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The Nova Southeastern University Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences' Center for Academic and Professional Excellence (CAPE) promotes excellence in the academic lives of its faculty members and the professional lives of its administrative staff by offering advanced courses, resources, and mentorship under four is comprised of four different Academies:

• Teaching and Learning Academy
• Leadership and Management Academy
• Research Academy
• Academy for Career Enrichment

The course is delivered online primarily through Canvas. It offers interactive teaching and learning experiences including discussions and weekly assignments. Each course culminates with participant presentations. An annual induction ceremony into CAPE is held for all graduates.

Mission

To encourage, enlighten, and experience professional growth through participation in continuing education and structured programs, as well as the use of evidence-based resources.

Vision

To be preeminent in the provision of leadership/management, teaching, and research training and support for staff and faculty members, as well as general professional development opportunities for clinicians, colleagues, and the community.

Benefits

Faculty and staff who successfully complete an Academy course automatically become an Academy member. Academy members are eligible for leadership opportunities within CAPE, such as serving on the Academy Executive Council. The Executive Council contributes to the advancement of the Academies and provides guidance on ongoing and future activities. An expectation of all Academy members is the mentoring activities of newer faculty and staff.

Academy members will have an opportunity to present their information in a local forum, as well as other conferences as desired. Connections with larger associations and opportunities to serve on other Boards are present. Academy members are recognized by their peers as having taken additional steps in their professional development trajectory. The CAPE Fellowship (please hyperlink to the fellowship webpage) offers eligible Academy members additional opportunities in teaching and scholarship. Click on the link for the CAPE Fellowship eligibility criteria.

Contact Information
 

Robert McCalla, MSL

Professional Development Manager
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
Email: rmccalla@nova.edu
Phone: 954-262-1378