Dr. Bernie Luskin

Dr. Bernie Luskin

CEO & Provost - Touro University Worldwide

Dr. Bernie Luskin has pioneered many new programs in education. Some examples include the Webcast continuing education program for healthcare professionals, the High Hopes program for educationally handicapped, the Emeritus Institute at Coastline College, the Center for the Partially Sighted, and many variations of distributed and adult learning programs, including the launch of the first PhD program in Media Psychology in any university. University Business Magazine profiled Dr. Luskin as someone who has had exceptionally successful careers and both education and business. He has worked internationally on programs in China, Japan, UAE, Bahrain, Ireland, England, and throughout Europe.

Prior to joining Touro, Dr. Bernie Luskin served as Executive Vice President, Professor of Media Studies, Education and Psychology, and Director of the Media Psychology Program at Fielding Graduate University. He is also Chairman of www.luskininternational.com.

In corporate life, Bernie Luskin has been President/CEO of divisions of Fortune 50 and 500 companies, including Philips Interactive Media, Philips Education and Reference Publishing, Jones Interactive Inc., and Jones Education Networks, including cable/satellite networks and Mind Extension University, and Knowledge TV.

In education, Luskin was president of Orange Coast College; is founding president of Coastline Community College; and is founding Chancellor of Jones International University, the first accredited fully web-based university. He has been Chair of the American Association of Community Colleges Board of Directors and Executive Vice President and COO on the Association staff. Presently, Luskin is also Director of the Kellogg Foundation Community College Leadership Legacy Project.