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- Executive Assistant, College of Pharmacy
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- for Media Inquiries
- Vice President of Advancement
- VP of University Advancement
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- Administrative Assistant, Graduate School of Education
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- Administrator of Business Operations, College of Pharmacy
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- Administrative Coordinator, Graduate School of Education
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- President
- President of the Touro College
Alan Kadish, M.D. is President of the Touro College and University System, the largest Jewish-sponsored educational institution in the United States.
A teacher to many and a friend to all, Dr. Bernard Lander's inspired-and inspiring-leadership has defined our history and his legacy will shape our future.
By the time he founded Touro College in 1970, Dr. Lander had already established himself as an educational innovator, a trusted and beloved community figure, and a highly regarded thought leader.
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Dean of the College of Pharmacy
- Dean, College of Pharmacy
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Director of the Center for Innovative Learning and Teaching, Western Division
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Assistant Dean, College of Education & Health Sciences
- Assistant Dean, College of Education & Health Sciences Director & Professor, Graduate School of Education
- Professor, Director of the Graduate School of Education
- Programs / Education / Faculty / List
Dr. Karis Clarke is a Professor, Director of the Graduate School of Education and Assistant Dean of Education and Health Sciences at Touro University California who works to prepare educators to meet the needs of all students locally, nationally, and internationally.
For 10+ years Karis has driven the development of teacher education and educational leadership programs with oversight of training programs, instructional strategies, curriculum planning, and accreditation. As a leader and mentor, she fosters dynamic and high performing instructional environments to enhance the student experience and sustain retention. She further encouraged growth by collaborating cross-functionally with internal and external constituencies to drive strategic direction while articulating the institutional mission.
Karis is a certified early childhood teacher, elementary supervisor, elementary principal and superintendent in South Carolina and elementary teacher (elementary education P-5) and administrator (educational leadership-tier II) in Georgia. She taught pre-kindergarten, second grade and third grade in the Beaufort County School District (Beaufort, South Carolina). She has served as an instructor and university supervisor at Winthrop University; Assistant Professor, Coordinator, Title III Activity Director, and Interim Director of Teacher Education at Morris College; Director of Teacher Education at Columbia College; Associate Professor, Department Head of Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education at Anderson University; Associate Professor and Department Chair of Educational Leadership at Clark Atlanta University, and Education Consultant.
Karis holds a B.A. in political science from Florida A&M University, M.A.T. in early childhood education from the College of Charleston, Ed.S. and Ed.D. in educational administration from South Carolina State University. Karis has also completed post bachelor's work at Florida State University.
Education
B.A., Political Science, Florida A&M University
M.A.T., Early Childhood Education, College of Charleston
Ed.S., Educational Administration, South Carolina State University
Ed.D., Educational Administration, South Carolina State University
Honors and Awards
Hidden Figure, Columbia College (2016)
Doctoral Dissertation Award Nominee, State Farm Companies Foundation, South Carolina State University (2011)
Irene McCollum under 35 Finer Womanhood Award, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (2008)
Recognition of Excellence, Educational Testing Services (2007)
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences
- Dean, College of Education & Health Sciences Associate Professor, Graduate School of Education
- Dean, College of Education and Health Sciences
Dr. Norton joined the College of Education and Health Sciences - under whose leadership the School of Nursing falls - in 2016. Previously, she served as Associate Dean of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
There, she coordinated the first student success center in the College of Education and Health Professions to help students, especially those historically underserved, stay or get back on track.
Norton, L.M. (2021, July). A journey into the lived experiences of Latina graduate students: A feminist and international perspective. A paper presentation at the World Education Research Association. Virtual.
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Associate Vice President for Institutional Research
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs
Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Steven Jacobson began his tenure at Touro University California in 2019. He came to TUC with more than 27 years of experience in student affairs. Dr. Jacobson previously worked in student affairs at Stockton's University of the Pacific and had leadership roles in university housing at the Pennsylvania College of Technology and Plymouth State University. Dr. Jacobson received his doctorate in education from University of the Pacific, his master's in education at Plymouth State University and his bachelor's degree in English from Washington State University.
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine
- DEAN of the COLLEGE of OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE and INTERIM CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
DR. TAMI HENDRIKSZ, DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND INTERIM CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER: My name is Dr. Tami Hendriksz and I'm the interim Chief Academic Officer of Touro University California. On behalf of our entire faculty staff and student body, I want to welcome you to our amazing 44-acre campus. Please join me and a few of our students as we show you around our beautiful campus.
DR. TAMI HENDRIKSZ, DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND INTERIM CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER: Our mission at Touro University California is to serve, to lead, and to teach, with a strong emphasis on social justice; we embrace and encourage diversity in all aspects. Through curricular and student club activities, our students are out there serving our communities addressing health and education equities. If this is your passion, we invite you to join the Touro University California family. Submit your application today!
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- Administrative Coordinator, Graduate School of Education
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- Program Coordinator, College of Pharmacy, Experiential Education
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Network Manager and Chair of TUC Staff Council / Rabbi Elchonon Tenenbaum, University
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- Administrative Coordinator, College of Pharmacy
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- Program Coordinator, College of Pharmacy, Experiential Education
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- Vice President and Interim CEO
Biography
Newman J. Hoffman came to Touro University California after working as Associate General Counsel at Touro University in New York and New York Medical College. Prior to his work at Touro New York, Mr. Hoffman served in similar capacities for several higher education institutions and other education-oriented organizations. Mr. Hoffman received his Juris Doctorate degree with honors at SUNY Buffalo Law School after graduating from Wesleyan University.
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- Director of Facilities
- Member of the Leadership Team
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- Director of Human Resources
- Member of the Leadership Team
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- American Educational Research Association ( 2011 - Present )
- Job Coach
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- Coordinator of Assessment Data, College of Pharmacy
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- Member of the Leadership Team
- Library Director and Chair of TUC Faculty Senate
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- STUDENT, COLLEGE of EDUCATION and HEALTH SCIENCES
YASAMAN LAJEVARDI, PA/MPH STUDENT, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH SCIENCES: Hi my name is Yasaman Lajevardi a PA/MPH student in the College of Education and Health Sciences. Educational space in Wilderman Hall includes a simulated patient lab and objective structured clinical encounters labs both of which provide structured encounters with patients in a controlled setting. You'll also find the Graduate School of Education and faculty for the Nursing, Physician Assistant and Public Health programs. The largest room in Wilderman Hall also known as the great room is a large study space equipped with a number of different desk and chair settings for daytime or late night study sessions. Good health both for students and for the community plays a large role in who we are as a universit,y for current students the Student Health Center includes a licensed nurse practitioner as well as medical assistants who can help with non-urgent episodic illnesses, flu vaccines, immunizations and other similar
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- Compliance Officer
- Member of the Leadership Team