2016 Fact Book

■ NSU University School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, by the Florida Council of Independent Schools, by the Florida Kindergarten Council, and by the Association of Independent Schools of Florida. NSU University School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Educational Records Bureau, the College Entrance Examination Board, the National Association of College Admission Counseling, the National Association of Campus-Based Schools, and the American Camping Association. COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES 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 one of only 311 colleges and universities nationally selected for the Carnegie Foundation’s Community Engagement Classification, and only 1 of 37 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 some of the community service programs and facilities provided. Abraham S. Fischler College of Education • Behavior Support Group • Cervantes Award for Hispanic Educators • Deaver Foundation/Enlightenment • Evaluation of a holistic program for military service members and their families • Florida Fund for Minority Teachers Inc. (FFMT) • Florida Power Library School Award • General Family Support Group • Impact of Yoga Therapy on Veterans with PTSD • Language Links: AAC, communication, and technology • Outstanding Education Leadership • Senior Comp/computer literacy for Older Adults • Support group for caregivers of adults who have had strokes • Teacher of the Year events • Teacher Preparation Advisory Committee (TPAC) • Together You and I: parent-toddler group • Understanding the Post-Development Experiences of OEF/OIF Marine Corps Veterans: A Phenomenological Study • Weight of Words Program Alvin Sherman Library • Artists for Conservation Collaboration Program • Asi Somos Dance Performance—IFE-ILE Afro Cuban Dance and Music • Bharatanatyam to Bollywood: Journey of Indian Dance—Rhythms School of Dance • Broward County Libraries Exhibits • Chinese New Year Celebration—CASEC (Chinese Association of Science, Education, and Culture of South Florida) • Cine Argentino—Adriana Bianco • City of Lauderdale Lakes Community Resource Fair • Cultural Demonstration—Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens • Davie Fire Rescue Visits Sharkey’s Story time— Davie Fire Rescue • Elementary School Outreach Programs— Broward County Public Schools/Charter Schools of Excellence • Florida Humanities Council Lectures • Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge, Broward chapter lectures • Genealogical Society of Broward County Programs Gold Coast Watercolor Society Exhibit • Grant Seeking 101—Foundation Center • Honorary Slovakian Consulate of Florida Exhibit • I Love Yarn Day—Southeast Florida Head Huggers • Identity Theft: Who’s Got Your Number—City County Credit Union • Jewish Genealogical Society of Broward County Workshops • LEAPS (Learning and Enrichment Activities for Primary School) Afterschool Program—Hope Outreach Center • Mortgage Planning and Credit Solutions— Regent Bank • PACE Collaboration/Educational Programming—Pace Center for Girls—Broward 9