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Undergraduate STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2022

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IMPORTANT NOTICE This Student Handbook contains only general guidelines and information. It is not intended to be comprehensive or to address all the possible applications of, or exceptions to, the policies and procedures of Touro. Some of the subjects described in this handbook are covered in detail in official policy and procedure documents found online and elsewhere. You should refer to these documents for specific information, since this handbook only briefly summarizes those policies. For that reason, if you have any questions concerning a particular policy or procedure, you should address your specific questions to the Office of Institutional Compliance. Please note that the terms of the full official policies are controlling in the case of any inconsistency. This handbook is neither written nor meant to confer any rights or privileges on students or impose any obligations on Touro. No individual or representative of Touro (except the President) has the authority to enter into any agreement or understanding contrary to the above. This handbook is written for informational purposes only and may contain errors. The policies, procedures and practices described herein may be modified, supplemented or discontinued in whole or in part, at any time with or without notice. All changes will be posted on the Touro website. Although we will attempt to inform you of any changes as they occur via the Touro email address assigned to you upon activating your TouroOne portal account, it is nevertheless your responsibility to keep current on all College policies, procedures and practices. Your assigned Touro email address is the official method of contact for all such notices and for all Touro communication. Students are required to investigate for themselves as to whether the program they enroll in meets their personal, educational and career needs. Different jurisdictions have different licensing requirements and standards. While students may expend significant sums associated with higher education, successful completion of a course, program, or degree is dependent on many factors. The payment of tuition permits a student to register and take the courses and programs available and offered by the Touro school or program in which the student is enrolled. Tuition and fees may be modified from time to time in the sole discretion of Touro. Acceptance in a school or program does not form the basis of a contract. Indeed, a student’s acceptance may be revoked if it is later learned, among other things that his or her qualifications have been misstated or overstated, there is some other omission or misrepresentation in their application, or if the student has exhibited any prior conduct that may be inconsistent with the mission or values of Touro. Except as noted in the paragraph below, no contract rights exist or are established in the student- educational institution setting by and between Touro and the student. To this end, you waive and Touro disclaims any contract or liability for promises, assurances, representations, warrantees, or other statements made in its marketing or promotional materials, and makes absolutely no promises, assurances, representations, guarantees, warrantees or other statements concerning our courses and programs and a student's academic success in them. Thus, you waive and Touro further disclaims any liability in tort in connection with any of the foregoing. In order for a degree to be earned, the required grades and grade point averages must be achieved and maintained, and all otherrequirements of the schooland program must befulfilled. These disclaimersare, ineffect,covenants not to sue binding on students, and are tacitly agreed to by a student’s matriculation or continued matriculation in our programs. Registration and matriculation at Touro after the issuance of this handbook is consideration for and constitutes a student's knowing acceptance of the binding Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") mechanisms contained herein. Thus, any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or related to your application, registration, matriculation, graduation or other separation from Touro and/or this handbook, which is not resolved through Touro's internal mechanism shall be submitted to non-binding mediation with a neutral mediator affiliated with an established and reputable organization engaged in alternative dispute resolution (“ADR Organization”). In accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act and to the extent not inconsistent with the primacy of federal law, all Disputes remaining after completion of the mediation shall be exclusively conducted and heard by an ADR Organization, designated by Touro in its sole and absolute discretion, before a single arbitrator who shall be an attorney. The location of the arbitration shall be at a convenient office on a Touro campus where the student is (or was last) affiliated. See “Alternative Dispute Resolution" provision for a more elaborate treatment

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General Disclaimer The Touro College and University System endeavors to provide ongoing and uninterrupted educational experiences in a safe and effective environment for our students, staff and faculty. Given the dynamic circumstances surrounding COVID- 19 and any other future unknown or unforeseen events and the uncertainties that may be attendant thereto, Touro may be obligated or otherwise compelled to change the method of course delivery and other relevant policies at any time. Any changes will be communicated in a timely manner and can be found on Touro’s website. COVID-19 The COVID-19 global pandemic, which has caused a disruption to all higher education institutions and has forced Touro to move temporarily to an online modality, has affected some of our policies and procedures. While we will continue to operate with the same policies that we had prior to the pandemic, slight procedural modifications may be needed. We ask that you please stay in contact with your program administration, faculty and student services staff and remain current with any guidance issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 Related Clinical Procedures The Radiologic Technology Program has certain clinical/course requirements and sequencing. While the Program strives to adhere to its established timing of courses and clinical experiences, unforeseen events may hamper their availability. When such situation occurs, it is possible that the completion of the Program may be delayed and the time in the Program extended to meet accreditation requirements. Furthermore, once appropriate clinical experiences have been arranged, it is up to the student, not the Program, to decide whether to attend the clinical site. Should a student decline to participate, the student understands that their progression in the program may be delayed. Students declining to participate in clinical or other experiential components of their program should contact their clinical coordinator to ensure graduation requirements are met as well as financial aid and other rules and regulations are satisfied.

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Accreditation Touro College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Tel: (267) 284-5000. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Reaccredited November 2015. The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-2901, Tel: 312-704-5300, Fax: 312-704- 5304. JRCERT is recognized by the United States Department of Education to accredit educational programs in radiography therapy. The JRCERT awards accreditation to programs demonstrating substantial compliance with these standards. The Radiologic Technology program at NYSCAS holds full accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the New York State Department of Health. Current status of Accreditation: Fully Accredited Non-Discrimination Statement Touro College treats all employees, students, and applicants without unlawful consideration or discrimination as to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity or citizen status in all decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, the administration of its educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment. Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Matthew Lieberman, 500 7th Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York, 10018, [email protected] (646-565-6000 ext. 55667) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected] and 646- 565-6000 x 55330. As an alternative, individuals may contact the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education for inquiries concerning the above. The Office for Civil Rights is located at 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, New York 10005. They may be reached by phone at (646) 428-3800 or via email at [email protected].

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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS

Dear Student, The 2020 – 2022 edition of The Touro College Student Handbook will serve as a useful resource manual during your studies at our College. The Handbook is designed for undergraduate students enrolled in The Lander College of Arts & Sciences in Flatbush, The Lander College for Men in Queens, The Lander College for Women - The Anna Ruth and Mark Hasten School in Manhattan, the New York School of Career and Applied Studies (NYSCAS), The School for Lifelong Education (SLE), and The Institute for Professional Studies (Machon L’Parnasa). You will find in this Handbook relevant information about academic policies and College requirements, administrative offices, advisement, counseling and support services, financial aid programs, as well as statements of student responsibilities and rights, as described in the College Code of Conduct and related regulations. You are expected to read this Handbook and become familiar with its content. A successful student strives to be well-informed. You should refer to the most recent edition of the Touro College Catalog relating to your school/division to learn more about the College’s academic programs, its majors and its degree requirements. Touro College is a student-centered institution committed to providing educational opportunities and access to career advancement for diverse student populations. The journey to achieving your degree goals can be challenging and at times difficult. Our faculty, administrators and staff at various campus locations are sensitive to your needs and are committed to assisting you in reaching your goals. Do not hesitate to seek their guidance and counsel. I extend to you my best wishes for success in your studies.

Sincerely,

Dr. Robert Goldschmidt

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TABLE OF CONTENTS I. UNDERGRADUATE ADMINISTRATION ...... 14 A. CENTRAL ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION ...... 14 Vice President Of Undergraduate Education/ Dean Of Faculties ...... 14 Dean Of Students ...... 14 Dean Of Advisement And Counseling ...... 14 Director Of Libraries ...... 15 Office Of Disabilities Services ...... 15 B. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ...... 15 TouroOne Help Desk ...... 15 Office Of The Registrar ...... 16 Office Of Financial Aid ...... 16 Office Of The Bursar ...... 17 Office Of Career Services ...... 18 C. COMMITTEES DEALING WITH STUDENT ISSUES ...... 18 Committee On Academic Standing ...... 18 Life Experience Committee ...... 19 Student Affairs Committee ...... 19 II. ACADEMIC POLICIES ...... 19 A. ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL ...... 19 Class Attendance ...... 19 Lateness ...... 20 Final Examination Absences And Overdue Course Work ...... 20 Leave Of Absence And Readmission ...... 20 Withdrawal From The College ...... 21 B. COURSES AND CREDITS ...... 21 Course Credits ...... 21 Course Credit Load ...... 21 Contact Hours ...... 22 Core Courses ...... 22 Developmental Courses ...... 23 Dean’s List ...... 23 Adding And Dropping Courses ...... 23 Full-Time Status ...... 23 Online Courses ...... 24 Pass/Fail Option ...... 24 Placement Examinations ...... 24 Probationary Status ...... 25 Pursuit Of Program (For New York Aid Eligibility) ...... 25 Remedial Courses ...... 26 Repeating A Failed Course ...... 26 Repeating A Passed Course ...... 26 Restricted Entry Majors...... 26

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Good Academic Standing ...... 27 Student Review Of Graded Final Examinations...... 27 Summer Session ...... 27 Taking Lower-Level Courses ...... 27 Touro Student Records Website ...... 27 Transcripts...... 28 Unofficial Transcripts (Grade Reports) ...... 28 C. REGISTRATION ...... 28 New York State Proof Of Immunization Requirement ...... 28 Registration Process ...... 29 Cancelled Courses ...... 30 Closed Courses ...... 30 Prerequisites And Co-Requisites ...... 30 Taking Courses In Other Divisions ...... 31 Independent Study...... 31 Directed Study ...... 31 Choosing A Major...... 31 Choosing A Minor ...... 31 D. GRADES ...... 32 Grading Policies ...... 32 Credit Courses...... 32 Non-Credit Courses ...... 32 Grade Values ...... 33 Grade Point Average (GPA) ...... 33 Grades Of Incomplete (INC) ...... 33 Grade Appeals ...... 34 E. EARNING OUTSIDE CREDITS ...... 34 Transfer Credits ...... 34 Off-Campus Credits...... 35 Life Experience Credits ...... 35 Credits Through Outside Examinations ...... 36 Advanced Placement Exams (AP) ...... 36 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) ...... 36 NYU Foreign Language Proficiency Examinations ...... 37 International Baccalaureate Examination ...... 37 Touro Departmental Challenge Examinations ...... 37 Yeshiva And Seminary Credits ...... 37 Study Abroad ...... 38 F. GRADUATION...... 38 Application For Graduation ...... 38 Graduation Requirements ...... 38 Residency Requirement...... 39 Graduation Ceremonies ...... 39 Graduation Honors ...... 40 7

Catalog Rules ...... 40 Major/Concentration Form ...... 40 Dual Majors ...... 40 Conferral Dates ...... 40 G. OTHER ACADEMIC POLICIES ...... 41 Academic Forgiveness ...... 41 Change Of Name And/Or Address ...... 41 Committee On Academic Standing Procedures ...... 41 Dates And Deadlines ...... 42 H. GLOSSARY OF ACADEMIC TERMS ...... 42 III. STUDENT SERVICES ...... 46 A. ADVISEMENT AND COUNSELING SERVICES ...... 46 Academic Advisement ...... 46 Advisement Staff Services ...... 46 Health Advocate Student Assistance Program ...... 47 Touro College Web-Based Student Services (TourOone) ...... 48 Online Services ...... 48 Career Placement Services ...... 48 Services For Students With Disabilities ...... 49 General Statement On Students With Disabilities ...... 49 Requesting Accommodations ...... 50 Student Rights And Responsibilities ...... 50 Grievance Policy ...... 51 B. PRE-PROFESSIONAL AND GRADUATE SCHOOL ADVISEMENT ...... 51 Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental And Health Sciences Advisement ...... 51 Pre-Law Advisement...... 52 Graduate And Professional School Examinations Information ...... 52 C. OTHER STUDENT SERVICES ...... 53 Foreign Student Advisement ...... 53 Health Insurance ...... 53 Computer Services ...... 53 Honor Societies ...... 53 D. STUDENT SAFETY...... 54 Touro College Student ID Cards ...... 54 Fire Emergencies ...... 54 Emergency Closing Procedures ...... 54 Emergencies ...... 54 Lost And Found Unclaimed Property Policy ...... 54 Specific Exceptions To Lost And Found Policy ...... 55 Weapons Policy ...... 55 E. LOCATING INFORMATION ...... 56 Chart For Student Concerns And Questions ...... 56 Important Offices And Their Phone Numbers ...... 59

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IV. SCHOOL-SPECIFIC INFORMATION ...... 60 A. THE LANDER COLLEGES (FLATBUSH, QUEENS, MANHATTAN AND ISRAEL) ...... 60 A1. ADMINISTRATION ...... 60 The Lander College Of Arts And Sciences In Flatbush (LAS) ...... 60 The Lander College For Men (LCM) ...... 60 The Lander College For Women–The Anna Ruth And Mark Hasten School (LCW) ...... 61 Touro College In Israel ...... 61 The Touro Year Abroad Israel Option ...... 61 Advisement/Counseling Staff ...... 62 Faculty/Pre-Professional Advisors ...... 62 A2. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ...... 64 Campus Organizations And Societies ...... 64 Student Newspapers ...... 64 Fundraising ...... 64 A3. SUPPORT SERVICES ...... 64 Tutoring Services And Writing Centers ...... 64 Specialized Counseling ...... 64 Student Lounges ...... 64 B. NEW YORK SCHOOL OF CAREER AND APPLIED STUDIES (NYSCAS) ...... 65 B1. ADMINISTRATION ...... 65 NYSCAS Advisement ...... 66 B2. STUDENT ACTIVITIES ...... 67 Campus Clubs And Societies ...... 67 B3. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES ...... 67 Learning Resource Centers And Tutoring ...... 67 Student Lounges ...... 68 Who’s Who ...... 68 Service And Special Recognition Awards ...... 68 Substance And Alcohol Abuse Counseling ...... 68 Drinking At Social Gatherings ...... 68 C. SCHOOL FOR LIFELONG EDUCATION (SLE) ...... 69 Administration ...... 69 Advisors ...... 69 Disabilities Services ...... 69 D. INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (IPS) ...... 69 Administration ...... 69 Academic And Career Counselors ...... 70 V. FINANCIAL AID ...... 70 A. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ...... 70 Financial Aid Self-Service And Student Administrative Services HelpDesk .... 71 Federal Application Requirements And Procedures ...... 71 Requirements For Title IV (Federal) Financial Aid ...... 72 9

Federal Verification Requirements ...... 73 Requirements For Determination Of Independent Student Status For Purposes Of Federal Student Aid ...... 73 Tuition Payment Plans ...... 74 Employee Benefits/ Tuition Remission ...... 74 B. FEDERAL GRANTS: UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS...... 75 Federal Pell Grant ...... 75 Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU) ...... 75 Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) ...... 76 Federal Work-Study: Undergraduate And Graduate Students ...... 76 C. LOANS: UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ...... 77 Federal Direct Stafford Loans ...... 77 Annual And Aggregate Federal Direct Stafford Loan Limits ...... 80 Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program ...... 82 Private Loans ...... 83 D. INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS: FINANCIAL AID AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ...... 83 Financial Aid For Consortium Agreements ...... 83 Americorps ...... 83 Veterans Benefits...... 84 Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program ...... 84 Transfer Of Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits To Dependents ...... 85 E. WITHDRAWAL POLICY (FEDERAL – RETURN TO TITLE IV) ...... 86 Objective ...... 86 Background ...... 86 Policy ...... 87 Withdrawal Date ...... 87 Official Notification Provided ...... 87 Official Notification Not Provided ...... 87 Last Date Of Attendance ...... 88 Date Of Institution’s Determination Of Student Withdrawal ...... 88 Date Of Official Notification Provided...... 88 Date Of Official Notification Not Provided ...... 88 Calculation Of Earned Title IV Assistance ...... 88 Post-Withdrawal Disbursements...... 89 Refund Of Unearned Funds To Title IV ...... 89 Refunds By The College ...... 90 Payment Period Or Enrollment Period ...... 91 Documentation ...... 91 F. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL AID POLICIES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ...... 91 High School Diploma ...... 91 Transfer Students ...... 91 Financial Aid For Repeated Coursework: Financial Aid Impact ...... 91 10

Repeated Coursework: New York State Tuition Assistance Program Regulations (TAP) ...... 92 G. STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS ...... 92 H. FINANCIAL AID TERMS ...... 93 I. TOURO COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND OTHER BENEFITS ...... 94 Touro Academic Scholarships ...... 94 Touro Dean’s Scholarships ...... 94 Touro Grants ...... 94 Presidential Scholarships ...... 94 J. FINANCIAL AID REQUIRING NEW YORK RESIDENCY ...... 94 Memorial Scholarships For Families Of Deceased Police Officers And Firefighters ...... 94 World Trade Center Memorial Scholarships ...... 95 Regents Awards For Child Of Veteran ...... 95 Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive And Tribute - MERIT Scholarship (MSRS) ...... 95 Flight 3407 Memorial Scholarship ...... 96 American Airlines Flight 587 Memorial Scholarship ...... 96 NYS Scholarships For Academic Excellence ...... 96 NYS Achievement And Investment In Merit Scholarship (NY-AIMS) ...... 97 New York Lottery Leaders Of Tomorrow Scholarship ...... 98 K. STATE GRANTS ...... 98 New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) ...... 98 Ability To Benefit ...... 99 TAP For Summer Study...... 99 New York State Academic Standard ...... 99 Standard Of Satisfactory Academic Progress For The Purpose Of Determining Eligibility For State Student Aid ...... 100 Academic Standard Charts ...... 101 New York State Aid For Part-Time Study (APTS) ...... 102 New York State Part-Time TAP ...... 102 ADA Part-Time TAP ...... 103 L. OTHER STATE AID PROGRAMS ...... 106 Enhanced Tuition Award (ETA) ...... 106 NYS STEM Incentive Program ...... 106 NYS Veterans Tuition Awards (VTA)...... 106 New York State Aid To Native Americans ...... 109 Adult Career And Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) ...... 109 Further Information ...... 110 VI. COLLEGE CODES AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 110 A. CAMPUS CITIZENSHIP ...... 110 B. CODE OF CONDUCT ...... 110 11

Touro College Code Of Conduct ...... 111 Adjudication Of College Code Of Conduct Violations ...... 113 Disciplinary Hearings ...... 113 Protocols For Disciplinary Hearings ...... 113 Sanctions ...... 114 Appeals Of Disciplinary Sanctions Imposed For Code Of Conduct Violations ...... 115 C. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT ...... 115 D. STANDARDS OF CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR ...... 116 Other Prohibited Actions In Classrooms ...... 116 E. POLICY ON BIAS, HARASSMENT, AND DISCRIMINATION ...... 117 F. STUDENT GRIEVANCES ...... 118 Complaint Procedure...... 118 Limitation Period ...... 118 Exception To Policy ...... 118 G. RETALIATION ...... 119 H. TOURO COLLEGE DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES POLICY .... 119 Touro College Disciplinary Standards For Students Possessing, Using, Distributing, And/Or Selling Drugs And Controlled Substances ...... 120 Public Education Statement On Illicit Drug And Alcohol Use ...... 120 Touro College Regulations Relating To Alcohol Use ...... 121 Substance Abuse Self-Identification And Amnesty ...... 122 Drug Free Schools And Communities Act ...... 122 I. TOURO COLLEGE POLICY ON SEXUAL OFFENSES, BIAS, HARRASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION...... 123 Title IX Coordinator...... 124 J. TOURO COLLEGE CAMPUS SECURITY ...... 125 Access To The Campus ...... 125 Security Services ...... 125 Reporting Criminal Incidents And Other Emergencies...... 125 K. MISCELLANEOUS COLLEGE POLICIES ...... 126 Anti-Hazing Regulations ...... 126 Smoking, Including The Use Of Electronic Cigarettes Or Vapor Devices ...... 126 Acceptable Use Policy For Information Technology ...... 126 Internet Services And User-Generated Content Policy ...... 127 L. CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS (FERPA) ...... 127 The Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act Of 1974 (FERPA) ...... 127 Authorization For Non-Disclosure Of Directory Information ...... 129 VII. APPENDICES ...... 129 APPENDIX A: TOURO COLLEGE MISSION GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES (UPDATED 2015) ...... 129 APPENDIX B: GENERAL EDUCATION MISSION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES ...... 131 APPENDIX C: FAILURE TO EDUCATE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER ...... 133 12

APPENDIX D: ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ...... 133 APPENDIX E: FOREIGN STUDENT DISCLAIMER ...... 135 APPENDIX F: TOURO CAMPUS LOCATIONS ...... 136 APPENDIX G: HELP HOTLINES ...... 138 APPENDIX H: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING TOURO COLLEGE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES ...... 141 Emergency Action Plan ...... 141 Emergency Notification System ...... 142 Emergency Communications ...... 144 University System Group Email ...... 145 Touro Websites ...... 145 University System Emergency Information Line: (212) 463-0400, Option 4 ...... 145 Local News Media ...... 145 Telephone Trees ...... 145

Revised and reissued June 2020

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I. UNDERGRADUATE DEAN OF STUDENTS ADMINISTRATION The Dean of Students has the overall responsibility for student development, including advisement and counseling, A. CENTRAL ACADEMIC orientation, a n d career placement. The ADMINISTRATION Dean maintains liaison with student organizations and, as ombudsman, deals VICE PRESIDENT OF with student complaints and concerns. UNDERGRADUATE The senior staff of this office includes EDUCATION/ DEAN OF the Dean of Advisement and FACULTIES Counseling, and the Associate Dean of Students for the New York School of The Vice President of Career and Applied Studies (NYSCAS). Undergraduate Education/ Dean of Faculties supervises the academic Robert Goldschmidt departments of the Undergraduate Dean of Students Colleges of Touro and has oversight 1602 Avenue J, Room 202 responsibilities for the curriculum. Brooklyn, NY 11230 Specific duties of the Dean include (718) 252-7800, ext. 59234 academic planning, making faculty Fax: (718) 253-9455 appointments, preparing the faculty 500 7th Avenue, Room 412 budget and presiding over the (646) 565-6000, ext. 55419, 55421 Undergraduate Deans Council and the Fax: (212) 414-9249 Academic Council. [email protected] Student issues and requests which should be brought to the attention of the Timothy Taylor Dean of Faculties include petitions to Associate Dean of Students add a new course to the curriculum, and 320 West 31st Street grade appeals after departmental New York, NY 10001 channels have been exhausted. (212) 463-0400, ext. 55513 [email protected] Stanley Boylan Dean of Faculties DEAN OF ADVISEMENT AND 500 7th Avenue COUNSELING New York, NY 10018 The Dean of Advisement and (646) 565-6000, ext. 55411, 55412 Counseling reports to the Dean of Students. [email protected] He supervises implementation of Donne Kampel advisement and counseling policies, Associate Dean of Faculties procedures, and services throughout 320 West 31st Street Touro College. He directly supervises New York, NY 10001 the advisement and counseling staff in the (212) 463-0400, ext. 55274 Lander College of Arts and Sciences [email protected] (LAS) and the New York School of Career and Applied Studies. He is responsible for the preparation of various

14 publications, handouts, and guides Brooklyn, NY 11230 for students. He also coordinates (718) 252-7800, ext. 59226 disability services for the undergraduate (212) 463-0400, ext. 55523 programs and serves as chair of the [email protected] Committee on Academic Standing OFFICE OF DISABILITIES (CAS). Students who have academic or SERVICES personal problems should feel free to The Office of Disabilities Services contact the Dean of Advisement and deals with students who have special Counseling. The Dean also supervises needs. It provides both counseling and preparation of course schedules for the special services when required. Flatbush branch campus and the administration of final examinations Joel Dickstein at that location. Director of Disabilities Services 1602 Avenue J, Room 405 Avery M. Horowitz Brooklyn, NY 11230 1602 Avenue J, Room 202C (718) 252-7800, ext. 59273 Brooklyn, NY 11230 [email protected] (718) 252-7800, ext. 59253 [email protected] Rachel Baror Coordinator of Disabilities Services DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES (NYSCAS) The Director of Libraries is (718) 336-6471, ext. 30103 responsible for the development and (212) 463-0400, ext. 55393 functioning of the College’s libraries. [email protected] Touro College maintains a multi- campus library system, virtual B. STUDENT SUPPORT library, and access to multiple academic subscription services. Books and SERVICES periodical collections, supporting TOUROONE HELP DESK course offerings, are situated at every site. Many other libraries are available The TouroOne Help Desk is a tool to Touro students because of Touro’s that provides assistance to members of membership in several cooperative the Touro community to resolve all organizations. Touro is a member of inquiries related to Touro including, but METRO, which provides students not limited to, TouroOne accounts, access to many metropolitan area Financial Aid, Course Registration, college and university libraries. Tuition payments and other technical For more information on the Touro and education related matters. To reach library system and for access to the TouroOne Help Desk please contact: library resources, visit 1(844) 868-7666 or email www.tourolib.org. [email protected]. There is also a Service Portal at help.touro.edu where students Bashe Simon can find some Frequently Asked Director of Libraries Questions. 1602 Avenue J, Floor C1

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OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR Lidia Meindl University Registrar The Office of the Registrar 320 West 31st Street supports teaching and learning at New York, NY 10001 Touro College by maintaining and (212) 463-0400, ext. 55445 acting as the custodian of students’ [email protected] academic records, coordinating the registration process, and providing the Regina Tekmyster following services: Senior Associate Registrar,  Processes “Change of Name,” Undergraduate Programs “Leave of Absence” and other 1602 Avenue J, Room 217 official forms. Brooklyn, NY 11230  Processes transfer credit requests. (718) 252-7800, ext. 59225  Verifies enrollment status for [email protected] insurance, certification, or other OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID purposes.  Handles matters pertaining to The Office of Financial Aid is veterans. responsible for managing the student  Addresses all matters related to financial assistance programs student visas. authorized under Title IV of the Higher  Verifies fulfillment of academic Education Act of 1965. These programs graduation requirements. provide grants, loans, and work-study  Prepares official transcripts. funds to students attending Touro College. We ensure students and their  Issues diplomas upon graduation. families can benefit from these The locations of the Office of the programs by completing a FAFSA, the Registrar include: Free Application for Federal Student Main Campus Aid online at https://fafsa.ed.gov This is 320 West 31st Street the first step to determine student New York, NY 10001 eligibility for federal financial aid, state (212) 463-0400 aid, internal grants and scholarships. Financial Aid is also responsible for Flatbush Campus informing students and families about 1602 Avenue J, Room 217 the availability of the federal and state (718) 252-7800, ext. 59248, 59377 student aid programs, accurately Lander College for Women disbursing, reconciling, and accounting 227 West 60th Street, Room 101 for all federal and state grants. We also New York, NY 10023 offer free assistance to students, parents, (212) 287-3520 and borrowers throughout the entire financial aid process. Lander College for Men The main locations of the Office of 75-31 150th Street, Room 225 Financial Aid include: (718) 820-4928 Main Campus At other Touro locations, please see 320 West 31st Street the site coordinator for referral. New York, NY 10001

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(212) 463-0400, ext. 55627 create a seamless experience for our students. Flatbush Campus Candidates for graduation must 1602 Avenue J. Room 215 obtain bursarial clearance before Brooklyn, NY 11230 receiving their diplomas. In accordance (718) 252-7800, ext. 59231, 59259, with Touro College’s policy, transcripts 59331 and diplomas are not issued to students Lander College for Men with outstanding tuition balances. 75-31 150th Street, Room 226 TouchNet is Touro’s means of Kew Gardens Hills, NY 11367 providing our student body 24-hour (718) 820-4930 access to account activity, making payments and setting up payment plans In addition, many other Touro online. To access TouchNet, login to locations have their own financial aid TouroOne at www.touroone.touro.edu counselors. following the user and password Yelena Volis guidelines, and then select “TouchNet” Senior Director of Financial Aid from the menu. 320 West 31st Street Payment methods accepted through New York, NY 10001 TouchNet include all major credit cards (212) 463-0400, ext. 55179 or by E-Check using a checking [email protected] account. Please be advised that payments on student accounts made Cheryl Bernath online by credit or debit card will be Associate Director charged a 2.85% non-refundable (718) 252-7800, ext. 59259 convenience fee by our third party (212) 287-3521 on Mondays provider, TouchNet® Pay Path. Fax: 646-495-3875 The Office of the Bursar is [email protected] committed to guarding our students Albina Lyskova from unlawful acts of identity theft. The Associate Director College takes very seriously the privacy (212) 463-0400, ext. 55629 rights of students, including the Fax: (646) 495-3891 protection of personal credit card and [email protected] bank account information. For questions and concerns, please Touro College Helpdesk contact the TouroOne Helpdesk at 1(844) 868-7666 [email protected] or 1(844) 868-7666. [email protected] The locations of the Bursar Offices OFFICE OF THE BURSAR are: The Bursar Office is responsible for 320 West 31st Street maintaining all student tuition New York, NY 10001 accounts and the College’s (212) 463-0400, ext. 55154 receivables. This includes reviewing 1602 Avenue J, Room 213 charges and payments, issuing Brooklyn, NY 11230 refunds, collection activities and (718) 252-7800, ext. 59236 providing support and guidance to 17

Inbal Haimovich New York, NY 10023 Executive Director of Student (212) 287-3514 Finances and Bursar [email protected] (646) 565-6000, ext. 55718 Dahlia Bellows (LCW) [email protected] Assistant Director of Career OFFICE OF CAREER Services SERVICES 227 West 60th Street New York, NY 10023 The mission of the Office of Career (212) 287-3537 Services is to (1) prepare students to get [email protected] an internship, part-time, and/or full-time position, (2) establish connections with Jodi Smolen (LCM) employers, and (3) provide the means for Director of Career Services students to be able to meet with 75-31 150th Street, Room 228A employers. Kew Gardens Hills, NY 11367 Students are advised to meet with (718) 820-4917 Career Services early in their academic [email protected] career in order to prepare for a job or Adriana Jimenez-Garcia (NYSCAS) internship. Preparation is the student’s Director of Career Planning responsibility and includes career 320 West 31st Street selection, resume writing, interviewing, New York, NY 10001 networking, and job search strategies. (212) 463-0400, ext. 55449 Securing employment is a process, not [email protected] an event. Career Services staff members are Maksim Paliyev (NYSCAS) located at the Lander College of Arts and Director of Career Placement Sciences in Flatbush, Lander College for 1726 Kings Highway, Room 215B Women in Manhattan, and the Lander Brooklyn, NY 11229 College for Men in Queens. (718) 998-9409, ext. 30108 Career Services staff members at [email protected] the New York School of Career and Applied Studies are located at the main C. COMMITTEES campus in Manhattan and in the Touro College Computer Centers in DEALING WITH Brooklyn. STUDENT ISSUES Chaim Shapiro (LAS) COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC Director, Office of Student Success STANDING 1602 Avenue J, Room 203A Brooklyn, NY 11230 The Committee on Academic (718) 252-7800, ext. 59375 Standing (CAS) deals with the academic [email protected] problems of students and student appeals. This committee is composed of Sarri Singer (LCW) deans, administrators, faculty, and Director of Career Services advisors from the various 227 West 60th Street, Room 313 undergraduate schools of the College. 18

The committee hears student requests violations of college rules, and hears for readmission, waivers of academic appeals from students concerning requirements, acceptance of course disciplinary sanctions imposed by the equivalents, grade appeals, retroactive Dean of Students or his designated withdrawals from courses or leaves of representatives. Determinations by the absence from school, and TAP committee may be made in the absence waivers. The committee also hears of the student, as long as adequate notice appeals from students concerning is provided. The committee’s decisions probation and academic dismissals. are final and non-appealable. The committee’s decisions are final. For further information, contact an Academic advisors provide assistance advisor/counselor at your location. in preparing written appeals and then submit these appeals to the committee. For details on how to file an appeal with II. ACADEMIC the Committee on Academic Standing, please see page 41 in this handbook POLICIES and/or contact an advisor/ counselor for further assistance. A. ATTENDANCE AND LIFE EXPERIENCE WITHDRAWAL COMMITTEE CLASS ATTENDANCE The Life Experience Committee monitors guidelines for awarding Since the classroom experience is an credits for life experience and essential aspect of educational success, independent learning and evaluates the students are expected to attend lecture portfolios submitted by applicants for and all other instructional sessions on a such credits. Please see the information regular and punctual basis. To receive on page 35 in this handbook about how credit for a course, a student must be in to file a request with this committee. regular attendance and satisfactorily complete assignments in a timely Ezra Gampel fashion in order to obtain the Chair, Life Experience Committee educational benefits that each meeting 1602 Avenue J affords. Classes begin promptly at the Brooklyn, NY 11230 time indicated on the schedule. Arriving (718) 252-7800, ext. 59274 to class late is disrespectful and disturbs [email protected] other students. For further information, speak to Instructors may include an an advisor/counselor at your location. attendance policy with appropriate consequences in their course syllabus STUDENT AFFAIRS Excessive absences or failure to COMMITTEE complete assignments may lead to a This committee has jurisdiction over reduction of grade or failure of the all matters pertaining to student life and course and loss of financial aid. student activities. The committee may Repeated absences may lead to impose disciplinary actions for dismissal from the program or from the 19

College. Students are still responsible incomplete grade will convert to a failure. for material presented on days absent. The failing grade will become a Faculty may require students to submit permanent part of the student’s extra assignments to make up for transcript. material missed on days absent. LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND LATENESS READMISSION Classes begin promptly at the time A matriculated student enrolled at indicated in the schedule. Arriving to Touro who chooses to interrupt his/her class late is disrespectful and disturbs the attendance but intends to return and rest of the class. Latecomers may, at the continue his/her study at Touro must discretion of the instructor, be denied submit to the Office of the Registrar a admission to the class. completed “Leave of Absence (LOA)” FINAL EXAMINATION request form signed by all parties noted ABSENCES AND OVERDUE on the form. A LOA should be requested after the semester the student is in is COURSE WORK completed and before the following Failure to take the originally semester starts. If extenuating scheduled final exam, or to submit circumstances arise, a student may course work by the semester’s end, request a leave of absence mid-semester may result in a grade of incomplete at and/or beyond one semester. These the instructor’s discretion. A student circumstances include, but are not who has not taken a final exam due to limited to, a death in the family, medical illness or other comparable emergency reasons, military leave and personal may be allowed to take a make-up final. well-being. Any LOA requested during The student must first obtain the the semester or for a period beyond one instructor’s consent for the make-up final semester will be considered as a non- and then submit corroborating reportable LOA for purposes of documentation attesting to the reason for administering federal financial aid. the missed exam to the Advisement PLEASE NOTE: This regulation may Office. Approval for the student to take impact only students who wish to take the make-up final exam is rendered by leaves of absence extending beyond one the Academic Dean of your campus. At semester. Therefore, students receiving all other locations this decision is in the Title IV financial aid funds must meet hands of the site director and course with a Financial Aid officer to discuss instructor. Make-up final exams are their situation before filing a “Leave of administered on explicitly specified Absence” request form. dates four to six weeks after the date of A student whose leave of absence is the last final exam. Overdue course approved, and who is registered for work must be submitted no later than six courses at the point of approval, is weeks after the date of the last final automatically withdrawn from all exam. If the make-up final exam is not courses. Tuition will be refunded in taken, or the missing course work is not accordance with Touro’s published completed and submitted to the refund policy. instructor by the deadline, the For student who receive Financial

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Aid, when students separate from impairment that would prevent the Touro we are required to calculate the student from fully participating in all percentage of federal aid the student phases of the program. has earned as of the last day of WITHDRAWAL FROM THE enrollment and the remaining percentage that is unearned. Neither COLLEGE the student nor Touro is permitted to Students who wish to withdraw from retain unearned federal funds. Students their studies at Touro College in good that are required to repay any unearned standing should give official notification funds that were used to pay their to the director of the program in which student account charges (such as they are enrolled and to the Office of the tuition and fees) as well as any Title IV Registrar by completing a “Permanent credit balance disbursements (refund Withdrawal” form. The date of the monies) will be required to repay such withdrawal is the date the official funds directly to Touro and/or the notification is received by the Office of Department of Education. the Registrar. If the student is a recipient of Title IV financial aid funds, the leave of absence, together with any additional B. COURSES AND leaves or absences, must not exceed a CREDITS total of 180 calendar days in any 12- month period. This 12-month period COURSE CREDITS begins with the first day of the first All courses, except developmental leave of absence. PLEASE NOTE: courses, carry a certain number of This regulation may impact students who wish to take leaves of absence academic credits. Most classes are 3 or extending beyond one semester. 4 credits. For the bachelor’s degree, Therefore, students receiving Title IV students need to complete at least 120 financial aid funds should meet with a credits; the associate’s degree requires at Financial Aid officer to discuss their least 60 credits. Some majors require situation before filing a “Leave of more than the minimum number of Absence” request form. credits for graduation. A student on an approved leave of COURSE CREDIT LOAD absence will retain “in-school” (but not enrolled) status for reporting purposes. Students who have been admitted Students who are on leave must without any restrictions may register contact the Office of the Registrar and for up to 18 credits per semester in the submit a Petition to Return to Classes Fall and Spring (also see “Yeshiva and form at least 30 days prior to the start Seminary Credits” page 37). Only under of the semester in which they wish to exceptional circumstances will students resume their studies. To return from a be allowed to register for more than 18 medical Leave of Absence, the student credits. must also submit evidence, such as a Overloads above 18 credits require a letter from the student’s physician or dean’s approval (also see “Off-Campus an evaluation by a responsible medical Credits” page 35). authority, that there is no medical Students who have been admitted 21 on probation, as well as students who graduate courses, the expectation for have been placed on probation because out-of-class work and research is their college grade point average has enhanced, the ratio of in-class to out-of- dropped below 2.00 (C average), are class time may vary by program, with restricted to a maximum load of 12-13 the total of approximately three hours of credits per semester. Students who have time-on-task-maintained. been admitted on a non-matriculated In accordance with academic basis due to academic deficiencies or practice, the Touro College and who have visiting student status may University System will also award not register for more than 9 credits per college credit for an equivalent amount semester (regardless of GPA). of work as described above for other These credit loads include all academic activities as established by the credits a student is taking in other institution, including laboratory work, institutions during the given term. internships, practica, studio work, and During the first Summer semester, other academic work leading to the students are restricted to a maximum of award of credit hours. seven credits and during the second For students taking developmental Summer semester the maximum credit courses that carry no credit, contact load is six credits. hours with the associated homework and preparations are used to determine full- CONTACT HOURS time status for financial aid purposes in The standard unit for measuring a a fashion identical to that used in credit student’s course of study is the courses. “semester hour.” For undergraduate CORE COURSES classroom courses, one semester hour is equal to one academic hour (50 Each Touro division requires minutes) per week of classroom or students to complete a set of core direct faculty instruction and courses in the liberal arts specific to that homework and assignments, division. These courses are designed to (estimated as two hours of out-of- provide students with exposure to a class work) over a fifteen-week broad range of subjects. semester, or the equivalent amount of In addition to the specific subject work distributed over a different matter of the core courses, students are amount of time. College-level lecture expected to develop core competencies courses are normally assigned one in such skills areas as reading, writing, credit per semester hour. Generally, vocabulary, speaking, listening, lecture courses that include laboratory mathematics, information retrieval, and assignments will include additional critical thinking. contact hours (see below). Students are required to take core For graduate courses, one semester writing courses during their first hour similarly represents one hour of semesters on campus. In addition, class and two hours of out-of-class students are urged to take core courses student work per week over a 15-week each semester and not to leave all their semester, or a total of three hours of core requirements for the end of their time-on-task per week. Since, in college stay. This is especially true for

22 core courses that are prerequisites for Students who experience any problem more advanced study in many majors. with the online method should contact Core requirements in various the Office of Advisement or the Office divisions are changed from time to of the Registrar. time. Students must meet the Students may drop (a) course(s) requirements in effect when they within the first eight weeks of the Fall or first begin taking courses at a Touro Spring semester and up to the midpoint College location. of the Summer semester. During the first DEVELOPMENTAL COURSES two weeks of the Fall or Spring semester, or the first few days of the Summer Students who demonstrate, semester, this can be done online through a placement examination, the through the TouroOne portal. Courses need for intensive instruction in dropped during these periods will not language may be required to appear on the student’s official complete Developmental English or transcript, and do not incur a financial ESL courses before taking liability, other than administrative fees. Introduction to College Writing. Courses dropped from the third week Developmental courses are designed through the eighth week of the semester to help students improve reading, (or Summer session equivalent) require writing, speaking, listening, thinking, the submission of a completed Add/Drop and study skills. Developmental form, including the signature of an classes do not carry academic credits. appropriate academic official. Such However, developmental courses courses appear on the transcript with a count toward the credit load required “W (Withdrawal).” After these periods, to qualify for financial aid. students may withdraw from courses The College also offers only for the most urgent reasons, and developmental courses in only with the written permission of the mathematics. Dean of Faculties or one of his designated representatives. The effective DEAN’S LIST date of the program change is the day A student is eligible for the that the Add/Drop form is received by semester’s Dean’s List if he/she the Office of the Registrar. completes 12 credits or more at Touro Since dropping courses can affect with a GPA of 3.4 or higher. Courses both current and future financial aid completed abroad or outside of Touro eligibility, students are urged to consult College do not count towards the with the Office of Financial Aid and with Dean’s List. an advisor/counselor before withdrawing to make sure they retain ADDING AND DROPPING their eligibility for financial aid in both COURSES the current and future semesters. Students may add (a) course(s) FULL-TIME STATUS within the first two weeks of the Fall or Spring semester, and within the first During the Fall and Spring few days of the Summer semester, semesters, students must take at least 12 online through the TouroOne portal. credits or semester hours to be 23 considered full-time. Students taking school for additional details about less than 12 credits are considered online course offerings. part-time. Many financial aid PASS/FAIL OPTION programs require that the student be enrolled full-time. The following policy applies to Dropping a class during the students who are interested in taking semester may affect the full-time a course on a Pass/Fail basis (without the status of a student and may make the standard A-F letter grades). student ineligible for government Baccalaureate degree candidates grants in the following semesters. Non- may register for one course on a credit developmental courses can Pass/Fail basis each semester of their count toward a student’s full-time sophomore, junior, and senior years, status for financial aid eligibility. up to a maximum of six Pass/Fail Courses taken at other institutions, courses. even with valid permission, may not Students who are on probationary or count toward full-time status for provisional status may not take a financial aid purposes. Credits Pass/Fail course. earned through CLEP examinations Required courses and courses within or other challenge examinations do one’s major cannot be taken on a not count toward full-time status for Pass/Fail basis. financial aid purposes. Students must arrange to take a ONLINE COURSES Pass/Fail course by filling out a Pass/Fail Request Form and submitting it The College offers a limited number to the Office of the Registrar before the of courses. No more than two courses end of the second week of classes. can be taken online per semester. You Please check with the Registrar that can only register for an online course if your application has been approved. you satisfy all of the following: The Pass/Fail election may not be  You are not on probation removed after the second week of the  You have completed at least one Fall and Spring semesters and the first full-time semester on campus at few days of each Summer session. Touro College Students should note that graduate  You have at least a 3.0 (B) schools often recalculate student GPAs cumulative grade point average on their own and may count a “P” as a C or even a D. earned at Touro College  You are not in an associate’s PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS degree or certificate program Placement examinations in English The academic computing and mathematics are given to entering department issues a handbook with degree students in the Fall and Spring additional information about online semesters during orientation or at other courses, including a “self-test” to times with departmental permission. determine if taking such courses is Baccalaureate students who register in your best interest. at Touro for the first time in the Refer to the most recent edition of Summer semester should take these the Touro College Catalog for your 24 examinations in September. credits with a grade point average of The English Placement Exam, 2.5 or by completing 24 credits with a required for all students, determines grade point average of 2.0. whether a student is required to register Probationary students who fail to for developmental courses, achieve the 2.0 grade point average Introduction to English Composition, within the designated time may be English Composition I or English dismissed from the College. Composition II. It is also required if Students are placed on probation an exemption from the English when they fail to maintain a 2.0 grade Composition requirement is to be point average. Probationary students granted. In the baccalaureate program, are given one semester to raise their the placement test must be taken even GPA to 2.5 or two semesters to raise if a student has already completed a their GPA to 2.0. Probationary students college-level composition course at who do not achieve a GPA of 2.0 within another college. the designated time may be dismissed The Mathematics Placement Test is from the College. also used for counseling and Some departments within the advisement purposes. This test College may require students to maintain measures proficiency in the field of a GPA that is higher than 2.0. Students mathematics. On the basis of scores who fail to meet the departmental earned, students may be placed into standard may be required to change Developmental Mathematics, their concentration or major. College Mathematics, Pre-Calculus, PURSUIT OF PROGRAM (FOR or Calculus I. Many majors offered at Touro, NEW YORK AID ELIGIBILITY) including majors in accounting and A student who receives a Tuition business, as well as the biological and Assistance Grant award from the New physical sciences and the Special York State Tuition Assistance Program Education major, require courses in (TAP) is required to complete at least 6 mathematics. Students with these credits or hours each semester of the first majors who fail to demonstrate basic year in which he/she receives an award, proficiency on the placement 9 credits in each semester of the second examination must complete a course year, and 12 credits in each semester of in Developmental Mathematics the third and fourth years with a grade and/or College Mathematics. (Note other than W or WU. that Developmental Mathematics is Students who withdraw from not offered in all divisions.) Students courses in any semester may become are urged to complete their ineligible to receive grants from TAP mathematics requirement as early in for the subsequent semester unless they their college career as possible. receive a one-time TAP waiver. To PROBATIONARY STATUS request a waiver, students need to file an appeal, supported by appropriate Students who are admitted on documentation, with the Committee on probation may be removed from Academic Standing. To be eligible for probation upon completing 12 TAP after the third year, students must

25 be matriculated toward a bachelor’s course being repeated. Both courses will degree. appear on the student’s permanent record. The code “E” (Excluded) will be REMEDIAL COURSES added to the entry for the earlier course Students enrolled in remedial or on the transcript, indicating that the developmental courses based on grade received will not be calculated in academic deficiencies are expected the student’s GPA. The grade will to demonstrate continued remain on the record. The repeated satisfactory progress in their course entry will appear with the code remedial courses. A remedial course “I” (Included) added, indicating that the may be repeated only once. A student grade received will be calculated in the who fails the same remedial course GPA. Therefore, only the second grade twice is not considered to be making earned – whether higher or lower than satisfactory progress and may be the original one – will be calculated in dismissed from the College. A student the student’s GPA. who withdraws from a remedial course The student must fill out a Request to after five weeks of the semester may Repeat a Passed Course form and be considered to be repeating the submit it to the Office of the Registrar at course upon his/her next attempt at the the time of registration. Failure to course. submit this form may result in the exclusion of the second grade received, REPEATING A FAILED and the inclusion of the original grade, in COURSE the GPA calculation. A student may repeat a failed In cases where the student has credit-bearing course without received permission to take (a) course(s) obtaining special permission. Failing at another college and/or submits a grades are calculated in the grade- transcript to the Office of the Registrar point average and appear on the that indicates passing transferable student’s permanent record. A student grades (i.e. C or better), the course(s) taking a course for the third time will may not be repeated for credit at Touro not have those credits counted in his College. If repeated at Touro, the code credit load for financial-aid purposes. “E” (Excluded) (see above) will be added to the entry for the repeated REPEATING A PASSED course on the transcript, although the COURSE grade for that course will be allowed to remain on the student’s record. A A student who has taken and passed repeated passed course will not count a credit-bearing course and wishes to toward the student’s minimum credit repeat the course may do so only one load for financial aid purposes. Please time. After this, the same course or note that graduate programs may any other passed courses may not be recalculate a student’s GPA, including repeated. A student may only repeat a the student’s original grade. course in which a grade of B- through D- has been received, and only if the RESTRICTED ENTRY MAJORS overall grade point average in that semester is at least 3.0, excluding the Both the Accounting/CPA major and 26 the Special Education major are not assume that the courses needed restricted to those students who have for graduation will be offered during achieved superior results in their basic the Summer. A student may take a courses. Consult with departmental maximum of two courses (up to seven faculty advisors for the specific credits) during a single Summer requirements for entry into these session. As during the Fall and Spring programs. semesters, courses taken at other institutions count toward these GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING maximums. In order to maintain good academic TAKING LOWER-LEVEL standing, a student must also COURSES demonstrate satisfactory progress toward completing his/her certificate Students may not take (and will not or degree. This progress is measured in receive credits for) two variants of the terms of the Academic Standard Charts same course. For example, students (see page 101). cannot receive credit for both When an undergraduate transfer Principles of Biology and Human student is admitted to Touro, he/she is Biology for Non-Majors I or II or placed on Academic Standard Chart A Human Biology. Students may not in accordance with the number of take a lower-level course than one that transfer credits he/she receives. they have successfully completed, or Transfer students are expected to from which they have been exempted. progress along the chart from that For example, students who passed point. Transfer students should consult College Algebra and Trigonometry or the Office of the Registrar to ascertain Pre-Calculus, or placed out of College their position on the Academic Math, may not take College Math. Standard Chart. Likewise, students who have passed STUDENT REVIEW OF Anatomy and Physiology I, cannot take GRADED FINAL or retake Principles of Biology. EXAMINATIONS TOURO STUDENT RECORDS WEBSITE Copies of final examination answer booklets are held by the Office of the Students can access their grades and Dean of Advisement and Counseling other information in their Touro record for the Lander College in Flatbush, by online at any time by logging onto the Associate Dean of Faculties or the their TouroOne Portal account at Director of Academic Services for touroone.touro.edu from any NYSCAS, and by the respective Deans computer. The Portal is updated in real and Directors for other divisions. time, so data is always current. Booklets are held for one semester. To access personal records, a student SUMMER SESSION must use his/her Portal username and password. Students who forget their Touro College offers a limited usernames or passwords should click number of courses at various locations on the appropriate link at the bottom of during the Summer. Students should the webpage. Additional instructions, 27 resources, and support are available at UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS help.touro.edu. (GRADE REPORTS) TRANSCRIPTS Students can view and print unofficial transcripts from TouroOne: Students can order official copies 1. Log into your TouroOne account of their transcripts as follows: at touroone.touro.edu 1. Go to www.touro.edu/nonstop/ 2. Click on the “Academic” tab and 2. Read carefully the information click on “View Academic and instructions that appear. 3. Click on “Request an Official Transcript (Unofficial Transcript)” under the "My Records" portlet. Transcript”. 3. If you wish to print, right-click 4. Scroll down to the link that reads using your mouse, then select “Click here to order an Official print. Transcript online”. All official transcript requests must If you do not have access to a be cleared by the Bursar before computer and/or printer, you may log processing. Processing of official onto the website and print your transcripts requires 7-10 business days report in any Touro College computer after receiving Bursar clearance, lab. longer during peak periods. RUSH Service C. REGISTRATION Same-day transcript request service NEW YORK STATE PROOF OF is now available. Here’s how the IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT RUSH system works: In accordance with New York State  There is a limit of two official law, students born on or after January 1, transcripts per order. 1957 must demonstrate proof of  Requests must be submitted immunization to measles, mumps, and online—please follow the steps rubella (MMR). They must also above—no later than 12 noon on complete and submit the Meningococcal business days. Meningitis Vaccination Response Form.  Transcripts will be available by 3 Students must submit acceptable PM on the same day. medical proof of immunization.  RUSH requests submitted after 12 Immunization forms can be obtained in noon will be processed on the next the Office of the Registrar at various business day. campus locations or downloaded at  A fee of $30.00 is added to the touro.box.com/v/ImmunizationForms. applicable transcript charge for Students who fail to provide the required RUSH orders. proof of immunization will not be Student copies can also be permitted to register or to attend classes requested with RUSH service. until a properly completed form has been submitted to the Office of the Registrar.

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REGISTRATION PROCESS an advisor for a list of courses offered at your location. Students sign up for courses during Courses are closed to students once Touro College offers Fall and Spring they reach optimal enrollment. semesters, as well as a limited Conversely, courses may be cancelled if summer session. Registration dates there is insufficient enrollment. and times are assigned for each The registration schedule and the semester. Students choose courses list of courses offered are available each semester to satisfy both core before the registration period and are requirements and requirements in a posted online. Touro College reserves specific major. Students who are the right to revise the schedule, placed in developmental courses or in including course instructors, and to Basic English writing courses are cancel classes due to insufficient expected to take those courses in enrollment or other scheduling issues. prescribed sequence every semester Students should study the list of course until the sequence has been offerings and consult with their completed, unless a waiver is advisors/counselors and/or faculty recommended by the faculty member advisors prior to working out their and approved by the Chair of the program for the semester. Students Department. Academic advisors are should be certain that the program for available at each location to assist which they sign up meets their needs and with the class selection process. educational goals. After completing academic The “smorgasbord” approach, advisement, the advisor will issue an choosing courses from several alternative PIN number allowing the disciplines, often works well for student to access the online freshmen who have not decided upon registration system via the TouroOne a major. There are a number of portal. PLEASE NOTE: The student required core courses that all students may register only for the courses must take. approved by the advisor. A student is In mapping out a program, students not registered until this process has should bear in mind the following been completed in TouroOne. considerations: Students should print out a copy of Course Scheduling: Not all courses their completed registration and retain are offered every semester. Some it for their records. Final programs of study and majors are responsibility for any academic highly structured and courses must be transaction rests with the student. taken in sequence. Missing a course in There may be variations in this sequence, such as an introductory process for online courses. chemistry course in the Fall semester, Each Touro location offers a mix will prevent you from taking more of courses in various disciplines. advanced courses in the field the Generally, it is not possible to offer following semester. Disciplines such as every major or required major course accounting, management, mathematics, at each location. Students cannot computer science, and the natural complete an entire degree at an sciences have a rigid sequence of extension site or center. Consult with courses. Other majors have fewer 29 prerequisites. sections for which they are not Scheduling: How are the hours of registered. your day/evening taken up? Consider CANCELLED COURSES breaks between classes, student activities, personal responsibilities, and The College reserves the right to commitments. cancel classes due to insufficient Class Hours: How many hours of enrollment. class attendance are required for each course? Science courses have CLOSED COURSES additional hours for recitation and Courses are “closed” when the laboratory work. College determines that the course Work Load: How much work do has reached optimal enrollment. That the courses require? Think about term number is determined with the papers (how many), exams, projects, expectation that several students will programming assignments, etc. typically drop a course and that there Outside Responsibilities: What might be a need for several additional responsibilities do you have other than students to get into the course even after your college studies? Do you work it is closed. If the course you wish to part-time or full-time? Do you have to register for is closed, you are expected support yourself and/or a family? Do to pick a different course/section in its you have children you are responsible place. Students should register on time in for? Can you handle it all? order to avoid getting closed out of Overall Hours: In general, colleges needed courses. assume that each hour of classroom Students cannot register for a closed activity should be matched by two course without the permission of a dean hours of additional work, including and/or the department chairperson. preparing, studying, and homework. Registration is not considered PREREQUISITES AND complete until the student has CO-REQUISITES satisfied his/her financial obligation A prerequisite is a course that must and the courses are entered into the be successfully completed before the College’s computer database by the student can take the next, or an student via the Touro Portal. advanced, course. It is required because it Students may be denied credit if is considered as necessary they change courses or sections background for taking certain courses. without either following the required A co-requisite is a class that must be online procedure or, where taken at the same time that the student appropriate, filing the appropriate takes a given related course. “Add/Drop” form. Loss of credit may Students may not take (and will not also result if a student attends a course receive credit for) two versions of the or section he/she is not registered for same course. For example, students will or takes a course out of sequence not receive credit for both BION 101 without appropriate approval. (Principles of Biology) and BION 111 Additionally, this may result in the (Human Biology). Students may not loss of financial aid. take a course lower than one they have Students may not attend classes/ 30 successfully completed. For example, specific course for graduation that is not students who passed Pre-Calculus (or being offered as a classroom course by placed out of College Math) cannot go the College. Directed study courses may back and take College Math. also be scheduled for courses with low TAKING COURSES IN OTHER enrollment. Eligible students may take a DIVISIONS directed study course. He/she must Students who wish to take courses in obtain written approval from the Touro divisions in which they are not instructor, the department, and the enrolled must receive permission Dean of Faculties or his designated from both their home division and the representative. A directed study division in which they wish to take a course requires an appropriate number course. They will have a lower of meetings with the faculty member, priority for registering for those readings, a report, term paper(s), and/or a classes than do students for whom it is midterm, and/or midterm examination their home division. and a final examination. A student may For questions regarding Transfer not take more than one directed study Credits, please see page 34 in this course in each semester. handbook. CHOOSING A MAJOR INDEPENDENT STUDY The major is the subject area in Independent study courses are which a student wishes to specialize. generally offered in the special Selecting a major is one of the most circumstance where a student wishes important decisions that students need to to work on a special project not make. Among the factors to consider in covered in a regular class. choosing a major are your interests in a Eligible students may take an subject, your aptitudes, goals, and independent study course. Students experiences, as well as career must present a specific plan and obtain objectives. Assistance in making this written approval from the instructor, important choice is available from the department, and the Dean of advisors/counselors and from faculty Faculties or his designated members in different disciplines. representative. An independent study CHOOSING A MINOR course requires an appropriate number of meetings with the faculty In addition to a major, some mentor, readings, and a major report or students choose a minor to term paper. A student may not take complement their major. Minors are more than one independent or currently offered (in different divisions) directed study course in each in art history, childhood education, early semester. childhood education, economics, English literature, finance, history, DIRECTED STUDY information technology, international Directed study courses are business (for business majors), generally offered in the special management/marketing (for non- circumstance when a student needs a business majors), mathematics, political 31 science, psychology, art therapy (for greater of scheduled classes in the given psychology majors), sociology, and semester. visual arts. Consult with an W: (No penalty) Assigned when a advisor/counselor for details. student officially withdraws from a Not all majors and minors are course after the add/drop period by filing offered in every Touro division and an Add/Drop form (see “Adding and location. Dropping Courses,” page 23) with the Office of the Registrar, signed by an academic advisor. A student who does D. GRADES not withdraw from a course officially will GRADING POLICIES receive a failing grade of “F” or “WU” depending on the number of class Instructors assign grades that sessions attended and the amount of work represent their evaluation of the work completed. performed and the level of scholarship WU: Student stopped attending/ and competence of the student, based participating in 60% or less of the on a composite of the elements that scheduled classes per semester; made up the course. Individual calculated as a failing grade. academic departments may set WNA: Student never attended class. policies with respect to minimum This grade is not included in calculating essentials and the relative weight of the the student’s grade point average (GPA), different components of the course. but it appears on the student’s transcript. The course outline typically INC: May be issued to a student who includes a list of requirements for the did not complete all assignments in a courses including a breakdown of how course, according to the procedure grades are determined. Please note: detailed below (see ‘Grade of College grades reflect actual academic “Incomplete”’ below). achievement, not just effort, though the N: No grade assigned. latter may play a role in the instructor’s determination NON-CREDIT COURSES CREDIT COURSES Grades of “P (pass)” or “F (fail)” are assigned to Developmental English Passing grades for credit-bearing classes: course are “A,” “B,” “C,” and “D” with P Student is ready to move to the plus and minus, and “P.” For the next course level. numeric equivalents of these grades, F Student’s work was unsatisfactory; see “Grade Values,” below. Failing demonstrated insufficient effort; grades are “F” and “WU.” student must repeat course. 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GRADE VALUES given course, but have not completed all course requirements, such as an The following grade values are examination, a paper, or a field work assigned for each credit-bearing hour: project. Grades of Incomplete should not be used for students who are doing Excellent A+ = 4.000 substandard work in order to give them A = 4.000 the opportunity to redo their A- = 3.667 projects/exams so that they can achieve Good B+ = 3.333 an acceptable grade. B = 3.000 The procedure for granting an B- = 2.667 Incomplete generally begins with the Average C+ = 2.333 student requesting this grade from the C = 2.000 faculty member (which the faculty C- = 1.667 member may deny). Students who wish to Poor but Passing D+ = 1.333 appeal an instructor’s denial should D = 1.000 follow procedures concerning Grade D- = 0.667 Appeals (below). A student who Failing F, WU= 0 otherwise satisfies course requirements but misses a final examination for last- (Note: the grade of “P” is not minute emergency reasons may be given included in the GPA.) an INC grade by the faculty member, at GRADE POINT AVERAGE his or her discretion. (GPA) The time allowed for the completion of any single project may vary at the The GPA is obtained by dividing the instructor’s discretion. However, a grade total number of grade points earned at of Incomplete should be converted to a Touro College by the total number of letter grade not later than six (6) weeks course credits completed, except for after the scheduled final examination of those with the grade of “P”. the course. Individual units of the Example: A student receives the Undergraduate Division may schedule a following credits and grades: make-up day on which students who had 4 credits B- 4 x 2.667 = 1 0 . 6 6 8 an excused absence for the final would be 3 credits A- 3 x 3.667 = 1 1 . 0 0 1 expected to take the final examination, or 3 credits B- 3 x 2.667 = 8.001 units may adopt other policies concerning 3 credits C+ 3 x 2.333 = 6.999 make-up finals. If the course is a 3 credits C- 3 x 1.667 = 5.001 prerequisite for other courses, students 3 credits W (not averaged) will not be allowed to use the course as a prerequisite or continue in a further 16 credits 41.67 course unless the incomplete grade is 41.67/ 16 credits = 2.604 resolved. The INC grade for such a course GRADES OF INCOMPLETE must be converted to a letter grade no later (INC) than the end of the add/drop period or three (3) weeks after the final exam. A grade of “Incomplete (INC)” may If the student has not met the be given to students who have requirements or a Change of Grade form acceptable levels of performance for a has not been submitted by the instructor, 33 the incomplete grade will automatically was clearly determined to be erroneous, be converted to a grade of “F” six (6) arbitrary, or capricious. weeks after final exam of the semester. The student’s appeal to the If a student subsequently seeks to chairperson must be typed or clearly complete the missing work, he/she will handwritten and include the following: need to complete an Extension • A statement identifying the course, Agreement, available from the the course number, the semester the Registrar’s office, which must be course was taken, and the instructor. approved by the Dean of the School and • The exact grade being appealed, the the faculty member. The approved reason for the appeal, and appropriate Extension Agreement must be filed documentation. with the Registrar’s office. A copy of the student’s appeal should Courses that receive an also be submitted to the Dean of “Incomplete” grade will be counted Faculties or the Associate Dean of toward the total number of credits Academic Affairs. Students should keep attempted, but not earned. The course copies of all such submissions for their will not be calculated in the student’s own records. The burden of proof is on term or cumulative GPA until the the student to demonstrate that the Incomplete grade is resolved. If the INC instructor’s decision was erroneous, grade is subsequently changed to an F, arbitrary, or capricious. the F grade will be calculated into the The chairperson will respond to the student’s GPA and will appear on the student in writing within 30 days of transcript. Incomplete grades can, receipt of the appeal. A decision to therefore, affect a student’s financial aid change a grade must be approved by the status at the college, but will not initially Associate Dean or his/her designee, who affect the student’s GPA. may also refer the matter to the GRADE APPEALS Committee on Academic Standing or give his/her own recommendation on A student who receives a grade the matter. which s/he believes does not reflect the quality of work that was done E. EARNING OUTSIDE should contact the course instructor and attempt to resolve the matter CREDITS informally. If the student is not TRANSFER CREDITS satisfied with the outcome and wishes to challenge the grade, s/he may To receive transfer credits for institute a grade appeal by submitting college-level work completed at a formal written request for a change another institution, students must of grade to the faculty member who submit an official transcript to the issued the grade. If the faculty member Office of Admissions (for an entering rejects the student’s request for a student) or to the Office of the Registrar change of grade, an appeal may be (if the student is already enrolled at made to the department chairperson. Touro). Credits can only be granted for The chairperson will change the appropriate coursework completed faculty member’s decision only if it with a grade of C or better. 34

Transfer students seeking credit for OFF-CAMPUS CREDITS previous academic work may make an Students wishing to take courses at appointment, to review the assessment another institution while attending of their transfer credits. Touro must obtain official permission in Zakira Tsofina advance by completing the Permit to Transfer Credit Advisor Attend Another College Form. The Office of the Registrar specific courses to be taken must be (212) 463-0400, ext. 55654 approved by the relevant departmental [email protected] chair or deputy. [Students are cautioned It may be necessary to schedule a that course approval is generally based conference with department on the nature of the course, the chairpersons if transfer credits are being institution where it is offered, and the requested to fulfill major concentration length of the semester (for Summer requirements. sessions). It is the student’s obligation to Credits are usually awarded see that the outside course satisfies a after evaluation for business, specific Touro College requirement education, computer science, and does not duplicate a course Jewish studies, and liberal arts and already completed at Touro College or sciences courses which were elsewhere. This form and instructions are completed at an accredited available in the Office of the Registrar. institution with a minimum grade Failure to obtain official permission of C. Students who have completed to take courses at another institution or to an associate’s degree at an take outside examinations may result in accredited institution will receive either a delay in, or complete up to 60 credits, but they must meet disapproval of, the granting of transfer the individual course and liberal credits for those courses. Courses in arts requirements of their selected which passing transferable grades certificate and/or degree program. (i.e., C or better) were received may All transferred courses are posted not be repeated for credit at Touro on a Touro College transcript College. After completing the courses at without grades. another school, the student must arrange Transfer students may request for an official transcript to be submitted in writing that all prior college work by the other institution to the Touro completed at (a) particular school(s) College Office of Admissions at their not be evaluated. This decision is division of Touro College (LAS, irrevocable. Students who elect this NYSCAS). option should be advised that repeated LIFE EXPERIENCE CREDITS courses already passed at another institution will not count toward the The Life Experience Committee minimum credit load for full-time monitors guidelines for awarding credits status (for financial aid purposes). for life experience learning and evaluates the portfolios submitted by applicants for such credits.

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Credit is given only for work that is exam is taken. Credit is subject to comparable to courses offered in Touro approval by the respective department College and is relevant to a particular chair and College Dean. degree. For a copy of the Instruction The maximum number of credits Manual for Preparing a Life accepted in any single category is Experience Portfolio, please call the twelve, except for APs, for which a Office of the Dean of Faculties or student may earn up to 30 credits. The contact your advisor/counselor. maximum total number of credits by examination that Touro College accepts is Stanley Boylan 30 credits. As with all other categories Dean of Faculties of transfer credit, these credits may not 500 7th Avenue count toward the 45-credit residency New York, NY 10018 requirement (for the bachelor’s degree). (646) 565-6000, ext. 55411, 55412 Decisions as to which, if any, of these [email protected] credits may apply toward the major and CREDITS THROUGH OUTSIDE whether credit shall be general or EXAMINATIONS equivalent to specific Touro courses are at the discretion of individual Students may earn college credits academic department chairs. towards a degree in one of the Excelsior College Examinations Pass/ following ways: Fail are not accepted. (See entries for  The Advanced Placement Program APs and CLEPs below.) (AP) administered by the College Board while students are in high ADVANCED PLACEMENT school EXAMS (AP)  The College-Level Examination Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Program (CLEP) are typically taken by juniors and  Excelsior College (formerly seniors in high school after completion of Regents College) Examinations a specific course in the discipline. A (ACT PEP outside New York student may earn up to 30 credits in State) Advanced Placement examinations.  NYU Foreign Language AP scores of 4 and 5 only will be Proficiency Examinations accepted for transfer credit; credits  The International Baccalaureate are awarded only at the discretion of Exam the department.  DANTES Examinations COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION  The Jerusalem Examination PROGRAM (CLEP)  The ADP Brooklyn College test when generated on a Brooklyn College Level Examination Program College transcript (CLEP) tests are standard exams offered  The Yeshiva University Test in by the Educational Testing Service on a Jewish History national level for basic courses. Current In each case, permission must be students who wish to take CLEP exams granted by Touro College before the must fill out the Permit to Attend 36

Another College Form and get approval INTERNATIONAL by the appropriate department chair or BACCALAUREATE deputy, who will indicate the course EXAMINATION equivalency. The form is then submitted to the Registrar’s Office, which holds it Credit and/or advanced standing is until the CLEP has been taken. typically awarded for grades of 6 or 7 on Scores must be the equivalent of a C the International Baccalaureate (IB) or better on CLEP subject exams for higher-level examinations taken before transfer credit to be awarded; no CLEP graduation. No credit will be awarded general examinations are accepted. for tests taken after the completion of CLEP subject examinations are never high school. In order to receive credit, accepted in education, speech, biology, the student must have official score business or composition. CLEPs are not results sent directly from the to be used to satisfy core requirements or International Baccalaureate requirements for any majors or minors. Organization to the Office of Please consult with the Registrar’s Admissions. Office or your advisor/counselor at your TOURO DEPARTMENTAL campus for further information about CHALLENGE EXAMINATIONS specific CLEP courses. Students who can demonstrate NYU FOREIGN LANGUAGE proficiency in a particular subject may PROFICIENCY receive permission to earn credits by EXAMINATIONS taking a departmental challenge Touro College grants credits to examination at Touro. Interested students must make arrangements for taking the students who successfully complete examination with the appropriate the Foreign Language Proficiency department chairperson, (students can Examinations offered by New York discuss this issue with the Advisement University. A maximum of nine credits in one language can be earned. and Counseling department before Hebrew or Yiddish credits earned in contacting the department chair,) file a “Request to Take a Challenge Exam” this manner do NOT count towards form with the Registrar’s Office, and satisfying the LAS Judaic Studies pay the necessary fee to the Bursar. requirement. Credits cannot be earned for languages in which a student Touro College does not transfer already has college credit. No more challenge exam credit awarded at another institution. than six credits can be earned for a language a student studied in high YESHIVA AND SEMINARY school. For example, a student who CREDITS studied French in high school would earn three credits for scoring 9 points Touro College awards a maximum of on the NYU test and six credits for 48 credits for post-high school yeshiva scoring 12 points. and seminary studies. Thus, students may enter the College with sophomore standing. Students who have completed 37 one year of intensive Jewish Studies F. GRADUATION in Israel may earn the equivalent of one year of college credit. No more APPLICATION FOR than six credits of Talmud may be GRADUATION applied to college requirements in any It is the student’s responsibility to given semester. PLEASE NOTE: schedule a graduation conference with an Yeshiva credits requested via a academic advisor during the semester “permit to attend another college” before completing his/her certificate or count as part of a student’s total credit degree requirements, to determine load in any given semester. whether the requirements are being met. Students must document their For January candidates for graduation, yeshiva and seminary work by these conferences are held April through arranging for official transcripts to be June. For June and September submitted to Touro College for candidates, they are held October through evaluation. Credits are granted only in December. accordance with Touro’s academic After the graduation conference, the policies and regulations. student must apply for graduation for the No yeshiva or seminary credits are Associate’s degree by completing the awarded for Summer session study. “Application for Graduation”, and for the STUDY ABROAD baccalaureate degree, by applying online. Students should check with the registrar’s Students who wish to receive office at their campus for application transfer credits for Jewish studies deadlines. completed at seminaries or yeshivas To apply for graduation online, in Israel, Canada, England, or other students need to click the “Apply to foreign countries must submit Graduate” button under the “Academic” official transcripts for evaluation to tab located on the TouroOne portal and the Office of the Registrar. follow the prompts. Students applying for Students who successfully the baccalaureate degree will also be complete a year of full-time study in required to pay the graduation fee through Israel will earn up to 36 credits if they TouchNet. Students who complete their enroll in the Touro College Israel certificate or degree requirements in Option (TCIO). They will earn 24 January, June, or September of a given credits directly from courses offered year participate in the annual June as part of the Israel Option, and up to commencement exercises. an additional 12 transfer credits upon their return to Touro College. Grades GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS earned in courses designated as part of Every student is enrolled in a the Israel Option appear on students’ specific Touro school or division, and transcripts, and are calculated in their must satisfy the graduation Touro academic records. requirements of that division. Students who have been admitted without a high school diploma or its

38 equivalent must demonstrate that they baccalaureate degree is at least 45 credits have obtained this credential before completed successfully in residence at being awarded a degree by the college. Touro. Consult an advisor/counselor about Students must complete at least fifty possible pathways to a high school percent of the coursework for their major, diploma or an equivalent. and any minor(s), at Touro College. Candidates for the baccalaureate Students who are exempted from core degree must complete at least 120 or other requirements must still complete credits of college-level work with 60 the required number of credits for their credits of liberal arts and sciences degree program in order to graduate. required for the Bachelor of Science Students may not graduate if they have degree and 90 credits of liberal arts any outstanding work, including and sciences for the Bachelor of Arts. Incomplete (INC) grades. Candidates for the associate’s degree RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT must complete at least 60 credits of college-level work with 45 credits of Students cannot complete an entire liberal arts and sciences for the program at an extension center or site. Associate in Arts degree and 30 Baccalaureate degree candidates must credits of liberal arts and sciences for complete a portion of their program at the Associate in Science degree. the Touro College Main Campus in Courses in business, computer science, Manhattan or at the branch campus. All education, and human services are baccalaureate students must earn at least generally considered professional 45 credits in residence at Touro College courses and do not fulfill the liberal arts in New York in order to graduate. requirement. Courses taken online do not satisfy the In order to graduate, students must residency requirement. achieve an overall GPA of at least 2.00 GRADUATION CEREMONIES (“C” average) for classes taken at Touro. Within the major or Graduation ceremonies are held concentration, students must achieve an separately in various Touro divisions average of 2.30 (“C+” average). Some once a year, either at the end of May, in departments may require a higher June, or in September. Students who average in their major or concentration. complete their degree requirements in Students should consult each January, June, or September may department for its requirements. participate in these commencement No student may take all courses for a exercises. degree at an extension center or site. Note: Participation in these Advisors will inform students of which ceremonies does not necessarily mean locations are extension centers or sites. that a student has graduated. To be eligible for a certificate or an Graduation is certified officially by the Associate’s degree, a student must Office of the Registrar only after successfully complete at least 24 credits auditing the student’s record for in residence at Touro College. The completion of all certificate or degree eligibility requirement for the requirements. 39

GRADUATION HONORS under the Catalog in effect at the time of graduation. They may not mix and Only baccalaureate degree match requirements between Catalogs. candidates who have completed at It is the student’s responsibility to least 60 credits at Touro are eligible become familiar with the rules and for honors. requirements listed in the Touro Each division maintains its own College Catalog, which are standards for honors. In the Lander available online at www.touro.edu. Colleges, honors for general academic excellence are awarded at graduation as MAJOR/CONCENTRATION follows: FORM  Summa Cum Laude (Highest The Major/Concentration Form is a Honors): grade point average of checklist that must be completed with 3.8 or higher an advisor/counselor or department  Magna Cum Laude (High chairperson during the junior year and Honors): grade point average of again in the senior year. The checklist 3.6 to 3.79 provided for each major indicates the  Cum Laude (Honors): grade point required and elective courses for the average of 3.4 to 3.59 degree program in that major. The At commencement, special completed form becomes part of the recognition is given to those students student’s official file (the student should chosen as Valedictorian and retain a copy for his/her records). The Salutatorian. The valedictorians in files of degree candidates will not be each division of the College are chosen processed without this form. from among those students who have Major/Concentration Forms are achieved the highest cumulative grade available in the Office of Advisement point averages. Associates’ degree and Counseling at each Touro location. candidates are also eligible for honors at graduation. They are as follows: DUAL MAJORS  Academic Excellence - 3.70 to A student may major in two fields 4.00 that are substantially different only if  Academic Distinction - 3.50 to both majors lead to either a Bachelor of 3.69 Arts or a Bachelor of Science. The CATALOG RULES same course may not be used for both majors unless it is a required course in For a detailed description of both. additional graduation requirements, CONFERRAL DATES students should consult the Catalog for their respective divisions (available Associate’s and bachelor’s degrees online). Students who maintain are conferred by Touro College three continuous enrollment may choose to times a year: in January, June, and graduate under the Catalog September. Students who finish all requirements in effect at the time they their degree requirements at any time began their studies at Touro College or may request a letter from the 40

Registrar’s Office verifying their married name to be the name of record, graduation status. Late submission of a copy of the marriage certificate). course work may postpone a student’s Contact the registrar’s office for graduation date. information about other types of name changes. G. OTHER ACADEMIC COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC POLICIES STANDING PROCEDURES ACADEMIC FORGIVENESS The Committee on Academic Standing deals with a wide range of Touro College has a policy of academic problems of students at Touro academic forgiveness of poor grades College. It is a standing committee earned for students who wish to composed of faculty and senior staff resume their education after a long from the various schools of the College. absence and who can show that they The Committee hears student requests now have a reasonable chance for for readmission, waivers of academic academic success in college. Students requirements, acceptances of course should consult with the office of equivalents, and retroactive withdrawals advisement at their campus for details. from courses or leaves of absence from For students who receive Financial school. The Committee also hears Aid, the relevant regulations related to appeals concerning probation and the receipt of Financial Aid make no academic dismissal, and waivers provision for the concept of academic regarding the Tuition Assistance amnesty or academic renewal. Program (TAP). In some cases, students Therefore, a school is required to may appeal grades, provided all other include courses applicable to a means of resolving grade disputes have student’s major (whenever taken) in been explored. evaluating a student’s satisfactory A student who wishes to file an academic progress (both quantitative appeal with the Committee on and qualitative components). Academic Standing should follow these However, a student may be able to procedures: appeal loss of eligibility due to special 1. Consult with an advisor/counselor circumstances. for assistance in completing a Student CHANGE OF NAME AND/OR Appeal Form. The appeal should: ADDRESS a. include the student’s name, Touro ID number, and address; Students who move or change their b. specify the course(s) and/or telephone numbers should fill out a semester(s) in question; Change of Address Form in the Office c. explain clearly the reason for of the Registrar. In order to change your making the appeal; name in your Touro record, you must d. include documentation to complete a Change of Name Form and support the appeal; submit appropriate documentation, e. include the signature of the (e.g., for women who want their student and an advisor/counselor 41

or dean. various undergraduate divisions. 2. If the reference in the petition is Students should also review the to a medical or personal hardship, the syllabus or course outline for each class student must submit documentation as often as possible so they can be alert such as medical notes, notices of and prepared for upcoming quizzes, hospitalization, birth or death examinations, and other requirements. certificates, or other relevant Employers are quick to judge a documentation to support the appeal. worker’s performance by the manner Please see your advisor for additional and timeliness with which he/she meets examples. deadlines. Your experience here at 3. Sign the appeal form and give it Touro thus becomes a preparation for to the academic advisor, who will this important job requirement. forward it to the Committee. The student will receive a written response from the Committee stating its H. GLOSSARY OF decision. The Committee may respond ACADEMIC TERMS by detailing sanctions, listing Academic Year – A period of time conditions under which the appeal is used to measure a quantity of study, to be granted, or tabling the appeal and typically a Fall and a Spring semester. requesting additional documentation. Used for financial aid eligibility. Decisions of the Committee are final Advisor/Counselor – A member of and do not constitute precedents for the Dean of Students’ professional future situations. staff; advises students about academic 4. Petitions must be submitted at programs, career plans, job placement, least 10 business days before a student activities, transfer information, scheduled Committee meeting. The and personal concerns. Committee normally meets every 4-8 Admission – The process of accepting weeks. students into a specific certificate, DATES AND DEADLINES associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree program. Admission does not involve Students should make certain that the choosing of specific courses, which is they are aware of important academic done at registration. dates which affect them. Each semester Business Base (Core Course has a beginning and ending date, and Requirements) – Courses required of deadline dates for adding and all business students regardless of dropping courses, for making up whether they major in Accounting, tentative grades from previous Economics, Finance, Marketing, or semesters, and for filing for Management. graduation. Students should request a Challenge Exam – When copy of the academic calendar for the standardized College Proficiency current semester at the time of Examinations or College Level registration. Copies of the academic Examination Program subject calendar are also posted online. examinations are not available to test Academic calendars vary for the 42 prior learning which is equivalent to of first enrollment. a course or subject offered at Touro, Core Course Requirements – the student may request and the Required courses that all students take College may agree that a special regardless of their major or Challenge Examination be concentration. Certain core administered. requirements must be satisfied by Change of Level Form – Used by specific courses, while others offer advisors when newly admitted students students a choice (for example, any have their placement level in English science course or any mathematics writing changed by the course). Each Touro division has its recommendation of the instructor. own core course requirements. These forms must be approved by the Co-requisite – A course that should Dean of ESL or the appropriate English be taken either before or, ideally, during Department Chair. the same semester as another College Proficiency Examinations designated course. Lab courses must be and the College-Level Examination taken at the same time as the lecture Program (CLEP) – Standardized tests course. covering many of the basic subjects Credit – A shorthand method of and courses at Touro. Students who measuring student achievement and believe they have achieved, on their progress toward graduation. Typically, at own, the learning normally least 60 credits are required for an accomplished by completing a associate’s degree and 120 credits for a particular college course may, with bachelor’s degree. permission, attempt to earn credit Credit Hour – A measure of for the course by taking one of these instructional time spent in class. A three examinations. CLEP examinations (3)-credit-hour course, for example, may not be used to satisfy core or would require three hours of classroom major requirements. attendance per week during the course of Concentration – A group of one semester. Some courses requiring courses in a specific area that do not laboratory or studio time may require form a major. An example is the more time spent in class. Psychology concentration completed Cumulative Grade Point Average by many Special Education majors at (Cum GPA) – The total grade point Touro. average based on all the courses taken Continuing Student – A currently while a student is at Touro College. enrolled student who has been in Courses transferred from other colleges attendance at least one semester. are not included in the cumulative Continuous Enrollment – A grade point average. student who attends every semester Elective (Restricted) – Any type of (excluding Summer sessions) or who is course, required by certain curricula, on an official leave of absence is which must be chosen in accordance considered to be continuously enrolled with catalog specifications. and may follow the graduation Elective (Unrestricted) – A type of requirements in place at the time course, required by certain curricula, 43 which may be chosen from all course determine honors standing, academic offerings at the College. probation, and dismissal. Enrollment, Full-Time – 12 or Humanities – Courses in specific more credits per semester. Credits taken areas of liberal arts, typically including on permit (at another college, a Language and Literature, History, yeshiva, or a seminary) cannot count Judaic Studies, Ethnic Studies, Art toward determining full-time status for History, and Philosophy. the TAP portion of a student’s Liberal Arts and Sciences – financial aid award. Credits by Programs, majors, or courses providing examination (CLEP, departmental a general education in the humanities, challenge examinations, et al.) do not social sciences, natural sciences, and count toward full-time status under mathematics. any circumstances. Life Experience – Credit given for Enrollment, Part-Time – 11 or learning that is comparable to courses fewer credits per semester. offered at Touro obtained through Faculty Advisor – A teaching work/volunteer or personal experience. faculty member or related See portfolio assessment (below) and professional staff member who page 35. advises students on matters related to Major – A significant group of academic planning and course related courses in one or several areas. selection. Students are assigned Touro majors range from 30 to about 60 automatically to faculty advisors credits (10 to 20 courses). through the choice of a major. Matriculation – Formal admittance Faculty Rank – Faculty members into a degree program, which binds the hold rank according to their educational College to the student’s curriculum as background, number of years of outlined by the College at the time of professional experience, and acceptance. accomplishments as instructor, Matriculated Student – One who is assistant professor, associate accepted and enrolled in a degree or a professor, and professor, certificate program. A student must be respectively. matriculated to be eligible for financial Financial Aid Counselor – Advises aid or for graduation. students about financial aid. Matriculation, Bachelor’s – Financial Aid Package – The total Formal admittance from a two-year amount of financial aid (federal, state, Touro program into a four-year degree and institutional) that a student program. receives. This package may consist of a Natural Sciences – Courses in combination of grants, loans, and work specific areas of science, typically study. including Biology, Chemistry, Physics Grade Point Average (GPA) – and Astronomy. Computed by dividing the total number Orientation – The process of of quality points earned during the introducing new students to the semester by the number of credit hours regulations and requirements of Touro earned that semester. Used to College. This is done through a 44 combination of meetings and department, but may be related skills handouts created by the Office of courses in other departments, as well. Advisement and Counseling. Students (For example, the Psychology are urged to take advantage of the department requires all its students to orientation sessions, and to read the take Introduction to Psychology, relevant brochures. Experimental, Biological, Portfolio Assessment – Process by D e v e l o p m e n t , A b n o r m a l , and which students may be granted credit Advanced Topics in Psychology, as well for prior learning by submitting a report as Statistics, which is offered by the documenting specific learning Mathematics department.) experiences that correspond to Registration and Transcript college courses. Holds – Students with outstanding Prerequisite – A course that must tuition balances will not be allowed be taken and passed as a requirement to register for the next semester until before taking another course. financial obligations are satisfied. Prerequisite courses provide The Office of the Registrar will not fundamental background for advanced release transcripts for students with courses. outstanding tuition balances. Probation – That time period Students may not attend designated for a student to meet classes/sections for which they are not certain academic or college registered. Registration – Time designated regulations-related stipulations in order for students to select specific courses to improve student status. A student on and time slots for the following probation for more than two semester. This process aids the consecutive semesters is subject to institution in planning courses dismissal. according to student curriculum needs. Professional Courses – Courses in Students are urged to register at the disciplines such as accounting, appropriate time. business, computer science, digital Registration, New Students – multimedia design, education, human Time designated for newly admitted services, studio art, and other fields students to select courses for the that do not count toward the overall following semester. In LAS, this liberal arts requirement. includes students who have attended Quality Points – Determined by summer school, a Freshman Center, or multiplying the credit hours of a course the Touro joint program in Israel. by the value of the letter grade earned Students may not register until after (for example: A = 4, A- = 3.67, B+ = they have been admitted to the College. 3.33, B = 3). Therefore, a three (3)- Restricted Majors/ credit course with a grade of B would Concentrations – Majors or yield nine (9) quality points. concentrations for which students must Required Courses in the Major – meet additional qualifications for Every department has certain courses admittance besides the general that are required for its majors. These admissions requirements for the are usually offered by the major 45

College. Examples at Touro are III. STUDENT Accounting and Education. Satisfactory Academic Progress – SERVICES For financial aid purposes, the minimum number of credits that must be completed and minimum GPA A. ADVISEMENT AND that must be maintained for a student COUNSELING SERVICES to be making adequate progress ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT toward a degree or certificate, as indicated on the Academic Standard The main purpose of academic Charts (see page 101). Students who advisement is to help students select fail to make adequate progress as courses to satisfy degree requirements defined in this chart lose their and to achieve their professional goals. eligibility to receive federal and state Specifically, faculty advisors and financial aid. For federal financial specialized advisors/counselors can aid, please refer to the SAP policy, assist with the following: which can be found at  Choosing the right courses before http://www.touro.edu/students/policie registering for the next semester s/satisfactory-academic-progress-  Showing the sequence in which policy courses should be completed Social Sciences – Courses in  Information about graduation specific areas of liberal arts, requirements typically including Economics,  Information about a major, minor, Political Science, Psychology, or concentration Sociology, and Anthropology.  Adding and dropping courses during Track – A group of specialized the semester courses within a major. Examples at  Problems encountered in a Touro include the Communications particular course track within the Management  Referrals to other support offices Information Systems major, and the within the College Childhood and Early Childhood tracks Students are urged to meet with within the Special Education major. academic advisors on a regular basis,

and not just for registration. The sooner the student makes us aware of a problem, the easier it is for the advisor to assist in dealing with the issue. ADVISEMENT STAFF SERVICES Advisors/counselors provide various types of assistance to students. One key area is academic and career guidance. They help students explore 46 different career/job options and show counsel students with health and students how to link a plan of studies at wellness concerns. Please consult Touro to their career goals. sections in this handbook detailing Advisors/ counselors can discuss school-specific information for with students such matters as: additional details on services.  College expectations, regulations Advisors/counselors work with and degree requirements students in a variety of settings. These  Functions of various college include individual counseling sessions offices (one-to-one), group sessions, career and  Strategies for managing time personal issue workshops, and effectively orientation sessions. Remember, The second responsibility of advisors/counselors are professionals advisors is academic guidance and whose only concern is to help the student. choice of majors. Students should not hesitate to see an  What major should I pursue? advisor/counselor whenever they feel  What are the educational overwhelmed by their studies and/or requirements for this field? personal problems, if they are confused by  Do I need to go to graduate or college rules, or if they are unsure about professional school after college? educational and career goals. All discussions are handled with strict Third, Touro advisors/counselors are confidentiality. prepared to help students cope with personal problems, such as the HEALTH ADVOCATE STUDENT following: ASSISTANCE PROGRAM  Physical and emotional illness The Health Advocate Student  Anxiety Assistance Program offers 24/7 telephone  Depression access to licensed professional counselors  Fear and up to three in-person visits per issue  Death in the family for counseling on personal matters and  Inability to concentrate and lack of help with achieving a healthier school/life motivation balance.  Interpersonal problems These services are confidential, and  Loneliness are available at no cost. To reach out:  Roommate problems and family-  Call 1(855) 384-1800 related problems  Visit HealthAdvocate.com/members, Specialists are available to work enter Touro College in the dialog box, with students who have learning and choose Student Assistance challenges (physical or learning Program from the drop-down menu disabilities). In addition, two  Email credentialed alcohol and substance [email protected] abuse counselors are on staff. They and several other members of the advisement staff are prepared to

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TOURO COLLEGE WEB-BASED Students may also access their STUDENT SERVICES academic record online at (TOUROONE) www.touroone.touro.edu. Degree Works is designed to help you Touro College’s TouroOne site easily monitor your academic progress (https://touroone.touro.edu) enables toward degree completion online 24/7. It students to do the following: presents exactly what the  Register for courses degree/program requirements are and  Add/drop courses during the allows you to estimate the number of registration period semesters it will take to graduate. If you  View grades are a transfer student, the Degree Works  Print unofficial transcript tool will allow you to see where your  View and print class schedule transferring credits can be applied earlier  Search current course offerings in the enrollment cycle. You can view  Track the degree completion your grades as well as your overall and progress via Degree Works tool major GPA. Degree Works can be  Apply for Graduation accessed through the TouroOne portal as  Access TouchNet for online e-bills follows: and tuition payments  Login to TouroOne portal at  Check if there any holds on the https://touroone.touro.edu account  Go to the Academic tab  Check financial aid status  Click on the Degree Works button  Download financial aid forms on the bottom left  Order an Official Transcript CAREER PLACEMENT  Access student’s email SERVICES  Access Blackboard/Canvas  Update the address and phone The mission of the Office of Career Services is to (1) prepare students to get ONLINE SERVICES an internship, part-time, and/or full- The Advisement and Counseling time position, (2) establish connections Offices maintain online sites for each with employers, and (3) provide the division that provide regularly opportunity for students to be able to updated lists of advisors/counselors meet with employers. and their office hours. The sites also Meeting with Career Services include groups of frequently asked Staff questions (FAQs), as well as other Students are advised to meet with useful information. A student can Career Services Staff early in their contact an advisor through email academic career in order to prepare for addresses listed on the sites or by a job or internship. Preparation is the contacting [email protected]. Be student’s responsibility and includes sure to indicate in your email your career selection, resume writing, name, student ID number, Touro interviewing, networking, and job location or program, and your major. search strategies. Securing employment 48 is a process, not an event. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS Whether a student is seeking an WITH DISABILITIES internship or a full-time position, preparation takes time. Students are GENERAL STATEMENT ON advised to contact Career Services to STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES discuss their individual preparation Touro College complies with Section process and timeframe. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Career Services organizes Career and the Americans with Disabilities Act Fairs during each of the Fall and Spring (ADA) of 1990, which protects persons semesters; on-campus and in-office from discrimination on the basis of interviews are scheduled according to physical or mental impairments for all the employers’ requirements. educational and employment purposes. The email address for the Office of Reasonable accommodations may be Career Services is available for students who have physical [email protected]. Staff can or learning-related disabilities. be reached at the following locations: The College is committed to Lander College of Arts and providing reasonable accommodations Sciences to students with documented physical 1602 Avenue J and/or learning-related disabilities who Brooklyn, NY 11230 request such accommodations. Policies (718) 535-9375 and procedures ensure that a student with a disability will not, on the basis of Lander College for Women that disability, be denied full and equal 227 West 60th Street access to academic and co-curricular New York, NY 10023 programs or activities offered by the (212) 287-3514 College. The College has a centralized Lander College for Men Office of Student Disability Services 75-31 150th Street headed by an Executive Director who Kew Gardens Hills, NY 11367 oversees Student Disability Services (718) 820-4917 operations in the Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional Divisions. For the New York School of Students with disabilities seeking Career and Applied Studies (NYSCAS) reasonable accommodations should offices, contact: do so through the coordinators of the Main Campus Office of Student Disability Services 320 West 31st Street (OSDS) in their respective schools. This New York, NY 10001 Handbook is also available in hard copy at (212) 463-0400, ext. 55449 each school’s OSDS. A student requesting Touro College Computer Center accommodation for a documented 1726 Kings Highway disability under the ADA must meet Brooklyn, NY 11229 with the OSDS coordinator for their (718) 336-6471, ext. 30114 school and submit an Application for Accommodations & Services and 49 supporting documentation. Verbal available by contacting your school’s disclosure of a disability and request Office of Student Disability Services for accommodation is not sufficient. Coordinator. Students may apply for reasonable Students seeking accommodations accommodations at any time. should contact: Accommodations, if granted, are only Avery M. Horowitz done so on a prospective basis. Office of the Dean of Advisement Reasonable accommodations are never and Counseling provided retroactively. 1602 Avenue J, Room 202C REQUESTING Brooklyn, NY 11230 ACCOMMODATIONS [email protected] Students seeking reasonable Joel Dickstein accommodations must: Director of Disabilities Services  Complete the Application for 1602 Avenue J Accommodations & Services Brooklyn, NY 11230  Participate in an interactive (718) 252-7800, ext. 59273 [email protected] dialogue with the OSDS coordinator. This dialogue often Timothy Taylor takes place before documentation Office of the Associate Dean of is submitted (e.g. there are Students students who request referrals for 320 West 31st Street, Room 119 an evaluation) New York, NY 10001  Provide documentation as [email protected] described in the Guide to Rachel Baror Documentation Requirements Coordinator of Disabilities Services The process, as described above, will (NYSCAS) result in the issuance of a Receipt of 320 West 31st Street Accommodations form, which will either New York, NY 10001 approve or deny the request. This form is (212) 463-0400, ext. 55393 signed by the coordinator, the Dean or [email protected] Program Director, and the student. The process, including all submitted STUDENT RIGHTS AND documentation, remains confidential. 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 Reasonable and appropriate coordinator if previously- approved accommodations, and/or academic accommodations are not being made adjustments determined by the  Report to the OSDS coordinator if coordinators of OSDS previously-approved  Access to all services and support accommodations require available to all Touro students modification, which will result in an with reasonable accommodations interactive dialogue and may result where necessary and appropriate in modifications to reasonable accommodations Student Responsibilities  Understand that accommodations  Request reasonable are never provided on a retroactive accommodations as necessary and basis appropriate  Understand that receiving  Meet college and programmatic reasonable accommodations is not a qualifications, and technical, guarantee of academic success academic, and institutional  Keep a copy of their submitted standards set for all students documentation; Touro is not the  Identify themselves as an custodian of the student’s individual with a disability when application or records of seeking reasonable documentation. accommodation (please note that GRIEVANCE POLICY the approval process takes some time, and as such students are If a student feels that he/she has been urged to file their paperwork as discriminated against on the basis of soon as possible) his/her disability or disability status,  Provide documentation (i.e., he/she has the right to file a complaint diagnosis, diagnostic exam results, through the grievance or student etc.) from an appropriate complaint mechanisms stated in the professional source(s) to verify the College Catalog or Student Handbook. A nature of the disability and similar procedure can be followed by a functional limitations as related to student to appeal the College’s response to the requested accommodation(s) a request for reasonable accommodations.  Respond in a timely fashion to the Office of Student Disability B. PRE-PROFESSIONAL Services’ requests for additional information AND GRADUATE SCHOOL  Follow specific procedures for ADVISEMENT obtaining reasonable accommodation PRE-MEDICAL/PRE-DENTAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  Attend all classes for enrolled courses, unless otherwise ADVISEMENT medically excused Advisement for students interested in  Immediately report to the OSDS medicine, dentistry, and other health 51 science fields (occupational and Admissions Test (LSAT) and physical therapy, physician assistant, procedures for applying to law school. pharmacy, nursing, etc.) is provided by Students should read the LSAT & LSDAS Registration and Information Robert Bressler (Brooklyn) Bulletin, available online. [email protected] Students who need a Kenneth Danishefsky (Queens) recommendation should make an [email protected] appointment with Professor Thomas Rozinski and should bring a John Loike (Manhattan) biographical statement and a term paper [email protected] written for a course taken at Touro. In the Evan Mintzer (Brooklyn) biographical statement, please list [email protected] extracurricular activities, work Filomena Califano (NYSCAS) experience, examples of service to the [email protected] community (volunteer work), LSAT score, and any other significant Brian Chiswell (NYSCAS) qualifications, talents, and special [email protected] circumstances. An initial meeting with one of these GRADUATE AND advisors should be scheduled during PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL the first semester of the freshman year EXAMINATIONS INFORMATION to discuss science requirements and the sequence in which courses should be Graduate and professional school taken. applicants are usually required to take at Students requiring composite least one standardized examination as letters of recommendation for medical part of the admissions process. Exam or dental school should contact one of scores are given great weight in the above faculty. A personal determining admissions. The best time appointment is required with one of to take these examinations is usually at these pre-medical advisors before a the end of the junior year or at the composite letter is written. Students beginning of the senior year. may be asked to sign a confidentiality Registration deadlines are usually six to form before the composite letter is eight weeks before the scheduled test prepared. date. Students should do some sample PRE-LAW ADVISEMENT tests before taking the actual examinations. Advisement for students interested For additional information about in a legal career is provided by these tests, students should contact a Professor Thomas Rozinski pre-professional advisor or the Dean of ([email protected]). An Students. initial conference should be scheduled Information and registration are before the end of the freshman year. available online. In the junior year, students are counseled about the Law School 52

AHPAT Allied Health COMPUTER SERVICES Professions Admission Test The Touro College Academic CPA* Certified Public Computing Department provides Accountant Examination computer laboratory services to support DAT Dental Admission Test course offerings in mathematics, GMAT Graduate Management computer science, and business-related Admission Test disciplines. Computer laboratories are GRE Graduate Record available at all Touro locations. Examination Students with valid Touro College LSAT Law School Admission identification cards have access to these Test computer laboratories. A lab technician is usually available to help students with MCAT Medical College computer-related questions. Admission Test NYSTCE* New York State Teacher HONOR SOCIETIES Certification Exam Five national honor societies have PCAT Pharmacy College established chapters at Touro. They are: Admission Test  Alpha Chi, an honor society *These are certifying professional recognizing general academic exams, not admissions tests. excellence  Omicron Delta Epsilon, the C. OTHER STUDENT International Honor Society in Economics and Business SERVICES  Phi Alpha Theta, an honor society FOREIGN STUDENT recognizing outstanding history students ADVISEMENT  Sigma Beta Delta, an honor society I-20 forms for student visas and recognizing outstanding finance, letters attesting that the student is management and marketing students registered for a full-time program are  Psi Chi, the International Honor issued only by the Office of the Society in Psychology Registrar at 320 West 31st Street, Seniors who are pursuing New York, NY 10001, which can be baccalaureate degrees are nominated to reached at (212) 463-0400, ext. these societies on the basis of 55607. Students should remember outstanding scholastic achievement and that it is their personal responsibility service to the College. In addition, seniors and juniors with excellent to be in compliance with all federal academic records are nominated and state laws and regulations annually for inclusion in Who’s Who pertaining to foreign students. Among College & University Students. HEALTH INSURANCE Go to www.healthcare.gov to sign up for health insurance.

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D. STUDENT SAFETY EMERGENCIES TOURO COLLEGE STUDENT ID In case of any emergency, please CARDS call 911 immediately. Also notify the security personnel, the Facilities Touro photo ID cards are issued to Manager or emergency evacuation students and/or updated at Fall and coordinator at your location or call the Spring semester registrations. The card Touro Emergency Hotline, (888) 687- is required to gain access to the college, 6911. for all library transactions, and for For more information on Emergency computer laboratories. Some local Preparedness, see Appendix G. area merchants provide discounts to college students with IDs. The card LOST AND FOUND UNCLAIMED also must be shown to vote in campus PROPERTY POLICY elections. This policy applies to all Touro The College reserves the right to bar College students, staff, faculty, and admission to buildings and classes to any other person working at, attending, individuals who cannot present a valid or otherwise visiting the Touro College Touro ID card. campus. FIRE EMERGENCIES An institution or person may hold or come into property that is lost or In the event of fire or smoke, alert unclaimed, or for which the owner is people in the immediate area and unknown or cannot be found. When activate the nearest fire alarm. this occurs, the holder of the property Immediately notify the security officer incurs obligations to safeguard the at your location. Whenever the fire bell property, to make reasonable attempts to sounds, all persons must exit locate the owner, and to dispose of the buildings in a prompt and orderly property according to applicable fashion. Do not use elevators. Stay clear statutes. of the building and do not re-enter until All lost items found on campus, instructed to do so by authorized except for cash or its equivalency, personnel. should be turned in to any Campus EMERGENCY CLOSING Security officer or a security desk. PROCEDURES Found or recovered items will be recorded and stored in the campus’s In case of severe weather conditions “Lost & Found” locker. When an item is or other emergencies, information turned in, the individual doing so must about the closing of Touro College fill out a Lost and Found Form. The campuses, centers and sites will be Lost and Found Form includes broadcast on 1010 WINS and WCBS information regarding the 880. Information will also be posted identification of person who found the on the Touro College website at item, date the item was located, where www.touro.edu. the item was located, time the item was turned in, description of the item, and 54 finally, the initials of the Comptroller pursuant to NY dispatcher/officer receiving the item. Abandoned Property Law §1315. Persons who have lost property Touro reserves the right to donate all should complete a Lost & Found Form other appropriate items to the charity of its and turn it in to Campus Security. choice, including its own scholarship People looking for lost items should fund, once it has assumed ownership of include their name, contact the item after the aforementioned information, and a description of the ninety (90) day period. missing item so that they can be Further information and the Lost & notified if and when the item is found. Found form can be found at: Campus Security does not permit the https://touro.app.box.com/v/unclaim random rummaging through the Lost edpropertypolicy and Found area for lost items. WEAPONS POLICY Claimants will have to sign for items they claim before the items are No firearms, ammunition, explosive released. devices or other weapons may be Property turned in to the Lost and carried, concealed or otherwise, by a Found will be stored for ninety (90) student on institutional property. days only. After this period it will be Violators of this policy are considered to officially forfeited by the original be a threat to the academic environment owner and become the property of of the institution and are subject to Touro College. All property, except for immediate suspension or dismissal from the specific exceptions listed below, the College. that has exceeded the ninety (90) day period is subject to disposal by whatever means, including: discarding, auction, or otherwise. SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS TO LOST AND FOUND POLICY  All cards (debit cards and credit cards) will be reported as lost to the issuing banks and then destroyed.  All Touro College ID cards will be turned in to the Security Department.  All state-issued driver’s licenses and identifications will be mailed to the person at the address listed on the identification after one week.  Cash will be delivered to the Office of the New York State 55

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Concern Contact Absence Policy Course Instructor Academic Information Office of Advisement and Counseling Add or Drop a Course Registrar Office of Advisement and Counseling Admissions Application Office of Admissions Online Admissions Questions Office of Admissions Building/Maintenance Issues Office of the Vice President of Operations Career Information Career Services Office Office of Advisement and Counseling Challenge Examination Department Chair Change of Name/Address Office of the Registrar CPA Examination Dean of Undergraduate Business Code of Conduct Violation Office of the Dean of Students Computer Center Issues Director of Academic Computers Course Description College Bulletin Diplomas Office of the Registrar Disabilities Accommodation Office or Dean of Advisement and Counseling Discrimination Complaints Office of Human Resources, Office of the Dean of Students Extension of Time to Complete Course Requirements Instructor Department Chairs Dean of Faculties Committee on Academic Standing FAFSA Form (for Financial Aid) Office of Financial Aid Financial Aid Programs Site Directors General Student Assistance Site Directors Grade Appeals Instructor (1st Step) Department Chair (2nd Step) Dean of Faculties (3rd Step) Committee on Academic Standing (4th Step)

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Graduation Applications TouroOne Portal Office of the Registrar Graduation Check Conference Office of Advisement and Counseling Graduate School Programs Department Chairs, Office of Advisement and Counseling Grievance Against Instructor Department Chairs (1st Step) Dean of Faculties (2nd Step) Health Insurance Coverage Office of the Dean of Students Health and Wellness Problems Substance Abuse Counselors Office of Advisement and Counseling Independent Studies Department Chair International and Veteran Student Affairs Registrar, Main Campus in Manhattan, (212) 463-0400, ext. 55607 Internships Office of Career Services Department Chair Israel Option Office of Admissions (LAS) Jewish Studies Transfer Credits Office of the Registrar Job Placement Office of Career Services Leaves of Absence Office of the Registrar Office of the Dean of Students Letters of Recommendation Professors, Department Chairs Letters Certifying Full Time Status Office of the Registrar Life Experience Credits Office of the Dean of Faculties Major Forms Office of the Registrar Office of Advisement and Counseling (to be completed prior to graduation) Make-Up Missed Final Exam Course Instructor Dean of Advisement and Counseling New York State Teacher’s Exam Department of Education Official Transcripts www.touro.edu/getmytranscript/ Office of the Registrar Personal Problem Office or Dean of Advisement and Counseling Pre-Law Advisement Professor Thomas Rozinski Pre-Medical Advisement Chair, Department of Biology Professional Studies Information Pre-Professional Advisors Programs and Major Requirements Faculty Advisors Office of Advisement and Counseling 57

Program Changes Office of Advisement and Counseling, Office of the Registrar Resume Assistance Office of Career Services Staff Report Change of Name Office of the Registrar Report Change of Address www.touroone.touro.edu Office of the Registrar Reporting a Crime on Campus Security Officer at your location 1-88-Touro-911 Retroactive Withdrawal from Class Committee on Academic Standing* Security Issues Office of the V.P. of Operations State, Federal and Touro College Grants Office of Financial Aid Study Abroad Credits Office of the Registrar TAP Waiver Committee on Academic Standing* Transfer Credit Evaluation Office of the Registrar (212) 463-0400, ext. 55654 Transcript Requests www.touro.edu/getmytranscript/ Office of the Registrar Tuition and Fees Office of the Bursar Tuition Payment Plans Office of the Bursar Tutoring Resource Centers Veterans Benefit Option Office of the Registrar, Office of Financial Aid Withdrawal from College Office of the Registrar

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IMPORTANT OFFICES AND Dean of Students THEIR PHONE NUMBERS Flatbush Campus (Brooklyn) (718) 252-7800, ext. 59234 Office of the Registrar Fax: (718) 253-9455 Main Campus (Manhattan) (212) 463-0400 Main Campus (Manhattan) (212) 463-0400, ext. 55421 Flatbush Campus (Brooklyn) (718) 252-7800, ext. 59225, 59248 Associate Dean of Students, Fax: (718) 253-6479 NYSCAS Main Campus (Manhattan) Lander College for Men (Queens) (212) 463-0400, ext. 55513 (718) 820-4928 Dean of Advisement And Lander College for Women Counseling (Manhattan) Flatbush Campus (Brooklyn) (212) 287-3520 (718) 252-7800, ext. 59253 Office of Financial Aid Associate Dean of Academic Flatbush Campus, (Brooklyn) Affairs, NYSCAS (718) 252-7800, ext. 59231, Main Campus (Manhattan) 59259, 59331 (212) 463-0400, ext. 55350 Main Campus (Manhattan) Security Offices (212) 463-0400, ext. 55627 Lydia Perez, Director Neptune Avenue (NYSCAS) 500 7th Avenue (718) 885-8500, ext. 58547, 58548 New York, NY 10018 Dean of Faculties (212) 565-6000, ext. 55520 500 7th Avenue Title IX Coordinator New York, NY 10018 Matthew Lieberman (646) 565-6000, ext. 55412, 55413 Compliance Officer Fax: (212) 627-9054 500 7th Avenue, 4th Floor Dean of NYSCAS New York, NY 10018 320 West 31st Street (646) 565-6000, ext. 55667 New York, NY 10001 [email protected] (212) 463-0400, ext. 55423, 55400 or, alternatively, the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected]

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IV. SCHOOL-SPECIFIC supervision and the coordination of student services at the College’s INFORMATION Flatbush campus. The Dean reports to the Dean of Faculties and the Executive Dean of LAS-Flatbush. Touro College has several different undergraduate divisions or schools. Henry Abramson Information that is unique to each of 1602 Avenue J, Room 202B them is provided on the following pages. (718) 252-7800, ext. 59333 [email protected] A. THE LANDER Additional Listings COLLEGES (FLATBUSH, Other administrators with significant responsibilities at the QUEENS, MANHATTAN Flatbush campus are: AND ISRAEL) Avery Horowitz The Lander Colleges include Dean of Advisement and several divisions: separate men’s and Counseling women’s divisions at the Avenue J 1602 Avenue J, Room 202C campus in Brooklyn, a men’s college in (718) 252-7800, ext. 59253 Kew Gardens Hills in Queens, and a [email protected] women’s college in Manhattan. Regina Tekmyster Senior Associate Registrar A1. ADMINISTRATION 1602 Avenue J, Room 217 THE LANDER COLLEGE OF Brooklyn, NY 11230 (718) 252-7800, ext. 59225 ARTS AND SCIENCES IN [email protected] FLATBUSH (LAS) Edlira Agalliu Executive Dean And Dean Of Director of Library Students 1602 Avenue J, Floor C1 Brooklyn, NY 11230 The Executive Dean provides (718) 252-7800, ext. 59217 Leadership for the Lander College of [email protected] Arts and Sciences and has oversight authority for the management of the THE LANDER COLLEGE FOR College’s Flatbush campus. MEN (LCM) Robert Goldschmidt Dean Of The College 1602 Avenue J, Room 202A (718) 252-7800, ext. 59234 The Dean of Lander College for [email protected] Men in Kew Gardens Hills provides leadership and is responsible for Academic Dean academic quality and curricular The Dean provides leadership and is offerings in that division of the College. responsible for academic quality, This office is also responsible for a curricular offerings, faculty men’s evening division at that location.

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Moshe Sokol TOURO COLLEGE IN ISRAEL 75-31 150th Street, Room 310 Dean Of The College Kew Gardens Hills, NY 11367 (718) 820-4888 The Dean of Touro College in Israel [email protected] is responsible for the academic Herbert Ratner opportunities and student services Assistant Dean provided at the location in Jerusalem. 75-31 150th Street, Room 310 Shmuel Klammer Kew Gardens Hills, NY 11367 11 Beit Hadfus Street (718) 820-4889 Givat Shaul, Jerusalem 95483 [email protected] (02) 651-0090, ext. 2 [email protected] THE LANDER COLLEGE FOR WOMEN–THE ANNA RUTH AND MARK HASTEN SCHOOL THE TOURO YEAR ABROAD (LCW) ISRAEL OPTION Dean Of The College Resident Director For The Israel Option The Dean of Lander College for Women in Manhattan provides The Resident Director of the leadership and is responsible for College’s Year Abroad Israel Option academic quality and curricular Program in Jerusalem coordinates offerings in that division of the registrations and provides academic college. The Dean of Lander College advisement and career counseling and for Women reports to the Dean of other support services to students Faculties. completing a year of intensive Jewish Marian Stoltz-Loike studies in Israel. She also schedules 227 West 60th Street visits by deans and faculty from New New York, NY 10023 York. (212) 287-3507 Chana Sosevksy [email protected] Resident Director Naomi Kohl Israel Option Program Senior Director of Academics 11 Beit Hadfus Street and Student Affairs Givat Shaul, Jerusalem 95483 227 West 60th Street (02) 651-0090, ext. 3 New York, NY 10023 [email protected] (212) 287-3503 [email protected]

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ADVISEMENT/COUNSELING STAFF The following is a listing of the professional advisement/counseling staff and the faculty advisors at the Lander Colleges. This list is subject to change, contact the dean at your campus for updates: Avery M. Horowitz, PhD Flatbush Campus Dean of Advisement and Counseling Renee Blinder, LCSW, CASAC Flatbush Campus Coordinator of Flatbush Advisement and Counseling Joel Dickstein, PhD Flatbush Campus Director, Office for Disabilities Services Isabel Balson Flatbush Campus Pamela Goldstein Flatbush Campus Lisa Sheinhouse Flatbush Campus Robert Solomon, PhD Flatbush Campus Joshua Zilberberg, MSW Flatbush Campus Advisors Chana Sosevsky, PhD Touro College Israel (Jerusalem) Advisor for Overseas Students Naomi Klapper, LMHC Lander College for Women Aryeh Manheim, LCSW Lander College for Men Advisors Herbert Ratner Lander College for Men Assistant Dean FACULTY/PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS Art Atara Grenadir Maya Katz Accounting and Business Shammai Bienenstock Devorah Ehrlich Dorothy McAleer Chayim Herskowitz Biology Robert S. Bressler Kenneth Danishefsky Alan Levine Chemistry/Physics Evan Mintzer Ann Shinnar Tova Werblowsky Computer Science Shmuel Fink Yoni Robinson Digital Media Design Susan DeCastro Economics Michael Szenberg Morris Yarmish

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A2. STUDENT A3. SUPPORT SERVICES ACTIVITIES TUTORING SERVICES AND CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS WRITING CENTERS AND SOCIETIES Peer tutoring assistance is available The following is a listing of campus free of charge. Peer tutors (usually organizations and academic societies seniors) can help students in such areas as that have held student activities in Accounting, English, Mathematics recent years: Computer Science, and the Natural  Accounting and Business Society Sciences (Biology, Chemistry). Writing Centers, staffed by faculty,  Biology and Health Sciences exist at the Lander College in Flatbush, Society the Lander College for Women in  Computer Science Society Manhattan, and the Lander College for  Political Science/Pre-Law Society Men in Kew Gardens Hills.  Pre-Dental Society  Speech-Language Pathology SPECIALIZED COUNSELING Society A specialist (Mrs. Renee Blinder,  Psychology Society LCSW) is available to help students cope  Pre-Medical Society with substance and/or alcohol abuse STUDENT NEWSPAPERS problems, as well as other health and wellness issues. To reach this counselor, Student newspapers are published at please call (718) 252-7800, ext. 59254, or the Manhattan and Queens campuses. speak to the advisor at your location. The Orchard is the official newspaper Another specialist (Dr. Joel Dickstein) of the Lander College for Women in assists students with disabilities. He can Manhattan. Students at the Lander be contacted at (718) 252-7800, ext. College for Men in Kew Gardens Hills, 59273. Queens publish The Lander Chronicle. STUDENT LOUNGES All students are encouraged to Lounges provide a space where contribute articles and to become students can relax between classes. involved in their respective campus Some lounges have food vending newspapers. machines, where sushi, vegetable FUNDRAISING salads, wraps, sandwiches, snacks, and beverages can be purchased. No student group or organization may solicit funds or contributions in kind for its own use or for any community or charitable purpose without receiving prior authorization in writing from the Office of the Dean of Students.

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B. NEW YORK SCHOOL Judah Weinberger OF CAREER AND 320 West 31st Street New York, NY 10001 APPLIED STUDIES (212) 463-0400, ext. 55423 (NYSCAS) [email protected] Associate Dean Of Academic The New York School of Career and Affairs, NYSCAS Applied Studies (NYSCAS) was established in 2002 through the The Associate Dean supervises merger of two Touro College academic affairs throughout NYSCAS. divisions: The School of General He also directly supervises the faculty at Studies and The School of Career and the Manhattan campuses and has Applied Studies. particular responsibility for developing Through its network of semester course schedules and staffing neighborhood centers and sites, classes. Student issues and requests NYSCAS provides easily accessible which should be brought to the attention of facilities where students can earn the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in include course conflicts, requests for such areas as Liberal Arts, Human independent studies as tutorials, petitions to Services, Business, Computer Science, add new courses to the curriculum, and Biology, and many other fields of study. grade appeals after departmental NYSCAS also administers a channels have been exhausted. network of neighborhood-based Christopher Schnupp outreach sites to help students take their 320 West 31st Street first steps toward a college degree. New York, NY 10001 B1. ADMINISTRATION (212) 463-0400, ext. 55350 Fax: (212) 534-2266 Dean Of NYSCAS And [email protected] Associate Vice President For Associate Deans Of NYSCAS Undergraduate Education The Associate Deans of NYSCAS The Dean is the chief academic are responsible for the entire range of officer of the New York School of administrative policies governing the Career and Applied Studies (NYSCAS). School in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and The Dean provides leadership and is Queens locations respectively. Site responsible for academic quality and coordinators/student service associates at curricular offerings of NYSCAS. As each location report directly to them. part of his responsibilities, he supervises the administration of all locations and Lenin Ortega extension sites of NYSCAS. 320 West 31st Street New York, NY 10001 (212) 463-0400, ext. 55440 [email protected]

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Ella Tsirulnik Avery M. Horowitz 360 Neptune Avenue 1602 Avenue J, Room 211B Brooklyn, NY 11235 Brooklyn, NY 11230 (718) 885-8500, ext. 58510 (718) 252-7800, ext. 59253 [email protected] [email protected] Associate Dean Of Students, Director Of Advisement, NYSCAS NYSCAS The Associate Dean of Students of The Director of Advisement NYSCAS maintains liaison with student coordinates and supervises advisement associations and the Faculty Advisors of and counseling as for NYSCAS student activities, and imposes locations. disciplinary sanctions for violations Sophia Volfson of College regulations, particularly the 320 West 31st Street Student Code of Conduct and Academic New York, NY 10001 Integrity. In his role as ombudsman, the (212) 463-0400, ext. 55509, 55510 Associate Dean investigates student [email protected] grievances and makes recommendations for remedial action Academic Advisors And when appropriate. Counselors NYSCAS Timothy Taylor The following are advisors/counselors 320 West 31st Street in NYSCAS: New York, NY 10001 Avery M. Horowitz, (212) 463-0400, ext. 55513 Dean of Advisement and [email protected] Counseling NYSCAS ADVISEMENT Sophia Volfson, Director of Advisement Academic advisement and Rachel Baror, counseling services are provided at all Disabilities Services NYSCAS branch campuses and Linda Boateng Manhattan extension centers. Additionally, faculty Michelle Coppin Manhattan in academic departments provide Nindranie Jaiprashad Manhattan specialized advisement about their Helen Li Manhattan fields and majors. Tammie Moore Manhattan Marina Kondrashova Neptune Dean Of Advisement And Renate Ross Neptune Counseling Anna Veretlinaya Neptune The Dean of Advisement coordinates Vladimir Shapiro Avenue J and supervises advisement and Barry Katz Kings Highway counseling, as well as career and Galina Reznikova Kings Highway Ilene Rubenstein Starrett City substance abuse education, for NYSCAS Leo Safyan Starrett City locations. Zilpa Rubinova Forest Hills

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Laura Rusakova Forest Hills Psychology Carole Beckford Galina Kruglyansky Staten Island Gerald David Renee Blinder Avenue J; Social Science/Political Science Credentialed Alcohol and Leon Perkal Substance Abuse Counselor Sociology Mervin Verbit Willie Evans Manhattan; B2. STUDENT ACTIVITIES Substance Abuse Specialist Zena Schechter Neptune; CAMPUS CLUBS AND Career Guidance SOCIETIES Career Services, NYSCAS Adriana Jimenez-Garcia, The following is a listing of campus Director of Career Services clubs and academic societies that have Manhattan held student activities in recent years: Maksim Paliyev,  Basketball Touro Tornados Director of Placement  The American Society for Kings Highway Biochemistry and Molecular Faculty Advisors, NYSCAS Biology / NYSCAS Student Business & Accounting Chapters Sabra Brock  Psychology Club Biology Brian Chiswell,  Computer Club Robert Bressler  Communication Club Business & Economics Sabra Brock  Psi Chi Honors Society Chemistry & Physics  Paralegal Club / Student Chapter of Filomena Califano the Association of Certified Fraud Robert Fardon Specialist Communication Gena Bardwell Computer Science Payam Bina B3. ADMINISTRATIVE Arjun Mahat POLICIES AND SUPPORT Criminal Justice Angeliki Leventis SERVICES Education Lena Richardson English as a Second Language LEARNING RESOURCE Frada Harel CENTERS AND TUTORING Health Sciences, Human Services Gerald David Learning Resource Centers offer Cynthia Swangin students academic support. They can help Languages & Literature with academic assignments and Frada Harel developing learning strategies for William Lewis approaching coursework. Tutoring Mathematics Warren Kunz services and the writing center are Isabella Ashurova available, free of charge. Multimedia Design Susan DeCastro Tutoring services are available in Paralegal Studies Brent Cutler many academic subject areas. Students Pre-Law Thomas Rozinski can meet with tutors at any Touro campus.

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Throughout Touro campus buildings, students at the graduation ceremonies. there are signs posted with contact Faculty and staff nominate students who information for specific tutors. Tutors have performed an exceptional service or may visit classes at the beginnings of who have made special contributions to semesters to describe their services. Touro College. Students who are full-time Students who receive tutoring from the employees of the College or who are College are more likely to get higher work-study students are eligible for this grades, so students should not pass award provided their contribution is up this opportunity. outside the job for which they are being Students can contact the Office of paid. In addition, a special recognition Learning Resource and Tutoring Center to award may be granted by faculty and staff find out which tutors work at their to a baccalaureate candidate who has campuses, or call tutors directly at the overcome personal adversity and has phone numbers posted in each campus succeeded in pursuing the degree to its building. completion. STUDENT LOUNGES SUBSTANCE AND ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNSELING Lounges in some locations provide spaces where students can relax between Specialists are available to help classes. Some of the lounges have food students cope with substance and/or vending machines, dispensing snacks alcohol abuse problems, as well as other and cold drinks. health and wellness issues. To reach these WHO’S WHO counselors, please call (212) 463-0400, ext. 55513 for Manhattan sites or (718) Every year NYSCAS faculty and 252-7800, ext. 59254 for Brooklyn staff nominate a small group of students locations. for inclusion in “Who’s Who Among DRINKING AT SOCIAL Students in American Universities and GATHERINGS Colleges.” Nominees must have a high grade Alcoholic beverages may be served at point average index combined with a NYSCAS-sponsored social events subject strong commitment to serve their to the following restrictions: college. Only juniors and seniors in 1. No fewer than two school officials, baccalaureate programs are eligible for responsible for enforcing school this honor. Therefore it is desirable that policy, must be present on the students who want to achieve this goal premises where alcohol is served. should focus strongly on academic 2. No alcoholic beverages will be served excellence, beginning with their to anyone under twenty-one years of freshman year. age (ID required). 3. No straight-up drinks. All drinks SERVICE AND SPECIAL (except beer) will be mixed either RECOGNITION AWARDS with soda or juice. Each year service awards are given to 4. No more than three beers or three 68

drinks per person. SLE is located at: 5. No sale of alcoholic beverages after 1273 53rd Street midnight. Brooklyn, NY 11219 6. No alcohol will be served to anyone ADVISORS who appears to be intoxicated, to anyone who acts in a loud, lewd, or Academic Development and Planning boisterous manner, or to anyone Sheila Markson with a known history of such Joel Schwartz conduct. Shoshana Tanenbaum DISABILITIES SERVICES C. SCHOOL FOR Elie Cohen LIFELONG EDUCATION Coordinator of Disability of Service (SLE) (718) 871-6187, ext. 30029 [email protected] The School for Lifelong Education offers innovative and individualized programs for non-traditional, D. INSTITUTE FOR motivated, career-minded adults PROFESSIONAL STUDIES pursuing AA, BA, and BS degrees. The (IPS) School is based in Borough Park, Brooklyn. The Institute for Professional Studies ADMINISTRATION offers programs for non-traditional students in Brooklyn. Its programs lead to The Director and Assistant Dean of the certificates and associate’s degrees. School for Lifelong Education are responsible for administrative and ADMINISTRATION academic governance, as well as The Director of the Institute for developing personalized degree plans. Professional Studies is responsible for They report to the Dean of Faculties. administrative and academic Shoshana Grun governance, focusing on admissions, Director student affairs, and curriculum (718) 871-6187, ext. 30012 development. The program director [email protected] reports to the Dean on all academic Briendy Stern matters. Assistant Academic Dean Henry Abramson (718) 871-6187, ext. 30013 Dean [email protected] 2002 Avenue J Janet Lazarus Brooklyn, NY 11210 Administrative Assistant (718) 535-9333 (718) 871-6187, ext. 30026 [email protected] [email protected]

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Esther Braun demonstrated need. The variety of Program Director financial aid programs available allows 2002 Avenue J many students to greatly reduce their Brooklyn, NY 11210 educational costs while attending Touro. (646) 495-3816, ext. 59410 It is the student’s responsibility to [email protected] request, complete, and submit all forms Florence Cohen with necessary documentation for all Director of Recruitment financial aid programs, including 2002 Avenue J scholarships, in a timely manner. Brooklyn, NY 11210 Students who would have otherwise (646) 495-3816, ext. 59405 been eligible may not receive funding [email protected] when they fail to timely submit documents. All financial aid programs ACADEMIC AND CAREER are subject to availability and funding COUNSELORS levels. The academic and career counselor Financial aid awards are not in IPS is: guaranteed and may be reduced or Diana Yusufova cancelled after being offered or 2002 Avenue J disbursed to students. Financial aid Brooklyn, NY 11210 awards are subject to all revisions in federal, state and institutional policies, 646-495-3816 ext. 59426 availability of funds, changes in enrollment, changes in housing status, as V. FINANCIAL AID well as updates in FAFSA information, failure to meet minimum grade requirements, failure to complete the A. UNDERGRADUATE semester, and failure to timely submit all STUDENTS required documentation. Students must meet Satisfactory The Touro College and University Academic Progress (SAP) requirements System is committed to helping at all times in order to receive and retain students afford the opportunity for a financial aid. valuable education. In order for Touro Because of the nature of federal, state to determine eligibility for its financial and institutional guidelines affecting aid programs, all students (except financial aid programs, the information international students) must complete contained in this catalog is subject to the Free Application for Federal change. For further information about Student Aid (FAFSA) at available financial aid programs and https://fafsa.ed.gov. Financial aid is whether you meet eligibility provided through college, state, and requirements please contact: federal funds for scholarships, grants, https://fafsa.ed.gov/- federal website for loans, and employment. Awards are submitting the Free Application for designed to recognize scholastic Federal Student Aid achievement, service, and/or 70 https://studentloans.gov/ - federal FEDERAL APPLICATION website for student and parent loan REQUIREMENTS AND applications and information PROCEDURES https://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds/nslds_ All students who wish to apply for SA/ - federal website for reviewing the financial aid must complete a Free student’s financial aid history Application for Federal Student Aid https://www.csac.ca.gov/cal-grants - (FAFSA or a Renewal FAFSA) and state website for California students to submit it to the U.S. Department of apply for various grants Education (ED) once for each academic http://www.isac.org/students/ - state year. The FAFSA can be completed website for Illinois students to apply online at https://fafsa.ed.gov/. for various grants Applications become available on October 1 for the upcoming school year https://www.hesc.ny.gov/ - state that begins with the following summer website for New York students to semester. For example, for the 2019- apply for various grants 2020 academic year (which includes the FINANCIAL AID SELF-SERVICE summer 2019, fall 2019 and spring 2020 AND STUDENT semesters) the FAFSA was available on ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES October 1, 2018. HELPDESK Financial aid funding is designed to help bridge the gap between the cost of Financial aid is an enabling element attending a college and the student’s in your educational pursuit. To that (and parent’s, when applicable) end, Touro has implemented the Touro available resources. Most awards are One student portal. With this system, determined by need. Please note, you can review your financial aid financial need has no bearing on awards in real-time, accept or reject admission decisions. Touro administers loan-based financial aid, gain insight federal, state, institutional and local into what might be delaying your sources of aid, as detailed in the financial aid, and much more. You can following pages. also register and pay your bill via the Students who wish to apply for student portal. scholarships, grants, work-study and/or Visit touroone.touro.edu. parent and student loans are required to As part of our Financial Aid Self- complete the FAFSA. The college codes Service TouroOne tool, our student to be used on the FAFSA for Touro’s services helpdesk aims to assist all locations are listed below. students in the Touro College and The FAFSA is available online at University System with their student https://fafsa.ed.gov/. 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FAFSA mobile app on iOS or Android. at the secondary level as defined by 1. Do not wait until you submit your state law. admission’s application to file  Must be making satisfactory your FAFSA academic progress toward their 2. Ensure that your social security degree. number is correct on your FAFSA  Must be enrolled at least half time to because this error is difficult to receive aid from the Stafford and correct PLUS loan programs. 3. Use the Internal Revenue  Must not have been convicted of Service’s (IRS) Data Retrieval possession or sale of illegal drugs for Tool to complete your FAFSA if an offense that occurred while possible receiving federal financial aid (see 4. Make sure your answers on the Question 23 on the FAFSA for FAFSA are accurate and additional eligibility information). remember that it is mandatory to  Incarcerated students are not eligible resubmit the FAFSA for each year for federal student loans but are you are enrolled in college eligible for Federal Work Study and 5. If you have any questions, don’t Federal Supplemental Educational hesitate to ask your financial aid Opportunity Grants. They are also office for help or call eligible for Pell Grants if not 1.800.4FED.AID incarcerated in a federal or state REQUIREMENTS FOR TITLE IV penal institution. (FEDERAL) FINANCIAL AID  Must not be in default on a prior federal student or parent loan that In order to qualify for Federal has not been rehabilitated. Contact Financial Aid, students: the Office of Financial for loan  Must be accepted into one of rehabilitation information. Touro’s degree granting programs  Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent and must be fully matriculated in resident or other eligible non- that program. citizen.

 Must have a high school diploma  Must have a valid Social Security or its recognized equivalent, such Number. as a general educational  Male students are required to be development or GEDN certificate registered with Selective Service to or have completed home schooling be eligible for federal financial aid State Touro Location College Code California Touro University California (TUC) 041426 California Touro University Worldwide (TUW) 041425 Illinois Hebrew Theological College (HTC) 001685 Nevada Touro University Nevada (TUN) 041426 New York New York Medical College (NYMC) 002784 New York All locations except NYMC 010142

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funds. (A male student is not the Office of Financial Aid is required required to register if he is below by law to resolve the conflict. Resolution the age of 18, or was born before of contradictory information typically January 1, 1960.) requires that the student submit  With the exception of unsubsidized additional documents, which lengthens Stafford Loans and PLUS Loans, the verification process. all other federal student aid As part of the federal Verification requires students to demonstrate process, Touro may also request proof of financial need. High School Completion (or its recognized equivalent), proof of the FEDERAL VERIFICATION receipt of Supplemental Nutritional REQUIREMENTS Assistance Program benefits (SNAP), and/or proof of child support payments. When the FAFSA is filed, the Students may also be requested to federal government reviews the data submitted and selects certain appear in person and provide government issued photo identification applications for a process called Verification. Generally, approximately and sign a Statement of Educational Purpose. thirty percent of FAFSA are selected for verification. The verification The Touro Office of Financial Aid process helps the federal government will review the information on the to ensure that students’ information is FAFSA and make required corrections accurate and that they receive all funds where necessary. This process may for which they qualify. If a student’s change a student’s financial aid application is selected, the student, his eligibility. Students will be notified if or her spouse and/or parents must corrections result in a change in submit documents that support the eligibility. information supplied on the FAFSA to Students are advised as to due dates the Touro’s Office of Financial Aid. for submission of their documents and This usually includes copies of the information in individual appropriate year’s IRS Tax communications about verification. Transcripts, a Verification Worksheet Students (and parents, if applicable) who (supplied by Touro) and other fail or refuse to complete verification are supporting documentation as required. ineligible for financial aid, including In its review of financial aid files loans. Touro also selects students for REQUIREMENTS FOR verification. Students who are selected DETERMINATION OF for institutional verification are subject INDEPENDENT STUDENT to the same rules as those who were STATUS FOR PURPOSES OF selected by the federal government. FEDERAL STUDENT AID At times students submit documents and information that contradicts that To be considered an independent already provided to Touro. When student for any federal (and some state) contradictory information is submitted, financial aid programs, students must meet one of the following criteria: 73

A. Age 24 or older as of Dec. 31 of the documentation to determine that a award year student is independent for purposes of B. For students under 24, one of the the federal financial aid programs. A following criteria must be met: determination of independent student  Orphan, foster child, or ward of the status for federal financial aid purposes court at age 13 or older does not automatically translate to the  Veteran or currently engaged in same determination for state aid active duty in the U.S. armed programs and vice versa. Nor does this forces for purposes other than basic determination guarantee that an training applicant will receive additional  Have legal dependents other than a financial aid that is sufficient to meet the spouse for whom he/she provides cost of attendance. The Touro’s Office more than 50 percent financial of Financial Aid has the right to adjust support or change the determination of independent student status when  Enrolled in a graduate or conflicting information exists. professional program Touro reserves the right to revise its  Married student (at the time the financial aid programs. All programs are FAFSA is signed) subject to change due to modifications in  Classified by the Office of government or institutional policies. Financial Aid as independent Additional criteria and information may because of other unusual be obtained from the Office of Financial circumstances that have been fully Aid. Students are responsible for reading documented and are consistent the Financial Aid Terms & Conditions with federal regulations before deciding to accept or reject their  Have had a legal guardian as financial aid. View the disclosures at determined by a state court View the disclosures within your  An unaccompanied youth who is account in the Touro One Portal. determined to be homeless, or at TUITION PAYMENT PLANS risk of being homeless, by a school district, shelter director, or the U.S. Tuition payment plans are available. Department of Housing and Urban Please direct all inquiries to the Office of Development the Bursar.  Emancipated minor as determined EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/ TUITION by a court in his/her state of legal REMISSION residence Students who do not meet the above Tuition remission is extended to full federal definition of an independent time faculty and staff, their spouses and student and who have extenuating dependent children. Anyone in default circumstances may request of a student loan is excluded from consideration for a Dependency receiving this benefit. Students taking Override. In such cases, Touro will undergraduate classes will receive up to require additional certification and 100% tuition remission. Students taking classes at the graduate or professional 74 level will receive up to 25% tuition Free Application for Federal Student remission. Aid (FAFSA) and will receive the Touro’s full-time employees who results of their FAFSA directly from the wish to attend classes at Touro and Federal Processing Center. Shortly take advantage of the Employee thereafter, the Office of Financial Aid Benefits Tuition Remission policy receives the same information must: electronically. Awards are based on the  Complete an Employee Benefits Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as Tuition Remission form prior to the determined by a federal methodology, start of each semester they are the Touro Cost of Attendance (COA), planning to attend school; and the number of credits attempted in each  File a FAFSA and submit federal semester, and the federal appropriation and state tax returns along with for the program, as determined by documentation of all other sources Congress. To maintain eligibility for the of income. Federal Pell Grant, students must apply Once the financial aid office by submitting the FAFSA annually, verifies eligibility, has the Pell and continue to meet the financial need TAP awards (Pell and TAP awards are guidelines and eligibility rules, and limited to undergraduate students) on maintain the minimum satisfactory hand and can verify registration, the academic progress standards as tuition remission amount will be established by the federal government entered. Tuition Remission is and Touro. Students must also not be in extended to full-time faculty and staff, default on any student loan or owe a their spouses and dependent children. repayment of federal grant funds for Anyone in default of a student loan is attendance in a prior period. Students excluded from receiving this benefit. may not receive a Federal Pell Grant from more than one institution at a time. B. FEDERAL GRANTS: PELL GRANT LIFETIME UNDERGRADUATE ELIGIBILITY USED (LEU) STUDENTS The U.S. Department of Education FEDERAL PELL GRANT (ED) has established regulations that reduce the duration of a student’s The Federal Pell Grant is for lifetime eligibility to receive a Federal undergraduate, matriculated students Pell Grant to 12 full-time semesters (six who are enrolled in at least one credit years or its equivalent). This change and meet the financial need guidelines was effective with the 2012-2013 of the program. Eligibility for the Award Year and applies to all students Federal Pell Grant is limited to eligible for Federal Pell Grants. If the students who have not received their institution receives notification from first bachelor’s degree or its ED that a Federal Pell Grant applicant equivalent. has reached, or is close to the lifetime Students are required to file the maximum award, the institution will

75 notify the student and adjust all awards federal public agency. The work as necessary. performed must be in the public interest. FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL If the off-campus job is with a private- EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY sector employer, then the job should be GRANT (FSEOG) related to the student’s course of study. Participation in the FWS program is The Federal Supplemental determined by student eligibility, need, Educational Opportunity Grant available funding and job availability. (FSEOG) program provides need- Touro is responsible for selecting based grants to assist low-income recipients and determining award undergraduate students in financing amounts. The FWS hourly wage is at the costs of postsecondary education least the minimum wage. Students are and may be available to students who currently permitted to work up to 20 are eligible for Federal Pell Grants. hours per week when school is in Federal funds are limited for this session and up to 30 hours per week program; only applicants who when school is not in session. demonstrate the greatest financial need Interested students should complete are considered for FSEOG. the Free Application for Federal Student FSEOG is awarded by the Office of Aid (FAFSA) at https://fafsa.ed.gov/ Financial Aid. Students must file a and indicate a desire to participate in the FAFSA as part of the application Federal Work Study Program on the process for FSEOG. Eligibility is determined annually based on results FAFSA application. The Office of from the FAFSA and available funds. Financial Aid determines the student’s Students must maintain satisfactory eligibility based on demonstrated academic progress as determined by financial need and availability of FWS the applicable Touro degree program funds. Eligible students who would like rules to receive FSEOG. to participate in the FWS Program must accept the offer of assistance and FEDERAL WORK-STUDY: contact the Office of Financial Aid. If a UNDERGRADUATE AND student fails to contact the Office of GRADUATE STUDENTS Financial Aid by the first week in Touro participates in the federally October for the fall semester, or the first funded Federal Work-Study (FWS) week in February for the spring Program. The FWS Program provides semester, there is a risk that the FWS both on- and off- campus jobs to award may be cancelled. Funds are eligible undergraduate and graduate limited and there is usually a waiting list students who wish to earn money to of students who would like to obtain help cover their educational expenses. positions. Students who work on campus are Please be aware that the amount of employed by Touro. Students who FWS indicated in the student’s portal is receive off-campus placements will not deducted from the student’s tuition usually be employed by a private non- bill, but rather reflects the amount of profit organization or a local, state or money available for the student to earn 76 under the program. It is the student’s which ended on June 30, 2018. Perkins responsibility to obtain a job through was a fixed-rate, low interest (5%) the Office of Financial Aid. Renewal educational loan offered to is dependent upon continued undergraduate and graduate students demonstration of financial need, with exceptional financial need such as availability of federal funds and students with the lowest Expected maintenance of the minimum Family Contribution (EFC). Eligibility academic standards established by the was based on financial need as U.S. Department of Education and determined by federal calculations from Touro. Students are required to file the the FAFSA. Legislated loan limits were FAFSA and indicate a desire to up to $5,500 for each year of undergraduate study (undergraduate participate each year for continued aggregate limit was $27,500). determination of eligibility. No interest accrues while the student In order to begin working in the is attending school at least on a half- FWS program students must complete time basis. Repayment begins for and submit various documents and existing Perkins Loan borrowers nine information. The documents and months after graduation, or after a information must be reviewed and student drops below half-time status. approved by the Office of financial aid For first-time loans disbursed after Oct. and other Touro departments. Students 1, 1992, the borrower will make who complete hours before being minimum monthly payments of $40. officially approved to participate in the Borrowers are allowed up to ten years to FWS program will not have been repay the loan depending on the amount added to the payroll system and any borrowed. An additional extension is hours will be considered to have been permitted for low-income borrowers. volunteered. Students cannot be As of June 30, 2018, all colleges, retroactively paid for any hours they including Touro, stopped disbursing completed before their eligibility to Perkins loans and were not permitted to work was established. Until students make any additional payments to have received official approval (as students. detailed in FWS documents and instructions) from Touro to begin FEDERAL DIRECT STAFFORD working they cannot and will not be LOANS paid for any hours they might voluntarily complete. The William D. Ford Federal Direct Stafford Student Loan Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of C. LOANS: Education (ED), offers low interest UNDERGRADUATE rates with a variety of repayment terms. The loan is not credit based and only STUDENTS requires that student’s meet specific Federal Perkins Loans eligibility requirements. All students must file a FAFSA in order for the Touro previously participated in Office of Financial Aid to determine the Federal Perkins Loan Program, 77 eligibility for a Federal Direct Stafford (minimum six credits per semester, with Loan. Depending on enrollment all credits applicable to the degree status, FAFSA results, Cost of program of study). Attendance and other factors, an Subsidized Federal Direct amount and type (Subsidized or Stafford Loan Unsubsidized) of Federal Direct Stafford Loan will be awarded to Undergraduate students who borrow eligible students. The federal a need-based Federal Subsidized government is the lender for student or Stafford Loan benefit from the federal parent loans received through the government paying the interest while Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program. they are in school or in deferment. As a result of regulatory changes These loans are called Subsidized affecting loans first disbursed on or Federal Stafford Loans because the after July 1, 2012 through July 1, 2014, government subsidizes (or pays) the the federal government has eliminated interest on these loans until the the grace period interest subsidy on student’s repayment begins. Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford As of the 2012-2013 academic year, loans (the period immediately graduate students are no longer eligible following graduation, withdrawal or to receive Federal Direct Subsidized less than half-time attendance and Stafford Loans. prior to the repayment start date). The federal government will continue to Unsubsidized Federal Direct pay interest that accrues on the Direct Stafford Loan Subsidized Stafford Loan during in- Both undergraduate and graduate school and other eligible deferment students may qualify for Unsubsidized periods. Federal Stafford loans. The federal The federal government does not government does not pay interest on pay interest on Direct Unsubsidized students’ behalf for these loans. Stafford Loans at any time. Students Students are responsible for the interest have the option to pay interest on the that accrues on the loan during their unsubsidized portion of a Direct period of enrollment, during the grace Stafford loan while in school, or period, and during periods of repayment during other eligible periods of authorized for deferment. There are two deferment or let interest accrue until ways to pay interest during these repayment begins. Deferred interest periods: payments on Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans will be added to the 1. The students may make monthly or principal loan amount and capitalized quarterly payments to their lender. by the lender (meaning accrued 2. The student and lender may agree interest will be added to the principal to add the interest to the principal amount borrowed at repayment). of the loan, but no more often than Applicants must be enrolled at least quarterly (this is called half-time to be eligible for a Federal capitalization). If the student does Direct Stafford Loan and to maintain not make interest payments on eligibility for in-school deferments schedule while in school or 78

authorized periods of deferment, borrowers will be responsible for the the interest will be capitalized. interest during the six months grace Loan amounts will be disbursed in period. Borrowers will be notified of the multiple payments sent to the school date repayment begins but are and made co-payable to the student responsible for beginning repayment on and to Touro. time regardless of whether they receive Borrowers are given a six-month notification. grace period after they graduate, leave The following chart describes school or drop below half time. annual and aggregate maximum Subsidized loan borrowers do not have eligibility for the Federal Direct to pay principal or interest during that Stafford Loan Program, based on period (unless they previously used dependency status and grade level. their grace period). Unsubsidized loan

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ANNUAL AND AGGREGATE FEDERAL DIRECT STAFFORD LOAN LIMITS

Dependent Undergraduate

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Aggregate

Limit Stafford (Subsidized / $3,500 $4,500 $5,500 $5,500 $23,000 Unsubsidized) Additional Unsubsidized $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $8,000 Stafford Total Stafford $5,500 $6,500 $7,500 $7,500 $31,000

Independent Undergraduate/Dependent Undergraduate with PLUS Denial Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Aggregate

Limit Stafford (Subsidized / $3,500 $4,500 $5,500 $5,500 $23,000 Unsubsidized) Additional Unsubsidized $6,000 $6,000 $7,000 $7,000 $34,500 Stafford Total Stafford $9,500 $10,500 $12,500 $12,500 $57,500

Graduate Graduate Aggregate

Limit Limit Unsubsidized $20,500* $138,500 Stafford *Ineligible for Subsidized Stafford Loans first disbursed on or after July 12, 2012

Federal Perkins Loan Program Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Aggregate Interest

Limit Rates Up to $5,500 per academic year Perkins $27,500 5% $11,000 aggregate 0-62 credits

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Through the possible combination and may also change specifically for of Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct one type or the other; Subsidized or Stafford Loans, every student meeting Unsubsidized, Graduate or PLUS. all academic and eligibility Students who received loans prior to the requirements should be able to aforementioned dates and who still participate in the Federal Direct have balances outstanding on those Stafford Loan Program. Information loans will continue with the interest rate about the William D. Ford Direct Loan rules in effect at the time of their Program can be found at Touro's original loans. Borrowers will be Office of Financial Aid and at charged an origination fee also. The https://studentloans.gov/. Origination Fee represents the lenders Regulations also require the Office (the federal government) fee for making of Financial Aid to offer financial aid the loan. based on the results of the needs Below is a table of current interest analysis from the FAFSA (calculated rates (as of July 1, 2018) and by the federal government) and to origination fees (as of October 1st, perform an eligibility file review for 2019), by loan type: every student applying for the Federal Origination Interest

Direct Stafford Loan. The Office of Fee Rate Financial Aid must review each application and will recommend an Undergraduate amount according to the number of Subsidized 1.059% 4.53% credits attempted, the number of Stafford credits completed, the grade level, the Undergraduate cost of attendance, the outside Unsubsidized 1.059% 4.53% resources available to each student and Stafford the expected family contribution (as derived from the FAFSA). Loan Graduate repayment will not be required while Unsubsidized 1.059% 6.08% the student maintains at least half-time Stafford attendance (minimum six credits per Parent PLUS 4.236% 7.08% semester, with all credits applicable to the degree program of study). Graduate PLUS 4.236% 7.08% Repayment of principal and interest begins six months after the student Public Law 112-141 also includes a leaves school or drops below half-time new limit on eligibility for Direct attendance. Subsidized Stafford Loans for new Effective for Federal Direct borrowers on or after July 1, 2013. On Stafford Loans first disbursed on or or after July 1, 2013 a borrower will not after July 1, 2006, the interest rate is be eligible for new Direct Subsidized fixed. Prior to this date, Federal Direct Stafford Loans if the period during Stafford Loan interest rates were which the borrower has received such variable. Federal Direct Loan interest loans exceeds 150 percent of the rates change from year to year (in July) 81 published length of the borrower's deferment. You may choose to pay the educational program. The law also accrued interest or allow the interest to provides that a borrower reaching the capitalize when the deferment period 150 percent limit becomes ineligible ends. Your loan servicer will notify you for interest subsidy benefits on all when your first payment is due. Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans first Information about the William D. Ford disbursed to that borrower on or after Federal Direct Loan Program can be July 1, 2013. found at https://studentloans.gov/. Information about the William D. Previous PLUS loan borrowing will Ford Federal Direct Loan Program can be governed by rate rules in effect at the be found at https://studentloans.gov/ time of borrowing. There is an or by contacting the Office of origination fee that will be deducted Financial Aid. from the principal amount borrowed. FEDERAL DIRECT PLUS LOAN When denied, applicants may reapply with a creditworthy endorser. PROGRAM Alternatively, students whose parents The Federal Direct PLUS Loan is have been denied the Direct PLUS loan an unsubsidized loan for the parents of (based on credit), may apply for an dependent students or for additional $4,000 (first-year and graduate/professional students. PLUS second-year students) or $5,000 (third- Loans help pay for education expenses year students and beyond) Direct up to the cost of attendance minus all Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (described other financial assistance. The under the subheading for Federal Direct application process includes a credit Stafford Loans). The benefit of approval requirement and interest is additional Unsubsidized Stafford charged during all periods, including eligibility does not apply to Graduate eligible periods of deferment. students whose Direct Graduate PLUS Creditworthy borrowers (Graduate application has been denied due to students or the parents of Dependent credit. students) may borrow up to the full Federal Direct Parent Loans for Cost of Attendance (COA) minus any Undergraduate Students other aid received by the student. A borrower under the PLUS Repayment begins 60 days after the program must be the parent of a last disbursement is made and can be financially dependent undergraduate deferred by contacting your loan student. Students’ eligibility criteria are servicer to request a deferment. Direct comparable to those for Stafford Loans. PLUS Loans can be deferred while the The parent borrower must not have an parent borrower or child, or graduate adverse credit history. Borrowers who student is enrolled at least half-time are denied the PLUS loan may reapply and for an additional six months after with a cosigner; or the student may be the child or graduate student ceases to eligible to borrow an unsubsidized loan. be enrolled at least half-time. If the The amounts borrowed for any Direct PLUS Loan is deferred, interest academic year cannot exceed the will accrue on the loan during the student’s Cost of Attendance (COA) 82 less all other financial aid received. To federal loans may wish to explore apply for the PLUS loan the borrower private loan funding. must sign a Master Promissory Note Touro is not affiliated with any (MPN) agreeing to repay the loan. private educational lender and Repayment must begin sixty days after encourages students to use all federal the loan is disbursed. Parents may and state funding prior to seeking funds apply for deferments by contacting from private educational lenders. The their lending institution. Office of Financial Aid will offer Students and parents should note advice to students on resources to that Touro can refuse to certify a loan finance their educational expenses. application, or can certify a loan for the amount less than the students’ parents would be eligible for, if the D. INSTITUTIONAL institution documents its reason for the PROGRAMS: FINANCIAL action and informs the parents of the AID AND reason in writing. Touro’s decision in such cases is final and cannot be UNDERGRADUATE appealed to the U.S. Department of STUDENTS Education. For detailed information regarding FINANCIAL AID FOR the rights and responsibilities of a CONSORTIUM AGREEMENTS borrower, deferment, or cancellation, Touro students who want to attend please visit https://studentloans.gov or other institutions in the United States or consult with a financial aid abroad for a semester or more) may be administrator. able to use federal financial aid under a All students are required to consortium agreement. Students must complete an Entrance Interview be approved by their respective prior to receiving Federal Direct academic department prior to attending Loans. Students who borrow are another institution for the semester(s). required to complete an Exit At least four weeks prior to the start of Interview when they graduate, cease the semester(s), students must contact enrollment or drop below half-time. the Office of Financial Aid to complete PRIVATE LOANS the Consortium Agreement and to provide documentation of the Cost of In addition to the above loans, Attendance (COA), course registration, students and parents may apply for contact information at the other school private loan programs. These loans are and their Touro academic department’s not need-based, require a credit check approval. and may require other evaluations of the borrower’s credit-worthiness. AMERICORPS Alternative loans may require that the AmeriCorps is a national service borrower apply with a co-signer. initiative that engages individuals from Students who owe balances from all backgrounds in community-service prior years or who are ineligible for activities. In return for the successful 83 completion of their service, Students must be eligible for the Post- participants receive money for school 9/11 GI Bill at the 100% rate to be in the form of education awards that considered for the Yellow Ribbon can be applied to outstanding student Program. loans or used for future higher Specific eligibility requirements for educational and vocational training the Yellow Ribbon Program may be pursuits. Award amounts vary, and found online at awards are prorated for part-time https://www.gibill.va.gov. participants. For more information, Eligible students fit the criteria as call (800) 942-2677 or visit follows: https://www.nationalservice.gov/  Served an aggregate period of active VETERANS BENEFITS duty after Sept. 10, 2001 of at least 36 months. Veterans may qualify for  Were honorably discharged from additional benefits, including the active duty for a service-related Yellow Ribbon Program (described disability and served 30 continuous below). For more information, contact days after Sept. 10, 2001. the following agencies:  Are dependents eligible for Transfer  U.S. Department of Veterans of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 Affairs (VA), www.va.gov GI Bill based on his/her service under  GI Bill, www.gibill.va.gov the eligibility criteria listed above.  Office of Financial Aid at Touro Students who wish to be considered College should complete and submit an YELLOW RIBBON GI application form available online at EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT https://www.gibill.va.gov. The VA will PROGRAM inform students via written notification with an explanation of its decision on Touro is proud to be a part of the program eligibility. If approved, students Yellow Ribbon GI Education will receive a Certificate of Eligibility Enhancement Program. The program is confirming their service meets the a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans requirements of the Yellow Ribbon Educational Assistance Act of 2008 and Program. All Certificates of Eligibility allows degree-granting institutions of should be presented to the Office of higher learning in the United States to Financial Aid for Touro's records. The voluntarily enter into an agreement with Certificate of Eligibility does not the VA to fund tuition expenses that guarantee Yellow Ribbon funding as the exceed either the $19,198.31 cap for availability of annual funds for Touro's private institutions or the resident Yellow Ribbon Program is limited. tuition and fees for a public institution. Student eligibility is determined by the The participating educational institution college's veteran certifying officer. For can contribute up to 50% of those more information on selection criteria for expenses, and the VA will match the Touro's Yellow Ribbon Program, same amount as the institution. contact the Office of Financial Aid. 84

TRANSFER OF POST-9/11 GI section 12732 of title 10 U.S.C. BILL BENEFITS TO This will no longer be in effect on DEPENDENTS Aug. 1, 2013; on or after this date, all members must comply with The transferability option under the items 1 and 2. Post-9/11 GI Bill allows service a. For individuals eligible for members to transfer unused benefits to retirement on Aug. 1, 2009, no their spouses or dependent children. additional service is required. The U.S. Department of Defense b. For individuals eligible for determines whether or not veterans can retirement after Aug. 1, 2009 transfer benefits to family members. and before Aug. 1, 2010, one Eligible candidates are members of the year of additional service is Armed Forces (active duty or selected required. reserve, officer or enlisted) on or after c. For individuals eligible for Aug. 1, 2009, qualify for the Post-9/11 retirement on or after Aug. 1, GI Bill, and: 2010 and before Aug. 1, 2011, two years of additional service 1. Have at least 6 years of service in is required. the Armed Forces (active duty d. For individuals eligible for and/or selected reserve) on the retirement on or after Aug. 1, date of approval and agree to 2011 and before Aug. 1, 2012, serve four additional years in the three years of additional armed forces from the date of service is required. election. 4. Such transfer must be requested 2. Have at least 10 years of service and approved while the member is in the Armed Forces (active duty in the Armed Forces. and/or selected reserve) on the date of approval, are precluded by Eligible Dependents either standard policy (service or An individual approved to transfer an Department of Defense) or statute entitlement to educational assistance from committing to four additional years and agree to serve under this section may transfer his/her for the maximum amount of time entitlement to: allowed by such policy or statute.  A spouse 3. Are or will become eligible for  One or more children retirement during the period from  Any combination of spouse and Aug. 1, 2009 to July 31, 2012 and children agree to serve an additional period  A family member must be enrolled of service noted in bulleted points in the Defense Eligibility a to d (see list below). Service Enrollment Reporting System members are considered eligible (DEERS) and be eligible for for retirement if they have benefits at the time of transfer in completed 20 years of active order to receive transferred federal service or 20 qualifying educational benefits. years as computed pursuant to A child's subsequent marriage will 85 not affect his/her eligibility to receive years of service in the Armed the educational benefit; however, after Forces. an individual has designated a child as a  May use the benefit while the transferee under this section, the eligible individual remains in the individual retains the right to revoke or Armed Forces or after separation modify the transfer at any time. from active duty. A subsequent divorce will not affect  May not use the benefit until he/she the transferee’s eligibility to receive has attained a secondary school educational benefits; however, after an diploma (or equivalency certificate) individual has designated a spouse as a or reached 18 years of age. transferee under this section, the eligible  Is entitled to the monthly housing individual retains the right to revoke or allowance stipend even though the modify the transfer at any time. eligible individual is on active duty. Nature Of Transfer  Is not subject to the 15-year delimiting date, but may not use the An eligible service member may benefit after reaching 26 years of transfer up to the total months of unused age. Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, or the entire 36 months if the member has used none For more information, please visit (unless the U.S. Departments of www.gibill.va.gov. Defense or Homeland Security limit the number of months an individual may E. WITHDRAWAL POLICY transfer). The use of transferred educational benefits by family (FEDERAL – RETURN TO members is subject to: TITLE IV) Spouse: OBJECTIVE  May start to use the benefit The Title IV Student Withdrawal immediately. Policy is designed to ensure the accurate  May use the benefit while the and timely determination of: member remains in the Armed  The date of the institution’s Forces or after separation from determination that a student active duty. withdrew;  Is not eligible for the monthly  The student’s withdrawal date; and housing allowance while the member is serving on active duty.  The student’s last date of attendance.  Can use the benefit for up to 15 The policy maintains the proper years after the service member’s disposition of Title IV funds, in last separation from active duty. accordance with 34 CFR 668.22 of Child: the Code of Federal Regulations.  May start to use the benefit only BACKGROUND after the individual making the transfer has completed at least 10 Title IV or federal financial aid is 86 awarded to students based upon the OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION assumption that they will complete their PROVIDED semesters of enrollment and earn In a case when the student provides satisfactory grades. When students fail to official notification of his/her intent to complete their classes, they may lose eligibility for federal funds that they withdraw, Touro will use the date of already received or could have received. notification as follows:  In the event that a student begins When a recipient of Title IV grant(s) Touro’s withdrawal process,* the and/or loan(s) withdraws (voluntarily or date the student begins the process involuntarily) from Touro during a is the date of withdrawal. payment period (or semester) in which  In the event that a student sends he/she began attendance, the college must written notification of intent to determine the amount of the grant and/or withdraw, the date Touro receives loan assistance earned by the student as of the written notice is the date of his/her withdrawal date. This policy withdrawal. establishes steps that Touro must take to  In the event that a student makes an ensure compliance with federal oral notification to the Office of the regulations. Registrar, which is Touro’s designated POLICY office for beginning the withdrawal process, the date will be documented Touro must always return any by this office. The date of withdrawal unearned Title IV funds that it is will be recorded as of the date of oral responsible for within 45 days of the date notification, unless there is subsequent Touro determined the student withdrew written notification, in which case the and offer any post-withdrawal date that Touro receives the written disbursement of loan funds within 30 notification may be the withdrawal days of that date. Reference: Student date. Financial Aid Handbook, Volume 5; Chapter 1 Withdrawals and Return of *To begin the withdrawal process, the Title IV Funds. student contacts the Office of the Registrar to obtain the appropriate withdrawal form. WITHDRAWAL DATE If the student both begins the withdrawal A student’s withdrawal date varies process and provides a notification to depending on the type of withdrawal. Touro, the earlier of the two dates will be Reference: Determining a student’s used as the withdrawal date. withdrawal date at a school that is not OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION NOT required to take attendance in the Student PROVIDED Financial Aid Handbook, Volume 5; Chapter 1 Withdrawals and Return of  In a case when the student does not Title IV Funds. provide official notification of his/her intent to withdraw, Touro may use the midpoint of the payment period as the date of withdrawal, with the 87

following exception: begins the withdrawal process, whichever  When an official notification was is later. not provided by the student DATE OF OFFICIAL because of circumstances beyond NOTIFICATION NOT his/her control (i.e., illness, accident, PROVIDED grievous personal loss, or other circumstances), the date of the onset This is the date that Touro learns the of such circumstances will be serve as student has ceased attendance. Touro the withdrawal date as determined by will perform the Return to Title IV the Office of the Registrar. Funds calculation and return any unearned funds no later than 45 days LAST DATE OF ATTENDANCE after the end of the payment period Touro may always use the withdrawal determining the withdrawal date. For a date as the student's last date of student who withdraws without attendance at an academic activity providing notification to Touro, the reported by a faculty member on a course institution must determine the enrollment roster or final grade sheet. withdrawal date no later than 30 days after the end of the earliest: Examples of academic activities are exams, tutorials, computer-assisted  Payment period or period of instruction, academic counseling, turning enrollment (as appropriate) in class assignments, or attending a study  Academic year. group assigned by the college. The  Educational program. faculty member will maintain Reference: Student Financial Aid documentation of the last date of Handbook, Volume 5; Chapter 1 attendance. Withdrawals and Return of Title IV Funds. DATE OF INSTITUTION’S DETERMINATION OF STUDENT CALCULATION OF EARNED WITHDRAWAL TITLE IV ASSISTANCE The date of Touro’s determination that U.S. Department of Education a student withdrew varies depending software will be used to perform all upon the type of withdrawal. Reference: refund calculations. A copy of the Determining a student’s withdrawal date completed calculation worksheet will be at a school that is not required to take kept in the student’s file in the Office of attendance, Student Financial Aid Financial Aid. The amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student is Handbook, Volume 5; Chapter 1 calculated by determining the Withdrawals and Return of Title IV percentage of grant and/or loan Funds. assistance earned by the student and DATE OF OFFICIAL applying that percentage to the total NOTIFICATION PROVIDED amount of grant and/or loan assistance disbursed to the student or on the This is the date the student provides student's behalf for the payment period, official notification to Touro College or 88 as of his/her withdrawal date. The notified of such disbursements in percentage of Title IV assistance writing. The notification will include: earned will be equal to the percentage  Identification of the type and amount of the payment period completed by of the Title IV funds that make up the the student, when said percentage is post-withdrawal disbursement (not to less than 60%. If the student’s include any amounts that have been withdrawal date occurs after the applied to the student’s account); completion of 60% of the payment  Explanation that the student (or period, the percentage earned is 100%. parent for a PLUS loan) may accept POST-WITHDRAWAL or decline some or all of the post- DISBURSEMENTS withdrawal disbursement (that which has not been applied to the If the total amount of the Title IV student’s account); and grant and/or loan assistance earned by  Advisement that Touro is not required the student is more than the amount to make a post-withdrawal that was disbursed to the student as of disbursement if the student (or parent the withdrawal date, the difference for a PLUS Loan) does not respond between the two amounts will be treated as a post-withdrawal within 14 days of the date that Touro disbursement. In the event of sent the notification. outstanding charges on the student’s Upon receipt of a timely response account, Touro will credit his/her from the student or parent, Touro will account for all or part of the amount of disburse funds in the manner specified the post-withdrawal disbursement, up in the response. Distribution will occur to the amount of allowable charges. within 180 days of the date of If Direct Loan and/or Federal determination of the student’s Perkins Loan Program funds are used withdrawal date. If no response is to credit the student’s account, Touro received from the student or parent, will notify the student (or parent for a Touro will not disburse any of the funds. PLUS Loan) and provide the student Touro maintains the right to decide (or parent) with the opportunity to whether or not to make a post- cancel all or a portion of the loan(s). withdrawal disbursement in the event Any amount of a post-withdrawal that the student (or parent for a PLUS disbursement that is comprised of loan Loan) responds after 14 days of the date funds and has not been credited to a that notification was sent to them. If student’s account will be offered to the Touro decides not to make this post- student (or parent for a PLUS Loan) withdrawal disbursement, it will inform within 30 days of the date the college the student (or parent) in writing. In the determined the student's withdrawal. case of a post-withdrawal disbursement, Any earned grant funds that the student grant funds will be disbursed prior to is eligible to receive due to a post- loan funds. withdrawal disbursement will be REFUND OF UNEARNED provided within 45 days of the date of FUNDS TO TITLE IV determination. Students will be If the total amount of Title IV grant 89 and/or loan assistance that was earned is required by the student is less than the amount  Other assistance under Title IV for that was disbursed to the student as of which a return of funds is required the withdrawal date, the difference between the two amounts will be Return to Title IV Policy returned to Title IV programs and no The U.S. Department of Education’s further disbursements will be made. (ED) Return to Title IV (R2T4) policy Funds will be returned as follows: requires Touro to calculate a refund and REFUNDS BY THE COLLEGE repayment of Title IV (federal) financial aid received by students who cease In the event that Touro is attendance (includes both voluntary and responsible for returning funds to Title involuntary separations from Touro) IV programs, the funds will be returned prior to the 60% point of a term for in the order prescribed by the U.S. which they received federal aid. The Department of Education (listed R2T4 calculation is based upon each below) within 45 days of the date of student’s amount of federal financial aid determination of a student's and enrollment status; therefore, each withdrawal. calculation is unique. As a result of their  Unsubsidized Federal Direct individual calculations, students may be Student Loans required to repay all or a percentage of  Subsidized Federal Direct Student their federal aid. Students may owe Loans immediate payments to both Touro and  Perkins Loans Department of Education.  Federal Direct PLUS Loans Briefly, students earn a percentage of  Federal Pell Grants for the payment their federal aid with each day they are period for which a return of funds enrolled in and attending their classes. When students separate from Touro we is required are required to calculate the percentage  Academic Competitiveness Grant of federal aid the student has earned as (ACG) for the payment period for of the last day of enrollment and the which a return of funds is required remaining percentage that is unearned.  National Science and Mathematics Neither the student nor Touro is Access to Retain Talent Grant permitted to retain unearned federal (SMART) for the payment period funds. Students that are required to for which a return of funds is repay any unearned funds that were required used to pay their student account  Federal Supplemental Educational charges (such as tuition and fees) as Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) for well as any Title IV credit balance the payment period for which a disbursements (refund monies) will be return of funds is required required to repay such funds directly to  Teacher Education Assistance for Touro and/or the Department of College and Higher Education Education. The only Title IV funds that Grant (TEACH) for the payment are excluded from the R2T4 calculation period for which a return of funds are Federal Work Study earnings. 90

PAYMENT PERIOD OR evaluate any high school diploma ENROLLMENT PERIOD presented by a student. Touro may, at any time, request a copy of a high school Withdrawals and the return of Title transcript to validate a high school IV funds will be based on a payment diploma. A high school diploma or period for all standard term (or recognized equivalent is required to semester) programs. receive federal student aid. DOCUMENTATION TRANSFER STUDENTS Touro must document a student’s All students transferring from other withdrawal date and the date of institutions will have their credits determination that the student evaluated. The Office of Admissions withdrew. The documents will be kept will notify the Office of Financial Aid in the student’s academic file in the of the number of accepted credits. Office of the Registrar. The Title IV The financial aid package will be funds calculation and other prepared based on the number of accompanying documentation will be accepted transfer credits. If a financial secured in the Office of Financial Aid. aid package is prepared prior to the final transfer credit evaluation, federal loans F. ADDITIONAL will be awarded based on the grade level for which the transfer credits have been FINANCIAL AID accepted. If additional transfer credits POLICIES FOR are accepted, the Office of Admissions UNDERGRADUATE will notify the Office of Financial Aid. In addition, a student must contact the STUDENTS Office of Financial Aid to determine if HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA he/she is eligible for an increase in federal student loans based on academic If you enroll in higher education for grade level. the first time on or after July 1, 2012, FINANCIAL AID FOR in order to be eligible for federal REPEATED COURSEWORK: student aid, you must have either a high school diploma or a recognized FINANCIAL AID IMPACT equivalent (such as a General Repeating courses may significantly Educational Development certificate impact Satisfactory Academic Progress (GED) or a home school education). (SAP) and eligibility for Title IV federal You no longer have the option of financial aid and institutional aid. All becoming eligible for federal student course repeats will count as attempted aid by passing an approved test or credits and be used in the quantitative completing at least six credit hours or and maximum timeframe components 225 clock hours of postsecondary of the SAP policy. Students should education. This may also apply to state consult with a financial aid advisor grant and other state funded programs. before registering for a repeated course. Touro also reserves the right to The rules regarding repeated

91 coursework will further impact Students in these programs may recipients of Title IV federal financial have one time to repeat a course in aid funding. Students are allowed to which they received a grade of C or repeat coursework under these below. Please refer to the course circumstances for Federal Financial section in this catalog to determine Aid: individual courses with minimum  May repeat a previously passed grade requirements for these programs. course only once (and receive aid for the repeated course). G. STANDARDS OF  May repeat a failed course until it is passed (aid eligibility will be SATISFACTORY limited to one repeat). ACADEMIC PROGRESS  May not repeat a previously passed Satisfactory Academic Progress course due only to a student’s failure (SAP) requires that students are able to to pass other coursework. complete their academic program in a REPEATED COURSEWORK: timely manner while achieving and NEW YORK STATE TUITION maintaining compliance with minimum ASSISTANCE PROGRAM academic standards. Federal regulations REGULATIONS (TAP) mandate that all students are required to conform to SAP standards as they work Students cannot receive TAP funds toward a degree in order for them to for repeated courses and courses for qualify to receive financial assistance which transfer credit was awarded through all Touro College and except under the following University System eligible Title IV circumstances: federal financial aid programs.  The repeated course was previously Conformance to Touro’s SAP policy failed or withdrawn (credit was not ensures that students complete their earned for the course). academic program in a timely manner  The repeated course was passed, while achieving and maintaining but the grade did not satisfy the compliance with minimum academic program requirement. standards.  The repeated course was This SAP policy applies to all Touro withdrawn (credit was not earned students including undergraduate, for the course), and no TAP was paid graduate and professional students. These standards are for Title IV Federal for the semester with the withdrawn Financial Aid purposes only and neither course. replace nor override academic policies There are three programs that Touro outlined by Touro, other state or Federal offers for which minimum grades are benefit programs (i.e., NYS Tuition required and courses can be repeated, Assistance Program) or individual including: program requirements. However, these  Nursing standards are intended to be at least as  Life Sciences/ Physical Therapy rigorous as Touro’s academic policies.  Physician Assistant Studies 92

Touro is required to evaluate three refinancing, and loan consolidation components of a student’s academic options. record: qualitative measure - Financial Need: The difference cumulative grade point average; between the cost of education (tuition, quantitative measure - pace of fees, room, board, books and other completion; and maximum timeframe, related expenses) and the amount the to determine if a student has achieved student and his/her family can afford to good academic standing and is making pay, as determined by prescribed satisfactory progress toward formulas used to calculate need from graduation. Please see the complete information reported on the FAFSA Satisfactory Academic Policy found on application. the Touro website: http://www.touro.edu/students/policies New Borrower: A term that applies /satisfactory-academic-progress- to the Stafford Loan(s), and Parents policy/ Inasmuch as some of our Loan for Undergraduate Students programs are dual-degree, a student (PLUS). A student is a “new borrower” may transition from one progress under these programs if, upon the date standard to another during the course the promissory note is signed, he/she of their matriculation. had no outstanding Stafford Loans, PLUS, SLS, or consolidation loans, and if the loan was either disbursed on or H. FINANCIAL AID after July 1, 1987, or was for a period of TERMS enrollment that began on or after July 1, 1987. Once a student qualifies as a new Default: failure to repay a student borrower, the loan conditions that apply loan according to the terms agreed to at to “new borrowers” automatically apply the time the promissory note was to any future Stafford or PLUS loan that signed. The school, lender, State, and a student receives. the Federal government may all take action against a defaulted student in Promissory Note: A legal document order to recover the money. signed by a borrower at the time he/she gets a student loan. It lists the conditions Entrance Interview: A counseling under which the borrowing takes place session all first-time borrowers are and the terms under which the borrower required to attend at the time they agrees to pay back the loan. apply for a Stafford loan, advising them of their obligations, rights, and responsibilities as borrowers. Exit Interview: A counseling session borrowers must attend before leaving school. At this session, the school will give the borrower information on the amount owed, the amount of monthly repayment, and information regarding deferment, 93

I. TOURO COLLEGE considered for a Dean’s Scholarship, students must complete the FAFSA UNDERGRADUATE application each year. SCHOLARSHIPS, TOURO GRANTS GRANTS, AND OTHER Touro Grants are awarded based on BENEFITS financial need to matriculated Through the generosity Touro, undergraduate students who are students may receive academic enrolled on a full time or part time basis scholarships and grants based on and are in good academic standing and academic achievement, high scholastic whose tuition costs are not fully potential, and demonstrated need. covered. Touro Grants will not be Students should contact the Office of awarded to cover additional tuition Financial Aid for more information on charges for students enrolled for more the availability of scholarships and than 18 credits per semester. grants. PRESIDENTIAL Following is a list of the various SCHOLARSHIPS undergraduate scholarships offered by Touro. Students are eligible to apply for this scholarship after completing a FAFSA TOURO ACADEMIC application. Complete the application SCHOLARSHIPS for a Dean’s Scholarship. Please see the Touro Academic Scholarships are Financial Aid Office. awarded competitively to entering undergraduate students based on J. FINANCIAL AID superior academic achievement (high school average and SAT scores). REQUIRING NEW YORK Scholarships may be renewed for up to RESIDENCY four years. Awards are prorated if students register for fewer than 12 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS credits per semester. Academic FOR FAMILIES OF DECEASED Scholarships are not available for POLICE OFFICERS AND summer semester. FIREFIGHTERS TOURO DEAN’S These awards are made available to SCHOLARSHIPS the children and spouses of deceased police officers, firefighters, and Dean’s Scholarships may be volunteer firefighters of New York awarded to students whose tuition State who have died as a result of costs are not covered through other injuries sustained in the line of duty. financial assistance programs. The Recipients must be New York State applicant’s family income, family size, residents, enrolled on a full-time basis, financial need, and special and matriculated in approved circumstances, as well as community undergraduate programs at colleges in service are considered. In order to be 94

New York State. FAFSAs, as well. The scholarships are available for REGENTS AWARDS FOR CHILD four years of undergraduate study. Students who meet the criteria for these OF VETERAN awards may request special Memorial These awards are for the children of Scholarship Supplements from veterans who are deceased, disabled, or NYSHESC, 99 Washington Avenue, missing in action as a result of service in Albany, New York 12255, via the mail, the Armed Forces of the U.S. during by phone at (888) 697-4372, or via the wartime and/or periods of armed internet at https://www.hesc.ny.gov/. conflict, or who were classified as st The deadline for filing is May 1 . prisoners of war during such service. The special Scholarship Applicants must be current residents of Supplements merely establish New York State, enrolled on a full-time eligibility for these scholarships. To basis, and matriculated in approved receive payment, applicants must programs at colleges in New York State. complete their FAFSAs and New York Students who meet the criteria may State Express TAP Applications request the special Child of Veteran (ETAs) each year. Awards are usually Award Supplements from NYSHESC, equal to the non-tuition allowances 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, New (such as room and board, books and York, 12255, via the mail, by phone at supplies, and transportation) as (888) 697-4372, or via the internet at determined annually by the https://www.hesc.ny.gov/. The deadline Commissioner of Education, less any for filing is May 1st. Federal Pell Grants and other federal The special Award Supplements and/or State-funded scholarships or merely establish eligibility for these grants. awards. To receive payment, applicants WORLD TRADE CENTER must complete their FAFSAs and New MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS York State Express TAP Applications (ETAs) each year. The Child of Veteran This scholarship is for the children Awards are renewable unless the and spouses of deceased or severely disability condition of the parent and permanently disabled victims of changes, in which case NYSHESC must the September 11, 2001 terrorist be notified of the change. attacks. This includes victims at the MILITARY ENHANCED World Trade Center site, the Pentagon, or on flights 11, 77, 93, 94 and 175. RECOGNITION INCENTIVE AND To apply, print a copy of the World TRIBUTE - MERIT Trade Center Memorial Scholarship SCHOLARSHIP (MILITARY Application from SERVICE RECOGNITION https://www.hesc.ny.gov/ and mail SCHOLARSHIP) (MSRS) with the necessary documentation to Provides financial aid to children, HESC Scholarship Unit, 99 spouses and financial dependents of Washington Avenue, Albany, NY members of the armed forces of the 12255. Students must complete their United States or of a state organized 95 militia who, at any time on or after  Be New York State residents Aug. 2, 1990, while a New York State This program provides scholarship resident, died or became severely and assistance to outstanding New York permanently disabled while engaged in State high school graduates. Each year, hostilities or training for hostilities for 8,000 scholarships are awarded - up to study in New York State. 2,000 scholarships of $1,500 and 6,000 FLIGHT 3407 MEMORIAL scholarships of $500 to top scholars SCHOLARSHIP from registered New York State high schools. Awards are based on student Provides financial aid to children, grades in certain Regents exams. spouses and financial dependents of Recipients can also receive other non- individuals killed as a direct result of loan student aid, but the total cannot the crash of Continental Airlines Flight exceed the cost of attendance. 3407 on February 12, 2009. The scholarship must be used within seven years commencing with the first AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT academic year for which the scholarship 587 MEMORIAL was awarded. During this period, SCHOLARSHIP students are entitled to payment for up For the families and financial to four years of full-time study, or five dependents of victims of the crash of years if enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree American Airlines Flight 587 on program approved as a program November 12, 2001. normally requiring five years of study. To apply, see your high school NYS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR guidance counsellor. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Each year, up to 2,000 scholarships of $1,500 are awarded to the top NYS Scholarships for Academic graduating scholar for each registered Excellence provide up to $1,500 per high school in New York State. Any year for up to five years of remaining $1,500 scholarships and undergraduate study in New York additional 6,000 scholarships of $500 State. per year are awarded to other Students must: outstanding high school graduates.  Have graduated from a New York These are based on the ratio of total State high school students graduating from each high  Study full time and be matriculated school in New York State as compared in an approved undergraduate to the total number of students who program of study in a New York graduated during the prior school year. State post-secondary institution Awards cannot exceed cost of  Be in good academic standing attendance.  Not be in default on any State or The State Education Department will federal student loan or on any notify the students who have been repayment of state awards nominated by their high schools to  Be U.S. citizens or qualifying receive the scholarship. HESC also noncitizens receives notification from the State Education Department. To receive 96 payment of the scholarship, the student corresponding fall term; and must submit an application for  have achieved at least two of the payment to HESC by June 30 of each following during high school: year for which assistance is sought. o have graduated with a grade Application for payment is made by point average (GPA) of 3.3 or filing the Free Application for Federal above; Student Aid (FAFSA) and the TAP on o have graduated “with honors” on the Web application. a New York State Regents The scholarship will be revoked if diploma or received a score of 3 the student begins study at an out-of- or higher on two or more state institution. A student who is Advanced Placement (or AP) ineligible to receive payment of the examinations; scholarship during the first academic o have graduated within the top year of eligibility due to enrolment at 15% of his or her high school an out-of-state institution loses all class. future eligibility for the award. The In recent years, recipients have scholarship cannot be reinstated even if received annual award of $500. the student subsequently enrols in a HESC determines both the program of study at a New York State individual amount and total number of institution. awards that will be granted to recipients NYS ACHIEVEMENT AND for the academic year. In recent years HESC has made 5,000 awards each INVESTMENT IN MERIT year, however; the number of awards to SCHOLARSHIP (NY-AIMS) be made under this Program is subject The NYS Achievement and to available funding. Investment in Merit Scholarship (NY- Note: Any award payment received AIMS) provides merit-based may have tax implications. Any scholarships to NYS high school questions regarding this should be graduates who achieved academic directed to a tax professional, the excellence as a high school student, Internal Revenue Service, or the NYS and enrol or plan to enrol in a public or Department of Taxation and Finance. private NYS college immediately after An award recipient is entitled to an high school. annual award for not more than four An applicant must: years of undergraduate study, or five  be a legal resident of NYS and have years if the program of study normally resided in NYS for 12 continuous requires five years. months; The application deadline for the NY-  be a U.S. citizen or eligible non- AIMS is published each year on the citizen; HESC website.  graduate from a NYS high school Recipients will be selected and in the class of 2018 or later; prioritized based on the unmet need as reflected on the financial aid award  enroll full time as a first-time letter of the colleges they attend. Unmet student in an eligible NYS college need is defined as the cost of attendance for the fall 2018 or the less federal and state aid awarded, 97 institutional aid, and the federal school, demonstrate leadership skills, expected family contribution. Awards and document experience in will be granted to those with the extracurricular and community-service greatest unmet need, in descending activities. Students must attend a New order. In the event of a tie, recipients York State college full-time and will be selected using a lottery method. maintain a B average. Each high school Except in the event of a school principal will recommend two seniors. closing, a recipient is ineligible to Award amounts vary each year. receive award payments if he or she (a) fails to attend the college used to establish his or her eligibility or (b) K. STATE GRANTS transfers from the college used to NEW YORK STATE TUITION establish his or her eligibility before ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) earning a degree. However, a recipient who has earned an associate degree The Tuition Assistance Program is and who enrols immediately in a four an entitlement program, which means or five-year undergraduate program that all eligible applicants receive will continue to receive his/her award. awards. Award amounts are determined A recipient is not required to submit by type of school, level of study, tuition another NYS Achievement and charges, and New York State net Investment in Merit Scholarship (NY- taxable income as reported on the New AIMS) Web Application once awarded York State Express Tuition Assistance this scholarship, but must complete the Program Applications (ETA) for TAP Free Application for Federal Student and other state aid eligibility. In order to Aid (FAFSA) and the Payment of State be eligible for state aid, a student must: Grants, Scholarships and Awards  Be a U.S. citizen or eligible Application each year to receive noncitizen payment.  Be a New York State resident for at Awards will be disbursed directly to least one year prior to the semester the college and may be used to support for which aid is sought the recipient’s expenses while in  Be enrolled full-time and college. matriculated in an approved NYS Please contact the Scholarship Unit post-secondary program (students at [email protected] or 1-888- may be enrolled on a part-time time 697-4372 with any questions regarding basis for Summer) this program.  Be in good academic standing. NEW YORK LOTTERY LEADERS  Have graduated from high school OF TOMORROW within the United States, have a SCHOLARSHIP GED, or demonstrate the ability to Students must be U.S. citizens and benefit graduates of a New York State high  Be within the prescribed income school. 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guaranteed by HESC and not be in institution in the prior two terms (3 default on any repayment of state credit equivalents in remedial awards course in each term are permitted as  Have at least a cumulative C part of the total 24 credits, or 18 average after receipt of two annual credits plus 6 credit equivalents); payments of the state- sponsored this requirement must be met each student financial aid time an accelerated award is sought;  Have completed a Free Application  Enroll for at least six but fewer than for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 12 semester hours for a part-time or the Renewal FAFSA. Annual accelerated payment. TAP awards for the academic year NEW YORK STATE ACADEMIC 2019-2020 will range between STANDARD $500-$5165 Undergraduate students may A student who has received tuition receive up to eight semesters of TAP assistance grant awards from the New for full-time study in a baccalaureate York State Tuition Assistance Program program, or up to six semesters of TAP (TAP) is required to complete at least 6 for full-time study in an associates semester hours in each semester of the program. first year in which he or she received an ABILITY TO BENEFIT award, 9 credits in each semester of the second year, and 12 credits in each First-time state aid recipients in the semester of the third and fourth years, 2006-2007 academic year and with any grade other than W, WU and thereafter, who do not have a WNA. Students who withdraw from all certificate of graduation from a courses in any semester or who fail to recognized school within the United maintain satisfactory progress as States providing secondary education defined above are ineligible to receive (a high school diploma or recognized TAP grants from that point, unless they equivalent), must attain a passing score receive a one-time TAP waiver (see the on a federally-approved ability to section below entitled “Committee on benefit (ATB) test. Academic Standing” for the procedure to request a TAP waiver). TAP FOR SUMMER STUDY For financial aid purposes, good To be eligible for an accelerated academic standing consists of two Summer payment, a student receiving elements: Satisfactory Academic a first year award and thereafter must Progress and Pursuit of Program. satisfy these criteria in addition to the Satisfactory progress is a measure of the standard TAP eligibility requirements student’s achievement, of earning for each Summer semester of credits toward a degree or certificate attendance: with a specified grade point average.  Be full time in the prior Spring Pursuit of program is a measure of the term; student’s effort to complete a program. In accordance with section 145-2.2  Earn 24 credits from the same of the Regulations of the Commissioner 99 of Education, each institution STANDARD OF SATISFACTORY participating in State student financial ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR aid programs must determine whether THE PURPOSE OF a student is in good academic standing DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY based on a standard of satisfactory FOR STATE STUDENT AID academic progress comprising a minimum number of credits to be For purposes of financial aid accrued (earned) with a minimum eligibility, the charts below indicate the cumulative grade point average in each number of credits the student must term an award payment is received. complete and the minimum GPA that The progress standard is most clearly must be achieved to maintain presented in chart format (see below). satisfactory progress for New York Initially, the regulation provided State financial aid purposes. A student that each institution establish and is also expected to maintain submit for the Commissioner’s Satisfactory Academic Progress as approval its proposed standard of measured in terms of credits progress. However, for the 1995-96 attempted toward his/her degree, as academic year and thereafter, new described above. To determine the legislation mandated a minimum number of credits a student must cumulative C average after a student complete and the minimum grade point has received four full-time semester average that must be achieved to remain award payments or the equivalent (24 in good academic standing, locate the payment points). student’s semester of study in the first Effective for the 2010-11 academic row and read down the columns. year and thereafter, New York State Education Law requires a non- remedial student, whose first award year is in 2010-11 and thereafter, must meet new standards of satisfactory academic progress (SAP). Non- remedial students whose first year is 2007-08 through 2009-10 must meet the SAP requirements enacted in 2006. Those meeting the definition of "remedial student" are not subject to the new SAP standards, but will use the requirements established in 2006. The law enacted in 2006 mandated minimum standards of satisfactory academic progress for students receiving their first State award in academic year 2006-07 year.

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ACADEMIC STANDARD CHARTS Calendar: Semester Program: Associate’s Degree & Certificate Programs (2010 Standards): applies to non-remedial students first receiving aid in 2010/11 and thereafter Before being certified for this payment 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th a student must have accrued at least this 0 6 15 27 39 51 many credits with at least this grade point average 0 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.0 Program: Baccalaureate Program(2010 Standards): applies to non-remedial students first receiving aid in 2010/11 and thereafter Before being certified for this 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th* 6th 7th 8th 9th** 10th** payment a student must have accrued at least this 0 6 15 27 39 51 66 81 96 111 many credits with at least this 0 1.5 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 grade point average Program: Associate’s Degree & Certificate Programs (2006 Standards): applies to non-remedial students first receiving aid in 2007-08 through 2009-10 and remedial students first receiving aid in 2007-08 and thereafter Before being certified for this payment 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th a student must have accrued at least this 0 3 9 18 30 45 many credits with at least this grade point average 0 .5 .75 1.3 2.0 2.0 Program: Baccalaureate Program (2006 Standards): applies to non-remedial students first receiving aid in 2007-08 through 2009-10 and remedial students first receiving aid in 2007-08 and thereafter Before being certified for this 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th* 6th 7th 8th 9th** 10th** payment a student must have accrued at least this 0 3 9 21 33 45 60 75 90 105 many credits with at least this 0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 grade point average

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Program: Graduate Divisions other than the Law Center (eligible only for NYS Scholarship) Before being certified for 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th* 6th 7th 8th this payment a student must have accrued at least this many 0 6 12 21 30 45 60 75 credits with at least this grade point 0 2.0 2. 5 2.75 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 average

*New York State regulations require NEW YORK STATE AID FOR that students maintain a “C” average (2.0) starting with their fifth TAP PART-TIME STUDY (APTS) payment. Students may petition for a This New York state grant program waiver from the Committee on provides aid amounts up to $2,000 per Academic Standing if there are year ($1,000 per semester) for eligible extenuating circumstances. part-time students (3-11 credit hours per **Only students in approved five-year semester). Students must be enrolled for undergraduate programs may receive the entire 15 weeks of the semester for more than 8 semesters of which they are seeking APTS. They undergraduate awards of New York must also be matriculated, maintain State financial aid. good academic standing, meet specified Students failing to meet these income limits, be a U.S. citizen or standards may be subject to loss of eligible noncitizen, be a resident of New student status and/or financial aid. York State, not have exhausted TAP According to New York State eligibility for full-time study and have a guidelines, one TAP waiver only of tuition charge of at least $100 per year. these standards may be requested Funding is limited, and students are during the student’s undergraduate strongly urged to apply early. Students career. A student may receive more must submit all requested than one “C” waiver under limited documentation to the Touro Office of circumstances. Please consult with Financial Aid as soon as requested. your advisor. NEW YORK STATE PART-TIME A transfer student, after an official TAP evaluation of his/her transcript, is placed on an Academic Standard To be eligible for part-time TAP Chart in accordance with the number students must have been first-time of transfer credits he or she receives freshmen in the 2006-07 academic year and is expected to progress along the or later, have earned 12 credits or more chart from that point. Transfer in each of two consecutive semesters students and part-time students should and maintain a “C” average. consult the Office of the Registrar to Additionally, students must be determine their position on the registered for 6-11 credits to qualify for appropriate Academic Standard Chart. Part Time TAP. Part-Time TAP is not 102 the same as Aid for Part-Time Study determined and measured and both may not be awarded in the proportionally in equivalence with full- same semester. time study for students who are disabled ADA PART-TIME TAP as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Education Law section 661(4)(g) That is, institutions will use the provides that, for students who are number of payment points a student has disabled as defined by the Americans received to evaluate good academic with Disabilities Act of 1990, "the standing. To clarify, an ADA student full-time attendance requirement is attending part-time will have two or eliminated. Such disabled students more terms before they need to be may be in part-time attendance, as evaluated at the next level of the SAP defined by the commissioner in order chart. NOTE: Because an ADA student to be eligible to receive payments. . ." receives partial payments, round the According to section 145-2.1(a)(4) points down to the nearest number of of the Regulations of the full payments to evaluate good Commissioner of Education, for a academic standing. student with a disability, "part-time Example: At a semester-based study or attendance shall mean school, student A has previously enrollment... for at least three but less received the equivalent of 3 TAP than 12 semester hours per semester or payments (18 payment points). Student the equivalent, or at least two but less A will not have to be evaluated until than eight semester hours per quarter." he/she has taken the equivalent of 12 ADA Part-time TAP recipients credits and accrued 6 additional TAP must meet all TAP eligibility points. requirements. Prior to the 2015-16 academic year, good academic standing was determined using the same satisfactory academic progress standard used for Aid for Part-time Study—that was, for each ADA Part- time TAP award, a recipient had two semesters to meet the progress standard. Beginning with the 2015-16 academic year, a new paragraph was added to subdivision 6 of section 665 of the Education Law to establish standards of academic progress for students with disabilities who are TAP eligible and attending college part- time in accordance with Commissioner's regulations. It also provides that, upon each certification, payment eligibility shall be 103

Beginning # 18 of points

Fall 3 1.5 19.5 No evaluation needed 2017-18

Spring 3 1.5 21 No evaluation needed 2017-18

Must evaluate: Student A is evaluated because he/she took 15 Fall credits and accrued 7.5 payment points over three 9 4.5 25.5 2018-19 semesters. Student A now has 25.5 (18 +7.5) accrued points (points are rounded down to the nearest number of full payments).

Must evaluate: Spring 9 4.5 30 Student A is evaluated because he/she has 30 (25.5 + 2018-19 4.5) accrued points. *Program Pursuit remains unchanged. Standard of Satisfactory Academic Progress for the Purpose of Determining Eligibility for State Student Aid Effective for 2015-16, students who are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, first receiving aid in 2010-11 and thereafter, must meet the new standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

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A Student Must Have Accrued at Least This Many Credits O 3 9 21 33 45 60 75 90 105

With At Least This Grade Point Average O 1.5 1.8 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

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Program: Associate’s Program Calendar: Semester 2015-16 and thereafter (ADA Part-time students) Before Being Certified for This Payment 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

A Student Must Have Accrued at Least This Many Credits O 3 9 18 30 42 51 60

With at Least This Grade Point Average O 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

Students with a part-time course tuition liability. The TAP points used load that includes noncredit remedial will also be based on this percentage courses must carry at least three (see the charts below for information on semester hours of credit-bearing work, award percentages and points accrual pursuant to section 145-2.1(a)(1) of the based on credits being taken). Commissioner’s Regulations: Certifications for ADA students will “Effective for academic terms only be accepted via HESC’s web site. beginning on or after July 1, 1984, a The HESC Web screens for student carrying a part-time program "STUDENT RECORD that includes noncredit remedial MAINTENANCE," "VIEW/SUBMIT courses shall carry at least three PENDING CERTIFICATION," and semester hours a semester.” That "VIEW/CORRECT STUDENT means, for example, that a student CERTIFICATION" will be modified to taking the minimum three semester indicate the student meets the hours must enroll only in credit-bearing Americans With Disabilities Act of courses. 1990 guidelines, and to allow the Prior to 2011, awards used one-half reporting of credits being taken in the of a TAP payment of eligibility. Enrollment Status drop down list. Effective with the 2011-12 academic Consistent with Part-time TAP, any year, HESC calculates TAP awards as a semester, quarter or term of attendance percentage of the award the ADA during which a student receives an student would be eligible to receive if ADA TAP award shall be counted as the student were enrolled full-time, the enrollment factor percent of a similar to the current Part-time TAP semester, quarter or term toward the award calculation formula. Consistent maximum term of eligibility for TAP with such formula, this percentage is awards. The total period of study for obtained by dividing the number of which payment may be made shall not credits the student is enrolled in, as exceed the equivalent of the maximum certified by the school, by the number period authorized for that award. of credits required for full-time study in The Report of Students Certified as the semester, trimester or term. The Part-time for a Non-Summer Term full-time tuition on the roster must be (HE8278), which is currently sent to the changed to reflect the student's actual school, will no longer be produced.

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Points Accrual for Part-time ADA State residents attending a participating Payment - Semester Schools private college located in New York State. Recipients will receive $6,000 Percent of Points Credits through a combination of their TAP Full Award Accrued award, ETA award and a match from 3 25.00% 1.5 their private college. For information about application 4 33.34% 2 procedures and eligibility guidelines please visit https://www.hesc.ny.gov/ 5 41.67% 2.5 pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of- financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships- 6 50.00% 3 awards/enhanced-tuition-awards.html 7 58.34% 3.5 NYS STEM INCENTIVE PROGRAM 8 66.67% 4 The STEM program provides tuition 9 75.00% 4.5 awards to students who are New York State residents attending a public or 10 83.34% 5 private degree-granting college or university located in New York State. 11 91.67% 5.5 Recipients must be in the top 10 percent of students of their high school Part-time Credits—Semester graduating class, pursue an approved, Schools two or four-year STEM degree program ADA payment will be made for and agree to live in NYS and work in a students taking 3-11 credits as shown STEM field in NYS for five years after above. graduation. Note: ADA recipients who meet all For information about application other certification requirements but procedures and eligibility guidelines are taking only two credits in a term at please visit a trimester-based school, will require https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for- special processing. Contact HESC at college/financial-aid/types-of- (888) 697-4372 option 2 or email financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships- [email protected] for awards/nys-science-technology- instructions regarding the certification engineering-and-mathematics-stem- of these students. incentive-program.html NYS VETERANS TUITION L. OTHER STATE AID AWARDS (VTA) PROGRAMS Veterans Tuition Awards (VTA) are ENHANCED TUITION AWARD awards for full-time and part-time study (ETA) for eligible veterans matriculated in an approved program at an undergraduate The ETA program provides tuition or graduate degree-granting institution awards to students who are New York 106 or in an approved vocational training Tuition payments received by a student program in New York State. under the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33 NOTE: Students previously veteran benefits) and Yellow Ribbon approved for this award must apply for program are considered duplicative of payment each year. Those students any VTA and/or TAP award. Students who are attending an approved receiving tuition assistance through undergraduate or graduate program these programs may, and in most cases may apply for payment for the current will have their State VTA and/or TAP academic year by completing the Free payment reduced or denied due to these Application for Federal Student Aid other benefits. However, payments (FAFSA) and then linking to the TAP received under the Montgomery GI bill on the Web application. See “How to do not duplicate the purpose of the VTA Apply for Payment” below for and/or TAP. additional details. Note: Students attending high tuition Students attending a vocational schools may be eligible to receive both school only do not have to file the the Federal and State benefits. FAFSA or “TAP on the Web” Additionally, students with a application. “Percentage of Maximum Benefit  For full-time study, a recipient Payable” under the Post - 9/11 GI Bill shall receive an award of up to the (Chapter 33 veteran benefits) Program full cost of undergraduate tuition of less than 100% and those continuing for New York state residents at the to receive benefits under the State University of New York, or Montgomery GI Bill may also receive actual tuition charged, whichever both Federal and State benefits. is less. Full-time study is defined VTA Benefits - Duration as twelve or more credits per Full-time Study semester (or the equivalent) in an  Approved Undergraduate Degree- approved program at a degree- Granting Programs - Awards are granting institution, or twenty-four available for up to eight semesters or more hours per week in a (four years) of undergraduate study. vocational training program. Awards can be made available for  For part-time study, awards will be up to ten semesters of undergraduate prorated by credit hour. Part-time study for enrollment in an approved study is defined as at least three five-year program or for enrollment but fewer than twelve credits per in an approved program of remedial semester (or the equivalent) in an study. approved program at a degree-  Approved Graduate Degree- granting institution, or six to Granting Programs - Awards are twenty-three hours per week in a available for up to six semesters vocational training program. (three years) of graduate study. Duplicative Benefits  Approved Vocational Training The combined tuition benefits Programs - Awards are available for available to a student cannot exceed up to a maximum of four semesters the student’s total tuition costs. (two years) of study in an approved 107

vocational training program. 1961 and May 7, 1975. Part-time Study  Persian Gulf Veterans who served in  Approved Undergraduate Degree- the Persian Gulf on or after August Granting Programs - Awards are 2, 1990. available for up to the equivalent  Afghanistan Veterans who served in of eight semesters (four years) of Afghanistan during hostilities on or full-time undergraduate study in a after September 11, 2001. four-year program. Awards can be  Veterans of the armed forces of the made available for up to the United States who served in equivalent of ten semesters (five hostilities that occurred after years) of full-time study for February 28, 1961 as evidenced by enrollment in an approved five- receipt of an Armed Forces year undergraduate program Expeditionary Medal, Navy which normally requires five Expeditionary Medal or a Marine academic years of full-time study. Corps Expeditionary Medal.  Approved Graduate Degree- Students must also: Granting Programs - Awards are  Establish eligibility by applying to available for up to the equivalent HESC. of six semesters (three years) of  Be New York State residents. full-time graduate study.  Be US Citizens or eligible  Approved Vocational Training noncitizens. Programs - Awards are available  Be matriculated full or part- time at for up to a maximum of eight an undergraduate or graduate semesters (four years) of part-time degree-granting institution in New study in an approved vocational York State or in an approved training program. vocational training program in New  Approved programs are defined as York State. undergraduate degree, graduate  Have applied for the Tuition degree, diploma, and certificate Assistance Program for all programs at degree-granting undergraduate or graduate study. institutions, or noncredit  Have graduated from high school in vocational training programs of at the United States, earned a GEDN, least 320 clock hours specifically or passed a federally approved approved by the New York State "Ability to Benefit" test as defined Education Department Office of by the Commissioner of the State College and University Education Department Evaluation.  Meet good academic standing Eligible students are those who are requirements New York State residents discharged  Be charged at least $200 tuition per under honorable conditions from the year U.S. Armed forces and who are:  Not be in default on a federal or  Vietnam Veterans who served in State made student loan or on any Indochina between December 22, 108

repayment of state awards State tribe and their children who are How to Establish Eligibility attending, or planning to attend, a Complete the New York State college in New York State and are New Veterans Tuition Award Supplement York State residents may apply for this or contact HESC. Questions regarding NY State award. Awards are made to all eligible service or how to document eligible applicants and there is no service should be directed to the qualifying examination. Awards are HESC Scholarship Unit at available for 2, 4 or 5-year programs. 888.697.4372. Eligible and/or certified American How to Apply for Payment Indian students are eligible to receive Once you have established your grant awards of up to $2,000 per year for eligibility, you must apply for up to four years of full-time study (five payment. While you need only years for specific programs requiring establish your eligibility once, you five years to complete degree must apply for payment each year. requirements). Apply for payment by doing one of If funding is available, eligible the following: students may receive aid for summer 1. Apply online by completing the course work. Any aid a student receives Free Application for Federal for summer school study is deducted Student Aid (FAFSA) — the from the student's maximum entitlement form used by most colleges, for four years of full-time college study. universities and vocational Applications must be postmarked by schools for awarding federal July 15 for the fall semester, by student aid and most state and December 31 for the spring semester, college aid — and then linking to and by May 20 for the summer session. the TAP on the Web application, There are no fees for submitting an or application. Students must apply for 2. For veterans who do not each semester (not annually). anticipate filing a FAFSA, Specific eligibility criteria and complete a Scholarship Grant information can be found by writing to: Payment Application. To receive Native American Education Unit a copy of the application, please NYS Education Department call 888-697-4372. Room 461 EBA 3. Vocational Training Program Albany, New York 12234 students - Complete only the (518) 474-0537 Veterans Tuition Award ADULT CAREER AND Supplement. CONTINUING EDUCATION All applications must be completed SERVICES – VOCATIONAL by June 30 of the academic year for which an award is sought. REHABILITATION (ACCES – VR) NEW YORK STATE AID TO (Formerly VESID) NATIVE AMERICANS The mission of Adult Career Continuing Education Services – Vocational Enrolled members of a New York Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) Program is to 109 promote educational equity and their needs, and tolerance for their ideas excellence for students with disabilities and views. Students are expected to while ensuring that they receive the rights cooperate with College officials by and protection to which they are entitled, observing the rules and regulations of the ensure appropriate continuitybetween the College, and by demonstrating respect for child and adult services systems, and College values and property. provide the highest quality vocational, rehabilitation and independent living B. CODE OF CONDUCT services to all eligible persons as quickly Students are expected to behave in a as those services are required to enable manner that is harmonious with and them to work and live independent, self- supportive of the activities and functions directed lives. For further information, of an educational institution. All contact 1.800.222.JOBS (5627) or visit members of the Touro Community must http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr. be free from disruption of their FURTHER INFORMATION educational mission and social activities including, but not limited to, The financial aid scholarship grid can unreasonable interference in the be accessed online at exchange of concepts and ideas, threat of https://touro.box.com/v/TouroFinanci personal injury, bias or harassment, and alAidGuide intimidation or coercion. At the same time, members of the academic VI. COLLEGE CODES community have a responsibility to uphold the goals and good order of the AND STUDENT academic community through personal integrity, honesty, and respect for others. RESPONSIBILITIES Touro College’s Code of Conduct outlines the rights and responsibilities of A. CAMPUS the student in all divisions of Touro. CITIZENSHIP Violations of the Touro College Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary Students of Touro College are sanction. expected to be considerate of all The Touro College Code of Conduct individuals at the College – fellow and underlying procedures can be found students, faculty, and administrators – online at: and to help maintain a harmonious and www.touro.edu/students/policies/code- supportive environment conducive to of-conduct/ learning and the furtherance of academic pursuits. While specific regulations are listed on the following pages, it is expected that all members of the College community demonstrate respect for their colleagues, sensitivity to

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1. Theft of, or damage to, College records and property, caused by intentional, negligent, or irresponsible conduct; 2. Unauthorized use of any College property, including, but not limited to, its name, property, offices, premises, equipment (computer equipment, telephones, fax machines, copying equipment, laboratories, and student ID cards); 3. Conduct which interferes with or obstructs any College functions or which physically obstructs or threatens to obstruct or restrain members of the College community; 4. The physical or sexual abuse or harassment of any member of the College community (such incidents must also be reported to the Title IX coordinator); 5. Threatening or actual infliction of bodily injury, assault, or emotional trauma against students, faculty or staff of the College (such incidents must also be reported to the Chief Security Officer); 6. Disorderly, disruptive, or abusive conduct in the classroom or on College premises; 7. Refusal to follow the directives of College officials acting in performance of their duties; 8. Impersonating College faculty, College officials, or College staff; 9. Forging signatures or other information on registration forms, financial aid forms, or any other College documents; 10. Computer abuse, including possession of unauthorized passwords, plagiarism of programs, unauthorized destruction of files, misuse of computer accounts, and disruptive or annoying behavior on the College’s computer system; 11. Unauthorized sale, distribution, or consumption of alcoholic beverages on College premises; 12. Distribution, purchase, or possession of barbiturates, amphetamines, marijuana, hallucinogens, opiates, or any other addictive or illegal drugs or paraphernalia on College premises; 13. Gambling in any form on College premises; 14. Possession, distribution, or sale of weapons, incendiary devices, or explosives on College premises; 15. Tampering with or misusing fire-fighting equipment and/or safety equipment (such as alarm-boxes and extinguishers);

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16. Participation in or furtherance of any illegal activity on Touro’s premises; 17. Offensive or derogatory written or verbal statements intended to inflict harm on members of the College community, including, without limitation, racist, ethnic, or sexist remarks or references regarding any member or group of the College community; 18. Any abusive conduct or harassment directed at an individual or group of individuals in the College community on the basis of the actual or perceived race, gender, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or citizenship status of such person(s); 19. Refusal to identify oneself to an official or security officer of the College or to present proper identification upon entering the College premises; 20. Actions that are not harmonious with and supportive of the activities and functions of an educational institution; 21. Aiding or abetting any conduct prohibited by this College Code; 22. Conviction of a felony crime while enrolled at the College; 23. Intentionally filing a false complaint under this College Code of Conduct; 24. Academic dishonesty and lack of academic integrity. Touro College Social Media Policy Touro College policies apply to students’ online conduct. College staff members do not “police” online social networks and the College is firmly committed to the principle of free speech. However, when the College receives a report of inappropriate online conduct it is obligated to investigate. This is true even when a student posts to a personal social media account using their own phone or computer while off-campus or during a break. The College has the right to discipline students for misconduct or lack of professionalism wherever it occurs, including online. Individuals who violate any of the provisions of the Code of Conduct are subject to disciplinary action at the discretion of Touro College. Student organizations violating the above regulations may be penalized by having their charter revoked. Furthermore, disciplinary sanctions may also be imposed against the officers and members of student organizations at the discretion of Touro College.

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ADJUDICATION OF COLLEGE Affairs Committee for a disciplinary hearing CODE OF CONDUCT  dismiss the charges VIOLATIONS DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS Any member of the College Community may notify the Dean of The Dean of Students may institute Students or his/her designated disciplinary proceedings by referring a representatives of a Code of Conduct matter to the Student Affairs Committee infraction by submitting a written within fourteen (14) school days of statement describing the alleged infraction notification of the alleged infraction. Once to the Office of the Dean of Students referred to the Student Affairs Committee a within ten (10) school days of the alleged hearing must be commenced within violation or within ten (10) school days twenty-one (21) school days unless a from the time the charging individual disciplinary hearing date is adjourned for learned of the alleged code violation, but good cause. Once a disciplinary hearing is no later than within three (3) months of the commenced it must be completed within violation. ten (10) school days. The Dean of Students, or one of his/her PROTOCOLS FOR designated representatives, shall inform DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS the individual charged with the infraction, in writing, of the nature of the charges Hearings conducted by the Student against him/her and designate a time and Affairs Committee and the Special place for a meeting in the Office of the Appeals Panel will be governed by the Dean of Students. following protocols: After meeting with the individual a. All hearings are closed to the public. charged with the infraction, the Dean of b. A quorum of the Committee Students or his/her designated membership, defined as 51 percent representatives (individuals or committee) of the total membership, must be will conduct a preliminary investigation of present. the charges and determine what course of c. Attorneys are not allowed to be disciplinary action is appropriate. The present at any hearings. Dean of Students and/or his/her designated d. Students have the right to bring representatives (individuals or committee) witnesses on their behalf, to present can: any supporting information they  bring the parties together for deem relevant, to make opening and informal mediation closing statements, and to ask  impose any of the disciplinary questions during the proceedings. sanctions listed in the section e. The preponderance-of-evidence rule entitled “Sanctions,” except that will govern the decision-making the Dean of Students (and/or his process. representatives) cannot require f. Decisions will be made by a majority payment of restitution or order of participating members. expulsion g. The Committee deliberations will be  refer the charges to the Student on camera. 113

SANCTIONS student's failure to participate in such a program after being advised After a hearing, the Student Affairs that his/her enrollment is Committee may take one or more of conditioned on participation may the following actions: result in other disciplinary 1. Dismiss the Charges: After sanctions. reviewing all relevant information, evidence and record materials, the d. Restitution – A student may be Student Affairs Committee may required to pay restitution to the decide to dismiss the charges against college or to fellow students for the student. damages and losses resulting from 2. Impose disciplinary sanctions, his/her action. which include but are not limited to e. Suspension – A student may be the following: suspended and may be barred from a. Warning – A written reprimand attending classes for a definite putting the student on notice that period, not to exceed two years. he/she has violated the Code of Notification of the suspension will Conduct and indicating that appear on the student’s academic further misconduct may result in transcript and will remain until the a more severe disciplinary action. end of the suspension period. A A copy of this warning will be notification of the suspension will placed in the student's file. remain in the student’s file. A b. Disciplinary Probation — A student may not be automatically student may be placed on re-enrolled at the end of his/her disciplinary probation for a suspension and he/she must apply definite period of time. While on to the Student Affairs Committee probation, students may not hold for reenrollment. office in Student Government f. Expulsion – This is termination Organizations, Clubs or Societies of the student’s enrolled status at or represent the college in any the college. A student who is capacity. Further violations while expelled from the college is not on probationary status will result permitted to complete his/her in suspension or expulsion from courses and may not re-register for the college. A copy of the a future semester. Notification of probation notice becomes a part the expulsion will appear on the of the student’s file. student’s academic transcript. c. Counseling and Treatment – 3. Impose Additional Sanctions – The A student’s continued enrollment Student Affairs Committee may impose at Touro College may be the following sanctions in addition to those listed above: conditioned on his/her participation in counseling or a. A fine to be paid to the College, treatment at outside counseling in addition to restitution. and treatment agencies. A 114

b. Service to the College respond to the appealing individual, in Community for a designated writing, within thirty (30) school days of number of hours. The required receipt of the written appeal. service cannot interfere with In cases in which the disciplinary the individual’s course sanction was initially imposed by the schedule. Student Affairs Committee, the student 4. Legal Action – In addition to may file a written appeal with the Dean imposing the disciplinary sanctions of Students within ten (10) school days outlined above, the Student Affairs of the committee’s decision. The Dean Committee may recommend that of Students shall appoint a Special students be turned over to law Appeals Panel consisting of the Dean of enforcement authorities for legal Faculties (or his/her representative), action. The final decision on referring three full-time faculty members, and a student cases to the authorities is made Student Affairs staffer, to hear the by the Office of the President. student’s appeal. This hearing must be 5. Other Sanctions – The Student scheduled within fourteen (14) school Affairs Committee may impose other days of the receipt of the student’s sanctions that it deems appropriate and written appeal. The Special Appeals fair. Panel may overturn the decision of the APPEALS OF DISCIPLINARY Student Affairs Committee only if it SANCTIONS IMPOSED FOR determines that the committee’s action CODE OF CONDUCT was clearly erroneous, arbitrary or VIOLATIONS capricious.

Any disciplinary action taken by the Dean of Students or his/her C. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY representatives for a violation of the STATEMENT Code of Conduct may be appealed by filing a written appeal with the Student Touro College and University Affairs Committee within ten (10) System is a community of scholars school days. The Student Affairs and learners committed to maintaining the highest standards of personal integrity Committee will set a date for a hearing within fourteen (14) school days of in all aspects of our professional and receipt of the student's written appeal. academic lives. Students and faculty The Student Affairs Committee may are expected to share a mutual respect overturn the decision of the Dean of for teaching, learning, and the Students only if it was clearly development of knowledge. Because erroneous, arbitrary or capricious. The intellectual integrity is a hallmark of burden of proof is on the student to scholarly and scientific inquiry, as well as demonstrate that the decision of the a core value of the Jewish tradition on Dean of Students was clearly which our university system was founded, erroneous, arbitrary or capricious. students and faculty are expected to adhere to the highest standards of The Student Affairs Committee will 115 honesty, fairness, professional conduct up to and including expulsion from the of academic work, and respect for all Touro College and University System. community members. We commit ourselves to the shared Academic honesty supports our shared vision of academic excellence that can intellectual culture and our ability to only flourish in a climate of integrity. trust one another. Students must avoid all The complete Touro College and acts of dishonesty, including, but not University System Academic Integrity limited to: Policy can be found online at  cheating https://www.touro.edu/students/policies  plagiarizing (presenting the work /academic-integrity/statement-of- or ideas of others as your own) academic-integrity/  fabricating (making up information, data, or research D. STANDARDS OF results) CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR  tampering (unauthorized removal or alteration of College documents, The faculty has primary software, equipment, or other responsibility for managing the academic-related materials, classroom. Students who create a including other students’ work) disruption in the classroom may be  lying directed by the instructor to leave the  working with others when class for the remainder of the class period. assignments or exams require Behaviors defined as disruptive include individual work persistently speaking without being  making unauthorized copies of recognized, using a cell phone in the copyrighted material class, eating in the classroom, interfering  facilitating or tolerating the with the class by entering and leaving the dishonesty of others room without authorization, carrying Academic dishonesty lowers on private conversations, and refusing to scholastic quality and adversely affects follow the directions of the course those who will eventually depend on the instructor. knowledge and integrity of our OTHER PROHIBITED ACTIONS graduates. Failure to uphold the principles IN CLASSROOMS of academic integrity negatively impacts the reputation of Touro, the value of each To ensure a clean and healthy and every degree awarded by the environment for all students at the institution, and the future success of our College, eating, drinking, and smoking graduates. are not permitted in any classroom, The Touro College and University laboratory, or auditorium. System views violation of academic Students are strictly forbidden to integrity with the utmost gravity. Such bring pets or other animals into any violations will lead to appropriate facilities of the College, unless they sanctions, from failure in coursework have obtained specific authorization

116 in advance from the dean of their 2nd Degree) division/school.  Manslaughter (2nd Degree) Additionally, please see Touro’s  Stalking (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Policy on Weapons in the 2019 Annual Degree) Security and Fire Safety Report,  Criminal Sexual Acts (1st Degree) www.touro.edu/departments/campus-  Sexual Abuse (1st Degree) security/clery-reports/TOUROCOLLEGE-  Aggravated Sexual Abuse (1st and 2019ASR-print.pdf. 2nd Degree)  Unlawful Imprisonment (1st and E. POLICY ON BIAS, 2nd Degree) HARASSMENT, AND  Kidnapping (1st and 2nd Degree)  Coercion (1st and 2nd Degree) DISCRIMINATION  Burglary (1st, 2nd and 3rd Degree) Touro is committed to safeguarding  Criminal Mischief (1st, 2nd, 3rd, the rights of its students, faculty, and and 4th Degree) staff and to providing an environment  Arson (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th free of bias and prejudice. Under New Degree) York Law criminal activity motivated  Petty Larceny by bias and hatred toward another  Grand Larceny (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and person or group based upon a belief or 4th Degree) perception concerning race, color,  Robbery (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree) national origin, ancestry, gender,  Harassment (1st Degree) religion, religious practice, age,  Aggravated Harassment disability or sexual orientation is illegal  Simple Assault and punishable not only for the  Larceny Theft underlying crime, but, additionally, as  Intimidation a hate crime pursuant to the New York  Destruction/ damage/ vandalism of Penal Law# 485, et, seq. specifically property Law # 485.05. In the tables that list hate crimes, In addition, any attempt or Touro is required to apply federal conspiracy to commit any of these regulations for the “counting” of hate crimes is also punishable as a hate crime. A person convicted of a hate crimes, which is different from the crime will be subject to certain New York state law as outlined below. sentencing guidelines for felonies that The crimes listed can be considered impose a more severe penalty than hate crimes under certain conditions: similar but non- hate crime offence.  Assault (1st, 2nd and 3rd Degree) A hate crime conviction may also  Aggravated Assault on a Person subject the offender to monetary Less than 11 Years Old penalties pursuant to the Law of their  Menacing (1st, 2nd and 3rd state. Any incident or attempt to commit Degree) a hate crime should be reported to  Reckless Endangerment (1st and Campus the Security Director, Lydia 117

Perez at 500 7th Avenue, 4th Floor, another complaint mechanism (see New York, NY 10018; office number Exception to Policy below). The (646) 565-6134; or by calling 1-88- procedure only applies to complaints Touro-911(1-888-687-6911); or your that are the result of actions by another Campus Security Department in your member of the College community state. while acting in an official capacity (e.g. Reported incidents of hate crimes faculty member, administrator, or staff) and attempts to commit hate crimes in contravention of the written policies will be referred to the NYPD and/or of Touro. other Law Enforcement Agencies for If any student believes that his or her further investigation and legal action. rights have been violated or infringed Touro treats all hate crimes as serious upon, or that Touro’s policies and offenses that need to be prosecuted procedures have not been followed, that with the full force of the legal system. student may file a formal complaint in Touro College’s full Non- accordance with the guidelines below. Discrimination Statement can be found COMPLAINT PROCEDURE online at: www.touro.edu/non- discrimination/. When a complaint concerns an administrative function of Touro, F. STUDENT including, but not limited to, tuition refund and student financial assistance, GRIEVANCES a student may file a formal complaint with the College-wide director or Touro is committed to safeguarding supervisor of the administrative unit in the interests of all students. Students question, or their designee. Prior to are entitled to be treated with fairness filing the formal complaint, the student and respect in accordance with Touro’s should attempt to remedy the situation policies and procedures. Touro does via an informal mediation. If the not condone unfair treatment of informal mediation is unsuccessful, or if students by administration, faculty the student is uncomfortable attempting and/or staff. an informal resolution, then a formal Students who believe that they have complaint may be filed. The complaint been aggrieved by the College, and that should state, with particularity: the such occurrence is not governed by person(s) involved, the nature of the another complaint mechanism, may claim, the date, witnesses (if any), seek redress through the complaint documents (if any), and the procedure outlined below. No adverse circumstances under which the alleged action will be taken against any person claim may have been committed. who files a complaint because of the filing of such complaint. LIMITATION PERIOD This student complaint procedure is available to Touro student who seeks to Claims under this policy may only resolve a legitimate grievance directly be brought within sixty (60) calendar affecting that student, provided that days of the alleged misconduct. such circumstance is not governed by EXCEPTION TO POLICY 118

This Policy is not applicable to student who retaliates against an situations that are governed by other individual who files a complaint, policies. For example, complaints of witnesses improper conduct, or sexual harassment are governed by participates in the investigation of a Title IX; Touro currently has a robust complaint, regardless of whether the policy and procedure for dealing with complaint relates to the complaining such allegations. Therefore, all such person or someone else, violates Touro incidents are considered under that College policy and may be subject to anti-harassment policy/process. Other sanctions, up to an included examples of exceptions to the expulsion/termination from Touro. Grievance Policy include, but are not Complaints of retaliation should be limited to, discrimination, Code of reported as violations of this policy. Conduct violations, and ADA Reasonable Accommodations requests H. TOURO COLLEGE and complaints. DRUGS AND

CONTROLLED G. RETALIATION SUBSTANCES POLICY Retaliation is any adverse action taken against an individual (applicant, The United States Department of student or employee) because they filed Education has issued regulations a charge of discrimination or implementing the provisions of the Drug- harassment (including sexual/gender Free Schools and Communities Act harassment), complained to Touro or a Amendments o f 1989 (Public Law government agency about 101-226). discrimination or harassment In compliance with Federal Law and (including sexual/gender harassment) New York State Law, this policy on the job, or participated in a includes information to ensure that all proceeding (such as an internal members of the Touro Community are investigation or lawsuit), including as a aware of the dangers of substance abuse witness. Retaliation also includes and to outline the sanctions for violating adverse action taken against someone this policy. who is associated with the individual Students, faculty and staff who participating in an investigation, such distribute or use illegal drugs or illicitly as a friend or family member. use drugs which would otherwise be Touro College will take every step legal, including alcohol, while on Touro necessary to protect the complainant, campuses, locations and facilities, or as respondent and any witnesses against part of any Touro activities, are retaliation for reporting harassment violating Federal Laws, New York State (including sexual/gender harassment), Laws, and the policies and procedures discrimination or for participating in of Touro. Violations of federal and state the investigation of a complaint. laws may lead to prosecution and Any employee, faculty member, or criminal sanctions, including, but not 119 limited to, fines and/or imprisonment. controlled substances are subject to Touro College is committed to College disciplinary action, as well as educating and informing students, possible criminal prosecution. faculty and staff about the dangers and Students found in violation of these effects of drug use. Touro College policies will be subject to disciplinary recognizes that drug addiction and proceedings in accordance with the alcoholism are illnesses that are not procedures outlined in this Student easily resolved and may require Handbook. professional assistance and treatment. Student violators may be subject to Touro may provide confidential the following sanctions and remedial counseling and referral services to students, measures: faculty and staff with drug and/or alcohol  Expulsion problems. These services are available  Suspension through the Office of the Dean of Students,  Probation the Vice-President of the Division of  Censure Graduate Studies, and/or Human  Counseling and treatment Resources. All inquiries and requests for  Legal action assistance will be handled with  Other sanctions confidentiality. Touro College also has a Biennial PUBLIC EDUCATION Review that is used to document the STATEMENT ON ILLICIT DRUG progress made by Touro and also provide AND ALCOHOL USE insight into how Touro’s Alcohol and Drug The mind-altering substances to be policy and programs could be improved. discussed here are: marijuana, cocaine, Students are urged to view pages 26-28 heroin and their derivatives, in the Annual Security and Fire Report at amphetamines (uppers), barbiturates www.touro.edu/departments/campus- (downers), hallucinogens, and alcohol. security/clery-reports/TOUROCOLLEGE- Many individuals take such drugs to 2019ASR-print.pdf. escape from their problems, but doing TOURO COLLEGE so only creates more problems. DISCIPLINARY STANDARDS The following is a brief listing of FOR STUDENTS POSSESSING, health problems resulting from substance USING, DISTRIBUTING, abuse. AND/OR SELLING DRUGS  The most obvious ones are death or AND CONTROLLED severe organ damage (such as SUBSTANCES heart attack, respiratory arrest, damage to the liver and lungs, and It is the policy of Touro College that stroke). unlawful use, possession, distribution,  The less obvious, though much or manufacture of drugs and controlled more prevalent, problems of the substances on College property is strictly mind and body are as follows: prohibited. Individuals who possess, a. Marijuana: Crowded thought use, distribute, or manufacture drugs or 120 processes, impaired short term NOTE: Mothers who drink alcohol memory, slowed reflexes, chronic during pregnancy may give birth to bronchitis, changes in menstrual infants with irreversible physical cycle, possible birth defects. abnormalities and mental b. Crack and Cocaine: Palpitations retardation. Research shows that (racing heart), sleep disturbances, loss children of alcoholic parents are at of appetite, paranoia, elevated blood greater risk than other young people of pressure, decreased sexual performance, becoming alcoholics. addiction.  AIDS: Users of needles who take c. Heroin: High risk of contracting any drugs run a high risk of AIDS and hepatitis from dirty needles, contracting AIDS and hepatitis. phlebitis (infection in the veins),  Addiction: This is the common embolism (blood clots or air in the veins denominator for all mind-altering that can cause sudden death), substances. With its insidious onset, paranoia, depression, sleep addiction often goes undetected until disturbance, muscle and joint aches, the user’s life is in chaos. Addiction clouded thought process, decreased pervades one’ s life, overpowering sexual performance, addiction. one ’s ability to reason and to relate to d. Amphetamines (Ice, speed, others. Addiction ruins the user’ s life crack, crystal): Delusions, and the lives of those around him/her. hallucinations (i.e. seeing bugs crawl TOURO COLLEGE under the skin), paranoia, palpitations REGULATIONS RELATING TO (racing heart), sleep disturbances, ALCOHOL USE psychosis, depression, decreased sexual performance, violent behavior,  The consumption of alcoholic and addiction. beverages by individuals under the e. Barbiturates: Sedation age of 21 is illegal in New York (sleepiness), dulled thought processes, State. slurred speech, slowed reflexes,  Persons under the age of 21 are decreased motor abilities, impaired prohibited from consuming alcoholic coordination, decreased sexual beverages on the premises of Touro performance, and addiction. College. f. Hallucinogens: Memory loss,  Any student who falsely represents speech difficulty, episodes of him/herself as being of age to violence, convulsions, tremors, consume alcohol is subject to elevated body temperature, ruptured disciplinary action as outlined in the blood vessels, addiction. Code of Conduct. g. Alcohol: Sedation  Any employee of the College who (sleepiness), dulled thought processes, provides alcohol to a minor on slurred speech, double vision, mood College premises shall be subject to changes, slowed reflexes, full penalty under the laws of New impairment of coordination, loss of York State. interest in sex, addiction. 121

 Alcohol abuse does not excuse harassment, violence, damage, harm to employees of the College from self or others, or distribution of illegal neglect of their responsibilities to substances, on a case-by-case basis as the College. Individuals whose deemed appropriate and necessary. work performance is impaired as a Reporting a Personal Concern: result of the use/abuse of alcohol Students who have concerns about their may be required to participate in an use of alcohol and/or other drugs, or appropriate evaluation and students who are concerned of such use treatment program. by a friend, are encouraged to seek  Touro College observes the assistance through one of Touro’s culpability laws for serving drinks support services. Confidentiality in to the mentally impaired and to these circumstances may be protected in individuals who are already compliance with Touro policy and inebriated. applicable law (e.g. FERPA, HIPPA, etc.). SUBSTANCE ABUSE SELF- IDENTIFICATION AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS AND AMNESTY COMMUNITIES ACT Touro recognizes that, sometimes, In compliance with the Drug Free there may be health or safety Schools and Communities Act, Touro emergencies related to the use of drugs publishes information regarding the or alcohol in which the potential for College’s educational programs related disciplinary action by Touro may deter to drug and alcohol abuse prevention; students who want to seek assistance sanctions for violations of federal, state, for themselves or for another member and local laws and College policy; a of the Touro community. In such description of health risks associated instances, the health and safety of the with alcohol and other drug use; and a at-risk student will be Touro’s top description of available treatment priority. Therefore, should a student, or programs for Touro students and another individual on behalf of that employees. Drug and Alcohol Abuse student, voluntarily come forward Educational Training is available online seeking assistance in a situation to all of the Touro Community and may involving the overconsumption or also be available in person through the abuse of drugs and/or alcohol, Touro’ s Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training student conduct response to the Program. A complete description of overconsumption/ abuse will be, first these topics, as provided in the and foremost, focused on medical College’s annual notification to students treatment, counseling, and/ or and employees, is available in the Touro educational interventions. College and University Systems Policy However, Touro reserves the right Concerning Drugs and Alcohol to address any associated acts that For Further Information compromises the wellbeing of its community and its members, such as Students should consult the Touro 122

College Campus Security and Drug and/or training regarding this policy is Alcohol Abuse Policies Information available online to students, faculty, and Brochure for a detailed description of the staff. health risks and dangers resulting from Title IX, and its implementing consuming controlled substances. regulations, prohibit discrimination This brochure has a listing of treatment based on sex, including sexual centers in the New York area. The harassment. The prohibition against brochure also outlines legal sanctions discrimination extends to employment imposed under federal law and New and third-parties. Sexual harassment is York State law. unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature and can include sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other I. TOURO COLLEGE verbal, non-verbal, or physical conduct. POLICY ON SEXUAL Environmental harassment (sometimes referred to as hostile environment) is OFFENSES, BIAS, sexually harassing conduct that is HARRASSMENT AND sufficiently severe, persistent or DISCRIMINATION pervasive to limit an individual’s ability to participate in or receive benefits, This policy applies to all members services, or opportunities at Touro. This of the Touro community, including can include persistent comments or students, faculty, and administrators as jokes about an individual’s, sex; verbal well as third parties (i.e. vendors, and behavior, including insults, remarks, invitees). Discrimination or epithets, or derogatory statements; harassment of any kind in regard to a nonverbal behavior, including graffiti, person's sex is not tolerated at our inappropriate physical advances short of institution. Information and/or training physical violence such as repeated and regarding this policy is available to unwanted touching; and assault, students, faculty, and staff. including physical violence or the threat Touro promotes an environment in of physical violence. which the dignity and worth of all New York Law also defines these members of the community are acts as crimes if any of them are respected. It is the policy of Touro that engaged in with a person who is sexual intimidation of students and incapable of consent either because of employees is unacceptable behavior the person's age or because the person is and will not be tolerated. mentally defective, mentally Touro College promotes an incapacitated, or physically helpless. environment in which the dignity and Therefore, sexual abuse, sodomy, and worth of all members of the community rape are sex crimes and violators will be are respected. It is the policy of Touro prosecuted in accordance with New that sexual intimidation, discrimination York Penal Law. or harassment of any kind in regard to Retaliation against any individual a person's sex is unacceptable behavior who makes a complaint will not be and will not be tolerated. Information tolerated. To officially file charges for an act of 123 sexual assault or rape, please contact compelled to take immediate and The Office of The Dean of Students. If effective corrective action reasonably the alleged perpetrator is a student, you calculated to stop the harassment, can initiate disciplinary action against prevent its recurrence, and as this individual. All incidents must be appropriate, remedy its effects. reported within six (6) months of their This policy applies to all members of occurrence. Touro, including students, faculty, and If the alleged perpetrator is a faculty administrators as well as third parties member of the college, the Office of (including, but not limited to, vendors, the Dean of Students will refer the invitees, etc.). Information and/or charges to the Dean of Faculties. training regarding this policy are Allegations against non-teaching available to students, faculty, and staff. employees of the college will be In addition, information about this referred to the Director of Personnel. In policy will be available on Touro’s all such instances, student victims will website. be guided and assisted by a staff TITLE IX COORDINATOR member of the Office of the Dean of Students. The Title IX Coordinator or his/her All divisions of Touro seek to foster designee is trained and knowledgeable a collegial atmosphere in which about enforcement, compliance, students are nurtured and educated communication, and implementation of through close faculty-student Touro’s anti-harassment and anti- relationships, student camaraderie, and discrimination policy. individualized attention. Complaints may be filed by Discrimination or harassment of any contacting the Title IX Coordinator: kind is anathema to Touro’s mission, history, and identity. Touro will Matthew Lieberman resolve any identified discrimination in Title IX Coordinator a timely and effective manner, and will Touro College ensure that it does not recur. 500 7th Avenue, 4th Floor Compliance with Touro’s policies and New York, NY 10018 procedures is a necessary step in (646) 565-6000 ext. 55667 achieving a safe environment in our [email protected] educational community. The policies or alternatively the Chief Compliance set forth were developed to promote a officer at [email protected]. safe educational environment in compliance with the Violence Against For Further Information Women Act (VAWA) and a high- Students are strongly urged to read quality campus life. the full policy at Those believing that they have been touro.app.box.com/v/titleixpolicy. harassed or discriminated against on Students are also urged to read the the basis of their sex, including sexual Annual Security and Fire Report at harassment, should contact the Title IX coordinator immediately. When Touro has notice of the occurrence, Touro is 124 www.touro.edu/departments/campus- have armed Security Officers. Security security/clery-reports/TOUROCOLLEGE- personnel are carefully screened 2019ASR-print.pdf. before being assigned to Touro College, Additional information about this and supervised to ensure quality policy will be available on Touro’s assurance. Security staff are supervised website. Students may contact the by means of their agency supervisor, and Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. as well as the Campus Security Director. Department of Education for inquiries Security personnel respond to concerning the application of Title IX emergency calls for service, enforce as well as the implementation of its regulations, and assist in security regulations. The Office for Civil Rights building inspections and fire can be contacted using the following prevention. Electronic means, such as information: closed circuit television, are also used to U.S. Department of Education monitor activities at many College Office for Civil Rights centers. 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor The Security Officers may detain New York, New York 10005 individuals who engage in illegal and (646) 428-3800 criminal actions until New York City Fax (646) 428-3843 police officers arrive and/or your local [email protected] law enforcement agency arrives. They are empowered to enforce Touro’s J. TOURO COLLEGE regulations, to investigate incidents, and CAMPUS SECURITY to apprehend those who violate Touro regulations or commit crimes on Safety and security are concerns campus. Criminal violators that are commonly shared by the students, apprehended are turned over to the police. faculty, and staff employees of Touro Our Security Officers are not peace College. The College is committed to officers or police officers and have no keeping its campus locations, centers, power of arrest. and sites secure. Our Security Director meets regularly ACCESS TO THE CAMPUS with police commanders to help ensure the safest environment for our campus Students must show a valid community. identification card to enter Touro REPORTING CRIMINAL College facilities. Visitors must receive INCIDENTS AND OTHER a temporary pass from guards on duty to EMERGENCIES enter Touro facilities. SECURITY SERVICES All students, employees, and guests should promptly report criminal Touro College has contracted with incidents, accidents, and other professional security guard services to emergencies to the Department of maintain and monitor security at its Campus Security by dialing 1-88- campuses and sites. Selected locations Touro911 [(888) 687-6911]. This 125 service allows you to speak to a live K. MISCELLANEOUS operator, 24 hours a day, seven days a COLLEGE POLICIES week, to report any incidents or occurrences. The service refers all ANTI-HAZING REGULATIONS calls to the appropriate agencies (i.e., fire, police, etc.) for assistance, as well No student or group of students shall as to the appropriate College authorities. encourage or participate in any form of Additionally you may report any hazing. Hazing is defined as action incidents to any Security Officer at your taken or situations created to produce site, the Campus Security Director, excessive mental or physical discomfort, and/or Operations. If you are located in embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. a Student Residence Hall you can also This covers coercive activities and report any incident to your Resident mentally degrading games. Director, Assistant Resident Director, or SMOKING, INCLUDING THE R/A at your facility. USE OF ELECTRONIC The Campus Security Administrative CIGARETTES OR VAPOR Office can be reached at: DEVICES 320 West 31st Street Touro College recognizes the health, New York, NY 10001 safety, and benefits of smoke-free air and (212) 463-0400, ext. 55520 the special responsibility that it has to [email protected] maintain an optimally healthy and safe www.g4sreport.com/R360/webPortal/ environment for its faculty, students, GVNPX employees, and guests. Touro is If assistance is required in committed to the promotion of good completing or reporting an health, wellness, and the prevention of incident/occurrence to local law disease and is compliant with New York enforcement agencies, we at Touro state law regarding smoking indoors. Out Campus Security will be glad to render of respect and loyalty to the college and its any assistance needed. mission, smoking is not permitted inside Annual statistics on the incidence of any campus building, any of our health crime at Touro College campuses and care facilities where patient care is sites is published in the Touro College delivered, or any College vehicles. Campus Security Handbook. Students Violators are subject to disciplinary are urged to read the Annual Security action. In addition, smoking materials and Fire Report at shall not be sold or in any way distributed www.touro.edu/departments/campus- under the auspices of Touro. security/clery-reports/TOUROCOLLEGE- 2019ASR-print.pdf. ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The Acceptable Use Policy provides for users of the institutional technology resources, facilities, and/or equipment 126 to act responsibly, to abide by Touro’s interacting with students, parents, policies, and to respect the rights and alumni, donors, media and other college privileges of other users. Each user of agents apply online as apply offline. Touro technology resources is Student are urged to read the entire responsible for adhering to all legal and policy at ethical requirements in accordance with touro.app.box.com/v/InternetService- the policies of Touro and applicable UserGenContent. law. All users of Touro technology L. CONFIDENTIALITY OF resource users must submit, upon commencement of their relationship STUDENT EDUCATION with Touro, or at another appropriate RECORDS (FERPA) time, acknowledgement of the THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). In RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF submitting the AUP Acknowledgement Form, each 1974 (FERPA) individual will be certifying that The Family Educational Rights and he/she has read and will comply with Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, grants the AUP. all eligible students the right of access to Students are urged to read the their own educational records as defined complete policy, which can be seen at in the law. The law prohibits access to touro.app.box.com/v/AcceptableUseP or release of personally identifiable olicy. information without the prior written INTERNET SERVICES AND consent of the student except under USER-GENERATED CONTENT certain limited circumstances. Touro POLICY College policy does not permit access to or release of student records to any As an educational institution, we party except as authorized by this law. It recognize that these Internet-based should be noted, however, that this services can support your academic legislation concerning privacy is affected and professional endeavors, but we are by Section 510 of the Veterans also aware that, if not used properly, Education and Employment Act of they can be damaging. In both 1976, which provides that, P.L. 93-568 professional and institutional roles, notwithstanding, records and accounts students, faculty and staff should pertaining to veterans, as well as those of follow the same behavioral standards other students, shall be available for online as they should offline, and are examination by government responsible for anything they post to a representatives. It is also affected by social media site regardless of whether the site is private (such as a portal open Sections 507 and 508 of the Patriot Act of to the Touro community only) or 2001, which provides that officials public. The same laws, professional designated by the U.S. Attorney General expectations, and guidelines for may petition the court to examine records deemed relevant to certain 127 authorized investigations or College to amend a record that they prosecutions. If a student wishes to believe is inaccurate. They should inspect or review his or her records, he or write to the Office of the Registra r, she may contact the Office of the clearly identify the part of the record Registrar, which can also provide complete they want changed, and specify why it is informationconcerningthe policy. inaccurate. If the College decides The Family Educational Rights and not to amend the record as requested by Privacy Act of 1974 as amended the student, the College will notify the (FERPA) was designed to protect the student of the decision and advise the privacy of education records. student of his or her right to a hearing Education records include records, regarding the request for files, documents, or other materials in amendment. Additional information hard copy or in electronic format, regarding the hearing procedures will maintained by Touro College or a party be provided to the student when acting on behalf of Touro College, notified of the right to a hearing. which contain information directly 3. The right to provide related to a student. FERPA specifies signed and dated written consent some limited exceptions including before the College discloses certain personal memory aids and personally identifiable information certain employment records. contained in the student’ s education FERPA affords students certain rights records, except to the extent that with respect to their education records. FERPA authorizes disclosure without These rights include: consent. 1. The right to inspect and a. One exception that permits review the student’s education disclosure without consent is records within a reasonable period disclosure to school officials with of time, but not more than 45 days legitimate educational interests. A after the College receives a request school official is a person employed for access. Students should submit by the College in an administrative, to the Office of the Registrar written supervisory, academic or research, requests that identify the record(s) or support staff position (including they wish to inspect. The Office of law enforcement unit personnel and the Registrar will make health staff); a person or company arrangements for access and notify with whom the College has the student of the time and place the contracted (such as an attorney, records may be inspected. auditor, or collection agent); a 2. The right to request an person serving on the Board of amendment to the student’ s education Trustees; or a student serving on an records that the student believes official committee, such as a contains information that is disciplinary or grievance inaccurate, misleading, or in committee, or assisting another violation of the student’s rights of school official in performing his or privacy. Students may ask the her tasks. A school official has a 128

legitimate educational interest if U.S. Department of Education the official needs to review an 400 Maryland Avenue SW education record in order to fulfill Washington, D.C. 20202-4605 his or her professional AUTHORIZATION FOR NON- responsibility. DISCLOSURE OF DIRECTORY b. A second exception that permits disclosure without consent INFORMATION is disclosure of Directory Enrolled students may refuse to Information. Directory permit disclosure of Directory Information is information that is Information. To do so, they must generally not considered harmful submit a completed “Authorization or an invasion of privacy if for Non-Disclosure of Directory released. Information” form to the Registrar The following is considered before the last day to add classes in “Directory Information” at Touro a semester. This request is valid only College and may be made available for the academic year in which it is to the general public unless the made. A new form requesting non- student notifies the Office of the disclosure must be submitted each Registrar in writing before the last academic year. day to add classes in a semester:  Name  Address VII. APPENDICES  Email address  Telephone listing APPENDIX A: TOURO  Date and place of birth  Photograph COLLEGE MISSION  Major field of study GOALS, AND  Dates of enrollment OBJECTIVES (UPDATED  Enrollment status 2015)  Classification (freshman, etc.) MISSION STATEMENT  Honors and awards  Degrees and dates of conferral Touro College is an independent  Most recent prior educational institution of higher education under agency or institution attended Jewish auspices, established to transmit 4. The right to file a and perpetuate the Jewish heritage, as well complaint with the U.S. Department as to serve the general community in of Education concerning alleged keeping with the historic Jewish failures by Touro College to comply commitment to intellectual inquiry, the with the requirements of FERPA. The transmission of knowledge, social justice, name and address of the office that and service to society. Touro offers administers FERPA is: undergraduate and graduate programs in Family Policy Compliance Office Jewish studies, the liberal arts and 129 sciences, and the professions, including through branch campuses in the education, law, medicine, pharmacy, the United States and abroad allied health sciences, social work, and GOAL 2 business. These programs serve diverse To promote sensitivity to ethical components of the Jewish community concerns and social responsibility and the larger society, especially those through both the curriculum and who have been underserved in the past. community outreach Touro is a college where personal growth, scholarship, and research are Institutional Objectives fostered and where men and women are 1. Offer core curricula that provide prepared for productive lives of dignity, a strong ethical foundation for all value, and values. students The Jewish heritage embraces two 2. Include ethical considerations fundamental components, the particular within the various disciplines and and the universal, as reflected in Hillel’s professional offerings within the dictum in Ethics of the Fathers, “If I am curriculum not for myself, who will be for me? And 3 Foster programs and activities if I am concerned only with myself, what emphasizing service to society am I?” This teaching shapes the core GOAL 3 values of the College, which include a To further the career interests and commitment to quality education for all; professional aspirations of our students the treatment, with integrity and respect, of though a broad range of academic all students, faculty, and staff; the role of programs and related activities ethics in the professions; and the building of a responsive and responsible Institutional Objectives society. 1. Offer programs on the undergraduate level that prepare GOALS AND OBJECTIVES students for careers as well as GOAL 1 further professional studies To transmit and enrich the Jewish 2. Sponsor graduate and heritage and its tradition of intellectual professional programs to meet the inquiry, as well as to incorporate career aspirations of students in Jewish studies into programs on the the context of changing market undergraduate, graduate, and conditions professional levels 3. Provide advisement, counseling, and career services to our Institutional Objectives students. 1. Offer courses and programs in Jewish Studies GOAL 4 2. Encourage research in Jewish To advance proficiency in history and culture communication, information and 3. Provide academic and cultural technological literacy, analytical skills, programs to Jewish communities and quantitative reasoning

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Institutional Objectives 2. Train faculty in a variety of 1. Include General Education instructional approaches to proficiencies in the core maximize the learning experience curricular requirements 3. Foster a sense of community 2. Encourage the application of through the use of internal these skills in both the communication, technology, and undergraduate and graduate other means curriculum GOAL 8 GOAL 5 To expand educational opportunities To promote and support faculty and through distance learning and blended student research and scholarship programs

Institutional Objectives Institutional Objectives 1. Place greater emphasis on 1. Promote the use of online scholarship and research technologies in teaching, 2. Provide funding to strengthen learning, and in the delivery of the research infrastructure services 3. Encourage greater opportunities 2. Increase availability of online and for faculty and student research blended courses and programs and collaboration GOAL 6 APPENDIX B: GENERAL To develop and provide educational EDUCATION MISSION, opportunities to underserved students in diverse communities GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES Institutional Objectives 1. Provide greater access to higher MISSION STATEMENT education through community As a fundamental component of all and neighborhood campus academic programs, General Education locations is the foundation supporting student 2. Recruit and retain underserved acquisition of skills in communication, and disadvantaged students analysis, mathematical reasoning, and 3. Support student learning with synthesis. General Education provides resource and tutoring centers students with transferrable skills that GOAL 7 prepare them to gain knowledge, To maintain Touro as a learner- acquire new competencies, and centered community in consonance broaden their perspectives so that they with the College mission may better adapt to the needs of a changing society. Institutional Objectives The learning experiences and 1. Provide students with convenient assessments provided by our academic supportive student services programs are built on the General throughout the Touro system Education goals, which are reflected 131 in the College’s core requirements. 3.2 analyze quantitative GOALS AND OBJECTIVES information; 3.3 determine patterns, trends, and GOAL 1: Students will relationships from a variety of communicate effectively in sources; writing. 3.4 solve numeric and word Objectives: Students will be able to: problems using logic and 1.1. demonstrate fluency in a mathematical skills. writing process that involves planning, drafting, revising, GOAL 4: Students will develop analytical and critical thinking and editing; skills. 1.2. research, organize, and produce Objectives: Students will be able to: texts in a variety of written 4.1 analyze, evaluate, and question modes for specific audiences; information; demonstrate understanding and 4.2 formulate and develop relevant recognition of plagiarism; apply responses to problems based on ethical reasoning in the use of logic and available information. language. GOAL 5: Students will develop GOAL 2: Students will develop necessary literacy required to effective oral communication analyze and implement skills. solutions involving use of the Objectives: Students will be able to: computer.

2.1 demonstrate the elements of Objectives: Students will be able to: effective oral communication; 5.1 demonstrate computer literacy 2.2 research, organize, and deliver in academic and professional a message to specific contexts; audiences; 5.2 demonstrate understanding of 2.3 evaluate the effectiveness and computer technology and relevance of messages and application software. presentations; 2.4 demonstrate understanding and GOAL 6: Students will develop recognition of plagiarism; information literacy necessary 2.5 apply ethical reasoning in the to identify, locate, evaluate, use of language. communicate, and apply information. GOAL 3: Students will Objectives: Students will be able to: develop, apply and use 6.1 determine the extent of mathematical reasoning skills information needed; in solving problems. 6.2 locate information from books, Objectives: Students will be able to: journals, the Internet, databases, 3.1 read and comprehend and media; information with mathematical 6.3 evaluate and apply appropriate content; search strategies; 132

6.4 evaluate the quality of sources grades must be achieved and any other in terms of reliability, bias, prerequisites required by the school currency, and authority; and program must be fulfilled. While 6.5 access and use information students expend significant sums ethically and legally. associated with higher education, successful completion of a course, GOAL 7: Students will demonstrate an program, or degree is dependent on understanding of the many factors, Touro College makes scientific method and its absolutely no assurances or application to solve problems representations of guaranteed success, and analyze data in at least merely that it will provide students with one discipline in the the tools needed to accomplish their sciences. academic goals. Objectives: Students will be able to: Touro College’s liability (as well as 7.1 demonstrate an understanding its faculty, staff, and third parties action of the methods scientists use to by, through or on its behalf) is limited explore natural phenomena, in all respects, no matter the cause of such as observation, hypothesis action or theory of liability, to the development, experimentation, amount of tuition actually paid by the and evaluation of evidence; student in the one year prior to which 7.2 demonstrate the ability to the claim is made. No award of comprehend and analyze incidental, consequential, punitive, or scientific literature. lost profits damages may be awarded. GOAL 8: Students will develop knowledge of culture and APPENDIX D: history. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE Objectives: Students will be able to: 8.1 demonstrate understanding of RESOLUTION elements of culture in relation Touro College’s Alternative Dispute to history, values, politics, Resolution (ADR) policy was created communication, economy, or with the intention of providing a beliefs and practices. program for the quick, fair and accessible resolution of Disputes (see definition below) between Touro APPENDIX C: FAILURE College, and Touro College’s current TO EDUCATE AND and former students (as well as LIABILITY DISCLAIMER applicants) related to or arising out of a current, former or potential academic The payment of tuition entitles a relationship with Touro College. The student to register and matriculate in policy is intended to provide an the courses and programs available exclusive mechanism for the final and and offered by Touro College. In order binding resolution of all Disputes that for a degree to be earned, passing cannot otherwise be resolved internally 133 through the academic and disciplinary demands, and controversies, of methods described elsewhere in this whatever nature or kind, whether in Handbook. contract, tort, under statute or A student’s acceptance, regulation, or some other law or theory; registration, enrollment, matriculation the application, potential enrollment, and/or petition for graduation and enrollment, matriculation, continued matriculation at Touro College acts as enrollment and matriculation, and his or her consideration and consent to graduation (or denial thereof), these terms. Students agree that he or suspension, dismissal, expulsion, she will pay for their own fees and separation or any other academic, expenses related to or arising out of the disciplinary or other action or ADR. termination of such student by Touro All Disputes (as defined below) College; any other matter related to or between Touro College, on the one concerning the relationship between the hand, and any current or former student and Touro College including, student or applicant on the other, by way of example and without which cannot be resolved internally, limitation, allegations of: shall be submitted to non-binding discrimination or harassment based on mediation with a neutral mediator race, religion, national origin, age, affiliated with an established and veteran status or disability, sex, gender, reputable organization engaged in sexual orientation, retaliation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR defamation, infliction of emotional Organization). The parties shall select distress, violation of The Americans the mediator jointly, or if they cannot With Disabilities Act of 1990, Sections agree, the ADR Organization will 1981 through 1988 of Title 42 of the provide a list of mediators from which United States Code, The Immigration one shall be selected pursuant to the Reform and Control Act of 1986, New ADR Organization’s rules or other York State Human Rights Law, New procedure mutually agreed upon. If York City Human Rights Law, or any upon completion of mediation all or other federal, state or local civil, Family any part of the Dispute is still Educational Rights and Privacy Act of unresolved, the remaining Dispute 1974 (FERPA), Campus Sex Crimes shall be submitted to final and binding Prevention Act, Title VI or Title IX of arbitration as set forth below. the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section In accordance with the Federal 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Arbitration Act and to the extent not as amended, as well as any other law inconsistent with the primacy of related to students, not-for-profits and federal law, all Disputes remaining higher educational institutions. after completion of the mediation shall Disputes do not include collections be exclusively conducted and heard by actions of tuition or other fees payable an ADR Organization, designated by by the student and owed to Touro Touro in its sole and absolute College. discretion, before a single arbitrator ADR Procedures who shall be an attorney. "Dispute" To initiate ADR, the Touro College means all legal and equitable claims, student or applicant must send a written 134 demand for ADR to the Office of entered in any court of competent Institutional Compliance (OIC). The jurisdiction. demand shall set forth a statement of If any provision of this ADR policy the facts relating to the Dispute, is determined by any arbitrator or court including any alleged act(s) or of competent jurisdiction to be invalid omission(s) at issue; the names of all or unenforceable, said provision shall person(s) involved in the Dispute; the be modified to the minimum extent amount in controversy, if any; and the necessary to render it valid and remedy sought. The demand must be enforceable, or if modification is not received by the OIC within the time possible, the provision shall be severed period prescribed by the earlier of from the policy, and the remaining Touro College policy or the statute of provisions shall remain in full force and limitations applicable to the claims(s) effect, and shall be liberally construed alleged in the demand. If a student or so as to effectuate the purpose and applicant fails to file a request for intent of the policy. This policy ADR with Touro College and the prohibits a student or applicant from ADR Organization within the required filing or prosecuting any Dispute time frame, the Dispute will be through a civil action in court before a conclusively resolved against the judge or jury involving any Dispute. student or applicant without any right to appeal same. Within thirty (30) days of receiving APPENDIX E: FOREIGN such demand, or as soon as possible STUDENT DISCLAIMER thereafter, if Touro and the Foreign scholars and students’ student/applicant are unable to resolve responsibilities include, but are not the Dispute informally, Touro College limited to, applying for a visa, fulfilling shall file the ADR demand with the the initial report requirement, appropriate office of the ADR maintaining legal status in the United Organization. The parties then shall States, obtaining health insurance, and engage in mediation, and to the extent fulfilling the residency requirements, if any Dispute remains thereafter; the any. It is the student’s responsibility to Dispute will be referred to final and comply with all immigration binding arbitration. requirements and deadlines. Assistance The arbitration of any claims by a by the Responsible Officer (RO) or student or applicant as part of a Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) is Dispute shall be limited to his or her advisory only and is not a substitute for individual claims. The student or professional immigration guidance, applicant shall not assert, prosecute, or which is recommended. obtain relief on, and expressly waives, By participating in any Touro any and all class, collective or program as a foreign student, you waive representative claims which purport to and Touro further disclaims any seek relief on behalf of other persons. liability in contract and tort, including Any judgment upon the award negligence, in connection with any rendered by the arbitrator shall be final action or inaction of the RO, ARO or and non-appealable, and may be 135

Touro in connection with your Touro College Los Angeles immigration status or failure to 1317 North Crescent Heights maintain such status. Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046 APPENDIX F: TOURO (323) 822-9700 CAMPUS LOCATIONS [email protected] INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL THE LANDER COLLEGES STUDIES/MACHON L’PARNASA (as of September 2019) 2002 Avenue J Lander College of Arts and Brooklyn, NY 11210 (718) 871-4267 Sciences – Flatbush Campus Fax: (718) 871-4072 1602 Avenue J and 2002 Avenue J NEW YORK SCHOOL OF Brooklyn, NY 11230 CAREER AND APPLIED (718) 252-7800 STUDIES (NYSCAS)* Fax: (718) 253-9455 Main Campus – Manhattan The Lander College for 320 West 31st Street Women: The Anna Ruth and New York, NY 10001 Mark Hasten School in (212) 463-0400, ext. 55429, 55483 Manhattan Fax: (212) 627-9144 227 West 60th Street Flatbush Campus New York, NY 10023 1602 Avenue J (212) 287-3500 Brooklyn, NY 11230 Fax: (212) 582-2322 (718) 252-7800 The Lander College for Men Kings Highway Computer Center 75-31 150th Street 1726 Kings Highway Kew Gardens Hills, NY 11367 Brooklyn, NY 11229 (718) 820-4800 (718) 336-6471 Fax: (718) 820-4838 360 Neptune Avenue Location Touro Year Abroad In Israel 360 Neptune Avenue Program Office Brooklyn, NY 11235 11 Rechov Beit Hadfus (718) 885-8500 Givat Shaul, Jerusalem 95483 Fax: (718) 265-6413 (02) 651-0090 x3 (800) 950-4824 Starrett Classroom and [email protected] Administrative Site 1344 Pennsylvania Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11239 (718) 642-6562 Fax: (718) 642-4783

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Dov Revel Forest Hills Graduate School of Jewish Studies 71-02 113th Street Forest 320 West 31st Street Hills, NY 11375 New York, NY 10001 (718) 520-5107 (212) 463-0400, ext. 55581 Fax: (718) 520-8170 GRADUATE AND *This is not a comprehensive listing PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS of all the NYSCAS locations. – HEALTH-RELATED SCHOOL FOR LIFELONG EDUCATION School of Osteopathic Medicine- Harlem 1273 53rd Street Courses are held at: Brooklyn, NY 11219 230 West 125th Street (718) 871-6187 New York, NY 10027 Fax: (718) 437-1609 (646) 981-4500 GRADUATE AND Student Services: PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS 2090 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center Boulevard, Suite 603 225 Eastview Drive New York, NY 10027 Central Islip, NY 11722 (212) 851-1199 (631) 761-7000 School of Osteopathic Medicine- Graduate School of Business Middletown 232 West 40th Street 60 Prospect Ave New York, NY 10018 Middletown, NY 10940 (212) 742-8770 (845) 648-1000 Graduate School of Education** School of Pharmacy 320 West 31st Street 230 West 125th Street New York, NY 10001 New York, NY 10027 (646) 981-4700 (212) 463-0400, ext. 55790 Fax: (212) 462-4889 School of Health Sciences – Main Campus, Manhattan Graduate School of Social Work 320 West 31st Street 320 West 31st Street New York, NY 10001 New York, NY 10001 (212) 463-0400 (212) 463-0400, ext. 55269 Medical Imaging Program Graduate School of Technology 506 Lenox Ave, KP415 320 West 31st Street New York, NY 10037 New York, NY 10001 (212) 939-3477 (212) 463-0400, ext. 55378 Occupational Therapy Program 320 West 31st Street New York, NY 10001 (631) 665-1600, ext. 6505

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Physical Therapy Program Touro University Worldwide 320 West 31st Street 10601 Calle Lee #179 New York, NY 10001 Los Alamitos, CA 90720 (631) 665-1600, ext. 6327 tuw.edu [email protected] Physician Assistant Program 232 West 40th Street 1(877) 868-7690 New York, NY 10018 INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS (646) 795-4510, ext. 47139 Touro College Israel – Lander School of Health Sciences – Colleges Undergraduate Offerings Bay Shore Branch Campus 11 Rechov Beit Hadfus 1700 Union Boulevard Givat Shaul, Jerusalem 95483 Bay Shore, NY 11706 (02) 651-0090, ext. 2 (631) 665-1600 1(800) 950-4824 Fax: (631) 665-6342 [email protected] School of Health Sciences – Lander Institute of Jewish Studies, Nursing Program Moscow, Russia 902 Quentin Road Oleniy Val. 3, Bldg. 1 Brooklyn, NY 11223 Moscow, Russia 107076 (718) 236-2661/8674 (495) 6600770 Fax: (718) 234-6495 Moscow University Touro School of Health Sciences – Speech 20 Bldg 1, Podsosensky Pereulok Language Pathology Program Moscow, Russia 105062 902 Quentin Road (495) 9174169 Brooklyn, NY 11223 (718) 787-1602 Touro College Berlin Campus am Rupernhorn **The Graduate Schools offer courses Am Rupernhorn 5 at a number of locations in the greater 14055 Berlin, Germany New York City area. (49-30) 30 06 86-0 OTHER AMERICAN LOCATIONS Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1310 Club Drive Mare Island Vallejo, CA 94592 (707) 638-5200 Fax: (707) 562-5104 Touro University Nevada 874 American Pacific Drive Henderson, NV 89014 (702) 777-8687 138

APPENDIX G: HELP Cocaine Anonymous www.ca.org HOTLINES (310) 559-5833 AIDS Marijuana Anonymous www.nyaidsline.org www.marijuana-anonymous.org New York City Health AIDS (800) 766-6779 (800) 872-2777 EATING DISORDERS New York State Info National Association of Anorexia (800) 541-2437 Nervosa & Associated Disorders ALCOHOL ABUSE (ANAD) Alcoholism Council of Greater New www.anad.org York (630) 577-1330 (212) 252-7001 GAMBLING Al-Anon and Alateen Gambling Anonymous Hotline (212) 941-0094 www.gamblersanonymous.org (508) 366-0556 (888) GA-HELPS CHILD ABUSE MEDICAL CENTERS www.childhelp.org Maimonides Medical Center National Child Abuse Hotline 4802 10th Avenue (800) 422-4453 Brooklyn, NY 11219 Incest Helpline: (212) 227-3000 (718) 283-6000 CRISIS INTERVENTION Coney Island Hospital American Red Cross (Disaster 2601 Ocean Parkway Services) (212) 787-1000 Brooklyn, NY 11235 (718) 616-3000 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE www.thehotline.org New York Methodist Hospital Violence Intervention Hotline 263 7th Avenue (800) 621-HOPE (4673) Brooklyn, NY 11215 National Domestic Violence Hotline (718) 780-3000 (800) 799-SAFE (7233) Downstate Medical Center DRUG ABUSE 450 Clarkson Avenue drughelpline.org Brooklyn, NY 11203 Network Hotline for Drug and New York Hospital Cornell Medical Alcohol Addiction Center (800) 559-9503 525 East 68th Street New York, NY 10065 Alcoholics Anonymous www.aa.org (212) 746-5454 (877) 515-1255 The Mount Sinai Hospital Narcotics Anonymous Hotline 1468 Madison Avenue www.na.org New York, NY 10029 (800) 559-9503 (212) 241-6500 139

Roosevelt Hospital Covenant House 9-Line 1000 10th Avenue (800) 999-9999 New York, NY 10019 Suicide 24-Hour Hotline (212) 523-4000 (800) 784-2433 New York Presbyterian Hospital Learning Disabilities Help Line 622 West 168th Street Hotline New York, NY 10032 (800) 342-3009 (212) 305-2500 New York State Child Abuse Hotline Flushing Medical Center (800) 342-3720 4500 Parsons Boulevard Flushing, New York 11355 New York State Child Abuse and (718) 670-5000 Neglect Prevention Information Line (800) 342-7472 MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY RESOURCES POISON CONTROL Bedford-Stuyvesant/Crown Heights (800) 222-1222 Interfaith Hospital, 24-HOUR HOTLINES Psychiatric Emergency New York City Domestic Violence (718) 604-6565 Bilingual Hotline Borough Park Area Maimonides (800) 621-HOPE Community Health Center Hearing Impaired (718) 283-7879 (800) 810-7444 MISSING CHILDREN Safe Horizons The Hotline for the Center for (212) 577-7777 Missing and Exploited Children Samaritans Crisis Hotline (800) 843-5678 (212) 673-3000 Child Find of America SHELTERS (800) 426-5678 Bronx Parent Help Program Aegis Battered Women’s Program (800) 716-3468 (800) 621-HOPE RAPE Project Oasis Safe Homes Sex Crime Report Line of the New (800) 621-HOPE York Police Department New Day Shelter (212) 267-7273 (718) 617-8762 Victims Assistance Hotline Brooklyn (914) 345-9111 Park Slope Safe Homes Project Special Victims Unit, Brooklyn (718) 499-2151 (718) 735-0516 Women’s Survival Space RUNAWAYS (718) 439-1000 National Runaway Switchboard Family Project (800) 786-2929 (718) 443-3928 140

Project Oasis Safe Homes APPENDIX H: (800) 621-HOPE EMERGENCY Women’s Safe Start II PREPAREDNESS (718) 453-2280 POLICY STATEMENT Manhattan Safe Horizons REGARDING TOURO (212) 577-7777 COLLEGE EMERGENCY Sanctuary For Families, Inc. RESPONSE AND (212) 349-6009 EVACUATION Urban Women’s Retreat PROCEDURES (800) 621-HOPE This policy statement summarizes WomanKind Touro College’s emergency response (212) 360-5090 and evacuation procedures, including Toll-free: (888) 888-7702 protocols for emergency notifications in Queens those situations that represent a Transition Center (kosher facilities) significant emergency or dangerous (718) 520-8045 situation affecting the health and/or Allen Women’s Resource Center safety of the College community. This (212) 577-7777 policy statement complies with the Project Oasis Safe Homes Emergency Notification requirements (800) 621-HOPE of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Women Helping Women Crime Statistics Act, as amended by the (718) 291-2555 Higher Education Opportunity Act of Staten Island 2008 and applicable Department of Project Oasis Safe Homes Education regulations. (800) 621-HOPE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN The College’s Department of Emergency Preparedness is responsible for the overall direction and planning for emergency situations on campus or those that occur in the local or regional area affecting the campus. Under the guidance of the director, the College has developed a comprehensive, all-hazard Emergency Action Plan that outlines steps the College will take to respond to from a full range of likely hazards it may face. A summary of the College’s emergency response procedures is 141

located at touroone.touro.edu in the and/or other campus first responders Emergency Preparedness section. may become aware of a critical incident or Included at this webpage is detailed other emergency situation that potentially information regarding the College’s affects the health and/or safety of the emergency notification policy. campus community. Generally, campus The College will conduct first responders become aware of these emergency management exercises at a situations when they are reported to the minimum once yearly. These Emergency Coordinator, Emergency exercises may include tabletop drills, Evacuation Coordinators, and Campus emergency operations center Security, or upon discovery during security exercises, or full-scale emergency patrol or other assignments. response exercises. The College Once first responders confirm that conducts after-action reviews of all there is, in fact, an emergency or emergency management exercises. dangerous situation that poses an In conjunction with at least one immediate threat to the health or safety to emergency management exercise each some or all members of the campus year, the College will notify the community, first responders will notify community of the exercise and remind supervisors in the Department of Campus the community of the information Security or the Department of Emergency included in the College’s publicly Preparedness to issue an emergency available information regarding notification. emergency response procedures. The College’s authorized representatives, including supervisors EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION in the Department of Campus Security SYSTEM and the Department of Emergency The College is committed to ensuring Preparedness will immediately initiate the campus community receives timely, all or some portions of the College’s accurate, and useful information in the emergency notification system. If, in the event of an emergency situation on professional judgment of first campus or in the local area that poses a responders, issuing a notification risk to the health and safety of campus potentially compromises efforts to assist community members. To support this a victim or to contain, respond to, or commitment, the College has invested otherwise mitigate the emergency, the in several multi-modal forms of College may elect to delay issuing an communications that allow emergency notification. As soon as the administrators to distribute notices in the condition that may compromise efforts is event of a critical incident or dangerous no longer present, the College will issue the situation. emergency notification to the campus Confirming the Existence of a community or applicable segment of the Significant Emergency or Dangerous community. Situation and Initiating the Emergency Notification System: The Department of Campus Security 142

Determining the Appropriate a wide range of template messages Segment or Segments of the Campus addressing several different emergency Community to Receive an Emergency situations. The communications officers Notification: (or others issuing the alert) will select the Campus and local first responders on template message most appropriate to the the scene of a critical incident or ongoing situation and modify it to address dangerous situation that poses an the specifics of the present incident. immediate threat to the health or safety Those issuing the notification will use the of the campus community will assist following guidelines when determining the those preparing the emergency contents of the emergency message. notification with determining what The first message is intended to Alert segment or segments of the campus the community or appropriate segment of community should receive the the campus community of the dangerous notification. Generally, campus condition and the actions they should take to community members in the immediate safeguard their and their neighbors’ safety. area of the dangerous situation (i.e., the Messages distributed in this stage of a building, adjacent buildings, or rapidly unfolding critical incident will surrounding area) will receive the generally be short, precise, and emergency notification first. The directive. Examples include: “The campus College may issue subsequent is experiencing a major power outage notifications to a wider group of affecting the following buildings: community members. In addition to Brown, Red, White, and Yellow Halls. All the emergency notification that may occupants of these buildings should be issued via the College mass immediately evacuate and meet at the notification system, the College will also designated assembly area.” “There is a post applicable messages about the chemical spill at Brown Hall. The chemical dangerous condition on its homepage to released is extremely hazardous if inhaled. ensure the rest of the campus is aware of Occupants of Brown Hall should the situation, and the steps they should immediately evacuate the building take to maintain personal and campus through the northeast exits. Follow the safety. If the emergency affects a directions of fire personnel who are on significant portion of or the entire scene.” campus, College officials will distribute The second message is intended to the notification to the entire campus inform the community or appropriate community. segment of the campus community about Determining the Contents of the additional details of the situation. This Emergency Notification: message is generally distributed once first The office responsible for issuing the responders and the Emergency Operations emergency notification, the Department Center has additional information about of Emergency Preparedness, will, with the the dangerous situation. Examples assistance of campus and local first include: “The power outage affecting responders, determine the content of the Brown, Red, White, and Yellow Halls was notification. The College has developed caused by a cut power line. PSE&G are 143

responding along with Facilities capability, and/or emergency messages personnel to repair the damage. We that scroll across computer screens. The expect the outage will last until 2:00 College will post updates during a critical p.m. Refer to the University homepage incident on the homepage. Individuals for additional information or dial xxx- may also call the University’s emergency xxxx.” information line [(212) 463-0400; select Finally, the third message is the Option 4] for a pre-recorded message Reassure notice that is generally about the emergency situation. If the distributed once the situation is nearly situation warrants, the College will or completely resolved. The purpose of establish a telephone call-in center this message is to reassure the staffed by College personnel who are community that the College is working trained to communicate with the diligently to resolve the dangerous campus community during an situation. It can also be used to provide emergency situation. additional information about the Procedures Used to Notify the situation and where resources will be Larger Community: available. If the College activates its emergency In those cases where there are no notification system in response to a predetermined template messages in situation that poses an immediate threat to the system, the individual issuing the alert members of the campus community, will develop and send the most succinct several offices at the College are message to convey the appropriate responsible for notifying the larger message to the community. The goal is to community about the situation, and steps ensure individuals are aware of the the College has taken to address the situation and that they know the steps to emergency. Primarily, the Department of take to safeguard their personal and Communications (a unit of College community safety. Public Relations) is responsible for crisis Procedures Used to Notify the communications and for updating notices Campus Community: on Facebook, Twitter, and other social In the event of a situation that poses networking platforms, and for an immediate threat to members of the maintaining communications with campus community, the College has national, regional, and local news and various systems in place for radio outlets. communicating information quickly. Some or all of these methods of EMERGENCY communication may be activated COMMUNICATIONS during the event for emergency TCAlert is Touro College’s mass notification to all or a segment of notification system that provides an easy campus community. These methods of and effective way to send text, email, and communication include the mass voice messages to notify the College notification system TCAlert, the community of a significant emergency or College’s email system, campus PA dangerous situation involving an system in buildings with PA immediate threat to the health or safety of 144

students or employees occurring on the www.touro.edu, for notification and campus. updates regarding emergency Once the nature and severity of an situations. This mode has been used incident is determined, the College’s extensively to advise of cancellation of Emergency Manager is notified and classes, school closings, and weather- authorized to begin the notification related emergencies. process. Each category has a different UNIVERSITY SYSTEM notification tree, with Category 3 and EMERGENCY INFORMATION Category 4 requiring notification to the LINE: (212) 463-0400, College community. The type of message OPTION 4 and content of notification is based upon emergency templates which are part of the Students, faculty, and staff members College’s Crisis Communication Plan. may call the Main Campus phone The College tests the system twice each number for information about campus semester to ensure timely notification of emergencies and closures. critical events. TCAlerts provide real-time LOCAL NEWS MEDIA updates, instructions on where to go, what to do (or not to do), who to contact and Since much of the College other essential information. community commutes on a regular In the event of an emergency, the basis, broadcast media is relied upon to College relies on several additional modes notify students, faculty, and staff of of communication for disseminating emergencies before or during their commutes. The Office of the Executive information. Vice President and University UNIVERSITY SYSTEM GROUP Ombudsman authorizes press releases EMAIL to disseminate necessary information. Email messages are sent to all TELEPHONE TREES Touro email accounts and provide As part of the College’s emergency students, faculty, and staff with communications plan, each supervisor information and updates regarding and department manager is responsible potential threats to the safety and for collecting personal contact security of the campus community. The information for the employees in their message directs individuals to the department to be used in a department main Touro website for additional telephone tree. A telephone tree is a information and instructions. The prearranged, pyramid-shaped system for College’s Office of Instructional and notifying a group of people by Information Technology Services telephone. Telephone trees will be used manages the data and updates for the in the event of an emergency that is mass email notifications. localized to a particular site, as opposed to one that affects the College TOURO WEBSITES community as a whole. The College community can check the main Touro website, 145

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