Berlowitz, Leslie

Leslie Cohen Berlowitz began her career at NYU in 1969 as Associate Dean of the University College of Arts and Science and Washington Square College of Arts and Science. In 1973, she assumed the role of Director of Academic Program Development. She remained in the Academic Program Development Office throughout her career at NYU, becoming Assistant Vice President in 1991, Associate Vice President in 1984 and Deputy Vice President in 1988. In 1977, Berlowitz also became Founder and Director of the Humanities Council at NYU. She left the University in 1996 to become executive officer of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. As Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Berlowitz served as a senior member of the Office of the Chancellor and was responsible for all aspects of academic policy formulation, academic and long-range goals planning, and faculty development. She represented the President and Chancellor within the University, in relationships with other universities, foundations, donors and New York City private and public elementary and secondary schools; worked with trustees, deans, chairs, and members of the faculty to develop and evaluate University goals, curriculum, senior faculty appointments, and major research activities; was responsible for policy and operation of University research centers and institutes; directed University commissions and planning studies; and established and secured funding for networks both with colleges and high schools in the tri-state area.

Leslie Cohen (Tuttleton) Berlowitz began her career at NYU in 1968 as a graduate assistant and teaching fellow in the English Department at NYU’s University College at University Heights in the Bronx. In 1970, while a graduate student and teaching assistant, she became one of three assistants to the dean of University College. In 1971 Berlowitz also became a lecturer in the English department. With the closing of the Heights campus in 1973, she moved to the Washington Square campus and was Assistant Dean for Administration at Washington Square and University College from 1972 to 1974. From 1974 on, Berlowitz held several administrative positions in goals planning and academic planning and affairs including Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs 1981-1984, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs 1984-1988 and Deputy Vice President for Academic Affairs 1988-1991. In addition, she was Director of the Humanities Council from 1979 through 1997. Her last position at NYU was Vice President for Institutional Advancement from 1991 through 1997 when she left the university to become executive officer of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.