CHCS Perspectives Winter 2014

Cover Photo ..................................................................The IDEA Team Dean’s Message...................................................................................2 HPD Chancellor’s Message .................................................................5 Student Affairs ......................................................................................6 Center for Academic and Professional Excellence...............................9 Cover Story ........................................................................................10 NSU Overview....................................................................................14 Anesthesiologist Assistant – Tampa ...................................................16 Audiology – Fort Lauderdale ..............................................................18 Cardiopulmonary Sciences – West Palm Beach................................22 Cardiovascular Sonography – Tampa ................................................23 Medical Sonography – Fort Lauderdale .............................................24 Occupational Therapy ........................................................................25 • Fort Lauderdale • Tampa Physician Assistant.............................................................................30 • Fort Myers • Fort Lauderdale • Orlando Physical Therapy................................................................................46 • Fort Lauderdale • Tampa New Student Orientation – Photos .....................................................53 Student Government Association .......................................................54 Power Over Diabetes Session Information ...............Inside Back Cover TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 15 10 31 PA-Orlando: Commencement 2013 36 Simulation Case Studies Develop Students’ Critical Thinking 40 Multicultural Affairs Committee’s Taste of the World Event Cover Story: The IDEA Team—NSU’s Commitment to Community Engagement NSU’s Oceanographic Center’s Genetic Research on Bottlenose Dolphins Project S.E.E.D.—Serving Everyone, Embracing Diversity