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Tag Archives: School of Humanities and Social Sciences

SHSS Faculty Member Publishes Book on Conflict Resolution

Toran Hansen, Ph.D., a faculty member in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has written a book entitled, The Generalist Approach to Conflict Resolution: A Guidebook. The book invites consideration of a holistic and comprehensive approach to conflict…


SHSS Welcomes Delegation from Beijing Normal University

Honggang Yang, Ph.D., dean of the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), along with Tommie Boyd, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of Department of Family Therapy, and Anthony J. DeNapoli, Ed.D., executive director of NSU’s Office of International Affairs, recently welcomed a delegation of scholars from Beijing Normal…


SHSS Alumna Appointed Evans Scholars Residence Director at Marquette University

Hannah Barr, M.S., 2012 graduate of the master’s program in College Student Affairs (CSA) in the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS) at the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has been named the Director of the Evans Scholars House at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Chapters of the…


SHSS Faculty Presents at Comparative and International Education Society Conference

Cheryl Duckworth, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), presented at the Comparative and International Education Society Annual Conference held in San Juan, Puerto Rico during Apr. 22-27. Duckworth’s presentation was entitled, “The Praxis of…


SHSS Faculty Member Named an Editor of the African Journal of Political Science and International Relations

Mark Davidheiser, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has been named as an Editor of the African Journal of Political Science and International Relations (AJPSIR). Davidheiser is the founder and director of the Africa Peace…


SHSS Student Publishes Article in Journal of Healthcare, Science and Humanities

Andrew A. Ovienloba, M.A., a doctoral student in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), had an article published in the Spring volume of the Journal of Healthcare, Science and the Humanities. The journal is published by Navy Medicine…


NSU hosts Annual Celebration of Excellence


NSU’s Director of Public Affairs appointed to University of Florida’s Public Relations Advisory Council

Julie Spechler, Nova Southeastern University’s Director of Public Affairs, was recently appointed to the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Advisory Council.  The Advisory Council is comprised of public relations and marketing professionals from around the nation in corporate, agency, and nonprofit positions. The Council’s purpose…


SHSS Faculty Publishes in the Journal of Systemic Therapies

John K. Miller, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) has published an article in the Journal of Systemic Therapies. Miller’s article is entitled: “Introduction: International Issues in Clinical Practice and Training.”


AcademicFest: An Opportunity to Discover More about the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences


SHSS Faculty Presents Workshop to the Hispanic Elected Local Officials Board

Neil Katz, Ph.D., faculty and Chair of the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) presented a workshop on “Communication Styles and Dealing with Differences” to the Hispanic Elected Local Officials Board in Fort Lauderdale. Katz teaches courses including Negotiation…


SHSS Program in College Student Affairs Launches Case Study Working Group

Students in the M.S. in College Student Affairs (CSA) program in the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) have launched a new working group called the Case Study Working Group. The goal of the group is to enhance the knowledge and…


NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, Apr. 15

Jason J. Campbell, Ph.D.,  assistant professor of conflict resolution and philosophy in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution at NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, will be the featured speaker at the NSU Speaker’s Forum on Apr. 15. He will discuss, “Analyzing genocide in the 21st Century.” Campbell…


Units within the Division of Applied Interdisciplinary Studies to host Open House, Dec. 21

NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies, Criminal Justice Institute, and Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences are pleased to invite all prospective graduate students to attend upcoming open house dates to learn more about the graduate programs. Open Houses allow you to meet our knowledgeable and accomplished faculty and staff…


The Qualitative Report 2nd Annual Conference, Jan. 7-8

The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the TQR 2nd Annual Conference, which will be held Jan. 7 – 8, 2011 on the main campus of NSU. This annual conference is affiliated with The Qualitative Report, an online journal…


SHSS Alum Joins the Broward Coalition for the Homeless

Adawna Bell, M.S., graduate of the master’s program in the Department of Family Therapy at the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, has joined the staff of the Broward Coalition for the Homeless as a family therapist. The Coalition serves as an advocacy agency for homeless individuals and service…


SHSS Faculty Presents at ISA South

Cheryl Duckworth, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) participated in the International Studies Association South Conference held at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL.  Duckworth’s presentation was entitled, “Peace Education Initiatives in Afghanistan.” She…


Division of Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies (DAIS) Hosts Inaugural AcademicFest


SHSS Hosts Gary Margules, Barbara Sterry, Cathy Harlan, and Roxana Ross

Honggang Yang, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) was pleased to recently host Gary Margules, Sc.D., Vice President of Research and Technology Transfer; Barbara Sterry, Executive Director of the Office of Grants and Contracts; Cathy Harlan, Grant Officer and Associate Executive Director of the…


SHSS Student Publishes Article Reviewing Qualitative Research Synthesis

Christopher W. Smithmyer, a doctoral student in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR)  in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has authored an article in The Qualitative Report entitled “A Synopsis of Synopsis: A review of Major and Savin-Baden’s An Introduction to Qualitative Research Synthesis.”…