Category: Athletics

FCE Hosts an Employee Appreciation Fiesta and Celebrates a New Faculty Emeritus

NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE) held an employee appreciation “fiesta” on Wednesday, May 2. It was an opportunity to celebrate everyone’s contribution to the organization. Ralph V. Rogers, Ph.D., Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs stopped by to join the celebration and kicked off the piñata fun!

At the fiesta, FCE celebrated Robert Hill, Ed.D., a new member of the college’s Faculty Emeriti. Hill was with Fischler College for many years, starting in 1993 as a graduate fellow. He earned his doctorate degree with FCE, eventually becoming a full time professor from 2006-2017. Dr. Hill is currently working as a consultant and will forever be a part of the Shark family!

To view the images from the fiesta, click here.

Nova Southeastern University’s College of Optometry Celebrates 25 Years of Education, Scholarship, and Service


Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) College of Optometry recently held its Silver Anniversary celebration at NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library, coinciding with NSU’s 50th anniversary. Nearly 300 guests, including philanthropists, alumni, administrators, faculty and staff joined together to celebrate 25 years of education, scholarship and service.

Ice sculpture commemorating Nova Southeastern University’s College of Optometry’s 25th anniversary
Ice sculpture commemorating Nova Southeastern University’s College of Optometry’s 25th anniversary

Upon arrival, the guests were greeted by a winged performer and an aerialist as they stepped onto the red carpet to have their photographs taken. Aerial drummers astonished attendees as they put on a brilliant performance, dangling 30 ft. in the air. Guests enjoyed musical entertainment by a jazz fusion band, which performed throughout the evening, and a harpist, who serenaded attendees in the second floor gallery. Samplings of exquisite culinary treats were provided at various stations, including a carving station, a seafood martini station, a sushi station, and much more.

Throughout the evening, speakers reflected on the college’s accomplishments and successes.

“It is amazing to realize that 25 years have passed since the opening of NSU College of Optometry,” said David S. Loshin, O.D., Ph.D., dean. “In some ways it feels like just yesterday and in others, it was a lifetime ago. What tremendous growth and success we have seen in this quarter century. From humble beginnings with Southeastern College of Health Sciences in North Miami Beach to today’s world class facilities in Fort Lauderdale at Nova Southeastern University, we have come a long way. We are very proud of the foundation of clinical excellence that we have built and look forward to a bright future. We know that we educate and train some of the finest optometric physicians in the world and their work defines our success.”

Dr. David S. Loshin, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO, diplomate, dean, NSU’s College of Optometry, Jacqueline A. Travisano, M.B.A., CPA, NSU executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Dr. Michael Bacigalupi, O.D., M.S., FAAO, assistant dean for student affairs, NSU’s College of Optometry
Dr. David S. Loshin, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO, diplomate, dean, NSU’s College of Optometry, Jacqueline A. Travisano, M.B.A., CPA, NSU executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Dr. Michael Bacigalupi, O.D., M.S., FAAO, assistant dean for student affairs, NSU’s College of Optometry

NSU’s College of Optometry opened its doors 1989 as part of Southeastern College of Health Care Sciences as the only college of optometry in Florida. Today, it remains the only one in the state and one of only 21 in the United States. Students study the most advanced techniques from world-renowned faculty members while caring for South Florida’s culturally diverse patient population.

More than 32,000 patients visit NSU’s Eye Care Institute’s facilities in Davie, Fort Lauderdale, and North Miami Beach (along with Broward Lighthouse in Fort Lauderdale and Kids In Distress’ Wilton Manors campus) annually. The institute is Florida’s largest and most comprehensive optometric center.

The Institute’s services include primary eye care and specialized services for pediatrics and binocular vision disorders, low vision rehabilitation, advanced contact lens fits, management of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma, as well as electro-diagnostic testing.

The college has continued its innovative path, offering the only five-year extended optometry and one-year preparatory optometry programs in the United States. The program also offers a dual M.B.A. program to help students prepare for their careers and the only online Master of Science degree in Clinical Vision Research in the United States.

For more information on NSU’s College of Optometry, please visit www.nova.edu/optometry.

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About Nova Southeastern University: Situated on 314 beautiful acres in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a dynamic research institution dedicated to providing high-quality educational programs at all levels. NSU is a not-for-profit independent institution with 27,000 students. NSU awards associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, doctoral and first-professional degrees in a wide range of fields. NSU is classified as a research university with “high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and it is one of only 37 universities nationwide to also be awarded Carnegie’s Community Engagement Classification. For more information, please visit www.nova.edu. Celebrating 50 years of academic excellence!

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https://nsunews.nova.edu/nova-southeastern-universitys-college-of-optometry-celebrates-25-years-of-education-scholarship-and-service/

FCE Thanks Professors for Their Assistance with New Recruitment Efforts


NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, recently thanked a few of its Professors for their help with new recruiting efforts at the college.

Michael Simonson, Ph.D., and Gina Peyton, Ed.D., Associate Professors, Department of Higher Education Leadership and Instructional Technology, were each acknowledged with a gift card for their support to the FCE Recruitment team in launching the inaugural Facebook Live sessions. These sessions among various topics, discussed and promoted popular graduate level education programs, and the job opportunities that could be available with a degree in these areas. It was also a time to highlight two of the FCE esteemed faculty members.

Silvia Orta, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Higher Education Leadership and Instructional Technology, was also recognized with a gift card for her countless support of Fischler initiatives to recruit prospective students at events, which included the NSU 2018 Spring Open House where she spoke about her experiences as a doctoral student and professional opportunities the degree brought her. In addition, Dr. Orta played an integral part in the FCE summer 2018 call campaign to current students that had not yet registered offering her assistance with enrolling for this term.
https://nsunews.nova.edu/fce-thanks-professors-for-their-assistance-with-new-recruitment-efforts/

Fischler College of Education and the Office of International Affairs Host Graduation Reception

NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and the Office of International Affairs hosted a commencement reception on June 15 in the Sales Institute for students graduating from the Asia doctoral cohorts. The event was attended by the graduating students, their families, and many faculty and staff members of the Fischler College of Education, as well as Anthony DeNapoli, Ed.D., Associate Dean, Office of International Affairs. At the reception, students thanked the group of faculty who had traveled to Asia to teach the blended classes, and everyone who had guided them along their doctoral journey.

This is the first time the Office of International Affairs has held a reception for a graduating group of students. It was such a positive experience that OIA hopes to collaborate with other academic units to do the same in the future.
https://nsunews.nova.edu/fischler-college-of-education-and-the-office-of-international-affairs-host-graduation-reception/

FCE Attends Experience Broward – Teacher Recruitment Fair


NSU’s Fischler College of Education (FCE) attended the Broward County Public School (BCPS) Experience Broward – Teacher Recruitment Fair on May 21st, which was held on NSU’s Ft. Lauderdale campus at the Rick Case Arena.

The Broward County Public Schools conducted interviews with attendees from all over the country in hopes of hiring them as teachers. This annual event was a great opportunity to meet with the potential hires and showcase the Fischler College of Education graduate level education opportunities.

Jamie Manburg, Ed.D., FCE Associate Dean of Assessment, Accreditation, and Administration provided welcoming remarks to all of the attendees. In addition, FCE’s recruitment and advising team, and members of faculty were on hand to answer questions regarding program information, and admissions, as well as professional opportunities available to those with an advanced degree.

Should you have any questions about this event, please contact Rogeria Higgs at (954) 262-8458 or rh164@nova.edu.
https://nsunews.nova.edu/fce-attends-experience-broward-teacher-recruitment-fair/

NSU Hosts White Coat Ceremony for First M.D. Class and 38th Entering D.O. Class


On Saturday, July 28, 2018, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) made history as it welcomed approximately 300 incoming medical students in the nation’s first combined White Coat Ceremony celebrating Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) candidates together.

The Florida-based university is now one of only three in the U.S. with two medical colleges. NSU’s medical colleges both bear the name of university benefactor, Dr. Kiran C. Patel – the only person in the nation to have two medical schools named in his honor.

The White Coat Ceremony also served as the official welcome for the charter class of 53 M.D. students, who are enrolled in the new Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD). The college received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education on October 10, 2017, allowing it to begin recruiting students.

NSU is now home to the only D.O. and M.D. programs in Broward County. The NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine is the largest medical school in Florida. It offers one of two D.O. programs in the state and one of 34 in the U.S. NSU MD is home to the eighth M.D. program in Florida and one of 151 in the nation.

The White Coat Ceremony was highlighted by keynote addresses from medical leaders Tyler Cemet, D.O., chief of clinical education, for the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, and Darrell G. Kirch, M.D., president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges.

“As emphasized by many leading physician organizations, we are facing a physician shortage,” said Dr. Cemet. “This will have drastic effects on the future of healthcare, our economy, and our collective well-being. NSU’s focus on educating healthcare professionals on the importance of interprofessional respect and understanding provides its students with an edge in the real world.”

“I’m pleased to join NSU as part of this joyous day as we celebrate the first joint white coat ceremony of M.D. and D.O. students,” said Dr. Kirch. “This ceremony recognizes the commitment of all physicians to ensure that humanism remains at the core of medicine. As tomorrow’s physicians experience this rite of passage at NSU and across the nation, they pledge to care for patients, themselves, and each other with compassion and empathy.”

“As a new and unencumbered medical school, we have embraced a partnership model with community physicians and organizations that share our commitment to advancing human health,” said Johannes W. Vieweg, M.D., FACS, dean of NSU MD. “With their input, we have developed a curriculum that will not only prepare our students with knowledge, but more importantly the understanding of how to continually learn more and evolve their approaches to provide the best patient care experience.”

To meet demands in all of its medical, healthcare and life science programs as well as the new M.D. program, NSU is planning to build a 250,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art integrated medical education building to complement its health professions facilities and healthcare centers. The new complex will be within walking distance to NSU’s existing health education facilities, its Center for Collaborative Research and the future HCA East Florida teaching and research hospital planned adjacent to University Drive.

NSU is also opening a Tampa Bay Regional Campus in Clearwater, Fla. When construction is complete, the 325,000-square foot complex will replace NSU’s existing Tampa Campus, and will include a second educational site for the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.

“NSU is making a major investment in health and health education for the betterment of our society,” said NSU President Dr. George Hanbury. “This will spark major growth and opportunity with NSU’s projected $5 billion economic impact in Florida by 2020 and help bring us one step closer to being a nationally recognized, top-tier university of teaching, research, service, and learning.”
https://nsunews.nova.edu/nsu-hosts-white-coat-ceremony-for-first-m-d-class-and-38th-entering-d-o-class-2/

Fischler and Huizenga Team Up on Experiential Learning Project


Throughout the year, undergraduate students from NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College (FCE) have been developing the “My Favorite Teacher Project”. This is a project in which the students are interviewing 5,000 people around the world to learn what qualities are commonly found in a “favorite teacher.” When the 100th interview was conducted, the team reached out to NSU’s Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship to find a student that could help market the project. Sophomore and Finance major, Isabella Izaguirre, teamed up with the FCE students to assist! The first interview coordinated by the collaborative effort featured David Menten, President of Sawgrass Ford, with FCE junior, Chloe Behar.
https://nsunews.nova.edu/fischler-and-huizenga-team-up-on-experiential-learning-project/

NSU Research Spotlight: NSU Optometry Researcher Wins Envision Research Proposal Competition


Envision recently awarded a research prize of $10,000 to a multidisciplinary team led by Ava Bittner, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO (Dipl.) of Nova Southeastern University (NSU), to fund a one-year investigation into the preliminary efficacy of telerehabilitation, i.e., using HIPAA-secure videoconferencing to deliver follow-up low vision services to visually impaired individuals who live in remote areas or otherwise have difficulty getting to a specialist’s office.

The research proposal, “Feasibility of Telerehabilitation for Low Vision,” was a result of a research proposal development seminar held during the 2015 Envision Conference in Denver. It was selected from multiple entries submitted for Envision’s inaugural Research Proposal Competition, an initiative sponsored by the Envision Research Institute.

“We believe the future of low vision research lies in the power of collaboration, and we are delighted to be funding this team, led by Bittner,” said ERI Executive Director Laura Walker, Ph.D. “The research itself is incredibly important for advancing rehabilitative vision care. The most exciting part, however, is how this team has organized to carry it out so effectively.”

“I am absolutely thrilled to receive this award,” said Bittner, an associate professor at NSU’s College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Fla. “I have wanted to do a study like this for some time, but needed some pilot funds to get underway. I am really excited to work with the research team and to meet others in the area of low vision rehabilitation who have a mutual interest. It is truly wonderful that Envision is supporting low vision research in this way.”

The ERI solicited proposals for projects involving low vision clinical practitioners, educators, and researchers from varying backgrounds to highlight the multidisciplinary nature of the Envision Conference. Applications were evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, team strength, and diversity and impact. The contest will be held again this year as part of Envision’s ongoing efforts to attract and support groundbreaking research specifically related to blindness and low vision. Details about the 2016 Research Proposal Competition will be announced during the 11th annual Envision Conference on Sept. 7-10 in Denver.

“Envision Conference provides a unique opportunity for specialists with different degrees and areas of interest to exchange information, further their education and approach vision issues from new perspectives,” said Michael Epp, Manager of Professional Education at Envision. “To underscore this mission, we introduced an intensive course on how to develop and successfully submit a research project proposal. We encouraged participants to create multidisciplinary teams to execute their proposed projects, and it was truly inspiring to see how eagerly they embraced that objective.”

Bittner received her optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, and her Ph.D. in clinical investigation from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. She completed a clinical research post-doctoral fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute in Baltimore before joining its faculty as an assistant professor. She is currently an associate professor at NSU’s College of Optometry, where she focuses primarily on conducting clinical research involving individuals with visual impairment. Assisting Bittner as co-investigators in the study will be:

Tony Succar, Ph.D., a research fellow at the Envision Research Institute in Wichita;
John D. Shepherd, M.D., a board-certified ophthalmologist and assistant professor at the University of Nebraska;
Angie Bowers, MOT, OTR/L, a licensed occupational therapist employed by Alphapointe, a Kansas City-based agency providing rehabilitation and education for people with vision loss;
Vernon Odom, Ph.D., professor of ophthalmology and adjunct associate professor of psychology at West Virginia University, where he also heads the West Virginia Lions Visual Function Laboratory; and
Patrick Yoshinaga, O.D., M.P.H., chief of low vision rehabilitation services and assistant professor at the Southern California College of Optometry, at Marshall B. Ketchum University where he teaches in low vision, ophthalmic optics, and public health.
In addition, Andrew Jacobson, a sales engineer at technology solutions provider Black Box Network Services, will serve as wireless consultant on the project. Amy Nau, O.D., an optometrist in the Boston-based offices of Korb & Associates, will serve as a telerehabilitation consultant and Nicole Ross, O.D., M.Sc., FAAO, assistant professor at the New England College of Optometry in Boston, will serve as project manager.

Envision is currently accepting registrations and program submissions for the 2016 Envision Conference with details posted at envisionconference.org. Further information on the ERI and Envision Conference can be found online at envisionus.com.
https://nsunews.nova.edu/nsu-research-spotlight-nsu-optometry-researcher-wins-envision-research-proposal-competition/

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Audiology Students Travels to Capitol Hill

Capitol

From left are Lisa Grovenstein, B.S., Rachel Kansky, B.S., Jonathon Lawrence, B.S., Ali Silverman, B.S., and Brianna Milke, B.A.

On Friday, May 11, 2018, five Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Au.D. students and three faculty members, Erica Friedland, Au.D., chair and associate professor, Patricia Gaffney, Au.D., associate professor, and Alyssa Needleman, Ph.D., clinic director and associate professor, traveled to Capitol Hill to voice their effectiveness to healthcare.

Each year, the NSU’s Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) helps send students to Washington, D.C. to advocate for the profession of audiology and raise awareness for current legislation affecting the field. This is the fourth consecutive year NSU’s SAA has contributed to student advocacy.

This year’s small group of dedicated students represented Florida, New Jersey, and Nevada. It was their first time attending. The SAA chapter at NSU strongly believes that promoting hearing health, spreading healthcare awareness, and participating in advocacy opportunities are necessary to become more involved. The doctoral students had a great time expressing their voices for their future profession.

To ensure NSU would have a strong voice on the Hill, NSU’s SAA Government Relations Chair, Rachel Kansky, coordinated with Adam Finkel and Becky West, members of the American Academy of Audiology’s Government Relations department. Finkel and West helped with the planning of the trip and by participating in meetings with legislative representatives.

Representatives from the home-state districts of each NSU student advocate attended the meetings. Those in attendance were from the offices of Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV), Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV-02), Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06), Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL-22), and Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL-04). NSU student advocates attended meetings individually or with a partner, which allowed each participant to bring their personal stories to the table and voice their independent thoughts.

The Prosper Act (H.R. 4508), The Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017, and the Access to Frontline Care Act of 2017 (H.R. 2042) were emphasized during each meeting. Each student had the opportunity to share how these critical issues are contributing positively and/or negatively to the audiology profession.

This trip greatly impacted the students’ awareness of legislation and the positive and negative impacts that legislation has in the field of audiology. The students expressed that this trip encouraged them to feel empowered. They stated that they will continue to advocate in the future as well as help audiology remain well-represented on Capitol Hill. The students and faculty would like to thank everyone involved in the planning of this trip and those who contributed to its success!

M.S.N. Practicum Project Propels Leadership Student Forward

The Ron & Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Executive Leadership practicum provides an opportunity for students to apply what they have learned in the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program while in their organization. Students, in conjunction with their preceptors, select a project that will expand their knowledge base and enable them to showcase their leadership skills. Knowledge and leadership was recently demonstrated in a presentation that was done by Rebekah Babich to the leadership of Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital. The presentation Rebekah made was regarding the Magnet Recognition Program; the organization is aspiring to achieve Magnet status. The chief nursing officer (CNO) was so impressed with Rebekah’s knowledge and enthusiasm that she invited Rebekah to attend the Magnet Conference to be held this fall in Denver, CO. Rebekah stands poised to contribute to the achievement of her organization’s goal of Magnet status. It’s a win for Rebekah, a win for Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital, and a win for the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing at Nova Southeastern University.

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