March 31, 2003

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Jennifer Meriam, Director (954) 262-5355
Mike Laderman, Associate Director, (954) 262-5354
Mara Kiffin, Coordinator, (954) 262-5350

Nova Southeastern University's Board of Trustees Approve Name Change for College in Health Professions Division
College of Allied Health Renamed College of Allied Health and Nursing

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL- With the approval of Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division Chancellor Morton Terry, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Fred Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D. recommended to NSU President Ray Ferrero, Jr. that the College of Allied Health be renamed the College of Allied Health and Nursing. The NSU Board of Trustees approved the recommendation during the March 24th meeting.

According to Lippman, "The nursing program is evolving quickly towards a generic four year status and requires the full attention of an educational administrative oversight. After looking at national models, we concluded that the program was best suited to be included with the College of Allied Health under the auspices of Dean Richard Davis."

Acknowledging the rapid growth, Richard Davis, PA-C, Ed.D, said, "All of the departments and programs within the college welcome the Nursing Program. The addition of nursing contributes greatly to fulfilling the mission to serve and meet the needs of our community."

The College of Allied Health and Nursing at NSU is part of the Health Professions Division, which also offers programs through the College of Dental Medicine, College of Medical Sciences, College of Optometry, College of Osteopathic Medicine, and College of Pharmacy.

For more information about the Health Professions Division at NSU, visit http://hpd.nova.edu/