sherman-Williams and Target, to donate products and services. Team M.B.A. Month is sponsored by the Graduate Management Admissions Council and is intended to allow business students to perform work that demonstrates social responsibility and a commitment to their local communities.

Graduate Business Career Services Industry Networking Event On April 29, 2009, Zarb Graduate Business Career Services, Zarb Corporate Social Responsibility Association, and the Black and Hispanic M.B.A./M.S. Association co-sponsored an industry networking night. Zarb graduate business students were able to ask M.B.A. alumni working in diverse industries questions about careers, job search tips, and internship opportunities. Among the alumni who participated were Celerina Christy ’00 of Rabobank International; Tatiana Gamarra ’08 of National Grid; Arasu Jambukeswaran ’02 of United Nations Population Fund; Jay Kaplan ’07 of Didit.com; Ashok Kirpalani ’97 of Capital One Bank; Ronald La Serra ’77, who is a C.P.A. and financial planner; Gaurav Medhekar ’05 of OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; and Eileen Nolan ’88 of Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union.

Zarb Graduate Students Form Corporate Social Responsibility Association The Zarb Corporate Social Responsibility Association (CSRA) was formed in spring 2009 to facilitate awareness of and participation in sustainability issues and social responsibility of business organizations. The mission of the Zarb CSRA is to enhance Zarb graduate business students’ knowledge and experience with socially conscious business practices by offering discussion forums with area business leaders, providing hands-on practice through volunteering services to meet community needs, and demonstrating the philosophy of corporate giving by assisting organizations in their intention to support the environment and community.

PepsiCo. Inc.; LizabethAnn R. Eisen, partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP; Robert Gannon, global controller, News Corporation; Joel Osnoss, partner, global IFRS and offerings services, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Andreas Rothe, global controller, Parsons Brinckerhoff; and Glenn Tyranski, senior vice president for financial compliance, New York Stock Exchange Regulation.

The conference included a breakfast discussion on “IFRS – The Path to Conversion” with Wayne Kolins, national director of assurance and the global head of audit and accounting for BDO Seidman LLP, and a luncheon discussion on the “Academic Perspective on IFRS Progress,” by Katherine Schipper, Ph.D., Thomas F. Keller Professor of Business Administration at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

Beta Alpha Psi Spring Induction Dinner The annual spring induction dinner for Beta Alpha Psi, the national honor society for financial information professionals, was held May 7, 2009. The event was sponsored by Ernst & Young. Following remarks by Dr. Nathan Slavin, chairperson, Department of Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business, Michael Pesce, president, Delta Pi chapter, introduced the guest speaker. Jeffrey R. Hoopes ’75, tax partner, chief ethics and compliance officer, Ernst & Young, addressed the audience on the current state of the accounting profession. Eighteen scholarships and awards were presented, and new student inductees were introduced.

Nobel Laureate Dr. Robert F. Engle Receives Hofstra’s Presidential Medal Robert F. Engle, Ph.D., recipient of the 2003 Nobel Prize in Economics, was awarded the Hofstra University Presidential Medal on May 6, 2009. Following the presentation of the medal by President Rabinowitz, Dr. Engle spoke on “What Is Happening to Financial Market Volatility and Why.” The ceremony was cohosted by the Zarb School, Hofstra Quants and Traders, the Global Association of Risk Professionals at Hofstra, and the Hofstra Financial Management Association.

Richard Ravitch Delivers Keynote Address at Real Estate Luncheon

Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert F. Engle, Ph.D., receives the Hofstra University Presidential Medal from Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Herman A. Berliner (left) and President Stuart Rabinowitz (right).

Dr. Ahmet Karagozoglu Named Zarb Teacher of the Year Ahmet Karagozoglu, Ph.D., associate professor of finance, was voted the Frank G. Zarb School of Business 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year by graduating students.

Dr. Karagozoglu serves as the academic director of the Martin B. Greenberg Trading Room and the faculty adviser for Hofstra Quants & Traders. Additionally, he is the director of the Hofstra College Chapter of the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP).

Dr. Karagozoglu’s teaching focuses on options and futures markets, financial modeling and risk management. His primary research interests are in the areas of futures markets, credit risk, risk management, option pricing, market microstructure and interest rate derivatives. His work has been published in the Journal of Futures Markets, Financial Review, Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting, Journal of Fixed Income, Review of Futures Markets, International Review of Financial Analysis and the Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money.

Beta Gamma Sigma Induction Ceremony The 41st annual induction ceremony of the Theta of New York Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honorary society, was held April 22, 2009, at the Hofstra University Club. Dean Salvatore Sodano presented the Chapter Honoree Award to Dr. Anil Mathur, vice dean of the Zarb School and Brodlieb Distinguished Professor of Business, and the Faculty Inductee Award to Dr. Elizabeth K. Venuti, associate professor, Department of Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business. Zarb graduate student Kunal Swani, president of the Theta Chapter, presented the 2009 student inductees.

Bank of New York Mellon Hosts Zarb School Alumni Networking Reception The newly reorganized Zarb School of Business Alumni Association held a kick-off event on April 29, 2009.

More than 100 alumni attended and had an opportunity to hear Frank Zarb (B.B.A., ’57; M.B.A., ’62) discuss his views on the current state of the economy and the importance of alumni networking to better the reputation of the Zarb School of Business. Special thanks to host Brian Ruane (M.B.A., ’96) and Bank of New York Mellon, which held the event at its New York City headquarters.

Financial Management Association Alumni Appreciation Dinner On April 30, 2009, the Financial Management Association (FMA), in conjunction with the Zarb School and the Department of Finance, hosted an alumni appreciation dinner. A large group of fi nance alumni attended and enjoyed networking with former classmates and professors. Dean Sodano gave the opening remarks. Marisa Ikeka-Iyeki ’09, FMA president, presented Reginald Andre ’04, a former FMA president, with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Mr. Andre is currently an associate at Goldman Sachs.

International Financial Reporting Standards Conference The Zarb School, through its Merrill Lynch Center for the Study of International Financial Services and Markets, presented a conference on May 4, 2009, analyzing possible adoption of and convergence with international financial reporting standards (IFRS) in the United States. The program featured distinguished speakers with experience in IFRS policy, including: Peter Bridgman, senior vice president and controller,

Richard Ravitch, now the lieutenant governor of New York state and principal at Ravitch, Rice & Company LLC, delivered the keynote address at the third annual scholarship luncheon sponsored by the Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies and the Institute of Real Estate at Hofstra University on June 4, 2009. The annual luncheon offers an opportunity for leaders within the real estate industry and some of the most influential thinkers in economic development to discuss current trends in the field while raising funds to benefit Hofstra student scholarships. Mr. Ravitch was chairman of the Commission on Metropolitan Transportation Authority Financing, the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust’s Board of Trustees and the AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust’s Advisory Board.

Message From the Dean Continued from front page.

Over the past few months, I have had numerous conversations with President Rabinowitz about the Zarb School and the University. After talking about all that we have been able to achieve at the Zarb School, President Rabinowitz strongly encouraged me to take on a new role as senior executive adviser to the president – working directly with him to help accomplish many of these same goals, university-wide. I have agreed to do so.

I remain focused on building strong relationships with all our constituencies, including alumni, businesses and corporations, donors, students and faculty, as well as continuing the great success that we have had in presenting high-profile conferences and events for the Hofstra community. I will continue as dean of the Zarb School until a successor is found. It is anticipated that this transition will take place sometime next summer.

I look forward to another productive year at the Zarb School and, as always, welcome your comments and suggestions.

Best regards,

Salvatore F. Sodano, B.B.A., ’77; M.B.A., ’83 Dean, Frank G. Zarb School of Business

Catching Up With … Andrew F. Corrado (M.B.A., ’92)

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ndrew Corrado is the market president for Capital One Bank in Nassau County, New York. He sits on the Zarb School Alumni Council and is co-vice president for leadership and recruitment.

He serves on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island and the Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education. In 2008 Mr. Corrado received the Thurman Munson Corporate Hero Award for his business leadership and his charitable and philanthropic work.

With the generous support of Capital One, the Zarb School is introducing the Campus Entrepreneurial Challenge to enhance the allimportant entrepreneurial skills of high school and undergraduate students. In fall 2009 teams will be formed consisting of students from the Zarb School and Uniondale High School. Each team will be given seed money to launch, run and grow a business over the course of the academic year. In May 2010 each team will present its “annual report” and will be judged.

Would you say you have an entrepreneurial spirit?

Yes. As a senior vice president and market president at Capital One Bank, every day seems entrepreneurial. As a banker, I have the great opportunity to work with local businesses and build client relationships.

Why did you feel it necessary to earn an M.B.A.?

The competition in the job market was intense, and this was an opportunity to differentiate myself even further. I have a real thirst for knowledge.

What are some of his best memories at the Zarb School/ Hofstra?

What is your role at Capital One Bank?

Andrew Corrado

change in the markets in which we live and work. This unique partnership gives us the opportunity to promote entrepreneurship at both the high school and college level – partnerships that make a difference to our youth, the families that reside here, and the communities across Long Island that are so important to our future.

As a Capital One Bank executive in Nassau County, I handle the bank’s community resources and activities designed to help meet the needs of the local Nassau County community, including philanthropy, volunteerism, and community banking products and services. I also serve as a senior vice president of private banking, assisting commercial clients with their personal and business needs.

Why did you decide to help establish the Capital One Campus Entrepreneurship Challenge at Hofstra University?

As local bankers, we have a responsibility to help lead and create

The opportunity to bring real-life experiences into the classroom with professors who are more than just instructors. They are businesspeople with the ability to relate to real-life work environments.

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The competition in the job market was intense, and this [earning an M.B.A.] was an opportunity to differentiate myself even further.

I have a real thirst for knowledge.

” Zarb School and SOEHHS Ranked Among the Nation’s Best Full-Time Graduate Programs Hofstra’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business and the School of Education, Health and Human Services (SOEHHS) were recognized in April 2009 in the U.S. News & World Report list of the top 100 graduate programs.

The Frank G. Zarb School of Business was No. 63 in the annual ranking of full-time master’s degree programs in business. In the rankings of graduate programs in education, the SOEHHS tied at No. 96 with Iowa State University; Loyola University, Chicago; University of Colorado, Denver; University of Mississippi; University of San Diego; and Washington State.

In fall 2008 and early 2009, 426 graduate business programs accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business were surveyed in areas that included educational quality, peer and recruiter assessment, graduate employment rates, mean starting salaries, placement success and acceptance rates.

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he football team, led by fourth-year Head Coach Dave Cohen, will look to use a tough defense led by Luke Bonus and Ray McDonough, and an offensive attack spearheaded by running backs Everette Benjamin and Brock Jackolski and receiver Aaron Weaver to compete for a CAA Football Championship. Second-year Volleyball Coach Kristina Hernandez will look to seniors Monica Knight and Chrissey Cruz to lead a squad that includes five newcomers back to the CAA Championship after a quarterfinals appearance last season.

The cross country team, which is led by second-year Head Coach Pete Alfano, will look to build momentum in 2009 behind All-Metropolitan performer Riti Dhillon on the women’s side and junior Phil Giackette on the men’s team.

Second-year Tennis Coach Amanda Foukas has a good foundation of veteran players on the women’s team in juniors Christie Gattelaro and Lauren Clifton, as well as sophomore

“The Zarb School provides a high level of teaching excellence and professional development for our graduates,” noted Zarb School Dean Salvatore F. Sodano.

“It is a great accomplishment to be recognized by deans and directors of outstanding institutions as one of the nation’s top business programs.”

“The School of Education, Health and Human Services is proud to be included in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools of Education,” said SOEHHS Dean David Foulk. “Our rise in rankings validates the work of a dedicated faculty, the recruitment of top-notch students, and the support of top administrators and alumni.”

Fall Sports Preview

The women’s soccer team, led by fourth-year Coach Simon Riddiough, looks to return to the top of the CAA after falling in the CAA Championship match last season. Returning CAA Co-Defensive Player of the Year Jess Crankshaw and fi rst team All-CAA pick Tiffany Yovino lead a talented group of players into the 2009 campaign. Richard Nuttall, now in his 22nd year as coach of the men’s soccer program, will look to All-CAA performers Richard Martinez, Rob Youhill and Brett Carrington to lead the Pride in 2009.

The field hockey team was hit hard by graduation, but 12th-year Head Coach Kathy De Angelis has a solid nucleus of young players ready to step in, led by CAA All-Rookie selection Genna Kovar and goalkeeper Amanda Heyde.

Seniors Kristin Thompson and Ashleigh Daniles will provide veteran leadership.

Among graduate programs in education, 278 schools granting doctoral degrees in education were surveyed by U.S. News & World Report. Of those schools, 238 provided the data needed to calculate rankings based on quality assessment, student selectivity, faculty resources, research activity, overall rank, and specialty rankings.

Brooke Sailer. On the men’s side, junior Stian Tvedt and senior Matt Wacks will anchor a largely inexperienced roster in 2009-10.

The women’s golf team, coached by second-year mentor Maren Crowley, will look to make strides in 2009-10. A veteran roster returns, including the top five scorers from a season ago, led by junior Morgan Heyrman. The men’s team, led by second-year Coach Joe Elliott, is in the exact opposite position, as the team lost all five of its top players from last season and will enter 2009-10 with a largely untested roster.

Fans can follow these teams, as well as all the Hofstra Athletics news, at GoHofstra.com. The site, which was launched in May, features an entire suite of new products and services for Pride fans, including: live and on-demand streaming video and audio of Hofstra events and features, rosters, live stats, schedules, online purchase of Pride event tickets, a complete online apparel store featuring the latest Pride gear, online auctions, and much more. Also, be sure to check out upcoming promotions and activities Jess Crankshaw surrounding Hofstra Athletics through the promotions tab.

Please visit GoHofstra.com to sign up for free e-news and have your Pride news sent directly to your inbox.

Luke Bonus

News From Around HOFSTRA NEWS Around Hofstra Hofstra Receives Middle States Reaccreditation Hofstra University’s reaccreditation was affirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education on June 25, 2009.

Accreditation and assessment play a critical role in strategic planning and academic enterprise at Hofstra.

Accreditation provides the University with the means to examine itself, the institution’s values, mission and goals, and verify the high quality of academic programs and student services. By participating in this process, Hofstra sends the message that it employs best practices, both in the classroom and in academic and administrative structure.

More than 100 faculty, administrators, and students were directly involved for almost two years in the development of the self-study, a comprehensive and inclusive appraisal of values, strengths, structure and resources. The selfstudy was reviewed by representatives of Middle States.

Middle States convened a very well-qualified visiting team, who came to the University in April 2009 and spent three days with hundreds of faculty, students, and administrators.

Hofstra University is pleased to share the letter from Middle States and the full report of the visiting team at hofstra.edu/middlestates.

MyWorkster@Hofstra Launches to Help Students and Alumni With Job Searching and Networking After two years of development, Hofstra University and MyWorkster.com launched a special “Alumni Advisor” module called MyWorkster@Hofstra on March 11, 2009.

The “Alumni Advisor” module allows Hofstra students and graduates to connect with Hofstra alumni who have volunteered to serve as career mentors for a wide variety of professions.

Though MyWorkster has a presence at a number of other college campuses, MyWorkster@Hofstra is the fi rst partnership that allows students and graduates to find alumni advisors who can offer professional guidance and networking opportunities. Both job seekers and those volunteering as advisors will find MyWorkster@Hofstra to be a rewarding service. MyWorkster@Hofstra is free and offers the University’s current students and graduates a way to connect with their alma mater while taking advantage of unique professional opportunities.

Hofstra students and alumni interested in registering for MyWorkster@Hofstra should visit hofstra.edu/careers and click on “MyWorkster@Hofstra” to complete an online profile. Alumni interested in participating as career mentors will see an option to register as an alumni advisor during the sign-in process.

MyWorkster was founded by Hofstra alumnus Jeffrey Saliture ’08 while he was still an undergraduate student, and he is currently the CEO of MyWorkster Enterprises, based in New York. MyWorkster was created to help professionals advance their careers through simple and effective technologies.

For more information about the program, please call The Hofstra Career Center at (516) 463-6060 or send an e-mail to AlumniAdvisor@hofstra.edu.

Hofstra University Museum Receives Unprecedented Gift of Andy Warhol Art The Hofstra University Museum has received an unprecedented gift of Andy Warhol art from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, a portion of which will be on display through September 20, 2009, at the David Filderman Gallery, located on the ninth floor of the Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus.

The gift, made through the Andy Warhol Photographic Legacy Program, was in honor of the foundation’s 20th anniversary. The museum took ownership of its gift of 103 Polaroid prints and 50 black and white gelatin silver prints valued at $150,300 at the beginning of July 2008.

The Hofstra University Museum is one of 183 college and university art museums that received some of the 28,543 original Warhol photographs valued in excess of $28 million. Each institution received approximately 150 original Polaroid photographs and gelatin silver prints selected by Jenny Moore, curator of the Photographic Legacy Program.

According to The Andy Warhol Foundation President Joel Wachs, the aim of the Photographic Legacy

Capital Campaign Exceeds Goal With $110 Million Raised Hofstra University’s Capital Campaign exceeded its $100 million goal with a total of $110 million raised, President Stuart Rabinowitz announced at the 2009 Hofstra Gala on May 7 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Only the second such campaign in the University’s history, it focused on development in five areas: endowment; capital projects and renovations; technology upgrades; academic programs; and the Annual Fund.

“Exceeding our $100 million goal demonstrates the faith and support that Hofstra enjoys from our alumni and friends,” said President Rabinowitz, noting that the campaign had received two gifts of at least $10 million and more than 20 gifts of $1 million or more. “This historic achievement will make a real difference to Hofstra’s future and will enhance our national reputation for academic excellence.”

“The generosity of our trustees, alumni, friends, and parents will allow us to continue to improve Hofstra University and attract the brightest students through scholarships and financial aid, provide those students with the finest technology and learning facilities, and recruit and support the best faculty,” said Capital Campaign Chair and Hofstra Trustee John D. Miller ’79. Mr. Miller added, “I would like to personally thank everyone who invested in Hofstra’s future through the Capital Campaign.”

The Gala itself raised $1 million, thanks to contributions announced at the annual fund-raiser by Gala honoree and Hofstra Trustee Peter S. Kalikow ’65 and fellow Hofstra Trustee and Gala Co-Chair David S. Mack ’67. Proceeds from the Gala benefit Hofstra’s student scholarship fund.

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The Capital Campaign was launched at the University’s Gala on May 3, 2006,

by President Rabinowitz and then-Chair of the Board Miller. That year, Hofstra had already announced significant gifts from Mr. Miller; Mr. Mack; Hofstra Trustee Joe Gregory ’74 and his wife, Niki; current Chair of the Board Marilyn Monter ’76; and Hofstra Trustee Helene Fortunoff.

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is to provide greater access to Warhol’s artwork and process, and to enable a wide range of people from communities across the country to view and study this important yet relatively unknown body of Warhol’s work.

Hofstra University Museum Director Beth E. Levinthal ’73, ’75, stated that the museum “is honored to have been a recipient of this generous and historically meaningful gift from the Andy Warhol Photographic Legacy Program. This gift enhances the museum’s collection of photography, while expanding our ability to contextualize our prints and other collection works also created by Andy Warhol.”

University Honored with CIO 100 Award for Innovative Technology A project giving Hofstra students virtual lab and mobile computing capabilities to access academic software from any location on campus earned the University a spot on CIO magazine’s list of the top 100 companies that are creating new business value through technological innovations.

“This prestigious award is quite an honor, and it recognizes our innovative work in testing and implementing our Virtual Lab system for students to access their academic software from anywhere,” said Robert W. Juckiewicz, Hofstra’s vice president for information technology. “This is just one component of an ongoing strategy to support students who use technology ubiquitously and constantly for academic, social and work needs. More than 90 percent of incoming first-year students come to campus with a laptop; almost all carry a mobile phone. Recognizing this, Hofstra is working to create a fully mobile learning environment for students, so that all services are available to our students wherever they are in the world.”

The top CIO 100 list includes AT&T; Dell; GE Energy; Infosys Technologies; JetBlue; Raytheon; T-Mobile; UPS; the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center; and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Hofstra is one of only seven colleges and universities listed. Some of the features for which Hofstra was cited include: ៉ The creation of Hofstra’s Virtual Computer Lab, which provides mobile access to software from any device running a browser. ៉ The availability of high-speed wireless technology on campus. ៉ In partnership with Google, Hofstra provides students with access to e-mail, calendars and Google Apps where they can create documents and invite others to work collaboratively from any location. ៉ The University has created “collaboratories,” innovative workspaces that utilize the latest software along with a physical environment to foster collaborative work among students. Hofstra utilizes the best technology from all major providers, such as Microsoft, Cisco, Google and IBM.