Perspectives Inaugural Issue (Winter 2013)

PERSPECTIVES WINTER/SPRING 2 T he beginning of a new academic year is one of my favorite times of year. Many of our students have already experienced a full semester in their program, while others are just entering a whole new world of professional preparation. Your faculty and staff members as well as your student leaders are committed to collaborating with you to make your experience in the NSU College of Health Care Sciences (CHCS) one that prepares you for success as an emerging professional and lifelong learner. Throughout the magazine, you will notice personal updates from CHCS fac- ulty and staff members, students, and alumni. You are a member of our CHCS fam- ily, and it is an honor to celebrate one another’s successes and milestones. As your dean, I am proud of the hard work and commitment of our faculty members. They have worked diligently to design engaging curriculum, prepare well-equipped labs, and create community connections that will provide you with top-notch practi- cal experiences and networking opportunities in your profession. Your student gov- ernment leaders have been elected, and they are actively planning ways to positively impact your NSU experience and make a difference in our community. We have numerous interprofessional initiatives that are promoting academic success, professional development, and community impact. We are off to a great start! As you will see in the inaugural issue of Perspectives , our students and faculty members are being recognized for their scholarly contributions, international and local experiential service initiatives, and innovative professional practices. We are preparing the next generation of health care professionals—and we take this role seriously. Our nation is in need of professionals who can rise to the challenge of meeting the health care needs of our communities, and I am honored that you have joined us in this endeavor. Sincerely, Richard E. Davis, Ed.D. Dean, College of Health Care Sciences Purpose Statement The purpose of CHCS Perspectives , the inaugural issue of the College of Health Care Sciences new magazine, is to •promote a sense of identity and family within the college •recognize outstanding students, faculty members, and program achievements within the college •connect and involve faculty/staff members, students, and alumni in opportunities for community engagement and learning •provide resources and information that support student, staff, and faculty development and success Nova Southeastern University George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer Health Professions Division Fred Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D. HPD Chancellor College of Health Care Sciences (CHCS) Richard Davis, Ed.D. Dean College of Health Care Sciences Guy M. Nehrenz, Ed.D. Executive Associate Dean College of Health Care Sciences William H. Marquardt, M.A. Associate Dean Physician Assistant Education Stanley Wilson, Ed.D. Associate Dean Academic Affairs Sandra Dunbar, D.P.A. Assistant Dean Professional Development and Education Terry Morrow, Ph.D. Assistant Dean Student Affairs Erica Friedland, Au.D. Chair and Associate Professor Audiology Sandrine Gaillard-Kenney, Ed.D. Chair and Associate Professor Department of Health Science Wendy Stav, Ph.D. Chair and Professor Occupational Therapy – Fort Lauderdale Ricardo Carrasco, Ph.D. Chair and Professor Occupational Therapy – Tampa Melissa J. Coffman, M.P.A. Chair and Assistant Professor Physician Assistant Department – Fort Lauderdale Julie Keena, M.M.S. Department Chair and Associate Professor Physician Assistant Studies – Fort Myers Lorilee Butler, M.P.A.S., M.Ed. Chair, Assistant Professor, and Program Director Physician Assistant Program – Orlando Madeleine Hellman, Ed.D. Chair, Director of Ph.D. Program, and Associate Professor Physical Therapy Department – Fort Lauderdale Kerry Whitaker, M.S.H.S. Department Chair, Program Director, and Assistant Professor Physician Assistant Program – Jacksonville DEAN’S LETTER “Our nation is in need of professionals who can rise to the challenge of meeting the health care needs of our communities, and I am honored that you have joined us in this endeavor.”