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Student Handbook – All US Programs 2015-17 American Student Handbook 2015-2017 Touro College Berlin VERSION: September 2015 Subject to revision TABLE OF CONTENTS POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION 4 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 5 DR. BERNARD LANDER, FOUNDING PRESIDENT 8 MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF FACULTIES 9 MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR OF TOURO COLLEGE BERLIN 10 MISSION STATEMENT 11 THE GOALS OF THE COLLEGE 12 INTRODUCTION 13 PAYING FOR COLLEGE 14 The Bursar’s Office 14 Tuition and Fees 14 Tuition Liability for Withdrawal 16 FINANCIAL AID 17 CURRICULUM 37 Requirements US Baccalaureate Degree 37 General Education Requirements 38 Business Management and Administration (B.Sc.) 41 Psychology (B.A.) 43 Master of Business Administration (MBA) 45 Jewish Studies/Holocaust Studies (M.A.) 47 ACADEMIC RULES & REGULATIONS 48 Registration Process 48 Course Options 51 Preparing for the Semester 56 Homework & Exams 57 Alternative Instruction 58 Academic Advisement 59 Credits & Semester Hours 59 Class Standing 60 Earning Outside Credits 61 Grades 66 Academic Progress & Standing 70 Graduation 72 Leave of Absence/Withdrawal/Dismissal 74 Transcripts 75 2 STUDENT SERVICES 76 Szloma Albam Library 76 Computer Services 77 Student ID Cards 77 Lunch 77 Student Government 77 Lost and Found 77 Students with Disabilities 78 COLLEGE CODES & POLICIES 79 Touro College Code of Conduct 79 Touro College Academic Integrity Policy 81 Policy on Bias, Harassment and Discrimination 95 Policy on Sexual Offenses 96 Touro College Sexual Assault Prevention Policy 97 Student Complaint Policy 98 Touro College Campus Security Policies 101 Policy on Drugs & Controlled Substances 103 Student Responsibilities & Rights 106 Confidentiality of Student Records 108 DEFERMENT OF PROGRAM 111 3 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Touro College treats all employees, students, and applicants without unlawful consideration or discrimination as to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, genetic predisposition, gender identity, sexual orientation 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, lay-off, 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 Elan Baram, 500 7th Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York, 10018, USA, [email protected] (646-565-6000, ext. 55636) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected] and 646-565-6000, ext. 55330. IMPORTANT NOTICE As with all Touro College handbooks, rules and policies, this Handbook is written for informational purposes only, may contain errors and may not be applicable to every situation or circumstance. Touro College Berlin reserves the right to amend, modifies, supplement or revoke this Handbook, in whole or in part, at any time with or without notice in its sole discretion. Since information is updated constantly, the student is advised to seek further clarification from appropriate faculty and administrative offices. Students can also find up to date information on the college’s website: www.touroberlin.de. Any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or related to this Handbook can be resolved through Touro College Berlin’s internal procedures. The information contained in this handbook is taken from the Touro College Berlin Catalog: http://www.touro.edu/media/touro- college/pdf/bulletins/TC_BERLIN_2014-2016_Catalog.pdf. Students are advised to refer to the Touro College Berlin Catalog for more information related the rules and regulations of our American programs. MESSAGE FROM TOURO COLLEGE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER I extend a warm welcome to the students of Touro College Berlin. You are all part of a vision that became a reality. Opened in October of 2003, as if 2012 Touro College became the first American institution of higher education in Berlin to hold both American and German accreditation. Today, Touro College Berlin continues to provide instruction to the next generation of Jewish leadership through its degree programs in Business and Psychology as well as our Master’s programs in Business Administration and Jewish Studies. During the past few years, there have been many significant changes in Germany, and more specifically, in Berlin. There are new opportunities – economically, socially, politically, and religiously – for you to explore. With your degree from Touro College Berlin, you will be well-equipped to pursue these opportunities confidently and advance your career goals. In fulfilling your professional aspirations, you will explore the rich curriculum in Jewish studies at Touro College Berlin consisting of courses in Jewish heritage, Hebrew literature and history. As the second president in Touro’s history, I am deeply committed to the College’s mission, based on the values of the Jewish heritage, of providing academic excellence and personal attention for students seeking to maximize their personal and professional growth. Currently, the College has international locations in Berlin, Paris, and Moscow, and I look forward to continuing to strengthen our worldwide presence. Throughout its history, Touro’s mission has been to preserve Jewish heritage through education and provide accessible and quality academic opportunities to underserved populations. The mission of Touro College Berlin is more specialized than the mission of Touro’s programs in New York. Touro College Berlin was created to strengthen amity and cultural ties worldwide and create a community which promotes mutual respect among students, faculty, and staff through the study of the Jewish intellectual tradition. It is my hope that the education you receive at Touro College Berlin will be the light that illumines not only your own career path but the paths of all you serve professionally in the years ahead. Dr. Alan Kadish President Alan Kadish, M.D. is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Touro College and University System, the largest Jewish-sponsored educational institution in the United States. Before succeeding Dr. Bernard Lander as Touro’s second president in March 2010, Dr. Kadish distinguished himself as a prominent cardiologist, dedicated teacher and researcher, and experienced administrator. From the Classroom to the Boardroom A graduate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University, Dr. Kadish received postdoctoral training at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a fellow in cardiology. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and cardiac electrophysiology. Prior to joining Touro in 2009 as Senior Provost and Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Kadish taught at the University of Michigan and held a 19- year tenure at Northwestern University. He served Northwestern as the Chester and Deborah Cooley Professor of Medicine, Senior Associate Chief of the Cardiology Division, Director of the Cardiovascular Clinical Trials Unit, and sat on the finance and investment committees of the Northwestern clinical practice plan. An accomplished and prolific research scientist as well, he has published over 250 peer-reviewed papers, received numerous grants, including from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, and contributed to several textbooks. Dr. Kadish is a past chair of the Clinical Cardiology Program Committee of the American Heart Association, and has been elected to prestigious scientific research and education societies including the American Association of Professors, the American Society for Clinical Investigation, and the American Society of Physicians. Jewish Values, Global Vision As a deeply committed observant Jew and a forward thinker, Dr. Kadish was a natural fit with our mission to serve the educational needs of our varied constituencies throughout the country and around the world. He has helped Touro expand its unique offerings for Jewish and underserved communities while becoming a top-tier institution for the study of health sciences and medicine. Our distinct medical programs— two colleges of pharmacy, four colleges of medicine, and graduate 5 schools and programs in health sciences—serve increasingly large and dynamic student populations. The Touro College and University System is one of the largest healthcare educational systems in the U.S., and Dr. Kadish has positioned Touro to lead a new era in medicine. In providing educational opportunities that are rigorous, accessible, and—perhaps most of all—relevant, Dr. Kadish keeps our vision clear and progressing ever forward. Under his leadership, we continue to prepare a new generation of scholars, entrepreneurs, and leaders for the world ahead. Dr. Kadish, who was born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens, and educated in yeshivas in New York, is married with four children. 6 DR. BERNARD LANDER, FOUNDING PRESIDENT OF THE TOURO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Dr. Bernard Lander was an inspirational leader and visionary who revolutionized the field of education. As an educator and preeminent scholar, Dr. Lander devoted his life to Jewish and general higher education. Dr. Lander founded Touro College in 1970 and served as its first president until his passing in February 2010. Under his stewardship, Touro underwent significant growth, becoming an institution
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