Horizons Fall 2013

4 HORIZONS Nova Southeastern University continues to attract Linda Niessen, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.P.P., has been named dean of NSU’s College of Dental Medicine . During her tenure as professor and chair of the Department of Public Health Sciences at Texas A&M University’s Baylor College of Dentistry, Niessen initiated advanced education programs in dental public health and geriatric dentistry. Niessen’s research interests include geriatric oral research and education and oral health public policy. She is a diplomat of the American Board of Dental Public Health and the American Board of Special Care Dentistry. Niessen received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry (Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of New Mexico. She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine, master’s in public health, and master’s in public policy degrees from Harvard University. LINDA NIESSEN Ralph V. Rogers, Jr., Ph.D., has been appointed NSU’s provost and executive vice president for academic affairs . Since 2008, Rogers has served as the vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost at Purdue University—Calumet. Previously, he held administra- tive positions as founding dean and professor in the College of Technology and Computer Science at East Carolina University and chair and professor in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Old Dominion University. Under his leadership, Purdue University—Calumet received a record $14 million in external grant and contract funding. Rogers earned baccalaureate (electrical engineering) and master’s degrees (industrial and systems engineering) at Ohio University and a Ph.D. in systems engineering from the University of Virginia. RALPH V. ROGERS, JR. Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., is NSU’s new vice presi- dent for advancement and community relations . O’Flannery Anderson will provide leadership for NSU’s Offices of Advancement, University Relations, and Governmental and Community Affairs. She will be responsible for the university’s efforts in community engagement and support, including advance- ment; fund-raising; alumni relations; communications; public, govern- mental, and community relations; marketing; and advertising. O’Flannery Anderson joins NSU from Florida Atlantic University where she was vice president for community engagement and executive director of the FAU Foundation. Previously, she was president and CEO of the United Way of Broward County. She received her bachelor’s degree from Florida State University, master’s degree from the University of South Florida, and Ph.D. degree from Florida Atlantic University. JENNIFER O’FLANNERY ANDERSON