Category: Academics

Education Professor Publishing New Edition of Textbook

Simonson

Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice Professor Michael Simonson, Ph.D., is publishing a new edition of the textbook “Teaching and Learning at a Distance: Foundations of Distance Education.

This will be the eighth edition of the book. Simonson published the first version of the textbook after recognizing there was a future for distance learning back in 1999. When he tried searching for a textbook that could be used at the university level, he came up empty-handed, so he decided to write one himself.

“I put together a team of three in addition to myself and we collaboratively wrote the first edition of Teaching and Learning at a Distance: Foundations of Distance Education,” Simonson said.

Simonson said the book is a best seller in the field.

“It has been in existence in one edition or another for [over 20] years … It’s a book that will give people the background they need, an understanding of what distance education is, what the research and theories are, and then practical information so they can be effective educators at a distance.”

This latest edition of the book focuses on applied research while balancing the theories of teaching and learning that relate to using technology to reach students at a distance.

Simonson said he worked with the Alvin Sherman Library here at NSU to get the edition ready for publishing.

“I had a reference librarian who helped with the references, helped me make sure my citations were done correctly, and she was right there virtually by my side,” he said. “Her name is Melissa Johnson and she was excellent in helping me.”

The book is set to be released next year.

Congratulations on all your heard work Professor Simonson!

Posted 11/26/23

Princeton Review Ranks College of Business and Entrepreneurship

For students aspiring to launch their own businesses, Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship offers one of the best entrepreneurship studies programs, according to The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine, the education services company’s publishing partner on this project.

Now in its 18th year, the project annually names the top 50 undergraduate and the top 50 graduate schools for entrepreneurship studies. HCBE is No. 44 on the Top Graduate Programs for Entrepreneurs list for 2024.

Based on a survey The Princeton Review conducted in summer 2023 of administrators at nearly 300 schools with entrepreneurship offerings, the ranking tallies considered more than 40 data points about the school programs, faculties, students, and alumni.

The Princeton Review also reported the schools that ranked highest within their regions of those that were named to the Top 50 lists. Lists were tallied for seven regions: International, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, South, Southwest, and West. HCBE is ranked No. 9 in the South region.

The Princeton Review posted the rankings at www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings/top-entrepreneur. Entrepreneur magazine, The Princeton Review’s publishing partner on this project since 2006, also posted the lists on its website at www.entrepreneur.com/topcolleges. The magazine will publish a feature article on the rankings in its December issue available on newsstands November 14.

“We are pleased to recommend the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship to students who aspire to become entrepreneurs,” said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review’s editor in chief. “The schools that made our ranking lists for 2024 are standouts in many ways. Their faculties are outstanding, and their programs of study have robust experiential components. Their students also receive mentoring and networking support that will serve them well into their careers.”

Posted 11/08/23

Professor Presents Dementia-Related Research in England

Adithya Chandregowda, Ph.D.

Adithya Chandregowda, Ph.D., from the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at NSU presented a research poster titled “Assessment and Management of Dynamic Aphasia in the Context of Frontotemporal Dementia” at the 61st annual meeting of the Academy of Aphasia (AoA) hosted by the University of Reading, England, UK.

His research sheds light on a lesser-known manifestation of frontotemporal dementia referred to as “dynamic aphasia.” Unlike other variations of aphasia, individuals with dynamic aphasia perform well on clinical tests of naming, verbal repetition, auditory-verbal comprehension and reading, but they have substantial difficulty during conversations. They struggle to answer open-ended questions/requests (e.g., “Tell me about your hobbies”) and it is proposed that they have a breakdown at the stage where thoughts are converted into verbal messages (i.e., the thought-verbal interface).

Through his research, Chandregowda hopes to increase awareness about this clinical condition and contribute to the development of appropriate assessment and management strategies for clinical practice. His presentation at the AoA meeting was well received.

Posted 11/05/23

Speech-Language Pathology Welcomes Former NBA Player

When Michael Kidd-Gilchrist recently sat in front of Nova Southeastern University speech-language pathology faculty and students, he made one thing clear: “I don’t like talking, and I never will.”

He told the crowd about times he spent in the principal’s office after his teacher asked him to read aloud in class and he refused.

His actions were not a product of disobedience, he says, but a part of what would be a lifetime of dealing with a stutter.

“It’s lonely,” said the National Basketball Association veteran and University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Champion to a crowded room of students, faculty, and members of the stuttering community on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at NSU.

Kidd-Gilchrist calls himself lucky, though, despite his stutter. His towering height and athletic abilities have not only brought him success, but often provided a way to mask his condition. When his family was looking at colleges, he said, they sought out campuses with clinics. UK was a perfect fit, allowing Kidd-Gilchrist to play basketball for legendary Wildcats Coach John Calipari, and also have an opportunity to work with his first speech-language pathologist.

“I remember a time when I didn’t want anyone to know about my stutter,” he said. “When I entered speech therapy at the University of Kentucky, I told my therapist that I didn’t want anyone to know.”

As his connection with his therapist grew, Kidd-Gilchrist learned how to use a metronome to time his speech and also developed ways of overcoming adversity both physical and mental.

“My speech-language pathologist helped me start to understand that I wasn’t broken,” he said. “She was always there for me.”

Yet there still were struggles. Being good at basketball meant being in the spotlight. And being in the spotlight meant the dreaded microphones and interviews.

“I felt like I was teased in the media and couldn’t say anything back,” Kidd-Gilchrist said.

After being drafted in 2012 by the NBA as the second overall pick of the first round, Kidd-Gilchrist played in the NBA for nine years, mostly with Charlotte. While spending time in the NBA “bubble” in 2020, Kidd-Gilchrist began reflecting on his journey as a person who stutters. He wanted to turn his knowledge and experience into something that would help others who stutter.

“I have a responsibility to speak out for others,” he said. “Not because I have to do it, but because I want to do it.”

In 2021, he founded Change & Impact, Inc., a stuttering initiative with a mission to improve access to health care and expand services and resources for those who stutter.

NSU speech-language pathology Professor Rachel Williams, the facilitator of Kidd-Gilchrist’s university visit, explained that often stuttering sessions are not covered by insurance, because stuttering is a condition that has no definitive end point.

Since Change & Impact’s inception, Kidd-Gilchrist has been on a national speaking circuit visiting universities, hospitals, stuttering camps, and support groups. His goal is to raise awareness about gaps in the health care system for those who stutter, and the medical need to improve speech therapy insurance coverage for stuttering.

Kidd-Gilchrist shared his life as an SLP patient, student, father, husband, and basketball player during his visit to NSU. Besides his speaking engagement, he met with top administrators with the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, received a tour of the Davie Campus, and also toured NSU’s speech-language pathology clinic. He closed his visit at NSU by thanking the students and faculty who have pursued the speech-language pathology field.

“I appreciate that you wanted to get into this field,” he said. “In doing so, you have an opportunity to help someone.”

To learn more about Change & Impact, visit www.changeandimpactinc.org

Posted 11/05/23

USchool Student-Run Company Among National Finalists

The NSU University School Junior Achievement student-run company, ProFin Technologies, achieved great success at the Junior Achievement Nationals in Washington D.C. They secured a place among the top 10 National Finalists, and also received the first place award for ICE (Intercontinental Exchange) Best Financial Performance. The team recently presented their charitable giving, from net sales of more than $25,000, to their corporate partner, United Way of Broward County.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 11/05/23

WCC Faculty Coordinator Presents at International Conference

Janine Morris, Ph.D.

Janine Morris, Ph.D., NSU Writing and Communication Center (WCC) Faculty Coordinator, presented at the 2023 Global Society of Online Literature Educators (GSOLE) conference on February 3, 2023. Morris is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts (DCMA) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences.

Morris’s presentation, “Listening to Graduate Student Consultants: Fostering Community through Online Writing Center Training,” focused on the different ways the WCC trains and engages graduate consultants working asynchronously. The presentation emphasized how a multi-layered approach to training can promote engagement and foster a stronger sense of community.

GSOLE is an organization that supports educators, faculty, and writing center practitioners who teach writing, reading, and digital literacy in online settings. To learn more about GSOLE’s annual conference, visit https://gsole.org/GSOLE-annual-conference.

To learn more about the NSU Writing and Communication Center, visit, nova.edu/wcc

Posted 11/05/23

WCC Faculty Coordinator Conducts Open Classroom Talk

Kelly Concannon, Ph.D.

Kelly Concannon, Ph.D., NSU Writing and Communication Center (WCC) Faculty Coordinator, conducted an Open Classroom talk titled “Mirror Reflections: Examining the Rhetoric of Language and Inclusivity,” on May 31, 2022. Concannon is a professor in the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts (DCMA) in the Halmos College of Arts & Sciences (HCAS).

Concannon’s talk discussed how language functions as a tool to create reality and reflects societal values. Concannon focused on the evolution of language inclusivity and explored approaches to integrating more inclusive uses of language (i.e., gender-neutral pronouns).

The Open Classroom series is a collaboration between the Farquhar Honors College and the Alvin Sherman Library.

To learn more about the Farquhar Honors College, visit https://honors.nova.edu/.

Posted 11/05/23

USchool Speech and Debate Team Impresses in Competitions

NSU University School’s Speech and Debate team participated in two tournaments simultaneously. Our Public Forum competitors were at North Miami Senior High School, while our Policy competitors competed virtually at Westminster Academy. The team competed against more than 50 schools collectively. Results were impressive and included multiple top 5 finishes in various categories including Public Forum Debate, Informative Speaking, and Dramatic Performance.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 11/05/23

Coulter Named Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at NSUCO

Stacey Coulter

Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry (NSUCO) is pleased to announce that Stacey Coulter, O.D., M.S., FAAO, FCOVD, has been named Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.

In this newly created position, Coulter will direct and evaluate the college’s clinical program and teaching functions to ensure they are aligned with our education and research goals. Coulter’s immense leadership experience makes her the perfect candidate to ensure the quality of clinical experiences for students and residents.

Coulter received her O.D. degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) in 1991 and continued to complete her residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy at PCO in 1992.  She also received her MS degree in Exceptional Student Education from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2012.

As a professor, she taught in the classroom, clinic, and residency program and is active the clinical research in Pediatric Optometry. She also oversaw the Vision in Neurodevelopmental Disorders Service which provides vision care to children and adults with autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Coulter’s years of knowledge, experience, and involvement with our program and faculty will be invaluable and provide for a seamless transition into this new role to advance our clinical program.

Posted 11/05/23

USchool Robotics Teams Score High in Competition

NSU University School Middle School Robotics teams delivered impressive results at the 2nd Annual Great Philosopher’s Get Together.

Notably, Team 63724B finished second place in skills, qualification matches, and in finals, and is now ranked #1 in the state for skills. Team 63724A finished seventh in qualification matches and third place in skills, and is now ranked #2 in the state for skills. Among the 29 teams competing, just four of them were middle school teams.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 10/22/23

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