WASC Accrediting Commission Meeting Today

It is now 1:20 PM Pacific Time on Friday, February 18. I just spoke with a representative at WASC who informed me that the commission "is meeting as we speak" to make a determination regarding Touro University International's application for accreditation. She indicated that there is normally a 5-year candidacy period, but that Touro is a "special case."

She asked me to call back in about two weeks, at which time the commission's decision about whether or not to accredit Torou will be made public. I feel good about this, because it allows me to know about the commission's decision BEFORE beginning any classes in the Ph.D. BA program.

If anyone would like to be contact them, the number is (510) 748-9001.

I hope someone else finds this information useful.

 

Hi David. Thanks for the information.

Is Touro the only thing on the committee's agenda, or are they considering other applicants as well?

I realize that Touro is of great interest to lots of people on Degreeinfo, but I'm kind of following some of the other schools that have applied to WASC, several of whom entertained visits months ago.

Concerning Touro University International, I have few doubts about them becoming WASC accredited eventually. The biggest question that I see is whether or not WASC will allow them to keep offering 100% non-resident doctorates.

There must be a lot of behind the scenes administrative changes taking place as well, with functions that previously were handled from New York now being moved to California.

Another interesting question is whether TUI and Touro University California in Vallejo will be operated and accredited separately, or whether they will be a single unit with multiple campuses.

TU California's Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM) is busy building a new osteopathic medical school in Las Vegas as well, which will doubtless give WASC headaches.

 

Sorry... No additional information

My apologies, Bill. My discussion with the WASC staff member today was specific to Touro's accreditation. I have an interest in this since I am planning (barring no surprises) to commence the doctoral program in a few weeks.

 

To Defi:

As far asa I know today was the last day for registering in the PhD BA Spring 2005 program. The deadline for payment is February 25. Why are you saying that you have additional time to think about your registration???

As for me I registered today with TUI PhD BA program. Tough decisison... The class will last until the end of June so that then will be the time of a decision.

 

WASC me no questions

Yabbut yabbut is Cal Coast Cal Coast Cal Coast Cal Coast Cal Coast gonna get RA hey hey ho ho

Oops. Sorry. Time warp.

Yabbut are they?????

 

CCU

In time, Janko, in time..............................

 

Vladica Russell: Would that be kairos or chronos? Janko

 

Clarification about Registration

My post was misleading. I have already registered and met the deadline. What I meant is I have some time BEFORE the term begins on April 11 to withdraw my registration if there is an issue.

 

What I don't understand is TUI's movement in California. They could gave remained in New York thus avoiding any accreditation issue. I doubt that the "real estate" was the reason of this re-location...

 

When was TUI located in NY. I though they were always in CA

 

They should have stayed as close as possible to TU - New York. No complication then...
I can't imagine why TUI chose CA instead of NY...

 

TU - New York based B&M
TUI - California based branch of TU - online only.

There are other branches, I think one of the child schools are in Nevada as well.

 

Its home campus, Touro College, is located in New York.



Tom Nixon

 

1. TUI is a branch of TU New York
2. TU is the father!
3. Why the father didn't keep his son in New York in order to avoid CA accreditation/jurisdiction. Moreover TUI is an on-line so why it's been created in California instead of New York???

 

The only thing I can find is the buyer's right to cancel. Maybe TU thought they didn't want to have the risk if TUI was not a success and would have to pay back someone if they closed. I do not think they foresaw TUI booming with enrollment, etc. From what I understand from reading below, if TUI would have buckled mid-semester, the students would get their tuition back from the State Government - but it is a requirement to be a California resident. Maybe that is why, at the time it was a risk for TU, =but TUI is not having a problem getting students.

Buyer's Right to Cancel

The Student Touro University Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) STRF was established by the Legislature to protect any California resident who attends a private Postsecondary institution from losing money if you prepaid Touro University Tuition and suffered a financial loss as a result of school closing, failing to live up to its enrollment commitments, or refusing to pay a court judgment.

To be eligible for STRF, you must be a "California resident" and reside in California at the time of enrollment in courses or when you receive lessons at a California mailing address from an approved institution offering correspondence instruction. Students who are temporarily residing in California for the sole purpose of pursuing an education, specifically those who hold student visas, are not considered a "California resident."

To qualify for STRF reimbursement you must file a STRF application within one year of receiving notice from the Bureau that the school is closed. If you do not receive notice from the Bureau, you have 4 years from the date of closure to file a STRF application. If a judgment is obtained you must file a STRF application within two years of the final judgment.

It is important that you keep copies of the enrollment agreement, financial aid papers receipts or any other information that documents the amount of money paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, 1027 10th Street, Fourth Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814-3517, (916) 445-3427.

 

Touro "College," not "University (and, thus, not "TU").

Like a lot of schools, Touro College entered into a business proposition with a for-profit provider. This, it seems, evolved into TUI, which was always in California.

 

It seems that University/College is a more important concept than "Touro".
TOURO is the main parameter in this equation. I assume that all branches of the Touro are trying to support each other otherwise I wouldn't see why they bear the TOURO name...

 

I would assume once they break completely from TU that they may change their name.

 

I have seen there some bright brains. They won't kill themeselves...

 

Han, Han, Han ... just posted :

"I would assume once they break completely
from TU that they may change their name."

You simply can't stay away from Touro now
can you ... B-) Come on now, just admit it ... B-)

Why in the world would a school with multiple global
campus sites want to change one site's name?

Where's your logic as to them 'breaking away'?

I don't recall ANY mention of them doing such ...

Me thinks you are still a bit over-focused on TUI, not
even being a TUI student. But then again, everyone
needs a 'hobby', I guess stalking TUI is yours.

You did at least use the word "assume" this time. B-)

And we all know what happens sometimes with that word.

You have your opinion, I have mine, others have theirs ...
and so we all enjoy the privilege of sharing such on here.

Back to my studies.

Billy ... still a TUI student.