Campus Dean of Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine; TouroCOM Montana

Overview

The individual who occupies this position is the Campus Dean for Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Montana, an additional site of the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (Touro

COM). The Campus Dean is appointed by the President of Touro College and University System upon nomination by the Executive Dean and the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost for Graduate and Professional Divisions of Touro University. This person reports to the Executive Dean. The employment contract specifies title, terms of appointment, length, renewal, and removal for cause. The overall responsibility is to direct the daily operations of Touro

COM-Montana to achieve excellence in all programs of the College and to carry out assignments given by the Executive Dean.

The Campus Dean serves as Chief Academic Officer for the campus and implements academic, administrative, and financial policies, subject to review and approval by the President, the Board, the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, and the Executive Dean. This person is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of policies and programs that ensure the success of the educational, research, and service missions of Montana COM.

To accomplish this, responsibilities may be delegated to appropriate faculty and staff within the COM. This person is the principal spokesperson and representative of Touro

COM-Montana and exercises overall responsibility for development and advancement activities. This person prepares budgetary proposals for review and approval by the Executive Dean to ensure adequate resources for fulfilling the mission of the medical school in accordance with sound academic and administrative management principles. The Campus Dean may consult with individuals or groups within or external to the College in carrying out these responsibilities.

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Responsibilities

Academic Planning - Works with other Touro

COM Deans to develop academic, research, and service plans that further the mission and goals of Touro

COM. May establish committees and groups as necessary to plan and carry out administrative policies and institutional goals. Reviews the goals and objectives of all academic, research, and service programs at least annually to ensure alignment with the Touro

COM mission. Pursues undergraduate and graduate medical education affiliations and training slots. Ensures that human and fiscal resources support program goals and facilitates communication across the school to ensure smooth functioning of all academic programs.

Teaching and Scholarly Activity - Establishes a climate that encourages and rewards excellence in teaching and research. Works closely with Touro

COM-Montana Assistant and Associate Deans to develop programs that promote multidisciplinary approaches to teaching and research while advancing the Touro

COM mission.

Space Allocation - Reviews facility and space needs of academic components and, in consultation with Assistant and Associate Deans, oversees facility assignments for academic programs. Collaborates with the Executive Dean and the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost as necessary to ensure coordination of academic space.

Evaluation of Performance - Evaluates the Touro

COM-Montana Deans responsible for each academic component and ensures that responsibilities established for each program are fulfilled. Reviews evaluations of academic components, including faculty and staff performance and program outcomes, and ensures alignment with Touro

COM academic goals and policies. Communicates evaluation findings to the Executive Dean.

Service - Works closely with Assistant and Associate Deans to ensure service responsibilities are met through participation and community engagement that reflect the mission, goals, and programs of Touro

COM. Encourages faculty and staff participation in COM committees and, when appropriate, university-wide service.

COM Committees - May serve as an ex officio member of all standing and ad hoc committees related to the academic, research, and service missions of Touro

COM.

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