CHCS Student Handbook 2019-2020

Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 55 Office of Residential Life and Housing The Office of Residential Life and Housing provides students with a total educational experience by facilitating an enjoyable campus-living experience. The residence halls are living/learning centers that provide an environment conducive to student success. Opportunities in a variety of academic, cultural, social, leadership, and recreational activities facilitate personal development. The office provides quality facilities for students who live on campus, and it coordinates the administrative processes of all on-campus housing including assignments, contracts, billing, facilities, and maintenance of the eight on-campus residence halls. On-campus housing consists of a traditional residence hall with private bath facilities for undergraduate students, as well as apartment-style housing for upper-division undergraduate students and limited graduate students. Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement The Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement (CLSE) is home to the Student Events and Activities (SEA) Board, more than 100 registered undergraduate student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, and the Undergraduate Student Government Association (SGA) . This office hosts and sponsors university-wide events such as the Student Life Achievement Awards, Sharkapalooza, Homecoming, and CommunityFest. CLSE is also responsible for Weekend Programming and our Sharks on the Scene (S.O.S) Program, offering students exclusive discounted tickets to some of the largest events South Florida has to offer. It plays a key role in assisting students to develop an affinity to NSU through engagement in organizations and activities related to their interest. Office of Recreation and Wellness The Office of Recreation and Wellness (NSU RecWell) strives to enhance transformative learning and quality of life for the NSU community through diverse programs and services in an inclusive environment. Programs and services include: intramural and club sports, fitness and wellness programming, scuba and rescue certifications, and outdoor adventures. NSU RecWell oversees the RecPlex, located within the Don Taft University Center and the Aquatic Center, housing the largest pool in South Florida. The RecPlex is more than 100,000 square feet and houses 15,000 square feet of cardiovascular and strength requirement, two indoor basketball courts, three racquetball courts, an indoor climbing wall, a leisure pool, three multipurpose rooms, and men’s and women’s locker rooms—equipped with showers and saunas. Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement provides NSU students with the opportunity to become involved in a variety of leadership programs and volunteer activities in the community. Programs include service days, alternative breaks, the Leadership & Multimedia Conference, and the Emerging Leaders Experience. The office also houses NSU’s premier leadership program, Razor’s Edge Leadership Scholars Program , a dynamic leadership development program for high-performing student leaders who participate in a four-year curriculum that includes curricular and co-curricular elements. Students in the program graduate with a minor in Experiential Leadership.