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1984
The Academic Center for Computer-Based Learning
was established.
1985
The university revolutionized distance education with
the development and implementation of the electronic
classroom for delivery of online courses.
The Master’s Program in Speech-Language Pathology
was approved by the Florida Department of Education.
The federation between NYIT and Nova University was
dissolved by mutual agreement.
Abraham S. Fischler, Ed.D., president, became chief
executive officer of the university.
Nova University’s SACS accreditation was reaffirmed
for a 10-year period.
1986
The Doctor of Science Program in Computer Science
was established.
The Behavioral Science Center became the Center for
Psychological Studies.
1987
The College of Pharmacy admitted its charter class in
association with the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The School of Social Sciences was established and
offered the Ph.D. Program in Family Therapy.
The Center for Computer Science was established
to contain both the graduate and the undergraduate
computer science degree programs previously housed in
the Center for Computer-based Learning.
1988
The newly constructed Joe Sonken Building of the
University School Center was opened.
The Nova University Community Mental Health
Center predoctoral internship received full accreditation
by the APA.
The undergraduate Liberal Studies Day Program was
begun with support from the state of Florida.
An inpatient geriatric/homeless facility was established
to provide community service and research and training
opportunities for students and faculty members.
1989
The Disability Law Institute was established within the
Center for the Study of Law to protect the legal rights
of disabled people and to provide education about
disability issues in the law.
The Center for the Study of Law was renamed the
Shepard Broad Law Center in acknowledgment of
attorney Shepard Broad’s extensive support.
The Shepard Broad Law Center was granted membership
in the Association of American Law Schools.
Nova College was renamed the James Farquhar Center
for Undergraduate Studies to recognize Farquhar’s
long-time support.
The Computer-Based Learning Center and the Center
for Computer Science were combined to form the
Center for Computer and Information Sciences.
Nova University celebrated its 25th anniversary.
1990
The Farquhar Center for Undergraduate Studies held its
first convocation.
The Master’s Degree Program in Speech-Language
Pathology received accreditation from the Educational
Standards Board of the American Speech-Language-
Hearing Association.
Initial articulation agreements were made with
Southeastern University of the Health Sciences.
1991
Facilities for the Bernice and Jack LaBonte Institute and
the Ralph J. Baudhuin Oral School were dedicated.
The Institute for Systemic Therapy became the
School of Social and Systemic Studies when degree
programs in dispute resolution were added to existing
programs in family therapy.