CHCS Student Handbook 2019-2020

Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 57 Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses Student Affairs at NSU’s regional campuses serves as the liaison with the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus to provide an array of programs, services, and opportunities for all regional campus students. The Student Affairs professional staff members advise the respective student government associations, plan and support cocurricular programming such as Family Fin Day and Class Celebrations, and connect students to available resources and support. Henderson Student Counseling Services Henderson Student Counseling Services (HSCS) is the primary behavioral health provider for the students and/or campus community at Nova Southeastern University. The mission of the program is to collaborate directly with students to reduce barriers that stand in the way of the definition, implementation, and accomplishment of their educational, personal, and/or career goals. The HSCS staff provides students with an opportunity to develop personal insight, identify and solve problems, and implement positive strategies to better manage their lives both academically and personally. HSCS is sensitive to issues of cultural diversity—including but not limited to age, race, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, and religion. In addition to working directly with students, HSCS’s mission is realized through outreach, partnerships, and consultation initiatives with faculty and staff members, parents, and other university entities. Individual, couples, family, and group counseling that utilizes a brief therapy model is provided in a welcoming office environment. Video counseling services are available for NSU’s regional campus students. Services are scheduled based upon the identified needs and service options chosen by the student. The counselor’s goal is to build upon the student’s current skill sets for positive behavioral change. Services are provided by licensed counselors, a licensed psychologist, and a psychiatrist. Full- and part-time enrolled students are eligible for 10 counseling sessions per academic year at no cost. Psychiatric services are available and are covered by many commercial insurance plans or for a nominal fee. Office of Veterans Affairs The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) was developed to provide a centralized location for resources and services specifically designed for our veterans and military affiliated students. Our mission is multifaceted and includes the facilitation of academic success, transitional assistance, supporting university and community engagement, providing professional development opportunities, and ultimately graduation and career attainment. Additionally, the VRC provides our students with a home away from home, with lounge space, study areas, refrigerator, microwave, and a computer lab. It is also the host of the SVA veteran student group Freedom Sharks. Additional information can be found at nova.edu/veterans . Enrollment and Student Services Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) is comprised of the Office of Student Financial Assistance, the Office of the University Registrar, the Office of the University Bursar, the One-Stop Shops in Horvitz and Terry Administration Buildings, the University Call Center and Help Desk, Enrollment Processing Services/Admissions Management Services, Transfer Evaluation Services, the Health Professions Division