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T his 20th edition of the Nova Southeastern
University Fact Book reflects an expanding
body of data and information that provides
perspective on the university’s character, growth,
and accomplishments. The 2012 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.
Last year, Institutional Effectiveness distributed
approximately 1,800 copies of the 2011 Fact Book,
carrying NSU’s message to a wide and varied audience.
Fact Book readers continue to contribute to the usefulness
of the document with each publication cycle. The Fact
Book is also accessible on the World Wide Web via
NSU’s web page or directly at www.nova.edu/ie/factbook.
The Fact Book is consulted regularly by faculty and staff
members and administrators throughout the university.
It is a critical resource regarding NSU for both internal
and external institutional stakeholders. The Fact Book
has proven to be an essential reference for the Office of
Grants and Contracts in culling data and information
for inclusion in sponsored funding proposals, and serves
as an official record for NSU of institutional status and
progress during a given period. The different 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 again extended to the institutional
research team who produced the content of the Fact Book .
Ronald Chenail
Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
Preface