NSU Horizons Spring 2013

12 HORIZONS that no class at NSU is taught by a teaching assistant, both drawbacks at large state schools, add to NSU’s edge. “At NSU, you get big school opportunities with small school attention,” said Williams. COMMITMENT TO SCHOLARS That attention extends to NSU’s commitment to under- graduates through the number of institutional, external, and international scholarships offered to students. More than 80 percent of NSU students rely on grants, scholarships, loans, or student employment opportunities. The university constantly introduces new scholarships to meet student needs. Scholar- ships come from alumni, community members, families, busi- nesses, and foundations, as well as students and other resources. Almost all incoming undergraduate students who have more than a 3.0 grade point average and a good SAT score are eligible to receive some type of scholarship. All donations, no mat- ter how small or in what form, are welcomed at NSU. “The gift of a piece of equipment toward a more advanced instruc- tional setting, laboratory, or classroom, or even a modest monetary gift helps change a student’s world,” said Rosenblum. “When we can create those kinds of opportunities, it’s an amazing transformation for that person.” KEEPING UP WITH A CHANGING WORLD Beginning in fall 2013, undergraduate students will have an expanded general education program or core curriculum across all majors, the first substantive change to the curriculum in 10 years. The curriculum will have 11 different outcome areas, dealing with everything from communication to multicul- turalism to one’s place in a community. “The world has changed a lot in 10 years,” said Rosenblum. “This is going to make our degree programs much more relevant and create a unique imprint top and center : NSU’s under- graduate program is growing due to the unique opportunities it offers, such as the Dual Admission Program. below left : Bill J. Adams, D.M.A., coordinator of performing arts in the Division of Performing and Visual Arts, rehearses with theatre students at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. below right : NSU student Arti Patel enjoys the convenience of on-campus living.