April 16, 2004

Contact:
Barbra Gonzalez, Associate Director
(954) 262-5354
Mara Kiffin, Assistant Director
(954) 262-5350

New Higher Education Institute at NSU Aims to Prepare Those Looking to Lead Colleges or Universities

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - A new educational institute at Nova Southeastern University's Fischler School of Education & Human Services will help to prepare those with aspirations to lead a college or university.

The Institute for Public Policy and Executive Leadership in Higher Education, designed for the future college or university president, vice president and dean, will focus specifically on public policy issues and laws that impact colleges and universities – a first for Florida. A second component of the institute will center on the fundamentals for managing and leading a higher education institution.

Beginning in October, the Institute will offer one two-week period of seminars, workshops and courses annually. The curriculum will address senior level public policy issues and laws in education, budgeting and financial management, fundraising strategies, legal and ethical issues, distance education and instructional technology and their impact on education. Senior fellows from academia and political office will teach the courses.

“We feel this institute is valuable and timely because it will help cultivate the necessary leadership skills for future campus leaders and stimulate dialogue on important issues facing education,” said Dr. Ralph Hogges, executive director of the institute and program professor at the Fischler Graduate School.

After completing the requirements for the institute, participants will earn a Certificate in Public Policy and Executive Leadership in Higher Education. Application deadline for the fall 2004 October 10-23 Institute is June 30. For applications, registration and institute information, contact Dr. Ralph Hogges at 954-262-8454, or visit www.schoolofed.nova.edu/ippel.