The chief academic officers and provosts of Touro University System work closely with the president, deans, and academic and administrative leaders to maintain our academic integrity, advance our education goals, and support faculty development.
Office of the Provost
The provosts provide leadership, policy formation, and guidance for faculty and academic programs. In addition, the office oversees Touro’s research enterprises and budget planning, curriculum development, and personnel management for the academic divisions.
Patricia E. Salkin, J.D., Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs; Provost, Graduate and Professional Divisions
Michael S. Carr, Ph.D., Campus Provost, Touro University Montana
Tami Hendriksz, D.O., Campus Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Touro University California
Shelia Lewis, Ph.D., Provost, Touro University Worldwide
Chani Tessler, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer, Hebrew Theological College; Vice Provost, Touro University Illinois
Edward Halperin, M.A., M.D., Chancellor and CEO, New York Medical College and Touro Provost for Biomedical Affairs
Judah Weinberger, M.D., Ph.D., Provost for Undergraduate Studies, Dean of Faculties, Vice President for Collaborative Medical Education
Robert Goldschmidt, M.A., L.L.D., Dean of Students, Executive Dean, Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Office of Academic Affairs
The Office of Academic Affairs ("OAA") ensures the integrity and growth of all programs across the Touro network.
The OAA works closely with Touro to develop, evaluate, and strengthen our academic and professional offerings. They seek out and bring the most qualified and experienced faculty to our campuses. Ensuring that Touro remains a respectful and safe environment where all students, staff, and faculty feel welcome and engaged, the OAA also updates and implements college policies and procedures.
Henry Abramson, Ph.D., Dean, Lander College for Men
Shlomo Argamon, Ph.D., Dean, Graduate School of Technology; Associate Provost, Artificial Intelligence
Lyzette Blanco, Ph.D., MPH, Director of The Edith Neumann School of Health and Human Services, Touro University Worldwide
Henry Cohen, Pharm.D., Dean, Touro College of Pharmacy
Catherine Cone, Pharm.D., Dean, College of Pharmacy, Touro University California
Aldwin Domingo, Ph.D., Associate Provost, Director of School of Psychology, Touro University Worldwide
Robert Frampton, P.T., D.H.C.E., Dean, College of Health and Human Services, Touro University Nevada
Nancy Gallina, Ph.D., Dean, Graduate School of Social Work
Rabbi Avraham Y. Gevirtz, Dean, Lander Institute Moscow
Tami Hendriksz, D.O., Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University California
Marina K. Holz, Ph.D., Dean, New York Medical College, Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences
David Jacobson, Ph.D., Dean, Touro College Los Angeles
Jacqueline Jemmott, Ph.D., LMFT, IADC, Director of School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences, Touro University Worldwide
Rabbi Shmuel Klammer, Ed.D., Dean, Touro College Israel
Elena Langan, J.D., Dean, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Nelly C. Lejter Morales, Ph.D., Dean, Graduate School of Education
Steven Lorenzet, Ph.D., Dean, School of Health Sciences
Thomas Miller, D.O., Interim Associate Campus Dean, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Montana Campus
Radu Munteanu, Ph.D., Director of School of Business and Management, Touro University Worldwide
Ronnie Myers, D.D.S., Dean, Touro College of Dental Medicine
Brian J. Nickerson, Ph.D., J.D., Dean, New York Medical College, School of Health Sciences and Practice
Lenin Ortega, Ed.D., Dean, New York School of Career and Applied Studies
Joseph Parkinson, D.D.S., Executive Assistant Dean, Touro Dental Health New Mexico
Stacey Pierce-Talsma, D.O., Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University Nevada
Neil Schluger, M.D., Dean, New York Medical College, School of Medicine
Lawrence Singleton, Ph.D., Dean, Touro School of Business
Moshe Z. Sokol, Ph.D., Dean, Graduate School of Jewish Studies
Kenneth Steier, D.O., Executive Dean, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Briendy Stern, M.S.W., Ph.D., Dean, Lander College of Arts and Sciences; Dean, School for Lifelong Education; Dean, Machon L’Parnasa/Institute for Professional Studies
Marian Stoltz-Loike, Ph.D., Dean, Lander College for Women/The Anna Ruth and Mark Hasten School
Chani Tessler, Ph.D., Dean, Sarah Hartman Women’s College
Terezie Tolar-Peterson, Ed.D., Dean, College of Education and Health Sciences, Touro University California
Michael J. Trepal, D.P.M., FACFAS, NYCPM Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Michael Verderame, Ph.D., Dean, HTC Men’s Campus
Jane Williams-Boock, DBA, CEO and Rector, Touro University Berlin
