In this episode of Campus Conversations, Provost Charlie Riordan speaks with Christine Cotton, Hofstra’s new Senior Director of Continuing Education. Cotton shares her journey in higher education and her vision for expanding access to lifelong learning opportunities across Long Island and beyond. Their discussion highlights Hofstra’s commitment to community engagement through youth academies, summer camps, workforce development, and flexible, stackable programs designed to meet the evolving needs of learners and employers in a rapidly changing world.