Horizons Fall 2016

4 NSU HORIZONS The goal for the Realizing Potential campaign is to raise $250 million in external funding by December 2020. The campaign is part of NSU’s Vision 2020—created for the university by George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., president and CEO—which states that “by 2020, through excellence and innovations in teaching, research, service, and learning, Nova Southeastern University will be recognized by accrediting agencies, the academic community, and the general public as a premier, private, not-for-profit univer- sity of quality and distinction that engages all students and produces alumni who serve with integrity in their lives, fields of study, and resulting careers.” “At NSU, change and lofty goals are not new concepts— they are part of our foundation and have propelled us to become the institution we are today,” said Hanbury. “Our goal is to raise $250 million in philanthropic support for students, faculty members, and 21st-century educational initiatives. At the same time, we will raise another $300 million for sponsored research, service, and training projects. That will be a total of more than half a billion dollars for the only doctoral research institution based in Broward County.” NSU does not receive state funds and relies on tuition for its funding, which is why the univer- sity has embarked on this initiative. “We can construct new buildings through financing and bonds, but the fund- raising campaign is not for buildings—it is for the sub- stantive programs and initiatives that we need to see Vision 2020 come into fruition,” Hanbury added. The campaign’s priorities for the philanthropic goal of $250 million by December 2020 are listed following. n $125 Million for Students: This will fund scholarships and other essential resources that enable the university to attract and retain exceptional students, provide oppor- tunities to students from diverse backgrounds, and offer internship support—such as advanced experiential and applied learning opportunities. n $75 Million for Faculty: This will fund endowed chairs, professorships, and research start-up costs, allowing NSU to retain and attract the best-qualified researchers and educators. n $50 Million for 21st-Century Education: This will fund initiatives that are interprofessional, interdisciplin- ary, and keep pace with the latest methods in teaching, learning, and identifying key partnerships with commu- nity organizations. This includes, but is not limited to, expanded clinical services; academic collaborations with NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale; enhanced STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), online, and honors programming; and interprofessionally bundled, child- related services.