CHCS - Perspectives - Summer/Fall 2014

PERSPECTIVES • SUMMER–FALL 2014 23 Since the inception of the first acad- emy—the Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA)—in the fall of 2011, two additional academies have been formed: the Leadership and Manage- ment Academy (LMA) in the winter of 2013 and the Research Academy (RA) in the summer of 2014. As the acade- mies grew, the Center for Academic and Professional Excellence (CAPE) was formed and the academies came under its umbrella. The combined academies now boast 44 graduates coming from both the College of Health Care Sciences and the College of Nursing. Members are diverse, coming from six NSU cam- puses and eight professional programs. These graduates are members of the TLA and LMA, with some being members of both academies. The RA graduated its first class of members in August at a special ceremony. Faculty members become members of an academy by attending an entry course. The TLA offers a course enti- tled the Art and Science of Teaching and Learning, which runs for 15 weeks in the fall semester. The LMA offers the course Leadership and Management Advancement, which runs for 16 weeks in the winter semester. The RA is cur- rently in its first course offerings and has two course tracks applicants can choose from: Evidence-Based Practice or Research Grant Preparation. Winter 2014 Teaching and Learning Academy graduates. CAPE CORNER CAPE Academies Diverse and Growing By Melissa Lazinski, D.P.T., PT, OCs Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and CAPe executive Council Chair Faculty members interested in learning more about CAPE or any of the academies should go to http://www.nova.edu/chcs/cape/index.html to obtain additional information. Continued on the next page...