By Samuel Rubenfeld

President Stuart Rabinowitz announced in a statement May 31 that the University has hired a new dean of students, Peter Libman. He will report to Sandra Johnson, vice president for Student Affairs.

“We are very privileged to have him join the Hofstra community,” Johnson said.

Libman will be responsible for oversight of the new office of community standards, which has not yet taken shape, but is expected to take over judicial affairs for the University. “We want to broaden the scope of the office, to incorporate tolerance, and a sense of community,” Libman said.

He will also be responsible for the office of residential programs, orientation and new student programs, multicultural and international student programs, commuting student affairs, student leadership and activities, recreation and intramural sports, the wellness center and the interfaith center.

Libman most recently was a participant in the New York City Board of Education Leadership Academy, according to the statement. Prior to his work at the Leadership Academy, he held the senior student affairs position at the School of American Ballet and other positions at Columbia University, Barnard College and Clemson University.

He holds a master’d degree in education from Clemson University and an S.A.S (advanced certificate program) in educational administration from Baruch College.

Libman sees himself as an advocate for students. “That’s what I’m all about,” he said. “I want to be a friendly face around Hofstra.”

Libman is replacing Gina Crantz, who took a position as vice president of Student Affairs and dean of students at Albright College in Pennsylvania.