Nova Southeastern University, commonly referred to as
NSU or
Nova, is a
privatePrivate universities are not operated by governments though they may or may not receive funding . Depending on the region, private universities may be subject to government regulation...
,
coeducationMixed-sex education , is the integrated education of males and females in the same institution. The opposite situation is described as single-sex education...
al,
nonsectarianNonsectarian, in its most literal sense, refers to a lack of sectarianism. The term is also more narrowly used to describe secular private educational institutions or other organizations not affiliated with or restricted to a particular religious denomination....
,
researchResearch can be defined to be search for knowledge or any systematic investigation to establish facts. The primary purpose for applied research is discovering, interpreting, and the development of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge on a wide variety of scientific matters of...
universityA university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
located in
Broward County, FloridaBroward County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population is 1,623,018; this makes it the second most populated county in the state. According to 2007 U.S. Census estimates, its population has increased to 1,759,591...
, with its' main campus in the town of
DavieDavie is a town in Broward County, Florida, United States. In 2007, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 90,329. It is part of the South Florida metropolitan area, which is home to 5,463,857 people.- History :...
. The university is the largest independent institution of higher education in the southeastern United States and is the sixth-largest not-for-profit independent university nationwide. NSU operates three campuses in Southern Florida, the largest being a campus located approximately north of downtown
MiamiMiami is a major coastal city in southeastern Florida, in the United States. Miami is the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida. With an estimated population of 424,662 in 2007, Miami is the largest city within the Miami metropolitan area, which is the...
.
The university was founded as the Nova University of Advanced Technology on a former naval training airfield offering graduate degrees in the physical and social sciences.
Leo Goodwin, Sr.Leo Goodwin is most noted for founding GEICO in 1936, with his wife Lillian Goodwin, while the Great Depression was still in full fury.-Background and Family:...
left a $16 million bequest to the university in 1971 which funded its expansion throughout the 1970s and 1980s. In 1994, the university merged with the Southeastern University of the Health Sciences and assumed its current name.
NSU currently consists of 18 colleges and schools offering over 175 programs of study with more than 250 majors. The university offers professional degrees in law, business, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, and nursing. Nova Southeastern enrolled 28,796 students in the 2008-2009 academic year and has produced over 110,000 alumni.
In 2008, the middle 50% of SAT scores submitted by the incoming
freshmanA freshman is a first-year student in an educational institution. The term first year can also be used as a noun, to describe the students themselves A freshman (or sometimes fish, freshie, slang plural frosh) is a first-year student in an educational institution. The term first year can also be...
class was between 1010 and 1210 on the traditional SAT scale. With the addition of the writing section on the new SAT, the middle 50% of scores was between 1400 and 1700. The freshmen acceptance rate for the first 2008 semester was 45%, continually dropping each year since 2005. The 2005 admission percentage was 54%. For the fall of 2008 14,627 prospective freshmen applied and 6,875 were accepted. Out of the 59 colleges and universities in Florida Nova Southeastern's 45% acceptance rate makes NSU the fourth-most selective private university in the state and the sixth-most selective university in Florida overall.
NSU is classified as a Research University by the Carnegie Foundation, and is a first-tier research university as designated by the Florida Legislature. The university is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsThe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is a regional educational accreditation agency for over 13,000 public and private educational institutions ranging from preschool to college level in the southern United States...
and also has numerous additional specialized accreditations for its colleges and programs.
NSU enjoys a world rank of 627 among the top 6000 universities in the world by the prestigious Webometrics Ranking of World Universities in July, 2009.
The
NSU SharksThe Nova Southeastern Sharks are the athletic teams representing Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida The currently compete in the Sunshine State Conference...
compete in the NCAA Division II
Sunshine State ConferenceThe Sunshine State Conference was originally formed in 1975 as an NCAA Division II men's basketball conference. It has since expanded to sponsor championships in 14 sports, including men's and women's basketball, baseball, men's and women's golf, women's rowing, men's and women's soccer, softball,...
in seventeen intercollegiate athletic programs.
1960s
Originally named Nova University of Advanced Technology, the university was chartered by the state of
FloridaFlorida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the north. It was the 27th state admitted to the United States...
in 1964 as a graduate institution in the physical and social sciences. The school was renamed Nova University in 1974. After a merger with Southeastern University for Health Sciences in 1994, the university was renamed Nova Southeastern University. The land occupied by the university was previously a naval training airfield during
World War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including all great powers, organized into two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
named Forman Field. The remnants of the taxiway surrounding the airfield are still present in the form of roads used on the campus. After World War II, the federal government had promised the Forman family, from whom the land was purchased, that the land would only be used for educational purposes. This led the land to be used for the creation of the South Florida Education Center of which Nova Southeastern University is now a part.
1970s
On June 23, 1970, the board of trustees voted to enter into a federation with the
New York Institute of TechnologyThe New York Institute of Technology is a private, co-educational college in New York in the USA and is the birthplace of the 3D computer animation system. The college has three New York campuses, two on Long Island and one on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, as well as global locations...
. The president of NYIT, became chancellor of Nova University. Abraham S. Fischler became the second president of the university. Also, the university charter was amended and “of Advanced Technology” was dropped from its corporate name. In 1971, Nova University was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). In 1972, the university introduced its first off-campus course of study in education. In 1974 the school changed its name to Nova University. Along with the name change came other changes, on campus, undergraduate evening programs began for adults, while the law school was opened in 1974. In 1976, the university received a $16 million gift from the estate of
Leo Goodwin Sr.Leo Goodwin is most noted for founding GEICO in 1936, with his wife Lillian Goodwin, while the Great Depression was still in full fury.-Background and Family:...
, and began extensive campus and program expansion. Shortly after this, NSU dissolved its relationship with NYIT and began to create a board of trustees filled by South Florida community leaders, putting the stewardship of Nova back in the hands of its own local board, which is how it remains today.
1980s
The Nova University that emerged in 1985 was committed to incorporating new educational technologies, made possible by computers and telecommunications, into the teaching and learning process and into its delivery of education. In 1989, celebrating its 25th year, Nova University enrolled more than 8,000 students annually and had nearly 25,000 graduates, with revenues of nearly $70 million. Over the next five years, three new buildings were constructed and a campus-wide beautification campaign added landscaping that greatly changed the look of the campus.
1990s
In 1994, Nova University merged with Southeastern University of the Health Sciences to form Nova Southeastern University (NSU), adding the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Optometry and Allied Health to the university. The university continued its expansion of building projects and added new academic, clinical and community service programs. By 1999, at the 35th anniversary, the university was enjoying an era of sustained growth, facilitated by a healthy infusion of endowment funds and a nearly 1,000-student increase in enrollment between fall 1998 and fall 1999. NSU’s enrollment had increased approximately 42 percent; full-time members of the faculty, staff and administration expanded to almost 2,600; and minority representation among faculty and staff members and students continued to expand.
2000s
The William and Norma Horvitz Administration Building, a structure that houses the office of the president and numerous other administration departments for the university was constructed. The Alvin Sherman Library for Research and Information Technology Center was completed in 2001 and is the largest public library facility in the state of Florida. The Carl DeSantis Building, housing the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, opened its doors in 2004. This $33-million building is a , five-story facility, that is also home to the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences. The state-of-the-art, University Center, which opened on August 24, 2006, features three NCAA competition courts in the main arena, as well as two intramural courts, group fitness and instruction rooms, cardio and weight training areas, squash courts, a rock climbing wall, and The Flight Deck. In addition, five residence halls on the main campus serve undergraduate, graduate, health professions, and law students, with a capacity for housing up to 720 students in approximately of living space. The Commons, a new, 525-bed residence hall, opened for the Fall 2007 semester.
Presidents
Ray F. Ferrero Jr.Ray F. Ferrero Jr. is an American academic, and the current President of Nova Southeastern University. Ferrero graduated with his Bachelors degree from St. Johns University. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida in 1960. He became the President of Nova Southeastern...
is the fifth president of Nova Southeastern University. The president is the chief executive officer of the college and is responsible for the success of the colleges' mission in providing superior academic programs and research.
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Tenure |
Warren J. WinsteadWarren J. Winstead is an American academic, and was the first president of Nova Southeastern University. Winstead graduated from Harvard University with a PhD. He became the President of Nova Southeastern University in 1964 and was president until 1970....
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1964-1969 |
Abraham S. FischlerAbraham S. Fischler is an American academic, and was the second president of Nova Southeastern University. Fischler graduated from Columbia University in 1958 with his EdD. He became the President of Nova Southeastern University in 1970 and was president until 1992....
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1970-1991 |
Stephen FeldmanStephan Feldman is an American academic, and was the third president of Nova Southeastern University. He became the President of Nova Southeastern University in 1992 and was president until 1994....
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1992-1993 |
Ovid C. LewisOvid C. Lewis is an American academic, and was the fourth president of Nova Southeastern University. Lewis graduated from Duke University and Yale University. He became the President of Nova Southeastern University in 1994 and was president until 1997....
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1994-1997 |
Ray F. Ferrero Jr.Ray F. Ferrero Jr. is an American academic, and the current President of Nova Southeastern University. Ferrero graduated with his Bachelors degree from St. Johns University. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida in 1960. He became the President of Nova Southeastern...
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1998-present |
Campuses
Nova Southeastern University has three commonwealth campuses that are all located in Southern Florida. Specifically, they are located in Broward County and Miami-Dade County. Nova Southeastern University also has two international long-distance education centers, for students who study international business, which are located in both
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and
JamaicaJamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length and as much as in width, amounting to 11,100 km
2. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harboring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
.
Davie Campus
Davie Campus is the main campus and it is located in the town of
Davie, FloridaDavie is a town in Broward County, Florida, United States. In 2007, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 90,329. It is part of the South Florida metropolitan area, which is home to 5,463,857 people.- History :...
. The campus's mailing address is in
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. The main campus is over . The main campus includes administrative offices, classroom facilities, library facilities, health clinics, mental health clinics,
Don Taft University CenterNova Southeastern University’s 366,000 square-foot Don Taft University Center is a critical piece in the infrastructure of the university. It was constructed over a period of 2 years. The inaugural event hosted comedian Jamie Kennedy on August 23rd, 2006. It provides a focal point for campus life...
, dorms, cafeterias, computer labs, the bookstore, athletic facilities and parking facilities.
Dania Beach Campus
Dania Beach Campus is also known as the Oceanographic Center. The Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center is a center for oceanographical research at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Located on a site on the ocean side of Port Everglades, adjacent to the port's entrance, the center has a boat basin and affords immediate access to the Gulf Stream, the Florida Straits, and the Bahama Banks. The campus comprises three main buildings, including laboratories, conference rooms, and offices.
North Miami Beach Campus
The North Miami Beach Campus is also known as the Southern Campus. The Southern Campus serves as the main location for the Fischler School of Education and Human Services. The campus is and serves approximately 5% of all NSU students. In 2007-2008 over 4,500 students were served by the North Miami Beach Campus. The North Miami Beach Campus constists of five academic buildings, a library, and academic office buildings. Although this is the smallest campus in size, it is one of the most active areas for the Nova Southeastern community.
Student Education Centers
Nova Southeastern operates Student Education Centers and satellite campuses in
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,
Fort MyersFort Myers is the county seat and commercial center of Lee County, Florida, United States. Its population was 48,208 in the 2000 census. According to 2008 estimates, the population is 68,689....
, Jacksonville,
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2. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harboring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
, Kendall, FL, Miramar, FL,
OrlandoOrlando is a major city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan region...
,
TampaTampa is a Gulf Coast city in Hillsborough County, on the west coast of the state of Florida in the United States. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. The population of Tampa in 2000 was 303,447...
, and
West Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, also known as West Palm, is the most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The city is also the oldest incorporated municipality in South Florida. West Palm's economy is currently ranked #4 in the Milken Institute Best Performing 296 U.S. Cities index...
. These centers serve students at a distance from the main campus with computer labs and
videoconferencingA videoconference is a set of interactive telecommunication technologies which allow two or more locations to interact via two-way video and audio transmissions simultaneously. It has also been called visual collaboration and is a type of groupware...
equipment. In addition, the centers are staffed with full-time employees to help with registration, enrollment, and
financial aidStudent financial aid refers to funding intended to help students pay educational expenses including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, etc. for education at a college, university, or private school. General governmental funding for public education is not called financial aid,...
. The satellite campuses and student education centers comprise a total of . At all Student Educational Centers evening and weekend classes are offered. All Student Education Centers are technologically advanced with the fusion of technology and education being emphasized. All services provided on the main campuses are also available at all NSU Student Educational Centers.
The University School
The campus also hosts the
University School of Nova Southeastern UniversityThe University School of Nova Southeastern University, better known as "University School" or "U School" is a fully accredited, independent, college preparatory school in Davie, Florida that serves grades Pre-K through Grade 12. The school is on the grounds of Nova Southeastern University...
. The University school is located on the Davie Campus. The University School is a fully accredited, independent, college preparatory school that serves grades Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12. This school, often referred to as just the "University School", is broken up into three academic areas: the lower, middle, and upper schools. Respectively representing elementary, middle and high school divisions within the school.
Academics
The university awards associate's, bachelor's, master's, specialist, doctoral, and first-professional degrees in a wide range of fields, including
businessA business is a legally recognized organization designed to provide goods and/or services to consumers. Businesses are predominant in capitalist economies, most being privately owned and formed to earn profit that will increase the wealth of its owners and grow the business itself...
, counseling,
computerComputer science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation, and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems. It is frequently described as the systematic study of algorithmic processes that create, describe and transform...
and
informationInformation science is an interdisciplinary science primarily concerned with the analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information...
sciences,
educationEducation in its broadest sense is any act or experience that has a formative effect on the mind, character or physical ability of an individual...
, osteopathic medicine,
dentistryDentistry is the known evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the soft and hard tissues of the jaw , the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is a part of stomatology...
, various health professions,
lawLaw is a system of rules, usually enforced through a set of institutions. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a primary social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus ticket to trading on derivatives markets...
, marine sciences,
psychologyPsychology is an academic and applied discipline involving the systematic, and sometimes scientific, study of human or animal mental functions and behavior...
, and other
social sciencesThe social sciences are the fields of scientific knowledge and academic scholarship that study social groups and, more generally, human society. The social sciences initially were constituted of five fields: Jurisprudence and Amendment of the Law; Education; Health; Economy and Trade; Art...
.
Nova Southeastern University has the only colleges of
optometryOptometry is a health care profession concerned with eyes and related structures, as well as vision, visual systems, and vision information processing in humans....
and dental medicine in South Florida, and one of only two colleges of
pharmacyPharmacy is the health profession that links the health sciences with the chemical sciences, and it is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of medication....
(the other being
Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityPalm Beach Atlantic University is a comprehensive nondenominational faith-based university with a core emphasis on character formation by integrating a Christian worldview with the liberal arts and selected professional studies...
). It also has one of the only two doctoral programs for Conflict Analysis and Resolution in the United States. The institution enjoys an excellent reputation for its programs for families offered through the Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies and the
University School of Nova Southeastern UniversityThe University School of Nova Southeastern University, better known as "University School" or "U School" is a fully accredited, independent, college preparatory school in Davie, Florida that serves grades Pre-K through Grade 12. The school is on the grounds of Nova Southeastern University...
. These include innovative
parentingParenting is the process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood...
, preschool,
primary educationA primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as primary or elementary education. Primary school is the preferred term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth Nations, and in most publications of the United Nations Educational,...
, and
secondary educationSecondary education is the stage of education following primary school. Secondary education is generally the final stage of compulsory education. However, secondary education in some countries includes a period of compulsory and a period of non-compulsory education. The next stage of education is...
programs.
Health professions division
The Health Professions Division complex, dedicated in June, 1996, is located on and encompasses over of buildings. The Division comprises the:
The
College of Osteopathic MedicineThe Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine is part of the Health Professions Division of the university. The Health Professions Division, with a student body of more than 2,000, is home to Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, the first one in the...
is part of the Health Professions Division of the university, a division that encompasses over 2,000 students. The Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic medicine was the first osteopathic medical school to be established in the Southeastern United States. Graduates of NSU-COM are awarded the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.
The
College of PharmacyNova Southeastern University The College of Pharmacy, led by Dean Andres Malave, has an entry level Doctor of Pharmacy program in three sites, an international program in Davie and a Post-Baccalaureate program for pharmacy graduates...
, led by Dean Andres Malave, has an entry level Doctor of Pharmacy program in three sites, an international program in Davie and a Post-Baccalaureate program for pharmacy graduates. The College also hosts a number of post-graduate residency programs.
The College of Pharmacy admitted its first class in 1987 to become the only College of Pharmacy in South Florida. Because of the profession's demand for greater clinical specialization, the College has since discontinued its baccalaureate degree program.
The
College of Dental MedicineThe Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, opened in the fall of 1997. It was the first new dental school to open in the United States in 24 years. With a class size of about 105, it the largest dental school in Florida. In recent years, it has...
opened in the fall of 1997. It was the first new
dentalDentistry is the known evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the soft and hard tissues of the jaw , the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is a part of stomatology...
school to open in the United States in 24 years. With a class size of about 120, it the largest dental school in Florida. In recent years, it has received more applications for admittance than any other dental school in the United States. It offers a four year D.M.D. program, along with postdoctoral programs in: Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD),
EndodonticsEndodontics, from the Greek endo and odons , is one of the nine specialties of dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association, and deals with the tooth pulp and the tissues surrounding the root of a tooth...
,
OrthodonticsOrthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions , which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both...
,
Pediatric DentistryDentistry is the known evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the soft and hard tissues of the jaw , the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is a part of stomatology...
,
PeriodontologyPeriodontology, or Periodontics, is the branch of dentistry which studies supporting structures of teeth, and diseases and conditions that affect them....
,
ProsthodonticsProsthodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association, Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons...
,
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryOral and maxillofacial surgery is surgery to correct a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region...
, and Master of Science degrees in
CraniofacialCraniofacial may be used to describe certain congenital malformations, injuries, surgeons who subspecialize in this area, multi-disciplinary medical-surgical teams that treat and do research on disorders affecting this region, and organizations with interest in...
Research. EMS Education and Training, Master of Science in Medical Informatics, and Masters of Public Health are also offered.
The Nova Southeastern University
College of OptometryThe Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry is part of the Health Professions Division. Optometry students at NSU receive training in community, pediatric, primary, environmental and rehabilitative optometry, optics and health sciences....
is part of the Health Professions Division. Optometry students at Nova Southeastern University receive training in community, pediatric, primary, environmental and rehabilitative optometry, optics and health sciences. The program looks to promote quality optometric care, by preparing students with a combination of lectures and clinical experience. The goal for the program is to give the students as much training as possible, so that when they take the state-board exams for Florida they are adequately prepared.
The
College of Medical SciencesThe Nova Southeastern University College of Medical Sciences is part of the Health Professions Division of Nova Southeastern University. It offers a two year program of study leading to a master's degree in Biomedical Sciences. The Master of Biomedical Sciences degree program is accredited by the...
is part of the Health Professions Division. For those students wishing to improve their academic credentials in the medical sciences, the College of Medical Sciences offers a two year program of study leading to a master's degree in Biomedical Sciences. Each student's program is individually tailored to meet the student's needs and aspirations. Those enrolled in this program take basic science courses similar to those offered within the Health Professions Division during their first year. During the second year, students continue their program of general studies. The Master of Biomedical Sciences degree program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
The
College of Allied Health and NursingThe College of Allied Health and Nursing is part of the Health Professions Division. The College of Allied Health prepares professionals with the skills necessary for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases, for the support of the populace in maintaining proper health and safety, for...
is part of the Health Professions Division. The College of Allied Health and Nursing prepares professionals with the skills necessary for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases, for the support of the populace in maintaining proper health and safety, for the management of rehabilitative processes, and for the education of the community in understanding the interdependency of health, environment, social and political factors. The College of Allied Health endeavors to train both graduate and undergraduate professionals in the arts of improving the quality of life in the community.
The Health Professions Division is the evolution of what was once Southeastern University of the Health Sciences before its merger with Nova University in 1994. The facilities include space for students to participate in clinical work, lecture auditoriums, a library, cafeteria, seminar rooms, and faculty offices. State-of-the-art technology is integrated throughout the facilities. They are affiliated with
The Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research.
Other schools, colleges, and centers
The
Shepard Broad Law CenterShepard Broad Law Center, founded in 1974, is the law school of Nova Southeastern University. The Law Center is housed in Leo Goodwin Sr. Hall, located on Nova Southeastern University's main campus in Davie, Florida and is named after Shepard Broad.The Law Center hosts over 1,000 students in both...
, founded in 1974, is the law school of Nova Southeastern University. The Law Center is housed in
Leo GoodwinLeo Goodwin is most noted for founding GEICO in 1936, with his wife Lillian Goodwin, while the Great Depression was still in full fury.-Background and Family:...
Sr. Hall, located on Nova Southeastern University's main campus in Davie, Florida and is named after university founder
Shepard BroadShepard Broad was born on July 8, 1906 in Pinsk, Belarus as Szmuel Bobrowice. He was married to Ruth K. Broad.His life ended on November 6, 2001 at the age of ninety-five.-Early Life and Immigration to America:...
.The Law Center hosts over 1,000 students in both its day and evening programs. There is a full time faculty of 50, in addition to 65 adjuncts, many of whom are local judges. The Law Center is accredited by the
American Bar AssociationThe American Bar Association , founded August 21, 1878, is a voluntary bar association of lawyers and law students, which is not specific to any jurisdiction in the United States. The ABA's most important stated activities are the setting of academic standards for law schools, and the formulation...
. According to the 2008 USNWR ranking of law schools, the Law Center's legal skills and values program ("LSV") is among the top 30 such programs in the nation (ranked 22). In 2009, NSU Law students had the highest bar passer rating in the state of Florida.
The
H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and EntrepreneurshipThe H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship serves over 4,800 bachelors, masters, and doctoral students in a variety of degree programs. The school is named after the local businessman and philanthropist H. Wayne Huizenga. The school is accredited by Commission on Colleges of the...
is housed in the Carl DeSantis building on the main campus. The
H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship serves over 6,600 bachelors, masters, and doctoral students in a variety of degree programs. The school is named after the local businessman and philanthropic H. Wayne Huizenga. The Huzienga School was also the pioneer in the cluster concept for graduate students and making field-based graduate programs easier and more accessible for the students. The school is accredited by Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) for its international student center in Jamaica. Additionally, the school holds membership in but is not accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - International(AACSB).
The
Graduate School of Computer and Information SciencesThe Nova Southeastern University provides educational programs of distinction to prepare students for leadership roles in information technology....
is housed in the Carl DeSantis building on the main campus but also offers one of the widest range of online curriculum offered at NSU. The Nova Southeastern University Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences(GSCIS) provides educational programs of distinction to prepare students for leadership roles in
information technologyInformation technology , as defined by the Information Technology Association of America , is "the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware." IT deals with the use of electronic...
.
The
Nova Southeastern University Graduate School of Humanities and Social SciencesThe Nova Southeastern University Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences is part of the Nova Southeastern University, which is a coeducational private non-profit university in Davie, Florida, USA...
is located on the Main Campus in the Maltz building, which is also shared with the Center for Psychological Studies. The goal of the school is to provide a better understanding of human social relations. It is a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional, and multi-cultural program. The vigorous curricula have deep interdisciplinary roots. The cutting-edge programs employ a variety of creative learning approaches and innovative education technologies.
Nova Southeastern University Center for Psychological StudiesNova Southeastern University Center for Psychological Studies was organized in 1967. It is presently located in the Maltz building on the main campus...
was organized in 1967. It is presently located in the Maltz building on the main campus. It serves to provide the highest-quality educational experience to current and future psychologists and counseling professionals through training experiences that provide individuals with a sophisticated understanding of psychological research and the delivery of the highest-quality mental health care.
The
Farquhar College of Arts and SciencesMission StatementThe Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences at Nova Southeastern University provides foundational study in core and emerging disciplines and technologies to prepare students for graduate and professional study, career development, and responsible citizenship.About the CollegeThrough...
currently offers one graduate degree program in the area of writing. The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences at Nova Southeastern University provides foundational study in core and emerging disciplines and technologies to prepare students for graduate and professional study, career development, and responsible citizenship.
The College of Graduate Studies in the Arts and Sciences practices that through intensive major programs and strong general education programs, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences has built a vital and evolving foundation for undergraduate education. The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences connects students with programs through traditional classroom and laboratory experiences and through innovative educational approaches that reach students far and wide. Programs are supported by an active faculty in three divisions: the Division of Humanities, the Division of Math, Science, and Technology, and the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Enrollment and admissions
applications or other unique situations.
, and professional programs. For fall 2008, women accounted for 63% of student enrollment and minorities made up 67% of total undergraduate enrollment. Fall 2008 enrollment included students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries. The most popular college by enrollment are the Health Professions Division.
class was between 910 and 1110 on the traditional SAT scale. With the addition of the writing section on the new SAT, the middle 50% of scores was between 1350 and 1650. The freshmen acceptance rate for the first 2008 semester was 45%, continually dropping each year since 2005. The 2005 admission percentage was 54%. For the fall of 2008 14,627 prospective freshmen applied and 6,582 were accepted.
accounted for 92% of the student population and 100% of housing students. The
accounted for about 5% of the student population. For the Fall of 2008, the average age for undergraduates was 18 and 27 for graduate students.
NSU is a ranked university under the National Universities category, which ranks the top 275 research universities in the country, by U.S. News and World Report. NSU is also ranked in the Washington Monthly rankings as the 157th best national university. The university is also listed as one of the best distance learning graduate schools in the country by the Princeton Review. Nova Southeastern University also was rated as one of the top universities for minority students by the Princeton Review. Additionally, Nova Southeastern University is considered the top university in the nation for diversity by the U.S. Department of Education. The university is accredited by the
and also has numerous additional specialized accreditations for its colleges' and programs.
Many of Nova Southeastern's colleges and schools have achieved national recognition through U.S News and World Report, Princeton Review, U.S. Department of Education, and Carnegie Foundation.
The Shepard Broad Law School is considered to be the "Most Wired" college in the country. It is also highly regarded as the 7th best law school for minorities. The Shepard Broad Law Center was also recognized as consistently having the highest bar passage rating in South Florida and #3 in the state overall.
The College of Dental Medicine is one of only two Dental Colleges in the state of Florida. It is also the nationally recognized as the #1 College of Dental Medicine in Stem Cell Research. The College of Dental Medicine has also been recognized as a leader in dental research and education. It has received federal grants from to pursue the cloning of teeth from stem cells; the college is the first school in the nation to clone teeth.
The College of Allied Health and Sciences is the #1 producer in Physician Assistants in the country and has the highest passer rating of nurses, with an average score of 97.4, which is the highest in the state of Florida and 15th best in the United States.
The College of Pharmacy is the largest pharmacy college internationally. It also has the highest passer rating in the United States with 93% annual passing rate for the North American Licensure Examination. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is Florida’s only fully-accredited program in osteopathic medicine. Additionally, it is Florida’s only training Center for Bioterrorism and All-Hazards Preparedness (CBAP) and one of several geriatric education centers in Florida.
The H. Wayne Huizenga School is ranked in the Princeton Review's Top 296 Graduate Business Colleges. It is also recognized as one of Barron's Best Buys in College. The Huizenga School is also recognized by BusinessWeek for being a top MBA feeder school at #30 and having top business undergraduate and graduate programs, ranked at #59 and #84, respectively.
The Oceanography Center in 2008 was recognized Internationally for its' recent research. Nova Southeastern along with the National Coral Reef Institute and the International Coral Reef Symposium conducted the largest Symposium in the world; the symposium hosted by the university had of over 75 different countries attend and participate in the event.
Nova Southeastern also received national attention for its' unique scholarship award. The university introduced the A. Gordon Rose scholarship which is awarded for studies of psychology on gay rights and homosexuality in society. This unique scholarship was given high praise by the American Psychology Association and was considered the be the first ground breaking equality movement in scholarships and in awareness. In addition to that the Maltz Psychology school is considered to be the nations leader in providing clinical services to the public.
Along with all of its rankings and recognitions the university strives for academic research. Nova Southeastern University is a Comprehensive Doctoral Research University with high research activity as determined by the
; which helps contribute to its continued research. The university also boasts that 95% of all its' professors either have doctoral or terminal degrees in the their field of pedagogy.
Nova Southeastern University is considered the most diverse university in the country by the U.S. Department of Education. The university is #1 in many doctoral categories for diversity. NSU awards the most doctoral degrees to African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans in the United States. Nova Southeastern is also highly rated for diversity in awarding master's degrees. The university is #2 in awarding master's degrees to Hispanics and #3 for awarding master's degrees to African Americans. The Fischler School of Education
and Human Services is the #1 college in the United States to award doctorates in Education and The Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy nation’s most culturally diverse pharmacy program. The Princeton Review ranked the Shepard Broad Law School to be the top 7 universities in the country for minority students.
The Nova Southeastern's Undergraduate Student Government Association is the primary organization for the government of the undergraduate student body. SGA is responsible for a number of activities on campus, including homecoming, and regular extracurricular activities. SGA also allocates funds for other clubs on campus.
system which comprises approximately 10% of the undergraduate student body. There are four fraternities on the campus and six sororities on the campus.
, is published weekly. There is also a school-sponsored radio station called WNSU RADIO X which broadcasts in the evenings and weekends on 88.5 FM
. Nova Southeastern University offers 15 intercollegiate athletic programs with nine women's and six men's teams. Women's sports include
. Male Student-Athletes can participate in
NSU Athletics has produced several SSC Players of the Year, NCAA All-Region selections and NCAA All-Americans, and have been nationally ranked in numerous sports since joining the NCAA beginning with the 2002-03 school-year. The
has been dubbed the Division II "Conference of National Champions", as member institutions have won 80 national championships since the SSC was founded in 1975. Nova Southeastern University athletics has helped towards the 80 national championships won by the SSC. NSU athletics have won five national championships at the Division II level. When NSU was competing in the NAIA they won six consecutive national championships in softball. In total, NSU has won ten national championships since athletic inception at the university.
NSU baseball has seen a lot of their players make the transition into professional baseball. Since 1991 NSU has seen 24 players make baseball their profession, ranging from MLB to Independent Leagues. NSU athletes have also been successful outside of baseball. Much like many NSU baseball players, these other student-athletes, have also had the chance to pursue professional careers in both soccer and basketball.
. In 2005, students voted for a new school mascot, and the student body selected the Sharks. NSU's athletic teams had previously been known as the Knights.
hosts the Distinguished Speaker Series. This series brings experts and notable persons from diverse fields to the campus. Past speakers have included
, Paul Bremer, Dr. Jack Kevorkian and Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama.
The Life 101 series brings leaders from business, entertainment, politics and athletics to Nova Southeastern University. By meeting these guest speakers, students are educated and inspired by their life accomplishments and “life lessons” learned along the way. Past speakers have included Dwayne Johnson,
The Power Lunch series brings in local professionals and companies for a formal lunch and learn setting. The Power Lunch series is supported through the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship. The series is for all students of the Huizenga School and is promoted to help learn about working in the corporate setting as well as a networking tool for the students. Past speakers and companies have included
, T. Boone Pickens,
was established in 1964, but the school has quickly grown an active alumni base of over 120,000 alumni. Many of the alumni have made many contributions to their fields of expertise. The List includes alumni ranging from government officials to professional athletes. Nova Southeastern is also known for its contribution to Academia. A large number of Nova Southeastern's doctoral degree recipient's are actively pursuing research in their fields.