Transcript PowerPoint Presentation - Nova Southeastern University

“Academic
“Academicexcellence
ExcellenceisIsour
Ourstandard.
Standard.
Academic
preeminence
is Is
our
goal.”
Academic
Preeminence
Our
Goal.”
—Ray Ferrero,
―Ray Ferrero,
Jr., J.D.Jr., J.D.
Chancellor
President
Welcome to
Nova Southeastern University
With more than 26,000 students,
NSU ranks #6 in enrollment
among the nation’s 1,600 private, non-profit
colleges and universities.
Our Mission Sets Us Apart
 High-quality
educational
programs
of of
distinction
High-quality
educational
programs
distinction
from
preschool
through
professional
and
from
preschool
through
professional
and
doctoral
levels
doctoral
levels
 Preparation
forfor
lifelong
learning
and
Preparation
lifelong
learning
and
leadership
roles
leadership
roles
 Academic
programs
offered
at
Academic
programs
offered
convenient
times,
at
convenient
times and
employing
innovativeinnovative
delivery systems
rich and
places, employing
deliveryand
systems
learning
resources
rich learning
resources
 Emphasis
onon
acquiring
and
applying
knowledge
in
Emphasis
acquiring
and
applying
knowledge
clinical,
community,
and
professional
settings
clinical,
community,
and
professional
settings
in
A remarkable growth
A Remarkable Growth








In four decades, NSU has grown from 17 graduate
In four decades, NSU has grown from 17 graduate
students to more than 26,000 students
students to more than 26,000 students.
With more than 3,150 employees, the University is
With more than 3,150 employees, the university is
Broward County’s third largest private employer
Broward County’s third largest private employer.
Each year Nova Southeastern University awards more
Each year, Nova Southeastern University awards more
than 7,200 degrees
than 7,200 degrees.
NSU has more than 100,000 alumni, residing in every
NSU has more than 100,000 alumni, residing in every
state of the union, as well as 55 other countries
state of the union, as well as 55 other countries.
Preparing Students for the Real World
 NSU
collaborates
with
local
and
national
organizations,
NSU
collaborates
with
local
and
national
organizations,
consortia,
and
agencies
add
toto
the
academic
consortia,
and
agenciesthat
that
add
the
academic
experience
experience.
 Most
ofof
our
professors
world
experience,
Most
our
professorshave
havereal
real
world
experience,allowing
allowing
them
toto
share
both
theory
and
practice
with
their
students
them
share
both
theory
and
practice
with
their
students.
 NSU
has
formed
partnerships
with
leading
business
and
NSU
has
formed
partnerships
with
leading
business
and
cultural
organizations
which
help
to provide
hands
on
cultural
organizations,
which
helps
to provide
hands-on
experience
andand
mentorship
experiences
mentorships.
 More
than
1,000
the
community
volunteer
More
than
1,000members
membersofof
the
community
volunteeronon
advisory
asas
speakers,
inin
other
capacities
advisoryboards,
boards,
speakers,and
and
other
capacitiesatat
NSU
NSU.
 Our
researchers
cutting-edge
solutions
Our
researcherspursue
pursue
cutting-edge
solutionsthat
thatcan
canbebe
applied
inin
the
real
world
applied
the
real
world.
A Personalized Learning Environment
At NSU, there are no teaching assistants used in our
classrooms;
At NSU, there
are noare
teaching
used in our
classes
taught assistants
only by experienced
classrooms;
classes are taught only by experienced
faculty
members.
faculty members
 Professors are accessible to students and many are
practicing
Professors
are accessible
to students
and manyboth
are
professionals
in their
fields, teaching
practicing
professionals in their fields, teaching both
theory
and practice.
theory and practice
 85% of our faculty members hold doctoral or terminal
degrees
85% hold
or terminal degrees in their fields
in doctoral
their fields.

16 Centers, Colleges, and Schools
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences

The small class sizes, averaging 22
students, and an accessible faculty offer
a unique learning environment.

The Dual Admissions Program offers
qualified students simultaneous
admission into NSU graduate programs.

The Honors Program offers access to a
unique interdisciplinary intellectual
community.

More than 70% of pre-med and pre-law
students were accepted into medical and
law schools.
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
Degrees
DegreesOffered
Offered
Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate Programs




American Studies, B.A.
American Studies, B.A.
Environmental
 Environmental
Science/Studies,
B.S.
Science/Studies, B.S.
 History, B.A.
 Applied Professional Studies, B.S.
Applied
Professional Studies, B.S.
 History, B.A.
(8 concentrations)
(8 concentrations)
 Humanities, B.A.

Humanities,
B.A.
 Athletic
Training,
Farquhar
College
of Arts
and
Sciences
Athletic
Training,
B.S.B.S.
 International Studies, B.A.


International Studies, B.A.

Legal Studies (pre-law), B.S.

 Biology
(pre-med),
Biology
(pre-med),
B.S.B.S.

Legal Studies (pre-law), B.S.

 Communications
Studies,
Communications
Studies,
B.A. B.A.

Marine Biology, B.S.

Computer
Information
 Computer
Information
Systems,
B.S.B.S.
Systems,

 Marine Biology, B.S.
Paralegal
Studies, B.S.

 Paralegal
Psychology,
B.S. Studies, B.S.

 Psychology,
B.S.
Theatre,
B.A.

Computer
Science,
B.S.B.S.
 Computer
Science,

Criminal
Justice,
B.S.B.S.
 Criminal
Justice,

English,
B.A.B.A.
 English,
 Theatre, B.A.
Master’s Program
 Master’s
 Writing,
M.A.

Program
Writing, M.A.
H. Wayne Huizenga School
of Business and Entrepreneurship

The professors have been and/or
remain active in the business
community.

The school is home to the largest
M.B.A. program in Florida.

The school provides a state-of-theart, wireless learning environment.

The curriculum features access to
distinguished lecture series and
business mentors.

The school offers collaborative
programs with the Law Center and
Health Professions Division.
H. Wayne Huizenga School
of Business and Entrepreneurship
Degrees Offered
Undergraduate Programs
Master’s Programs
Doctoral Program

Accounting, B.S.

Accounting, M.Acc.

Business Administration,
B.S.

Business Administration, M.B.A.

Business Administration in
Entrepreneurship, M.B.A.

Business Administration in
Finance, M.B.A.

Business Administration in Real
Estate Development, M.B.A.

Human Resource Management,
M.S./HRM

International Business
Administration, M.I.B.A.

Leadership, M.S.

Public Administration, M.P.A.

Taxation, M. Tax

Business Administration in Real
Estate Development, M.B.A

Economics, B.S.

Finance, B.S.

Marketing, B.S.

Management, B.S.

Sport and Recreation
Management, B.S.

Business
Administration,
D.B.A.
Oceanographic Center

Ecologically oriented graduate education in
the marine and coastal sciences focusing on
the preservation of the ocean and coastal
biological and physical resources

Recognized as a leader in oceanographic
research, with grants in excess of $20 million

Home to the National Coral Reef Institute

Served as local organizers and host to the
11th International Coral Reef Symposium
2008, a major international scientific
conference providing the latest knowledge
about coral reefs worldwide

Home to the Guy Harvey Research Institute,
which concentrates on the conservation of the
world’s fisheries and marine biodiversity
Oceanographic Center
Oceanographic Center
Degrees Offered
Degrees Offered
Doctoral Programs

Oceanography/Marine Biology, Ph.D.
Master’s Programs

Coastal Zone Management, M.S.

Marine Biology, M.S.

Marine Environmental Science, M.S.
Shepard Broad Law Center

Twice rated #1 “Most Wired” law school
and among the top three on the 2005
Technology Honor Roll by The National
Jurist

Ranked by The Princeton Review as one of
the top 7 “Best Environments for Minority
Students”

Dual law programs with universities in
Barcelona, Spain and Venice, Italy

More than 7,400 successful alumni
Shepard Broad Law Center
Degrees Offered

Degrees Offered
Professional Programs
Education Law, M.S.
Professional Programs
 Employment Law, M.S.
 Juris Doctorate, J.D.
 Health Law, M.S.
 Education Law, M.S.
 Juris Doctorate
 Employment Law, M.S.


Health Law, M.S.
College of Osteopathic Medicine

Emphasis is on the inter-relationship of the
body's nerves, muscles, bones, and organs
for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
of illness, disease, and injury.

Students receive extensive clinical
experience in both NSU’s award-winning
Health Care Centers and the community.

Rotations in geriatrics and rural areas are
unique requirements of the program.

Students participate in humanitarian medical
missions around the world.

Florida’s only fully-accredited program in
osteopathic medicine

Florida’s only training Center for Bioterrorism
and All-Hazards Preparedness (CBAP) and
one of several geriatric education centers in
Florida
College of Osteopathic Medicine
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Degrees Offered
Degrees Offered
Professional Programs

Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.

Biomedical Informatics, M.S.

Public Health, M.P.H.
College of Pharmacy

Consistently achieves more than 90%
passage rate on North American Licensure
Examination

Nation’s most culturally diverse pharmacy
program, ranked #1 for Hispanic students

Among the nation’s best pharmacy
education facilities, includes a full-service
community pharmacy on site

Clinical experience at teaching hospitals,
community pharmacies, clinics, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, and the
Food and Drug Administration

Programs in West Palm Beach and Puerto
Rico

Largest of three existing international
pharmacy programs in the U.S.
College of Pharmacy
Degree Offered
Degree Offered
Doctor
Doctorof
ofPharmacy,
Pharmacy,Pharm.D.
Pharm.D.
College of Optometry

Only college of Optometry in Florida

Students benefit from clinical
experience in NSU’s Eye Care
Institute, which sees more than
50,000 patients annually

Strong community-based programs
including a well-attended clinic for
macular degeneration and glaucoma

Specialty services include pediatrics,
low vision, and contact lenses
College of Optometry
Degree Offered
Degree Offered

Professional Programs
Professional Program
 Optometry, O.D.
 Optometry, O.D.
College of Allied Health and Nursing

Nursing’s last three graduating
baccalaureate classes had an average
passing score of 97.4, the second
highest overall score among the 20
Florida universities with nursing
programs

Among the nation’s leading Physician
Assistant programs; programs located in
Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Naples/Fort
Myers, and Jacksonville

Occupational therapy at the master’s and
doctoral levels; physical therapy at the
doctoral level

Doctoral program offered in audiology

Anesthesiologist Assistant program
launched in 2006
College of Allied Health and Nursing
College of Allied Health and Nursing
Degrees Offered
Degrees Offered
Undergraduate Programs

Health Science, B.H.Sc.

Health Science in Vascular
Sonography, B.H.Sc.

Nursing (entry-level), B.S.N.

Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N.), B.S.N.
Master’s Programs
Doctoral Programs

Audiology, Au.D.

Health Science, D.H.Sc.

Nursing, Ph.D.

Physical Therapy (entry-level),
D.P.T.

Occupational Therapy, Dr. O.T.

Anesthesiologist Assistant,
M.H.Sc.

Occupational Therapy, Ph.D.

Health Science, M.H.Sc.

Physical Therapy, Ph.D.

Medical Science in Physician
Assistant, M.M.S.


Nursing, M.S.N.
Physical Therapy (Post
professional Transition),
T-D.P.T.

Occupational Therapy, M.O.T.
College of Medical Sciences

Teaches quality basic science programs

Strong interdisciplinary approach

Unique program that prepares students
for admission to professional schools or
for careers in biology, as well as
positions in science education
College of Medical Sciences
College of Medical Sciences
Degree Offered
Degree Offered

Master’s Program
Master’s
Program
 Biomedical
Sciences, M.B.S.

Biomedical Sciences, M.B.S.
College of Dental Medicine

One of only two dental colleges in
the state of Florida

Nationally recognized dental stem
cell research

State-of-the-art teaching facilities
including virtual reality lab

Extensive clinical operation open
to the community, with more than
100 dental chairs, a dedicated
special needs unit, and craniofacial
program

Clinical locations in Broward and
Miami-Dade counties
College of Dental Medicine
College of Dental Medicine
Degrees Offered
Degrees Offered

Professional Programs
Professional Programs
 Dental Science, M.S.
 Doctor of Medical Dentistry, D.M.D.
 Doctor of Medical Dentistry, D.M.D.
 Dental Science, M.S.
Fischler School of Education
and Human Services

One of the nation’s largest schools of
education, serving more than 15,000
students in 30 states and 40 countries

The nation’s #1 producer of minority
doctorates in education*

Partnerships with dozens of school
districts, community colleges, educational
organizations, ministries of education and
private corporations

Recent curricula developed for educators in
Venezuela, Italy, South Korea, and Malaysia
*source: Black Issues in Higher Education, July 2004
Fischler School of Education
and Human Services
Degrees Offered
Undergraduate Programs
Doctoral Programs

Early Childhood Education, A.A.

Applied Professional Studies (1 concentration), B.S.

Education (1 concentration), B.S.

Educational Leadership, Ed.D.

Elementary Education, B.S.

Health Care Education, Ed.D.

Exceptional Student Education, B.S.

Higher Education, Ed.D.

Prekindergarten/Primary Education, B.S.

Human Services Administration, Ed.D.

Secondary Education (2 concentrations), B.S.

Instructional Leadership, Ed.D.

Instructional Technology and Distance
Education, Ed.D.

Organizational Leadership, Ed.D.

Special Education, Ed.D.

Speech-Language Pathology, Ed.D.

Speech-Language Pathology, SLP.D.
Master’s Programs

Child Protection (4 tracks), M.H.S.

Criminal Justice (2 specializations), M.S.

Education (33 concentrations), M.S.

Health Professions Education, M.S.

Instructional Technology and Distance Education,
M.S.

Leadership-Education and Human Services track,
M.S.

Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.

Educational Specialist (15 concentrations), Ed.S.

Education, Ed.D.
Specialties include
Center for Psychological Studies

Mission of education and training,
serving the community, and clinical
research

Faculty is nationally recognized in areas
such as school violence, forensic and
police psychology, trauma,
neuropsychology, and child psychology

Community service projects include
programs for substance abuse, child and
adult traumatic stress, domestic
violence, eating disorders, and ADHD
assessment and treatment
Center
Centerfor
forPsychological
PsychologicalStudies
Studies
Degree
Offered
Degrees
Offered
Doctoral
Master’sPrograms
Programs

Clinical Psychopharmacology,
Clinical
Psychology, Ph.D. M.S.

Counseling,
M.S.
Clinical
Psychology,
Psy.D.

Mental Health Counseling, M.S.

School Guidance and Counseling, M.S.

Master’s Programs


Clinical Psychopharmacology, M.S.

Counseling, M.S.

Mental
Counseling,
Clinical Health
Psychology,
Psy.D. M.S.
Doctoral Programs



Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.
 SchoolPrograms
Guidance and Counseling, M.S.
Specialist
Specialist
Program
 School
Psychology, Psy.S.

School Psychology, Psy.S.
Graduate School of Computer
and Information Sciences

Center of Academic Excellence in
Information Assurance Education

Curriculum in information security
certified by the National Security Agency
and the Department of Homeland
Security

Collaborative initiatives include the U.S.
Army’s eArmyU and the Southern
Regional Electronic Campus

Home to Florida’s largest Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) student chapter
Graduate School of Computer
and Information Sciences
Degrees Offered
Doctoral Programs

Computer Information Systems, Ph.D.

Computer Science, Ph.D.

Computing Technology in Education, Ph.D.

Information Science, Ph.D.

Information Systems, Ph.D.
Master’s Programs

Computer Information Systems, M.S.

Computer Science, M.S.

Computing Technology in Education, M.S.

Information Security, M.S.

Management Information Systems, M.S.
Graduate School of Humanities
and Social Sciences

Internationally renowned program in
Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Master’s degree program in CrossDisciplinary Studies offers an
individualized curriculum design

Master’s and doctoral degree programs in
Family Therapy accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation for Marriage
and Family Education (COAMFTE)

Home to the Community Resolution
Services and Brief Therapy Institute
clinics
Graduate School of Humanities
and Social Sciences
Degrees Offered
Doctoral Programs

Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Ph.D.

Family Therapy, Ph.D.

Marriage and Family Therapy, D.M.F.T.
Master’s Programs

College Student Affairs, M.S.

Conflict and Analysis Resolution, M.S.

Cross-Disciplinary Studies, M.A.

Family Therapy, M.S.
Mailman Segal Institute
for Early Childhood Studies

Housed in the state-of-the-art Jim & Jan
Moran Family Center Village

Model for integrated, multi-disciplinary
services for children and families

Early learning school-based programs for
children, birth to five years old

Parenting classes and workshops

Research-based programs for children with
autism and special needs

Academic programs for early childhood
educators and autism specialists
University School

“A campus within a campus”

One of Florida’s premier college
preparatory schools (pre-K–grade 12)

Producer of numerous National Merit
Scholars, Silver Knight Award winners,
and AP Scholars

Nearly 100% college acceptance rate

An award-winning fine and performing arts
department, competitive athletic program,
and a variety of clubs and organizations
round out students’ learning experiences
NSU’s
NSU’s17
17Academic
AcademicInstitutes
Institutes

Brief Therapy Institute

Community Resolution Services

Brief Therapy Institute



Criminal Justice Institute
Community Resolution Services
The Eye Institute

Lifelong Learning Institute

National Coral Reef Institute

Lifelong Learning
 National
Institute Institute
for Educational

Options
National Coral Reef Institute

 Rumbaugh-Goodwin
Institute for
National Institute for Educational

Rumbaugh-Goodwin
Institute
for
 Southeast
Institute for
Cross-

Criminal Justice Institute

Guy Harvey Research Institute

CancerCounseling
Research
Hudson Institute of Entrepreneurship Cultural
Guy Harvey Research Institute
  South
Southeast
Institute
for Crossand Executive Education
Florida
Ocean
Cultural Counseling
Hudson Institute of
Measurement
Center
Institute
of
Trauma
and
Victimization
Entrepreneurship and Executive

South Florida Ocean

The
LanguageCenter
Institute
Education
Measurement
International Institute for Franchise
Institute Institute
The Language
Institute
of Trauma and Victimization   Tyler
Education
  Women’s
Tyler Institute
Resource Institute
International Institute for Franchise







The Eye Institute
Education

Cancer
Research
Options
Women’s Resource Institute
Center
CenterFor
ForContinuing
Continuingand
and
Professional
ProfessionalStudies
Studies
Non-degree courses geared towards the creative and
professional growth of adult and young adult learners
Non-degree courses geared toward the creative and
 Technology
professional
growth of adult and young adult learners



 Creative
activities such as Sushi Making 101, the
Career
exploration
Ancient Art of Henna Painting, and Screenwriting
 Creative activities such as Sushi Making 101, the
ancient
The Language
Institute
offersand
ESOL,
Foreign
art of henna
painting,
screenwriting
Language, and TOEFL preparation courses as well as
The Language
Institutelessons,
offers ESOL,
Foreign
Language,
and
private language
accent
reduction,
programs
TOEFL
preparation
courses
well as private
language
for
young children,
andascorporate
training
lessons, accent reduction, programs for young children, and
 Office
of Continuing Education certifies Continuing
corporate
training
Education Units (CEUs) for NSU schools, colleges,
Officeand
of Continuing
Education certifies Continuing
centers
Education Units for NSU schools, colleges, and centers
 Conference Management Services
Conference Management Services




 Career exploration
Technology
A Leader in Awarding Doctoral Degrees

#1 in education

#1 in psychology

#1 in professional/other
source: NCES Integrated Postsecondary Education
Data System (IPEDS)
A National Leader in Diversity

#1 in doctoral degrees to African Americans**

#1 in doctoral degrees to Hispanics*

#1 in doctoral degrees in education to African
Americans**

#1 in doctoral degrees in business to Asian
Americans**

#2 in first-professional degrees to Hispanics**

#2 in master’s degrees to Hispanics*

#3 in master’s degrees in education to African
Americans**
* source: The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, 2008
* *source: Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, an analysis of U.S.
Department of Education reports of data submitted by
institutions, 2006
On the Cutting Edge of Research
The
Thevalue
valueofofNSU
NSUresearch
research
grants
grantshas
hastripled
tripledover
over
the
thepast
pastsix
sixyears
years.
More than 150 outside-funded research
More than 150 outside-funded research
projects, valued at
projects, valued at
$45 million, are now underway
$45 million, are now underway
 NSU’s board of trustees supports
 NSU’s board of trustees supports
research with seed-money grants
research with seed-money grants
 Home to the USGS and the $8.5 billion
 Home to the USGS and the $8.5 billion
Everglades Restoration
Everglades Restoration
 Acquired the Rumbaugh Goodwin
 Acquired the Rumbaugh Goodwin
Institute for Cancer Research
Institute for Cancer Research
in 2005
in 2005
 Center for Collaborative Research
 Proposed Center for Collaborative
building to open in 2009
Research building


Florida
LambdaRail
NSU’s connection to the
LambdaRail allows for
collaboration with other
institutions and scientists
throughout the state, the
nation, and beyond:

Virtual “collaboratories” for
technology transfer among
universities and private businesses

Interactive distributed simulations

Distance learning

Access to digital databases

Optical transmission with highdefinition quality for remote
applications up to 10 gigabytes
per screen
Four Campuses in
Miami-Dade and Broward Counties
Main Campus,
Fort LauderdaleDavie
East Campus,
Fort Lauderdale
North Miami Beach
Campus,
Fischler School of
Education and
Human Services
Dania Beach Campus,
Oceanographic Center
Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center
Main Campus
Maxwell Maltz Building
Center for Psychological Studies
and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Main Campus
Carl DeSantis Building
H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship
and Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, Main Campus
Terry Building
Health Professions Division, Main Campus
Jim & Jan Moran Family Center Village
Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies, Main Campus
Mailman-Hollywood Center
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, Main Campus
Leo Goodwin Sr. Hall
Shepard Broad Law Center, Main Campus
Sonken
Building
University
School
Sonken Building
University School—Main campus
Main Campus
Oceanographic
Oceanographic Center
Center
Dania
DaniaBeach
BeachCampus
campus
Fischler School of Education and Human Services
North Miami Beach Campus
East Campus
Student Educational Centers (SECs)
Student Educational Centers provide convenient
learning opportunities for students.

Nassau, Bahamas

Fort Myers, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Miami, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Tampa, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida
NSU’s International Sites
Using distance-learning concepts
and technology pioneered by
NSU, students also earn degrees
at NSU’s international sites:

Caribbean

Dominican Republic

Greece

Mexico

Korea

Puerto Rico

United Kingdom
Cutting-edge
technology
offers students
Cutting-edge technology
an advanced
offers students an advanced
learning
learning environment in state-ofenvironment in
the-art facilities
state-of-the-art
facilities.
Cutting-edge
Cutting-Edgetechnology
Technology
Investment of $154 million in building a technology
infrastructure over the last 10 years
 Investment of $154 million in building a technology
 50 electronic classrooms with nearly 2,500 computers
infrastructure over the last 10 years
 172 “smart” classrooms, with network access, data/video
 50 electronic classrooms with nearly 2,500 computers,
projection,
and access
to anfor
array
of teaching
including
circulating
laptops
student
use tools
 100 smart classrooms with videoconferencing and the
 172 “smart” classrooms, with network access, data/video
capability and
to link
classrooms
worldwide
projection,
access
to an array
of teaching tools


100 smart classrooms with videoconferencing and the
capability to link classrooms worldwide
 A pioneer in online
education with students
registered in more than
3,809 online courses,
pursuing 78 degree and
certificate programs
 The largest number
of certified online
programs among the
325 institutions
offering online
education
Online
learning
systems
that
Our Online
Learning
Systems
receive
Receivehigh
Highmarks
Marks

“Top 20 Cyber-Universities”—Forbes magazine

“Best of the Online Graduate Programs in
 “Top 20 Cyber-Universities”—Forbes magazine
Education”—U.S. News & World Report

“Best
Distance
Graduate Schools”— Princeton Review
—U.S.
News &Learning
World Report

“Best of the Online Graduate Programs in Education”
 “Most-Wired
Law Learning
School”—The
National
Jurist Princeton
 “Best Distance
Graduate
Schools”—
Review
 NSU’s
Fischler Law
School
of Education
and Human
 “Most-Wired
School”—The
National
Jurist
Services,
Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship and Graduate
 NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services, Huizenga
School
of Computer and Information Sciences cited as “Best
School of Business and Entrepreneurship and Graduate School of
Distance Learning Graduate Schools”—GetEducated.com

Computer and Information Sciences cited as “Best Distance
Learning
Graduate
Top
100 “Most
WiredSchools”—GetEducated.com
Colleges”—Yahoo! Internet Life

Top 100 “Most Wired Colleges”—Yahoo! Internet Life
An Ideal Location for Students

At our 300-acre main campus, our students enjoy nearperfect weather with an average temperature of 75
degrees year-round.

Students residing in one of our six residence halls have
access to a wide array of amenities and services
including high-speed Internet, cable TV, and telephone
hook-ups.
Convenient Access to
South Florida and the World

Our main campus in Fort Lauderdale-Davie is minutes
away from Broward County’s international airport.

With quick access to Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Palm
Beach, the choices for entertainment, culture, and
sports activities are unlimited.
A Beautiful, Busy Main Campus

NSU is housed on a lush campus in
the heart of Broward County.

The university hosts exciting events
and guests such as the Dalai Lama,
Jack Welch, former Miami Dolphins
player Jason Taylor, Ambassador
Paul Bremmer, Justice Clarence
Thomas, and author Mary Higgins
Clark.

Students can participate in
intramural sports and join in fitness
activities such as yoga and Pilates.

NSU’s student clubs and
organizations offer everything from
arts and politics to Greek life.
Athletics Enhance the
Campus Experience

Sunshine State Conference, an NCAA
Division II competitor

Teams fielded in baseball, basketball,
cross-country, golf, rowing, soccer,
softball, tennis, and volleyball

Overall GPA for NSU student-athletes
exceeded 3.0 for past five years

Main campus home to the Miami Dolphins
Training Center
2007–2008 Honors





Sunshine State Conference champions in women’s
rowing, women’s basketball, and women’s golf
Sunshine State Conference Mayor’s Cup Championship
for all women’s teams
NCAA Tournament qualifiers in women’s basketball,
volleyball, soccer, golf, rowing, and men’s golf
9 Academic All-Americans
28 Athletic All-Americans
A Valuable
Community Asset

We currently contribute $1.6 billion
to Florida’s overall economy.

$350 million goes back into the
community, impacting more than
300,000 people.

Our unique joint-use library with
the Broward County Board of
County Commissioners is Florida’s
largest library facility.

NSU health care clinics offer the
community affordable, superior
health care services provided by a
dedicated teaching team.
NSU Health Care Centers

Award-winning community health
care programs

17 different clinics receiving
approximately 250,000 patient visits
each year

Personalized state-of-the-art health
care

Community outreach programs
such as A Day for Children, Give
Kids a Smile Day, Senior
Exposition, and Back-to-School
Physicals
NSU Healthcare Centers
NSU Health Care Centers

Conflict Analysis and
 Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Resolution Services
Services


Dental
DentalMedicine
Medicine
  Dermatology
Dermatology
  Early-Childhood
Early-ChildhoodDevelopment
Development
  Family
FamilyTherapy
Therapy
  Hearing
Hearingand
andBalance
Balance Services
Services
  Internal
InternalMedicine
Medicine




Geriatrics
  Geriatrics



MentalHealth
HealthServices
Services
Mental

Nephrology/Hypertension
Nephrology/Hypertension


Obstetrics/Gynecology
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Orofacial Pain
Orofacial Pain
Osteopathic Manipulative
 Medicine
Osteopathic Manipulative
Medicine
Pediatrics

Pediatrics
  Pharmacy
Pharmacy
  Physical
Therapy
Physical
  Radiology
Therapy
Radiology
  Speech,
Language
Optometry
  Optometry
FamilyMedicine
Medicine
  Family

Obstetrics/Gynecology

&
Communications
Speech, Language, and
Sports
Medicine
Communications

  Student
Center
SportsMedical
Medicine
Counseling Services

and
Student Medical Center and
Counseling Services
Alvin Sherman Library, Research,
and Information Technology Center

The Alvin Sherman Library is a unique
joint-use facility serving those who live
and work in Broward County as well as
NSU faculty and staff members and
students

Five stories with wireless Internet
access throughout the building, cozy
reading niches, 22 study rooms, 1,000
user seats, and a cafe

Houses the 500-seat Rose and Alfred
Miniaci Performing Arts Center

At 325,000 square feet, it is the largest
library building in Florida
A Dynamic Community Supporter

Our strategic partnerships
throughout the community
allow NSU to participate in
various cultural and
business events.
Academic functions, such
as our Distinguished
Lecture Series, are open
to the public.

NSU is the site of many
community events such as
the Heart Walk, Autism
Walk, Health and Wellness
Fair, Day for Children, and
Corporate Walk for MS.
The University Center―
a New Campus
Centerpiece
Campu Centerpiece

Our 366,000-square-foot, multipurpose facility houses a 4,500-seat arena and
convocation center, a fitness and wellness center, a student union, and a
performing arts center.

This facility is the second largest entertainment venue in Broward County.

The University Center is home to NSU athletics, as well as university and
community events open to the public.
The
The
Commons
Commons
New Residence Hall

This new, 526-bed, state-of-the-art residence hall opened to
our students in fall 2007.

new, 526-bed
state-of-the-art
residence
hall rooms,
opened to
ourdouble
students
ItAgives
students
an additional
371 single
130
in Fall 2007
rooms,
and 16 resident adviser rooms.

The new
residence
hall 1
gives
students an
additional
371 single
rooms,
This
facility
provides
professional
staff
apartment,
2 area
130 double rooms, and 16 resident advisor rooms
director apartments, 2 large laundry rooms, 16 community
This facility
provides
1 professional
staff4apartment,
2 area director
lounges,
1 large
multipurpose
room,
meeting rooms,
a
apartments,and
2 large
laundry
rooms,
16 community
lounges,
1 large
mailroom,
office
space
for Residential
Life
and Housing.


multipurpose room, 4 meeting rooms, mailroom, and office space for
Residential Life and Housing
Rolling Hills

The Rolling Hills Graduate Apartments houses 373
graduate and doctoral students.

Each single and quad apartment is furnished and
 Opening on August 1, 2008, the Rolling Hills Graduate
features
a kitchen, bathroom, and living area.
Apartments will house approximately 373 graduate
and doctoral students for the Fall of 2008.

Each single and quad apartment is furnished and
features a kitchen, bathroom, and living room.
The Medical Village at NSU

A proposed world-class hospital with up to 150 acute care beds
operated by the North Broward Hospital District

Will focus on education, research, and innovation, while providing
culturally sensitive care to residents in west central Broward County
The NSU Academical Village

This exciting project will follow the Jeffersonian concept of a “community
of scholars and students living and working closely together, combining
theory with practice.”

This $500-million partnership will transform a 30-acre, universityinvestment into a high-tech research/office park with nearly three million
square feet of office, retail, financial, governmental, and residential
space, as well as a hotel and a conference center.

This project is expected to generate millions in tax revenue and in
workforce development, including high-tech jobs.
Our Academical Village and
hospital will result in an
additional $1 billion economic
impact in South Florida.