Leadership Academy at Touro University (LATU formerly TCALM)

Program Description

Touro University seeks to identify and retain talented and skilled academic faculty by providing them with an opportunity to participate in an innovative leadership development and management preparation program. The Leadership Academy at Touro University (LATU) builds on the individual strengths of the participants through lectures, problem-based learning, and team-building experiences designed to prepare participants for potential advancement and increased leadership responsibilities, both within and outside the institution. Participation is open to faculty from any Touro University campus throughout the system. The LATU program includes:

• Guest speakers from Touro faculty, administrators from various departments and schools, and external subject matter experts
• Community/team building activities
• Required readings 
• Collaboration on an action research project proposal (Note: Project proposals that are approved by Touro senior leadership require a commitment to see them through development and implementation. Accepted projects will be supported by the Office of the Provost).

The program consists of nine full-day sessions on one Thursday each month, beginning January 25, 2024, through December 19, 2024, excluding the months of July and August. The first and last sessions will be held onsite in New York City. Applicants and the supervisors who recommend them should plan to support the selected cohort members from other locations to attend these sessions. The remainder of the sessions will be held via video conference.

Successful completion of the Academy provides recognition of accomplishment and leadership skills but does not guarantee internal advancement in academic administration.

Process for Application

1. Self-nomination with a recommendation from your Dean and Chair (if relevant)

Selection is determined by committee based on:  

• Education level (terminal degree)
• Applicant must be a Touro employee for a minimum of three years at the time of application
• Demonstrated dedication to program completion and professional growth
• Approval and support of the candidate’s dean or chair and permission to attend monthly sessions
• Written statement of interest
• A stated commitment to actively participate during the planning and implementation stages of all approved projects beyond the completion of the LATU sessions
• If your campus is outside of New York City, a commitment from your Dean to cover all travel costs for the first and last sessions which require in-person participation. Other sessions can accommodate remote participation.

No more than 12-16 participants are selected for each cohort. All sessions will be expected to start in January 2025.

Final selection of participants will be made by Touro University Senior Leadership based on recommendations of the selection review committee.

Skills and Competencies

The Leadership Academy at Touro University introduces participants to higher education leadership and provides an opportunity to develop the skills and competencies that are required to take on successively more advanced leadership positions in the college. Further, as a pathway for professional growth, the Academy prepares faculty and administrators for increased responsibility through in-class activities, team-building exercises, and engagement in an interschool collaborative action research project. 

The program will concentrate on developing the participants’ skills and abilities in: