Global Leadership, Learning, and Research-Program 2013

Message from Nova Southeastern University George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. NSU President and CEO Nova Southeastern University (NSU) welcomes you to the 2013 Summer Conference on Global Leadership, Learning, and Research. As the university continues to grow and expand its academic offerings on campus, nationwide, and worldwide, we are committed to our mission and continue to remain student-focused. Celebrating more than 40 years of excellence, the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education embodies NSU’s Vision 2020 and the eight core values of academic excellence, student centered, integrity, innovation, opportunity, scholarship/research, diversity, and community. The school has a rich tradition of bringing graduate students, particularly doctoral students, together to foster our core values through engagement with fellow students and faculty members. NSU supports dynamic, lifelong learning that will produce alumni who serve with integrity in their lives, fields of study, and resulting careers. As you engage in your studies and complete your dissertations, be confident that NSU and the Fischler School faculty, staff, and administration are here to support your academic goals. Enjoy this unique opportunity to network with colleagues, participate in valuable research-oriented sessions, and utilize university services. Welcome and best wishes, George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer Nova Southeastern University 2013 Conference on Global Leadership, Learning, and Research ii