NSU Undergraduate Viewbook

5 Leaving a Legacy at NSU PARKER SHEPPARD ’18 was always committed to community service and being a leader among his peers during high school. He wanted to continue this strong tradition into higher education and soon learned Nova Southeastern University would be the ideal institution to help him achieve these dreams. One of Parker’s proudest NSU legacies was founding the MAKO Rangers with his roommate. Standing for Monumental Action Through Kindness and Optimism, the MAKO Rangers raise money for childhood cancer awareness and bring a sense of joy and hopefulness to children by touring local hospitals in full Power Rangers attire. A charismatic leader, Parker greeted many campus visitors as an admissions ambassador with a big smile while he shared his love for NSU with future Sharks. In my experience at NSU, you’re not only receiving the opportunity to get a top-notch education, you also have the opportunity to form relationships with world-renowned researchers, build the university in a way that you want to see it in the future, and all the while, you also have the opportunity to find your purpose and make something of it. You get out of NSU what you put into it. That goes for everything in life, but sometimes all the resources that you may need are right in front of you, and that is what NSU provided me. Early on at NSU, I found that I have a passion for teaching and being a mentor, but I never would have realized it if it wasn’t for my own mentorship from two of my professors , who inspired and encouraged me to be curious and ask questions, which ignited my passion for learning. My supervisor in the Office of Recreation and Wellness not only helped me with building a club swimming program from the ground up, but he also gave me life advice about things that I never knew I could consider. Both in and out of the classroom, if I ever showed that I wanted help or advice or anything of that nature, the professors and staff at NSU would take the time to sit with me and figure it out, whatever “it” was. 32 Consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances (e.g., Title VII, Title VI, Title III, Title II, Rehab Act, ADA, Title IX, and the Florida Civil Rights Act), it is the policy of Nova Southeastern University not to engage in discrimination or harassment against any persons because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, political beliefs or affiliations, and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. Any such acts are unacceptable and strictly prohibited by the university. In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices forbidden under this policy, for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someone with such a complaint, for attempting to stop such discrimination or harassment, or for participating in any manner in any investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, athletics, employment, and access to, participation in, and treatment in all university centers, programs, and activities. NSU admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, political beliefs or affiliations, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at NSU and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University. PARKER SHEPPARD ’18 • Exercise and Sport Science • Razor’s Edge Leadership Scholar • Graduate student in Exercise Physiology at University of North Texas CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AT NSU: MAKO Rangers Co-Founder, NCAA Swim Team, Fiji (Phi Gamma Delta), Club Sports Program Co-Founder, NSU Club Swim Team Founder, NSU Relay For Life, Admissions Ambassador, President’s 64