April 18, 2005

NSU’s Chancellor Lippman Appointed To Executive Committee Of Florida Research Consortium

FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. --Nova Southeastern University, today announced that Health Professions Division Chancellor, Fred Lippman, R. Ph., Ed.D. was appointed to the executive committee of the Florida Research Consortium (FRC). The FRC is a strategic partnership between Florida’s universities, business community and state government focused on enhancing cutting-edge research programs at Florida’s public and private universities, and adding to the diversity and strength of Florida's technology economy through the commercialization of that research.

“Anyone who knows Dr. Lippman recognizes that he is a visionary and a fervent advocate for the promotion of research and health care in the State of Florida,” said Jack Sullivan, Jr., president, Florida Research Consortium. “Through his determined efforts, NSU has developed within the FRC to become a part of the fiber of this organization. His appointment to this executive committee is a milestone that will provide a strong independent university perspective to our organization.”

From 1978 to 1998, Dr. Lippman served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives. During his tenure with the legislature he was a steadfast advocate for children and senior citizens, and for improvements to Florida’s health care system. One of his many legislative accomplishments was the introduction of the country’s first law mandating the use of child safety seats in vehicles.

He is also widely known as the “father” of Florida’s Area Health Education Center (AHEC) program, a federally-funded program that works to improve the supply and distribution of primary care in medically underserved areas by creating partnerships with academic health centers.

A community pharmacist early in his career, Dr. Lippman is widely recognized by many organizations for his commitment to the health and well-being of people in his community. He served as president of the Broward County Pharmacists Association and was a former Speaker of the House of Delegates for the Florida Pharmacy Association. He also received the prestigious American Pharmaceutical Association’s Hubert M. Humphrey Award for Excellence in Pharmacy in 1986.

Additionally, Dr. Lippman is the recipient of numerous community service and health care awards including the Youth Law Center Distinguished Achievement Award; Florida Medical Association’s Award of Appreciation; the Public Service Award from the United States Department of Transportation; the American Trauma Society Distinguished Service Award and the Florida Pediatric Society’s “Outstanding Legislator” and “Advocate for Children” Awards.

Dr. Lippman is a graduate of Columbia University’s College of Pharmacy. He received his doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Nova Southeastern University.