About Our Office
Our Mission
The Office of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement provides programs and services to our new undergraduate students, both on and off campus. The New Student Orientation program supports the successful matriculation, transition and acclimation of undergraduate students as members of the Nova Southeastern University community.
Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement provides the foundation for the NSU experience; students will receive information about academic programs, campus resources and student life through a series of workshop presentations and shared learning experience programs. Our office serves students transitioning from high school to college, between colleges and/or from the workplace back into the classroom, as well as being a resource for parents and families of NSU students.
Office Staff
| Name | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Studenberg | Director | lancin@nova.edu |
| Jonothon "JJ" May | Assistant Director | jm2501@nova.edu |
| Maureen Dookie | Administrative Assistant | mdookie@nova.edu |
| Johann St. John | Graduate Assistant, Training and Development | js2626@nova.edu |
| Jose Aaron Hinojosa | Graduate Assistant, Operations | jh1774@nova.edu |
| Stefanie Kasven | Graduate Assistant, Commuter Student Involvement | sk835@nova.edu |
| Brittany Schemtob | Orientation Team Leader | bs753@nova.edu |
| Adrien Glezil | Orientation Team Leader | ag998@nova.edu |
| Ashley Challenger | Student Assistant | ac1818@nova.edu |
| Lindsay Wright | Assistant to the Director | lw766@nova.edu |
Orientation Leaders
Nickname: Commander
Major: Legal Studies (Pre-Law) and Criminal Justice
Hometown: Union, New Jersey
Involvement: DJ G-Sharp for RadioX, Opulent Image Models, Commuter Student Organization
Contact: ag998@nova.edu
Nickname: Showtime
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Coral Springs, Florida
Involvement: NSU Student Government Association, Proud Member of Greek Life, President's 64
Contact: bs753@nova.edu
Nickname: Lipgloss
Major: Pre-Nursing
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, Florida
Involvement: Opulent Image Models, Haitian Student Association
Contact: ta389@nova.edu
Nickname: Hey Jude
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Involvement: Psychology Club, Academic Society, Commuter Student Organization
Contact: yz29@nova.edu
Nickname: Queen V
Major: Communication Studies
Hometown: North Lauderdale, Florida
Involvement: C.A.U.S.E., Haitian Student Association, Finatics
Contact: vb269@nova.edu
Nickname: Yoshi
Major: Biology
Hometown: Miami Lakes, Florida
Involvement: Razor's Edge, Relay for Life, SWER (Students Working for Equal Rights)
Contact: sc1551@nova.edu
Nickname: The Chosen 1
Major: Exceptional Education
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, Florida
Involvement: Locks for Cause, Proud Member of Greek Life, Finatics
Contact: ac1818@nova.edu
Nickname: Encore
Major: Marketing and Musical Theater
Hometown: Sunrise, Florida
Involvement: President's 64, NSU Student Government Association, Bossa Nova Chorale
Contact: jc2151@nova.edu
Nickname: For Real
Major: Legal Studies
Hometown: Reading, Pennsylvania
Involvement: Men's Track, Proud Member of Greek Life, NSU SURV
Contact: fc300@nova.edu
Nickname: Smoove
Major: Biology
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Involvement: Pre-Pharmacy Club, Intramural Sports Supervisor
Contact: md1124@nova.edu
Nickname: Docta K
Major: Biology
Hometown: Plantation, Florida
Involvement: Commuter Student Organization, President's 64, Pre-Pharmacy Society
Contact: kd630@nova.edu
Nickname: Blossom
Major: Biology
Hometown: Medellin, Colombia
Involvement: Hospice Volunteer, Pre-Med Club, Honors Club
Contact: vg283@nova.edu
Nickname: Poker Face
Major: Biology
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Involvement: Proud Member of Greek Life, NSU Student Government Association, Peer Leader for the College of Arts & Sciences
Contact: mg1302@nova.edu
Nickname: Paparazzi
Major: Education
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, Florida
Involvement: Razor's Edge, Hillel, SEA Board (Student Events and Activities)
Contact: lg785@nova.edu
Nickname: Censored
Major: Undecided
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts
Involvement: Proud Member of Greek Life
Contact: bh613@nova.edu
Nickname: Take A Bow
Major: Theatre
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Involvement: Proud Member of Greek Life, Performing Arts
Contact: ah1157@nova.edu
Nickname: Pretty Boy
Major: Exercise Science
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Involvement: Proud Member of Greek Life, Sharks United Television, Pre-Occupational Therapy Club
Contact: gh337@nova.edu
Nickname: Pooh-Bear
Major: Biology
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Involvement: Sharks United Television, Pre-Pharmacy Club, Intramural Sports
Contact: sj780@nova.edu
Nickname: Broadway
Major: Musical Theatre
Hometown: Miami Lakes, Florida
Involvement: Commuter Student Organization, NSU Theatre Department, Vocal Ensemble
Contact: sp1112@nova.edu
Nickname: Like A Boss
Major: Biology
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, Florida
Involvement: Proud Member of Greek Life, Pre-Dental Society
Contact: bp490@nova.edu
Nickname: Preach-A-Man
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Hialeah, Florida
Involvement: Proud Member of Greek Life, Tri-Beta, Psi Chi
Contact: rodri62@nova.edu
Nickname: Hello Kitty
Major: Biology
Hometown: Hollywood, Florida
Involvement: Locks for Cause, Commuter Student Organization, Proud Member of Greek Life
Contact: rrodrigu@nova.edu
Nickname: Capt. America
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Involvement: Gay-Straight Alliance
Contact: rr1147@nova.edu
Nickname: Sweet "D"
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Involvement: Nursing Student Association
Contact: ds1488@nova.edu
Nickname: Sweet Tarte
Major: General Studies
Hometown: Hollywood, Florida
Involvement: RecPlex Employee, Finatics, Catholic Life
Contact: st669@nova.edu
Nickname: Triple Threat
Major: Theatre
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Involvement: Vocal Ensemble, Sharkettes, Sharks United Television
Contact: cv358@nova.edu
Nickname: Honky Tonk
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Involvement: Ambassador for Emerging Leaders, Proud Member of Greek Life,
Contact: lw766@nova.edu