NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY 2022 FACT BOOK
2022 FACT BOOK 1 The 30th edition of the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Fact Book provides perspective on the university’s character, growth, and accomplishments. The 2022 Fact Book includes narrative, numeric, and graphic representation of the university, including history, characteristics, and development of the institution. Data are presented in both tabular and graphic formats to provide pertinent detail, and general trends are highlighted. Like all previous editions of the Fact Book, this edition is a snapshot of the university during the academic year that concludes in the year of its publication. Therefore, the 2022 Fact Book represents NSU from fall 2021 through spring 2022, unless otherwise noted. Academic year 2021–2022 began in a time when CDC guidelines around COVID-19 safety allowed for the resumption of face-to-face instruction at full capacity within the classroom, with all students and faculty wearing masks. The BlendFlex model used throughout 2020–2021 was mostly removed in favor of face-to-face courses. Throughout the 2021–2022 academic year, NSU’s experts applied changing CDC guidelines to our campus operations, removing some precautions in times of less risk and implementing precautions as risk increased with new variants of COVID-19. NSU’s internal and external institutional stake- holders regularly consult the Fact Book. It is referenced when compiling data and information for funding proposals or responding to the planning, budgeting, and governmental compliance requirements of the university. It serves as an official record of NSU’s institutional status and progress during a given period. Versions of the Fact Book produced over the last decade provide a vital record for purposes of tracking and monitoring progress toward institutional excellence. Appreciation is extended to the institutional effectiveness staff members who produced the content, to our partners in the academic and administrative units for their updates and reviews of relevant sections, and to the executive administration for their thorough review of the Fact Book. We hope that you find NSU’s Fact Book useful and informative. Don Rudawsky, Ph.D. Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness FOREWORD u
4 NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCREDITATION STATEMENT 5 NSU VISION 2025, CORE VALUES, AND MISSION 6 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 7 OVERVIEW Institutional Description / 8 University Facilities / 9 Libraries / 9 Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation / 10 Locations—Greater Fort Lauderdale Campuses / 12 Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus / 12 East Campus / 13 North Miami Beach Campus / 13 Oceanographic Campus / 13 NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale / 13 Locations—Regional Campuses / 14 Fort Myers / 15 Jacksonville / 15 Miami / 15 Miramar / 15 Orlando / 15 Palm Beach / 15 Tampa Bay / 15 Puerto Rico / 16 Distance Education at NSU / 16 Technology Infrastructure / 16 NSU Health Services / 18 Clinical Facilities / 18 Community Outreach / 20 Sponsored Funding / 28 University Credentials / 29 Institutional Accreditation / 29 Professional Accreditations / 29 Licensure and Certification / 31 NSU Athletics / 32 Historical Highlights / 33 49 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION Board of Trustees / 50 Functions of the Board of Trustees / 51 University Administrators / 52 University Organization / 53 Councils and Committees / 54 Internal Initiatives / 54 University Advisory Boards and Councils / 57 59 COLLEGES AND ACADEMIC CENTERS College Deans / 61 Contact Information / 62 Colleges and Academic Centers / 64 Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice / 64 College of Computing and Engineering / 67 College of Psychology / 68 Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center / 70 Health Professions Division / 73 College of Dental Medicine / 73 College of Optometry / 75 College of Pharmacy / 76 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine / 78 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine / 79 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences / 84 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing / 87 Health Care System / 90 H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship / 92 Shepard Broad College of Law / 93 Farquhar Honors College / 95 NSU University School / 96 Marilyn Segal Early Childhood Studies Center / 98 Degree Programs / 100 Division of Student Affairs | College of Undergraduate Studies / 102 107 STUDENT ENROLLMENT 123 GRADUATES 129 PERSONNEL 133 FINANCES TABLE OF CONTENTS u
107 STUDENT ENROLLMENT TABLE 1 Change in Fall Enrollment 2011–2021 / 108 TABLE 2 Fall 2021 Enrollment by College and Degree Level / 111 TABLE 3 Fall 2017–2021 Enrollment by College / 112 TABLE 4 Fall 2021 Enrollment by Permanent Residence of Students / 113 TABLE 5 Fall 2021 Enrollment and Credit Hours at the Regional Campuses by Degree Level and Delivery Modality / 117 TABLE 6 Fall 2021 Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and Degree Level / 118 TABLE 7 Fall 2017–2021 Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity and Degree Level / 120 TABLE 8 Fall 2017–2021 Enrollment Percentage by Race/Ethnicity and Degree Level / 120 TABLE 9 Fall 2021 Enrollment by Student Age / 122 123 GRADUATES TABLE 10 Degrees Conferred July 2020 to June 2021 (FY 2021) by Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and Degree Level / 126 TABLE 11 Degrees Conferred July 2020 to June 2021 (FY 2021) by Academic Center and Degree Level / 127 TABLE 12 Degrees Conferred July 2020 to June 2021 (FY 2021) by Degree Level and Age / 127 129 PERSONNEL TABLE 13 Racial/Ethnic Distribution of Full-Time University Personnel by Head Count / 130 TABLE 14 Racial/Ethnic Distribution of Full-Time University Personnel by Percentage / 131 LIST OF TABLES u 107 STUDENT ENROLLMENT FIGURE 1 Unduplicated Fall Enrollment 1967–2021 / 108 FIGURE 2 Unduplicated Fall Enrollment by Level 2017–2021 / 109 FIGURE 3 Fall Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment 2017–2021 / 109 FIGURE 4 Unduplicated Fall Enrollment by Level and Status 2017–2021 / 110 FIGURE 5 Fall 2021 Enrollment by Location and Modality / 114 FIGURE 6 Fall 2021 Enrollment by Status, Location, and Modality / 115 FIGURE 7 Fall 2021 Credit Hours by Location and Modality / 115 FIGURE 8 Fall 2021 Enrollment by Location, Modality, and Level / 116 FIGURE 9 Fall 2017–2021 Enrollment Percentage by Race/Ethnicity / 119 FIGURE 10 Fall 2017–2021 Enrollment by Minority Category / 119 FIGURE 11 Fall 2021 Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity and Degree Level / 119 FIGURE 12 Fall 2017–2021 Enrollment by Gender / 121 123 GRADUATES FIGURE 13 Degrees Conferred by Fiscal Year / 124 FIGURE 14 Degrees Conferred by Level and Fiscal Year / 124 FIGURE 15 Racial/Ethnic Distribution of Degrees Awarded July 2020–2021 / 125 133 FINANCES FIGURE 16 Net Assets Fiscal Years 2011–2021 / 134 FIGURE 17 Fiscal Year 2021 Revenue / 135 FIGURE 18 Fiscal Year 2021 Expenses / 136 LIST OF FIGURES u
4 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS Consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances (e.g., Title VII, Title VI, Title III, Title II, Rehab Act, ADA, Title IX, and the Florida Civil Rights Act), it is the policy of Nova Southeastern University not to engage in any discrimination or harassment against any individuals because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. Any such acts are unacceptable and strictly prohibited by the university. In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices forbidden under this policy, for bring- ing a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someone with such a complaint, for attempting to stop such discrimination or harassment, or for participating in any manner in any investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions; enrollment; scholarships; loan programs; athletics; employment; and access to, participation in, and treatment in all university centers, programs, and activities. NSU admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at NSU, and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. ACCREDITATION STATEMENT Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University. Institutional Effectiveness Report 2022–01
2022 FACT BOOK 5 The mission of NSU—a selective, doctoral- research university—is to deliver innovative academic programs in a dynamic, lifelong learning and research environment fostering integrity, academic excellence, leadership, and community service through engaged students, faculty, and staff. VISION 2025 MISSION CORE VALUES INTEGR ITY ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY DIVERS ITY INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHI P/RESEARCH STUDENT CENTERED The Vision 2025 Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values were adopted by the NSU Board of Trustees on March 29, 2021. By 2025, NSU will be recognized as a preeminent, professional-dominant, doctoral-research university that provides competitive career advantages to its students and produces alumni who serve and lead with integrity. { {
6 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Dear Friends of NSU, Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for the world and for Nova Southeastern University. As the world adapted to this crisis, so did we—positively! Thanks to our safety protocols, physical and environmental modifications, and vaccination reporting tools, we were able to resume traditional, in-person classroom learning for the fall 2021 semester. Although new COVID-19 variants have required further adaptation, I am pleased to see that all our students and faculty and staff members are doing their part to protect our Shark community. The pandemic has not stopped new students from coming to NSU. In fall 2021, the university welcomed 2,000 incoming undergraduate students, nearly matching our all-time record for new undergraduate students from 2020. These numbers show that our next generation of doctors, nurses, engineers, business leaders, psychologists, lawyers, educators, artists, and more, all want to start their careers with an exceptional NSU education. Our achievements have not gone unnoticed. NSU has continued to advance upward in the college rankings compiled by U.S. News & World Report. The more we all achieve, the more the world will come to recognize that NSU is growing into a preeminent institution that gives students the edge they need to be successful in their careers. The NSU Shark family has accomplished much in the last year, but there is so much more ahead of us. Sharks always keep swimming forward! Fins Up! George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. President and CEO Nova Southeastern University MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT u
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8 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY N ova Southeastern University (NSU) is a private, not-for-profit, accredited, coeducational university. It is Carnegie-classified as both a high research activity and community engaged university. It was founded in 1964 as Nova University of Advanced Technology. In 1974, the board of trustees changed the university’s name to Nova University. In 1994, Nova University merged with Southeastern University of the Health Sciences to form Nova Southeastern University. Using 2020 fall term enrollment as a measure (the latest data available in IPEDS), Nova Southeastern University is the largest private, nonprofit institution of higher education in Florida with a Carnegie Classification as a High Research Institution. Nationally, NSU is also the 24th largest university with that Carnegie classification. Additionally, in fall 2020 NSU was the 16th largest fouryear, not-for-profit, private institution classified by Carnegie as either High or Very High Research Activity in the United States. The university awards bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, doctoral, and first-professional degrees in a wide range of fields, including the humanities, biological and environmental sciences, business, counseling, computer and information sciences, conflict resolution, education, couple and family therapy, medicine, dentistry, various health professions, law, marine sciences, performing and visual arts, psychology, and other social sciences. Nova Southeastern University has the only college of optometry in Florida, and one of only two colleges of pharmacy in South Florida. The university’s programs are administered through colleges that offer courses at the Fort Lauderdale/ Davie Campus, as well as at locations throughout Florida, in Puerto Rico, nationally, and in three other countries. In addition to the geographic diversity of sites where classes are offered, Nova Southeastern University is a major provider of educational programs for Florida residents. In fall 2021, 72 percent of the student body participated in face-to-face courses, with 76 percent of those attending in Fort Lauderdale/Davie, Florida. Additionally, 28 percent of students participated in courses at one of NSU’s regional campuses. With an annual operating budget in excess of $600 million, Nova Southeastern University has a significant economic impact, with a primary presence in the state of Florida. Through its undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs, NSU educated more than 12,000 Florida students in fall 2021. Nova Southeastern University had a $4.1 billion direct economic impact throughout Florida during fiscal year 2020–2021. With numerous funded projects currently in the pipeline at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie and Tampa Bay Regional campuses, it is expected that, by 2025, our economic impact throughout Florida will exceed $5 billion. Institutional Description
2022 FACT BOOK 9 The mission of the Nova Southeastern University libraries is to collaborate to be the premier research, cultural, and lifelong learning centers for NSU and the community. The university libraries include the Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library; the Panza Maurer Law Library; the Oceanographic Campus Library; the NSU University School Media Center; and the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center. The university libraries offer extensive print and online collections in a wide range of formats, knowledgeable librarians and staff members, and up-to-date technology that supports the research and information needs of library users at every location within the university system. The diverse collections at the university libraries include more than 1.4 million items and 410,000+ unique electronic resources, as well as extensive collections of maps, audio and visual recordings, microforms, rare books, and manuscripts. More than 610 research databases contain the full text and images from hundreds of thousands of ebooks, journals, and newspapers. Most electronic resources are accessible to NSU-affiliated users from any location. Buildings within the university library system offer wireless access and a variety of study spaces, includ- ing group and individual study rooms, collaborative workspaces, individual study carrels, and designated quiet study spaces. Library computer workstations, including Macs and PCs, are loaded with standard software applications. The Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center provides the university libraries with a unique opportunity to fulfill the ambitious mission to serve both the university and the local community. The Alvin Sherman Library is the physical manifestation of a rare collaboration between a private university and a public entity. This joint-use, multipurpose building serves the students and faculty and staff members of NSU as well as the residents of Broward County. A 40-year agreement between NSU and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners allows the Alvin Sherman Library to support the curricular and research needs of the university while simultaneously providing traditional public library services to the citizens of Broward County. At 325,000 square feet, the Alvin Sherman Library is among the largest library buildings in the Southeastern United States. All visitors are welcomed into the building by a spacious, five-story atrium. This modern facility includes multiple service points; high-density, movable shelving; 13 electronic classrooms; 33 group study rooms; 7 conference rooms; a 25-seat teleconference room; the 75-seat, technology-rich Circle of Friends Collaborative Study Room; the Ann Porterfield Digital Media Lab; a café; and the University Archives. It also hosts the Write from the Start Writing and Communication Center, Farquhar Honors College, and the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation. The Alvin Sherman Library is not only the research library for both NSU and Broward County; it is a cultural hub for both communities. Several perma- nent works of art are on display throughout the building, including The Glass Garden by famed glass artist Dale Chihuly and a Buddhist prayer wheel blessed by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The 2,150-square-foot Adolfo and Marisela Cotilla Gallery is host to a variety of engaging exhibits throughout the year. The Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Reflection and Resource Center on the second-floor houses educational resources and rare artifacts from the WWII-era Nazi genocide of the 20th century. Adjacent to the Sherman Library, the 500-seat Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center includes state-ofthe-art lighting and acoustics suited for larger events. Every year, the Alvin Sherman Library offers many varied cultural opportunities through its support and hosting of public lectures, workshops, receptions, salons, concerts, outdoor festivals, and events. University Facilities LIBRARIES u
10 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY University Facilities The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center) is a public-private partnership between Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and Broward County. It is focused on three themes: innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship; as well as four pillars: ideate, incubate, accelerate, and post-accelerate. The Levan Center links the South Florida innovation ecosystem via breakthrough ideation, new technologies, job creation, talent skills pipeline, new company formation, and scaling of early-stage and young startup companies. Each of the four pillars are supported by customized programs, events, and wraparound services. The Levan Center is an economic and education engine for South Florida with local, regional, national, and international impact. By powering the innovation ecosystem, the Levan Center is a major stakeholder in the establishment of a tech hub for Broward County and South Florida. The Levan Center provides access to advice, education, and tools that are needed to grow ideas, business, and expertise. INNOVATION The Makerspace at the Levan Center includes 3-D scanners, 3-D printers, infrared cameras, laser cutters, and headsets, as well as the digital platforms needed to develop software, apps, machine learning, and spatial computing. TECHNOLOGY The Levan Center offers workshops and certificate programs to train individuals on high-demand technological skills. Examples include blockchain, machine learning, and augmented and virtual reality programming. ENTREPRENEURSHIP The Levan Center offers a variety of coworking spaces, from hot desks to private offices. It also offers four core programs to support the Founder’s Journey from birth of an idea through successful exit or global expansion including comprehensive wraparound services, ensuring entrepreneurial success. These programs are • Ideate This four-week program was created to assist entrepreneurs with the development of an idea through design thinking and prototyping. • Incubate This six-week program helps advance the design- thinking process. • Accelerate This 12-week program is designed to increase funding, customers, and revenue streams, as well as build brand recognition. • Postaccelerate This 16-week program is a fully customized experience to accelerate growth in a globally established enterprise, creating more jobs, increasing revenue, and maximizing positive impact The goal of the Levan Center Community Advisory Council is to link the NSU community with opportunities that enhance the academic mission. This includes collaboration, experiential oppor- tunities, practicum experiences, and major applied research projects. The council consists of NSU leadership representing academic colleges, facilities, regional campus operations, academic affairs, university advancement, student affairs, and translational research. ALAN B. LEVAN | NSU BROWARD CENTER OF INNOVATION u
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12 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE CAMPUS The Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus consists of 314 acres with general-purpose athletic fields and NCAA Division II-qualifying soccer and baseball fields. Facilities house the central administration offices; the Health Professions Division; the Farquhar Honors College; Halmos College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Computing and Engineering; the Shepard Broad College of Law; the College of Psychology; the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship; the NSU University School (grades JK–12); the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center; the Don Taft University Center; the Rolling Hills Office Center; and the Academical Village. Fiscal year 2016 saw the completion of new facilities: the Center for Collaborative Research (CCR) and the Noël P. Brown Sports Center South. The CCR consists of 215,000 square feet of research and collaborative spaces. This project is registered with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is the first NSU facility to achieve a LEED certification level of Gold. NSU funded the construction by using a combination of its own reserves and tax-exempt financing. The facility was occupied in September 2016 and is now home to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and NSU research, including: NSU Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine; NSU AutoNation Institute for Breast Cancer Research and Care; NSU Cell Therapy Institute; NSU Institute for Natural and Ocean Sciences Research; NSU Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research; and the Emil Buehler Research Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. NSU is classified as a research university with high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. More than 200 research projects are underway at the university, including studies on cardiovascular disease, anticancer therapies, chronic fatigue syndrome, autism, coral reef restoration, stem cells, and wildlife DNA forensics, among other subjects. The Noël P. Brown Sports Center South is a 50,337-square-foot gymnasium facility located next to NSU’s Aquatics Complex. The building contains state-of-the-art training and fitness rooms for student-athletes participating in 15 different sports; a gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, and other activities; a general-purpose activity room for use by students as young as junior kindergarten; offices for athletic department staff; locker room facilities for aquatics and visiting athletes; and an office suite for Special Olympics Broward County. To complement the project, the original Sports Center facility received refurbishments to enhance classroom and programming areas. The Don Taft University Center is a more than 325,00-square-foot facility featuring three NCAA competition courts, group fitness and instruction rooms, cardio and weight training areas, squash courts, a rock climbing wall, and the Flight Deck Pub. The Performing and Visual Arts Wing of the Don Taft University Center includes state-of-the-art classrooms and facilities that support the art, dance, music, and theatre majors of the majors of the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts (DCMA) at the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences. The Performing and Visual Arts Wing features • a 230-seat performance theater with full staging capacity for recitals, concerts, plays, films, and lectures • a 100-seat black box theater with flexible seating arrangements for multiple staging • academic support facilities for the performing arts, including professional-caliber scene and costume shops; a scenic design lab; dance studios; choral and instrumental rehearsal rooms; music practice studios; and acoustic, percussion, and keyboard technology • visual arts classrooms that support painting, drawing, ceramics, and graphic design University Facilities LOCATIONS—GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE CAMPUSES u
2022 FACT BOOK 13 • a gallery for the display of private art collections, photography, and student artwork NSU’s Aquatics Complex is an outdoor aquatic center with an Olympic-sized swimming pool and integrated dive well, as well as a dryland training facility. In addition, nine residence halls on the Fort Lauderdale/ Davie Campus serve undergraduate, graduate, health professions, and law students, with a capacity for housing nearly 2,500 students. The residence halls offer a variety of living options ranging from traditional hall shared rooms to suites and apartments. The Academical Village, just south of the Health Professions Division (HPD), is a project to transform the 30-acre parcel into a mixed-use development. It is the location of HCA Florida University Hospital, which was completed in 2021. NSU’s Health Professions Division complex is located at the northwest corner of the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. The complex includes eight buildings totaling more than 540,000 square feet of space for admini- strative offices, classrooms, laboratories, the Health Professions Division Library, and a patient-services clinic. Also, there is a 623,558-square-foot parking structure with space for approximately 1,700 vehicles. In addition to the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus, the university has permanent facilities in Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood. These locations are all within 20 miles of the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. EAST CAMPUS The East Campus is located in Fort Lauderdale, six miles from the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. The East Campus is located on 4.5 acres and has 2 buildings that provide 63,000 square feet of office and classroom space. Facilities house the university’s financial operations; the regional campuses administration; human resources; the university call center; and Alumni Hall, a multipurpose auditorium. NORTH MIAMI BEACH CAMPUS The NSU Michael Dezer Healthcare Center, located on the 18-acre North Miami Beach Campus, is home to NSU’s Family Medicine health clinic and The Eye Care Institute, both operated by the Health Professions Division. The 29,000-square-foot center serves approximately 15,000 visits per year. OCEANOGRAPHIC CAMPUS The Oceanographic Campus, which serves the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center, occupies 10 acres within the Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park at Port Everglades in Hollywood. The facilities are composed of three original buildings encompassing 27,000 square feet. It also boasts the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center Building—a state-of-the-art, 86,000-square-foot research facility, as well as the Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystems Research. Space exists for offices, classrooms, a library, and research laboratories. The campus’ marina and proximity to the ocean is ideal for field studies. Partially funded by a $15-million grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Center of Excellence is the only facility in the country dedicated to the study, research, and preservation of coral reefs. It was completed in September 2012. NSU ART MUSEUM FORT LAUDERDALE The NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale was founded in 1958, and has been housed since 1986 in a distinguished modernist building designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes. The museum building encompasses 94,500 square feet on three levels, of which 35,000 square feet is exhibition space used for the display of art. The adjacent Horvitz auditorium, which contains 256 seats, is used for a variety of presentations and performances, including lectures, films, concerts, and theatrical events. NSU also maintains space in the Museum Tower. The Museum Tower is the home of the Office of Advancement and Community Relations as well as a satellite office for the President.
14 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Nova Southeastern University has earned the enviable reputation for bringing the traditional college experience to students at various campus locations. For students living in Puerto Rico or areas in Florida such as Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Miramar, Orlando, Palm Beach, or Tampa Bay, attending NSU has been made convenient at our regional campuses. These campuses are serving students in these locations through the use of SMART classrooms, state-of- the-art computer labs, videoconferencing facilities, and other technological advances and student- oriented services. Diverse methods of course delivery for students at the regional campuses mirror those of the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus and include face-to-face, online, or blended formats. All campuses are staffed with full-time employees to assist with admissions, advising, enrollment, student affairs, technology support, and financial aid. NSU’s regional campuses help to sustain an on-campus atmosphere for students by generating diverse opportunities to develop friendships, form study groups, and utilize the full range of the university’s telecom- munication systems, providing direct and consistent connection with NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. Strategically and conveniently located, regional cam- puses are easily accessible for students and faculty members in any of the NSU markets. The regional campuses have established high-quality and efficient service, enabling students to finish their degrees successfully, while at the same time, providing them with a real-life experience that contributes to their personal and professional development. In addition to offering degree programs, they offer executive education programs designed to assist participants in career development. Above all, to uphold the excellent quality of our programs, the curricula are delivered by outstanding faculty members who are practicing professionals in their fields. In an effort to strengthen and support student satisfaction, the following services and facilities are offered at the regional campuses: • convenient day, evening, and weekend classes • computer labs with full-time staff assistance on-site • simulation labs • full-time staff to assist students with admissions, financial aid, enrollment, or general program matters • multiple compressed video suites for videoconferencing • training in the use of library resources • contemporary audiovisual tools • Internet connectivity, wireless network • study rooms • timely notification of important events through the use of mail, email, videos, and websites • student government associations • counseling services • encouragement of student-centered activities such as professional development workshops and graduation recognition receptions • p romotion and support of regional alumni organizations • fitness centers • student lounges • convenient parking Administration Office Hours Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Building Hours Monday–Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to midnight NSU staff member coverage continues during most class sessions. University Facilities LOCATIONS—REGIONAL CAMPUSES u
2022 FACT BOOK 15 LOCATIONS • NSU’s Fort Myers Campus is located on the southeast corner of Colonial Boulevard and I-75. The four-floor, 60,000-square-foot facility houses students from Charlotte, Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Collier counties. This campus offers three computer labs, nine videoconferencing suites, and a multimedia teaching environment with Internet connectivity in every room. The campus offers programs in physician assistant and nursing. nova.edu/campuses/fortmyers • NSU’s Jacksonville Campus is conveniently located near I-95 and Bowden Road in Southpoint. From its 50,977-square-foot facility, it serves students in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. This campus offers programs in anesthesia and physician assistant. nova.edu/campuses/jacksonville • NSU’s Miami Campus, which is easily accessible from the Florida Turnpike and Kendall Drive, offers more than 75,500 square feet of classroom and meeting space. It serves students from Miami-Dade and Monroe counties as they pursue degrees in counseling, and nursing. It is also home to the Institute for NeuroImmune Medicine, a premier research and treatment center for chronic fatigue syndrome and other illnesses, such as Lyme disease and Gulf War illness. nova.edu/campuses/miami • NSU’s Miramar Campus is located off the Florida Turnpike and Red Road in the Miramar Town Center. It serves the residents of Miramar and Pembroke Pines, as well as commuters from Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties who work in Miramar. This 21,000-square-foot, wireless facility on the third floor of the city’s Library and Educational Center is outfitted with a large computer lab, multimedia classrooms, and videoconferencing rooms. NSU Miramar offers classes in education and nursing. It is also home to the Coalition for Research and Education against Trafficking and Exploitation (CREATE), which equips members of the community with skills to identify victims of human trafficking. Additionally, the campus offers services to teens and adults with autism spectrum disorders through the University of Miami-NSU Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD), which operates a branch office at Miramar. nova.edu/campuses/miramar • NSU’s Orlando Campus is conveniently located off I-4 on Millenia Boulevard, approximately one mile from the Mall of Millenia. The 60,000-square-foot NSU Orlando facility provides the perfect venue for classes, meetings, small conferences, and events to accommodate the needs of students and the community. Diverse programs in counseling and physician assistant help students meet their educational goals. nova.edu/campuses/orlando • NSU’s Palm Beach Campus in Northern Palm Beach County is located near the intersection of I-95 and Military Trail in the town of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The geographical location of this 75,000- square-foot campus allows the residents of the Palm Beaches, the Treasure Coast, and surrounding areas to conveniently pursue their college education in a well-appointed facility equipped with state-of-the art technology. The market demand has forced the campus to expand its program offerings to include counseling, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and nursing. This response to the market has positioned the campus as a preferred provider for these communities. nova.edu/campuses/wpb • NSU’s Tampa Bay Regional Campus, located on Gulf to Bay Boulevard in beautiful Clearwater, Florida, serves the Greater Tampa Bay area, including the counties of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Manatee, and Sarasota. All programs at this more than 300,000-square-foot campus are offered in accessible and hybrid formats to accommodate the demanding schedules of its students. The wireless facility offers student/recreational lounges, private/ group study rooms, an interfaith room, and a courtyard that includes outside study/reading zones. Other features include a cafeteria/self-serve market, multimedia classrooms, interactive medical training facilities for inpatient and outpatient therapies,
16 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY simulation operating rooms, and high-tech clinical training labs with pre- and post-operative and exam patient simulation rooms. Programs of study include education, school psychology, counseling, cardiovascular sonography, anesthesia, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and osteopathic medicine. nova.edu/tampa • NSU’s Puerto Rico Regional Campus is a 37,000-squarefoot building located in the Professional Offices Park in San Juan. The park is located strategically just 300 meters from the Luis A. Ferre expressway, 1,500 meters from the Lomas Verdes Expressway, 2,500 meters from the Las Cumbres Expressway, and adjacent to State Road #1. These are the principal transportation arteries on the island of Puerto Rico. The campus offers programs in pharmacy and education. nova.edu/campuses/puertorico DISTANCE EDUCATION AT NSU u Nova Southeastern University is a pioneer in the area of distance education, having initiated distance education programs in 1972. It was the first university in the United States to offer graduate programs in an online format, with the creation of the electronic classroom. NSU has been offering online programs and programs with an online component since 1983. NSU was also the first to use the Unix system to host online courses, and one of the first to use the Internet to support instruction. Some programs use a blended instructional approach with face-to-face instruction coupled with online resources and video components. Others use an on- line course area exclusively. Some graduate programs require students to attend short, intensive instructional units on campus (doctoral studies orientation, summer “institutes,” or a summer conference) as a part of their required program of study. Distance education students have access to educational support services, including the NSU libraries at nova.edu/community/libraries.html, technology support via a help desk, educational resources via electronic classrooms and the Internet, and computing resources on our Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus and at regional campuses located in Florida and Puerto Rico. NSU students can participate in online courses from any location in the world with an Internet connection. Online courses use a web-based instructional platform as a centralized location for educational materials, course content, and communication—both synchronous and asynchronous. The online course platform enables a wide range of online activities that facilitate frequent student-teacher and student-student interaction. Faculty members and students interact in discussion forums via threaded bulletin boards, via real-time electronic classrooms that support graphical presentations and audio, and through online submission of assignments in multimedia formats. NSU provides an email address and a directory for publishing assignments and resources to the Web for all students and faculty members. The Electronic Library provides access to online databases, many of which contain fulltext documents. The development and implementation of distance education programs have become increasingly common as many colleges and universities have moved to the online venue. Nova Southeastern University has more than 40 years of experience in the development, delivery, and evaluation of distance education programs that have been used as models by other schools. Distance education students attend classes at times and places that are convenient to the learner—reflecting the mission of NSU. The variety of distance education experiences, coupled with the use of appropriate instructional technologies, provide a successful learning environment. TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE The university maintains an extensive information technology network for teaching and learning, research, and administrative computing. NSU provides a comprehensive network that provides redundancy and resiliency to all our students and faculty and staff members. We have an extensive University Facilities
2022 FACT BOOK 17 fiber optic network that allows all the university’s campuses the ability to communicate with each other. We have also built a high-speed backup network for most of the regional campuses. The NSU wireless network provides our students with wireless connectivity across all the campuses. NSU is an equity member of the Florida LambdaRail (FLR), a not-for-profit, limited liability corporation composed of public and private, not-for-profit Florida universities. The FLR operates a statewide, high- performance, fiber-optic network infrastructure that utilizes next-generation network technologies, protocols, and services. The FLR provides NSU with high-speed commercial Internet services and connectivity to advanced regional and national networks, such as the National LambdaRail (NLR) and the Abilene Internet2 backbone. The FLR has significantly enhanced university research and distance-education capabilities and allows NSU faculty and staff members, researchers, and students to collaborate with colleagues around the world on leading-edge research projects and social science areas. Students and faculty and staff members have access to university computing resources including desktop and laptop computers and document printers and copiers. Numerous computer labs are conveniently located throughout the university’s facilities for student use. Administrative computing resources for students and faculty and staff members at all campuses are distributed between two data centers and enterprise cloud providers. The university’s administrative operations are supported by Ellucian Banner, an enterprise resource planning system (ERP) specialized for higher education institutions. Additional enterprise administrative systems that support the university’s operations include document imaging systems, campus card and POS (point of sale) systems, building management and facilities systems, employee time/effort, procurement systems, and an electronic medical records system (EMR) for health care operations and services. Microsoft 365 provides collaboration tools and communication services for all our students, faculty and staff members, and alumni. Electronic classrooms and microcomputer labs provide hands-on technology support for students and faculty members. Multimedia technology training labs support technology-training opportunities for NSU’s faculty and staff. All NSU campuses and classrooms in Florida, Puerto Rico, and Colorado have videoconferencing capabilities to bring the NSU community together virtually, regardless of physical location. NSU campuses can be linked together via videoconferencing with students off campus to form a global classroom. This extends the reach of NSU beyond the walls of our campuses. The university is currently transitioning from traditional Hard Codec IP videoconferencing to a PC Based Soft Codec videoconferencing model that is compatible with any soft codec solution. This transition will be complete as of June 2022, providing Soft Codec videoconferencing capability between all NSU campuses and classrooms. Desktop and mobile device videoconferencing units are located at clinical and internship sites and in the homes of students enrolled in the speech-language pathology and audiology doctoral programs. To further augment the libraries’ print materials and online databases, the Office of Educational Technologies and Media Services has an extensive collection of other media. A digital media production studio houses tools for the creation of instructional, informational, and marketing media.
18 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES CENTER • Maltz Building 3151 College Avenue Davie, FL 33314-7796 (954) 262-5730 COMMUNITY RESOLUTION SERVICES • hcas.nova.edu/departments/conflict -resolution-studies/community-outreach /conflict_resolution.html (954) 262-3060 BRIEF THERAPY INSTITUTE • Maltz Building 3151 College Avenue Davie, FL 33314-7796 (954) 262-3030 HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION SPEECH-LANGUAGE SERVICES MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION SERVICES • Audiology Clinic Sanford L. Ziff Health Care Center 3060 South University Drive Davie, FL 33328-2018 (954) 262-7750 • Health Care Center at Covenant Village 9215 West Broward Boulevard Plantation, FL 33324 (954) 916-6585 • Michael Dezer Healthcare Center 1750 NE 167th Street North Miami Beach, FL 33162-3017 (305) 949-4000 • Occupational and Physical Therapy Clinics Don Taft University Center 7200 Mary McCahill Drive Davie, FL 33314-7796 (954) 262-4149 • Sanford L. Ziff Health Care Center 3060 South University Drive Davie, FL 33328-2018 (954) 262-4100 • Speech-Language Pathology Clinic 6100 Griffin Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-4416 (954) 262-7726 • Sports Medicine Clinic Don Taft University Center 7200 Mary McCahill Drive Davie, FL 33314-7796 (954) 262-5590 University Facilities NSU HEALTH SERVICES NSU Health has outpatient facilities that provide services in medical, dental, optometry, pharmacy, and mental health services, including family therapy. In addition, there are specialty services available, such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and audiology. CLINICAL FACILITIES In addition to the health care facilities on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus, the university provides services to the surrounding community virtually, and through owned and leased off-campus facilities. Clinic locations are as follows:
2022 FACT BOOK 19 DENTAL SERVICES • Dental Medicine Patient Care Center 3050 South University Drive Davie, FL 33328-2018 (954) 262-7500 • Kids In Distress, Broward County 819 NE 26th Street Wilton Manors, FL 33305-1239 (954) 567-5650 • Oakland Park Dental Center 830 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Suite 103 Oakland Park, FL 33334-2773 (954) 568-7709 THE EYE CARE INSTITUTE • Lighthouse of Broward County 650 North Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311-7436 • Michael Dezer Healthcare Center 1750 NE 167th Street North Miami Beach, FL 33162-3017 (305) 949-4000 or (954) 262-4200 • NSU Specialty Care Center 1111 West Broward Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-1638 (954) 525-1351 • Sanford L. Ziff Health Care Center 3060 South University Drive Davie, FL 33328-2018 (954) 262-4200 PHARMACY • NSU Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Wellness Center 3060 South University Drive Davie, FL 33328-2018 (954) 262-4550 INSTITUTE FOR NEURO-IMMUNE MEDICINE • Center for Collaborative Research 7595 SW 33rd Street Fourth Floor Davie, FL 33314-7708 (954) 262-2850 • Kendall Village Center Professional Arts Building 8501 SW 124th Avenue, Suite 111 Miami, FL 33183-4631 (305) 595-4300 NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE • Center for Collaborative Research 7595 SW 33rd Street Fourth Floor Davie, FL 33314-7708 (954) 262-6387 Note: Addresses listed are physical locations of clinics. All mail should be sent to the university’s main mailing address of 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796.
20 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS u Nova Southeastern University goes beyond its primary mission by reaching out to the community with diverse community service programs and resources. Nova Southeastern University is 1 of only 360 colleges and universities nationally selected for the Carnegie Foundation’s Community Engagement Classification, and only 1 of 59 colleges and universities to hold both community engaged and high research activity designations. The community engagement classification acknowledges significant commitment to, and demonstration of, community engagement. The following is a partial list of the community service programs, events, and facilities provided. ABRAHAM S. FISCHLER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE • Access Plus—Support Program for College Students with Autism • Autism Speaks • Baudhuin Preschool—Education Program for Preschool-Age Children, in Agreement with Broward Public Schools • Criminal Justice Forum • Early Learning Coalition of Broward, Childcare Training Program • Educational Leadership Advisory Committee (ELAC) • Florida Department of Children and Families, Child Care Training Coordination • Jamaica Literacy and Back to School • Kapila Family Foundation Starting Right Program— Early Intervention Parent/Child Program • Mako Math • Puerto Rico Literacy and Back to School • Special Olympics of Florida, Strong Minds • St. Vincent and the Grenadines La Soufriere Volcano Eruption Service Project • Teacher Preparation Advisory Committee (TPAC) • The Academy—Private Pre-K Program • Trauma Informed-Care Training Program, in agreement with Early Learning Career Center/ Children’s Forum Inc. • University Hospital, Mirebalais, Haiti: Literacy and Bags of Love Project • Women in Distress/Jim & Jan Moran Family Center, Project: Give a little, Care a Lot ALVIN SHERMAN LIBRARY • A Case Study Using DNA to Corroborate a Family’s Oral Tradition • Annual Power Publishing Day • APA Citing Sources Workshops • Arts Alive Series • Back to School Events • Black History Events and Workshops • Book Club Happy Hour • Canciones y Cuentos, Songs and Stories (online) • Career Database Instruction: Résumé and Cover Letter • Circle of Friends Presents: Author Talk Series • Cite Black Woman, a Social Justice Workshop • Community Outreach Database and Research Instruction • Computer Camp Workshops • Elementary School Outreach Programs • Family Deep Dives: Hispanic Heritage • Family Tree Maker: A GSBC/Family Tree Maker Collaborative Class • Foundation and Grant Workshops Series • Friday Movie Matinee Discussion • Genealogical Society of Broward County Monthly Meetings • Happy Hobbies Series • Harry Potter Book Night • Health and Wellness Series: Early Literacy • Health and Wellness Series: Gun Safety—Protecting Your Children • Health and Wellness Series: Link Between Chronic Stress and Autism Disorder • Health and Wellness Series: Myopia in Children • Health and Wellness Series: Supporting Young Children • Health and Wellness Series: What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder • Health and Wellness Series: Why Talking to Kids About Cancer Is Crucial • Heartwalk—Sherman Heroes • Library 101: LinkedIn Learning • Library Ambassador Program • My First Fine Arts • Outreach Programs: PBS and Miss Penny—A Day with a Children’s Librarian • Pace Collaboration/ Educational • Raise a Reader Storytime (online) Community Outreach
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