Amiridis, chancellor, University of Illinois Chicago.ĭr. The Hofstra University community is fortunate to now have one of the best provosts in the country as their ninth president,” said Michael D. “Susan is an outstanding academic leader, who over the last five years has made significant contributions to the success of the University of Illinois Chicago. Mellon Foundation, she created the Engaged Humanities Initiative at UIC, an undergraduate program where students work with faculty to connect the humanities to their own lived experiences. Under her leadership, UIC developed a multifaceted Student Success Initiative, which enhanced first-year and first-gen programming for undergraduates as well as promoting college completion. As the Principal Investigator on a $1 million grant from the Andrew J. Poser’s work supporting a data-driven student success initiative using innovative approaches has led to increases in student retention and graduation rates. Poser has created regular forums for faculty from across the disciplines to meet and share research in order to generate interdisciplinary research and scholarship.ĭr. An advocate of interdisciplinary work, Dr. She also played a key role in creating two new cultural centers on campus – one focused on Arab American students and another focused on students with disabilities. Another major focus was the creation of several initiatives to support faculty and enhance diversity, including establishing pipelines for underrepresented faculty running a bridge program to move underrepresented postdoctoral fellows to faculty positions creating the Faculty Administrator Leadership Program to mentor faculty and recently starting up a new Center for Teaching Excellence with a special focus on supporting inclusive classrooms. Poser’s major accomplishments include the 2019 acquisition of the John Marshall Law School, creating the first and only public law school in Chicago. I have had the privilege to work with the Hofstra University community – students, faculty, administration and staff, families, alumni, and community – for many years, and know that under her leadership, Hofstra University will flourish for years to come,” said Hofstra University President Stuart Rabinowitz.Īt UIC, Dr. Her experience and ability will serve Hofstra University exceptionally well. “I am extraordinarily pleased to welcome Dr. I am looking forward to joining the Hofstra community and building on this legacy for years to come.” 'It is a great honor to be named the ninth president of Hofstra University.'

“Over the past two decades, Hofstra has benefited from outstanding presidential, board, faculty, and alumni leadership, creating an excellent platform to meet the challenges of higher education in the post-pandemic world. “It is a great honor to be named the ninth president of Hofstra University,” said Dr. Her office oversees enrollment management, diversity, faculty affairs, global engagement, undergraduate affairs, and academic programs assessment for all 16 colleges. Ten college deans and the university librarian report directly to her. Poser has, for the past five years, served as the provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), a Carnegie Research One university with 16 colleges, including seven health sciences colleges, and over 35,000 students. Poser’s leadership skills make her well prepared to succeed President Stuart Rabinowitz, whose extraordinary service has led to years of growth and development for Hofstra University.”ĭr.

Poser, we have found a higher education leader of exceptional experience, a collaborative and visionary person, and a scholar of great depth and intellect. Susan Poser as the next president of this great University,” said Chair Schaeffer, who also served as the chair of the search committee.

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr.

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