This study used a standard deterministic input-output economic impact model to estimate the impact of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) on the South Florida economy. After application of a conservative 1.8 multiplier, it was determined that NSU and its many faculty, staff, students, and guests contributed over $217 million to the South Florida…

This report, in response to a Nova Southeastern University (Florida) plan to develop policies regarding residence requirements for doctoral programs, examined existing requirements at 17 universities in the 11 states accountable to the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The report recommends that Nova…

This report examined place of class attendance at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) from calendar years 1990 through 1994. The various distance models employed by NSU, which support the opportunity to offer classes at non-campus locations, were also identified in this report. During 1994, nearly two-thirds of all university students attended…

This study estimated the impact of the 22 members of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) on the state economy. Using data reported annually by 20 of the 22 institutions to the U.S. Department of Education and a standard input-output economic impact model with a conservative 1.8 multiplier, the study found that ICUF…

This report summarizes enrollment trends at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from calendar years 1990 through 1994. Due to the January 1, 1994, merger between Nova University and Southeastern University of the Health Sciences and the incompatibility of their respective information management systems, students in the…

This report provides a brief history of the practice of distance education at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, one of the pioneer institutions in distance education. It offers an overview of the various distance education modalities and participants at the university, and summarizes the integration of distance…

This study examined differences in final course grades for campus-based and distance education students in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University (Florida). Data on 4,161 course grades for winter term 1997 were obtained from university records. It was found that students enrolled in courses offered through…

This study examined the matriculation status of all fall term 1993 master's level students of the Center for Psychological Studies of Nova Southeastern University by fall term 1998, differentiating between campus-based students and distance education students at individual sites. Data on matriculation rates were obtained on 382 campus-based…

This study examined differences in final course grades for campus-based and distance education students in the Center for Psychological Studies at Nova Southeastern University (Florida). Data on 2,244 course grades for winter term 1997 were obtained from university records. It was found that students enrolled in courses offered through distance…

This study profiled the First Time In College (FTIC) freshmen students at Nova Southeastern University (Florida). It was found that for fall term 1997, the university had 442 FTIC freshmen, up from 215 for fall term 1995. Approximately 70 percent of all 1997 FTIC freshmen were female, and nearly 85 percent were permanent residents of Florida.…

This study examined the matriculation status of all fall term 1993 students at the Fischler Graduate School of Education and Human Services of Nova Southeastern University by fall term 1998, differentiating between campus-based students and distance education students at individual sites. Data were obtained on matriculation rates of 1,584…

This study examined differences in final course grades for campus-based and distance education students in the Graduate School of Education and Human Services at Nova Southeastern University (Florida). Data on 8,096 course grades for winter term 1997 were obtained from university records. It was found that students enrolled in courses offered…

This study examined graduate satisfaction among a sample of graduates of all programs in the Abraham S. Fischler Center for the Advancement of Education at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Florida. A total of 255 students who graduated between 1992 and 1995, the majority of whom received doctoral or masters degrees, responded to a survey that…

This study examined differences in final course grades for campus-based and distance education students at Nova Southeastern University (Florida). Data on over 26,000 course grades for winter term 1997 were obtained from university records. It was found that students enrolled in courses offered through distance education received a significantly…

This study examined differences in final course grades for campus-based and distance education students in the undergraduate studies program at Nova Southeastern University (Florida). Data on 11,930 course grades for winter term 1997 were obtained from university records. It was found that students enrolled in courses offered through distance…