Touro University: A Legacy of Knowledge, Values, and Service
Touro University stands as America’s largest not-for-profit, independent institution of higher and professional education under Jewish auspices. With a commitment to rigorous, innovative, and engaging course offerings, Touro’s schools span a variety of fields, including medicine, pharmacy, health sciences, law, business, education, Jewish Studies, speech-language pathology, and technology. Drawing strength from a diverse student body and a dedication to core values, Touro University continues to uphold a tradition of educational excellence rooted in respect for applied knowledge and discovery.
A Broad Educational Network
Touro University encompasses a wide array of colleges and programs, serving approximately 20,500 students, including 6,050 undergraduates. These students are spread across more than 35 colleges, primarily located in New York, but also in California, Illinois, and Nevada, as well as overseas campuses in Jerusalem, Berlin, and Moscow.
The university's extensive network includes:
- Lander College for Men: Named after Dr. Edward C. Lander.
- Lander College for Women - The Anna Ruth and Mark Hasten School: Focusing on women's education.
- Lander College of Arts & Sciences - Flatbush: Overseen by Dr. Robert Goldschmidt, Vice President and Executive Dean.
- Touro College Los Angeles: Led by Rabbi Dr.
- Touro University Graduate School of Jewish Studies: Directed by Dr.
- Hebrew Theological College: Under the leadership of Rabbi Shmuel L.
- HTC Skokie Men’s Campus: Guided by Dr.
- Sarah Hartman Women's College: Managed by Dr.
- Touro College Israel: Headed by Rabbi Dr.
- Touro College of Dental Medicine: Directed by Dr.
- Touro Dental Health New Mexico: Led by Dr.
- New York Medical College: Overseen by Dr.
- School of Medicine: Directed by Dr. Neil W.
- Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences: Managed by Dr. Mariana K.
- School of Health Sciences and Practices: Guided by Dr. Robert W. Lovelace.
- Biomedical Research Institute: Led by Dr.
- Touro College of Pharmacy: Headed by Dr.
- New York College of Podiatric Medicine: Directed by Dr.
- School of Health Sciences of Touro University: Overseen by Dr.
- Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine: Under the leadership of Dr. Kenneth Steier, Executive Dean.
- TouroCOM New York: Managed by Dr.
- TouroCOM Middletown: Guided by Dr.
- TouroCOM Montana: Led by Dr.
- Weissman Hood Institute at Touro: Headed by Dr.
- Touro University Nevada: Directed by Dr.
- College of Osteopathic Medicine: Overseen by Dr.
- College of Health and Human Services: Under the leadership of Dr.
- Touro University California: Managed by Dr.
- College of Osteopathic Medicine: Guided by Dr.
- College of Pharmacy: Led by Dr.
- College of Education and Health Sciences: Headed by Dr.
- Touro University Illinois: Directed by Dr. Jacob D.
- Graduate School of Education: Overseen by Dr.
- Graduate School of Technology: Under the leadership of Dr.
- Touro University Worldwide: Managed by Dr.
- Graduate School of Business: Guided by Dr.
- New York School of Career and Applied Studies: Led by Dr.
- Graduate School of Social Work: Headed by Dr.
- Lander Institute Moscow: Directed by Rabbi Avraham Y.
Touro University Worldwide: Expanding Access to Education
Touro University Worldwide (TUW) extends the university’s reach through pioneering online degree programs. TUW carries forward a tradition of educational excellence that has its roots in the founding of the United States.
The Genesis of TUW
In the mid-1990s, Dr. Yoram Neumann and Dr. Edith Neumann developed an online higher education school for the Touro College and University System. In 1998, they founded an international online school, Touro University International. Under their guidance, Touro had 14,000 students graduate and developed a catalog of more than 50,000 courses. In 2007, TUI was sold to a private equity group. However, Dr.
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TUW became the first to offer a regionally accredited doctorate program online with no residency requirements. This innovation reflects the university's commitment to providing flexible and accessible education to a diverse student body.
Mission and Values
The origin of the name for Touro University Worldwide provides insight into the mission and values of the school. The university’s name honors Isaac and Judah Touro. Isaac became a leader in colonial America. President George Washington motivated the Touros. In a 1790 visit to the Touro Synagogue in Newport, R.I., Washington spoke about democracy, ethics, equal opportunity, and the American ideal. Judah Touro continued these efforts throughout the early days of the country, endowing churches, schools, cemeteries, parks, and hospitals. Over the years, and with the creation of Touro University Worldwide, that mission has continued.
The school offers a variety of degree programs geared toward professional success and personal fulfillment. TUW helps thousands of professionals each year further their careers by gaining skills that keep up with marketplace trends. TUW offers a wealth of programs designed with adult learners in mind.
Accreditation and Standards
Touro University Worldwide maintains accreditation, reflecting the institution's compliance with established standards. WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning. Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported. Sponsorship choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other.
A Focus on Student Success and Community Impact
Touro University is committed to service to all communities, intellectual pursuit and philanthropic duty. The university provides outstanding administrative services, cutting-edge technology and a highly qualified academic faculty. Touro University alumni are making a difference in the world with the degrees they’ve earned.
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Faculty Spotlight
The faculty at Touro University Worldwide bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles.
Examples include:
- Dr. Abby Harris: Director of Undergraduate studies in the School of Psychology, earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and her PhD in Clinical Child Psychology.
- Dr. Cherrie Dowdell: A health education specialist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Dr. Aldwin Domingo: Earned his Ph.D. in Cognitive and Biological Psychology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
- Dr. Godwin Igein: Earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology and MBA in Business Administration.
- Dr. Lyzette Blanco: Director of the Edith Neumann School of Health and Human Services, with a multidisciplinary epidemiological and applied research background in childhood obesity, tobacco cessation and childhood trauma.
Commitment to Values
Touro University emphasizes the importance of values such as the dignity of the individual, the agency of an individual, the responsibility of an individual to the community and to others. These values are integrated into the curriculum and are meant to guide students in their personal and professional lives.
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