Perspectives Winter/Spring 2018

2 Nova Southeastern University Dean’s Message STANLEY H. WILSON , Ed.D., PT, CEAS TO THE MANY CONSTITUENTS of the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, it is my distinct honor to introduce you to this very special edition of Perspectives . As is evident from the magazine’s cover story, the college is the beneficiary of a generous donation from Drs. Kiran C. and Pallavi Patel that will yield remarkable benefits to the college. Importantly, the gift will go toward an endowed scholarship fund for students, which will go a long way in filling the need for greater numbers of professionals in the health care marketplace. Such support is essential to achieving our aspirations for the future of our students and the communities we serve. As one of the largest and most diverse colleges at Nova Southeastern University, the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences is committed to being a catalyst for change and a driver of growth and innovation for health care education. The poignant words of John F. Kennedy, as noted in the quote at left, expressly capture the college’s refrain to exemplify our gratitude, not by mere words, but by actions that fulfill the college’s vision to be “recognized as a local, national, and international leader in health care education through excellence and innovation in teaching, scholarship, and service.” Today, that vision is much more attainable because of the Patels’ generosity. It is with tremendous gratitude that the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences accepts the gift. It will help us continue to attract students to the college’s diverse and vibrant community of scholars who are dedicated to achieving the best for the health care community. To paraphrase the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, we will not go where the path may lead; instead, we will go where there is no path and leave a trail. ● “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” —John F. Kennedy