Perspectives Winter/Spring 2019

2 | DR. PALLAVI PATEL COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” —John Bunyan, English writer Generosity, benevolence, altruism, and joyous appreci- ation are an array of terms that describe the best of the human spirit. Such expressions of thoughtfulness are vividly displayed on this edition’s cover and truly depict words in action. The touching demonstration of caring and compassion of the giver and the appreciative expressions of the receiver capture a distinctive characteristic to which we all strive in the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences. In past issues of Perspectives , many of you splendidly responded to pleas for scholarship funds to assist our students. As important as it is to give to our students, it is equally important for us to give back to our community. To our employees, friends, and alumni who have unselfishly given of themselves and their means to causes and individuals who are in need, we are eternally grateful. Such demonstrations of giving highlight NSU’s Core Value of commu- nity. Thankfully, our employees take pride in adhering to that dictum. Serving our community is not always financial, as it also involves the provision of clinical services to the community at our audiology, occupa- tional therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology clinics. Additionally, our faculty members and our students participate in service-learning projects and medical outreach trips, as well as provide health care screenings to underserved and uninsured communities across Florida. Essentially, service to others remains an important component of the fabric of our college’s professional programs. It is with tremendous appreciation that the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences celebrates the generosity of those who give to others in this edition of Perspectives , and abides by British politician Jeremy Hunt’s saying that “philanthropy benefits the donor as much as the recipient.” Stanley H. Wilson, Ed.D., PT, CEAS Dean Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Nova Southeastern University DEAN’S Message WINTER/SPRING 2019 • VOLUME 7, NUMBER 1 Perspectives is produced by NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 3200 South University Drive Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33328-2018 healthsciences.nova.edu NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY George L. Hanbury II , Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION Frederick Lippman , R.Ph., Ed.D. Chancellor, Special Projects Irving Rosenbaum , D.P.A., Ed.D., M.P.A. Vice President for Operations DR. PALLAVI PATEL COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES Stanley H. Wilson , Ed.D., PT, CEAS Dean EXECUTIVE EDITOR Scott Colton , B.A., APR HPD Director of Medical Communications and Public Relations MANAGING EDITOR Brenda Van Hoose Assistant Director of Student Affairs vanhoose@nova.edu ART DIRECTOR Susan Tischenkel-Hayward Associate Director/Senior Designer Office of Publications and Creative Services OFFICE OF PUBLICATIONS AND CREATIVE SERVICES Bernadette Bruce , Director Sheryl Koral , University Editor Carol Reynolds-Srot , Associate Editor/Copywriter Roberta Harris-McCafferty , Production Manager Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University. Nova Southeastern University admits students of any race, color, sex, age, nondisqualifying disability, religion or creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school, and does not dis- criminate in administration of its educational policies, admis- sions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Any such acts are unacceptable and strictly prohibited by the university. 10-079-18SAT Perspectives