Leadership Academy at Touro University

Touro University seeks to identify and retain skilled academic talent by providing them with an opportunity to participate in an innovative management preparation academy. The Leadership Academy at Touro University will build on the individual strengths of the participants through workshops, seminars, and team-building experiences designed to prepare participants for potential advancement and increased managerial responsibilities.

The Leadership Academy at Touro University is an innovative program that prepares participants to develop and refine the skills and competencies needed to assume successively advanced leadership positions. As a pathway for professional growth, the Academy builds on the strengths of the individual participants through workshops, seminars, and team-building experiences that are designed to enhance an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in higher education today. A goal is to foster greater exposure to the scope of the various locations, schools, programs, and departments of Touro University. Sessions focus on deepening skills through discussion and practical experience with leadership foundations such as problem-solving, communication, and collaboration in higher education.

The program consists of nine full-day sessions, on one Wednesday each month, beginning January 22, 2025, ending December 10, 2025, excluding the months of July, August and November. The first and last sessions will be held in New York City. The supervisor supporting out-of-state applicants is asked to ensure that the participant will be provided with travel expenses in accordance with Touro University procedures for attendance at out-of-state conferences. Other sessions are held virtually. Participation requires a commitment to attend all nine sessions.

 

2018 LATU Testimonials

2025 Meeting Dates:

January 22, 2025

February 26, 2025

March 19, 2025

April 23, 2025

May 14, 2025

June 11, 2025

September 17, 2025

October 22, 2025

December 10, 2025

Please review the program description for details. For additional details please contact Dr. Rima Aranha, Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives, at rima.aranha@touro.edu.