CHCS Perspectives Summer/Fall 2013

I am pleased to report that the College of Health Care Sciences has continued to expand and strengthen its programs, research, and service to the community. With 21 programs and over 1,500 stu- dents pursuing their degrees on the main campus, at our five regional campuses, and online in locations nationally and internationally, we are positively impacting individuals and communities through engaging learning experiences, cutting-edge research, and civic engagement. In this issue of Perspectives , you will see updates on each of these areas in addition to many other valuable initiatives our students and faculty and staff members are leading. Our collective mission in the College of Health Care Sciences is “to train both graduate and undergraduate professionals in the art of improving the quality of life in the community.” As I reflect on the variety of articles written by our students and faculty and staff members, I am enthusiastic about the manner in which we are fulfilling this mission. Each story points to the brilliance and potential of our students, the commitment and strength of our faculty members, and the capacities and passion of our staff members and alumni. The College of Health Care Sciences is a leader in promoting stu- dent success and faculty development at NSU. Through our Graduate Professional Success Series, students are reporting they are learning valuable lessons that will serve them in their academic and profes- sional endeavors. The CHCS Effective Writing Center is the only grad- uate writing center at NSU and has served nearly 300 doctoral-, master’s-, and bachelor’s-level students in its first year. The Leader- ship and Management Academy, which is designed to cultivate the leadership capacities of our current faculty and staff members to pre- pare them to rise up into leadership roles in the college, just graduated its first cohort of faculty members. Our Teaching and Learning Acad- emy, designed to prepare clinicians to be strong educators, has grad- uated two cohorts of faculty members that are currently applying best practices in teaching and learning in our classrooms throughout the state of Florida. Our students and employees are our focus, and preparing them to be the best clinicians, researchers, and leaders is our mission. Sincerely, Richard E. Davis, Ed.D. Dean, College of Health Care Sciences Dean’s Message The purpose of Perspectives 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 Guy M. Nehrenz, Ed.D. Executive Associate Dean William H. Marquardt, M.A., PA-C Associate Dean Physician Assistant Education Stanley Wilson, Ed.D. Associate Dean Academic Affairs Sandra Dunbar, D.P.A., OTR/L 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., OTR/L 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 “...to train both graduate and undergraduate professionals in the art of improving the quality of life in the community.” PERSPECTIVES • SUMMER-FALL 2013 – Page 2