May 3, 2006

NSU Partners with The Gallup Organization

FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE—A new partnership between Nova Southeastern University and The Gallup Organization will present new opportunities for professional development to administrators of schools and non-profits, community leaders, and professionals working in the public sector. 

The university announced this week that it would combine the expertise its Fischler School of Education and Human Services has in distance education and cutting-edge technology with the depth and breadth of Gallup’s research and approaches to leadership development.

The arrangement will ultimately result in new opportunities for graduate students which focus on results-driven performance by building the capacity of individuals, teams, organizations, and the global community. Designed to be delivered online, these opportunities will be accessible to anyone anywhere in the world.

“This is an excellent opportunity for both the Fischler School and Gallup to explore new markets employing a unique approach,” said H. Wells Singleton, Ph.D., University Dean and Education Provost.

“We believe that the students of these programs will realize performance gains that will cause an immediate and sustainable impact in their organizations; and that these programs will begin paving the way to a new approach to education and leadership development,” says Matt Norquist, Global Director at Gallup University.

NSU is the largest independent, not-for-profit institution of higher education in the Southeast, and the seventh largest nationally. Its Fischler School of Education and Human Services is one of the nation’s largest schools of education, serving more than 15,000 students in 29 states and twelve countries. The school has partnerships with dozens of school districts, community colleges, educational organizations, ministries of education and private corporations.

The Gallup Organization has studied human nature and behavior for more than 70 years. Gallup performance management systems help organizations boost organic growth by increasing customer engagement and maximizing employee productivity through measurement tools, coursework, and strategic advisory services. The organization delivers services at client organizations, through the Web, at Gallup University's campuses, and in 40 offices around the world.