Programs
Student Organization Support
Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE) & Student Activities wants NSU student organizations to thrive and grow. Student organizations are the heart of the university and have a significant impact on the student experience at NSU.
SLCE utilizes the following competencies based on the National Association of Campus Activities student organization competencies in our support for student organizations.
Here are a few ways that SLCE supports student organizations:
Before the start of each academic year, Student Leadership & Civic Engagement & Student Activities together host a training program for all student organization leaders. RSO training is mandatory for all student organizations.
This provides the student leaders with a time to develop leadership skills needed to effectively lead a student organization, learn more about the policies and procedures, and develop a network of other student leaders within the Inter Organization Council (IOC). For more information about the Fall 2012 RSO Training or to register for RSO Training, click here.
Sometimes, student organizations need a little push to get to the next level, or additional support during times of challenge. Student Leadership and Civic Engagement provides workshops for student organizations focused in areas such as leadership development, membership development, recruitment, group development, and many other topics! If you are interested in hosting a workshop in your organization, please click here to submit your request. A staff member from the office will follow up with you to schedule the session.
Additionally, the office oversees a student-led organization support team–Leadership On Demand. Leadership On Demand is a student facilitated support team that offers regularly scheduled workshops and facilitated programs, and can also do organization specific presentations. Follow the link above to learn more about Leadership On Demand!
Being a student leader can be a tough job! Between the demands of academics, athletics, friends, family, and work, leading a student organization can be a challenge! The office offers individual consultations for student leaders as you need help or advice navigating your role as a leader. Please contact the office at slce@nova.edu or (954) 262-7195 to set up an appointment with a staff member.
The Student Leadership Awards Program takes place annually during the winter semester. The awards program recognizes exceptional achievements and service on the campus and in the community. Student Leadership & Civic Engagement honors individual and organization efforts of building and improving our university community through leadership and service.
Each year, the award recommendation process begins in early March and concludes at the Awards Program in April. We encourage faculty, staff, and students to nominate individuals they believe have impacted our campus.
Past Recipients
2011-2012 Leadership Award Recipients
| Award | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Advisor of the Year | Rodrigue J Colas |
| Freshman Leader of the Year | Kaitlyn Marie Baran |
| Sophomore Leader of the Year | Lindsey Goldstein |
| Junior Leader of the Year | Neil Gajera |
| Senior Leader of the Year | Marlyse Mathurin |
| Student Employee of the Year | Norma Altidor |
| NSU Spirit Award 2012 | Jonathan Martinez |
| Unsung Hero Award 2012 | Tammy Otto |
| Service Shining Star Award 2012 | Lauren Adames |
| Service Project of the Year 2012 | Delta Phi Epsilon: Bright Lights, Big City |
| Rising Star Student of the Year 2012 | Nancy Sarmiento |
| Rising Star Organization of the Year 2012 | Alpha Phi Omega |
| Event of the Year 2012 | NISA Thanksgiving Dinner |
| Organization of the Year 2012 | Hillel |
2009-2010 Leadership Award Recipients
| Award | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Event of the Year | Lambda Theta Alpha, Latin Sorority, Inc: Out of the Darkness Walk |
| Rising Star Organization of the Year | Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority |
| Rising Star Student of the Year | Robert O'Brien |
| Spiritual Sprouts Award | Frandley DeFilie Krista Owens |
| S.E.A. Board M.V.P. Award | Kaitlyn Brucker |
| S.E.A. Board Most Improved Member Award | Ileana Sanchez |
| NISA: Star Performance Award | Diana Karpowicz - President Xiao Sen Sun - Vice President (Grad) Fayssa Salomon - Vice President (Undergrad) Gennell Bowen - Secretary Yuko Fujimoto - Treasurer |
| Phoenix Leader of the Year | Daniel Norton |
| Freshman Leader of the Year | Robert Coppola |
| Sophomore of the Year | Adam Lowry |
| Student Employee of the Year | Elizabeth Rodriguez |
| Service Project of the Year | Lambda Theta Alpha, Latin Sorority, Inc. |
| Service Cup Award | Lambda Theta Alpha, Latin Sorority, Inc. |
| Resident Assistant of the Year | Kendall Ramsijewan |
| Front Office Staff of the Year | Angelique Marcelli |
| Junior of the Year | Elizabeth Rodriguez |
| Organization of the Year | Resident Student Association |
| Advisor of the Year | Anthony DeSantis |
| Unsung Hero of the Year | Joann Liria |
| NSU Spirit Award | Megan Kim |
| Senior of the Year | Victoria Lafferty |
2008-2009 Leadership Award Recipients
| Award | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Rising Star Organization of the Year | Beta Theta Pi |
| Rising Star STUDENT of the Year | Ricky Wong |
| Student Employee of the Year | Jennifer Lash |
| Unsung Hero of the Year | Amanda Luna |
| Freshman Leader of the Year | Adam Lowry |
| Sophomore of the Year | Tamela Reaves |
| Junior of the Year | Victoria Lafferty |
| Senior of the Year | Christi O'Neill |
| NSU Spirit Award | Women's Rowing Team |
| Phoenix Leader of the Year | Liana Aquino |
| Spiritual Sprout of the Year | Alissa Lenz |
| Spiritual Life Event of the Year | Interfaith Prayer Breakfast |
| Advisor of the Year | Kenrick Roberts |
| Event of the Year | Kappa Sigma: Strongman Competition |
| Organization of the Year | Children at Heart |
2007-2008 Leadership Award Recipients
| Award | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Rising Star Organization of the Year | Sigma Delta Tau |
| Rising Star STUDENT of the Year | Elizabeth M. Rodriguez |
| Student Employee of the Year | Elizabeth Rodriguez |
| Unsung Hero of the Year | Joann Liria |
| Freshman Leader of the Year | Benedict Choi |
| Sophomore of the Year | Vanessa Perez |
| Junior of the Year | Christi O'Neill |
| Senior of the Year | Robin Furmanski |
| NSU Spirit Award | Alex Mitrani |
| Phoenix Leader of the Year | Shane Johnson |
| 360° Leader of the Year | Marilité Vasquez-Gonzalez |
| Spiritual Sprout of the Year | Edford Gunter |
| Spiritual Life Event of the Year | Islamophobia |
| Advisor of the Year | Dr. Weylin Sternglanz |
| Event of the Year | Brown and White Jumpoff |
| Organization of the Year | Pan African Student Association |
| S.U.B, New Member of the Year | Cherelle Williams |
| Female Volunteer of the Year | Rosemary Lucas |
| Male Volunteer of the Year | Shane Johnson |
| Civic Engagement Award | Delta Phi Epsilon |
| Service Project of the Year | Nature Club: Nova Loves The Beach |
| NSU SGA Outstanding Leader | Akshat Bhargava |
| NSU SGA Outstanding Leader | Gumba Ligden |
| NSU SGA Outstanding Leader | Philip Ortiz |
| NSU SGA Outstanding Leader | Sumit Bajracharya |
| Pan African Student Association | Susie Gilot |