Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences (PCHCS)—Department of Occupational Therapy 2023–2024 221 Computer Requirements, Proficiency, and Services Except for the weekend institutes, the majority of didactic experiences occur in the virtual environment. Therefore, all students are required to have a computer, preferably a laptop, that they will need to participate during the institutes for taking quizzes or exams, searching databases, and doing interactive and individual writing exercises. Computers and/or laptops acquired must meet specifications according to the Hardware Guidelines for Computing at NSU, available at nova.edu/publications/it-standards. See the orientation computer requirement document for specific video, audio, browser, and photography guidelines. All students need to be proficient in, at minimum, computer technology, word processing, data management, search engines, and resource utilization. Except for the first semester, students are required to register online for all courses. Students register through Self-Service Banner, which they can access from the university homepage or through SharkLink. The NSU Help Desk is an online resource available 24 hours a day to provide assistance for academic computer and technology problems. The Help Desk is available by phone at (954) 262-4357 or by email at help@nova.edu. Mobile Device Use Cell phones, tape recorders, laptops/cameras, etc. will be turned off during campus sessions unless otherwise directed by the class instructor. Use of computer devices or phones for nonclassroom activities during class may result in referral to the CSP, due to lack of professional behavior. Travel, Housing, and Parking Although the NSU Tampa Bay O.T.D. program is primarily online, four-day, on-campus institutes are held approximately once per month, except for the entrance colloquium for entering Year I students, which is part of their five-day, initial on-campus institute. Students are required to arrange their own travel and housing based on the schedule provided by the program office. While on campus, students with cars must have a parking permit or a temporary pass for campus parking. Parking permits or passes for campus parking are the responsibility of each student. Travel to and from the airport is the responsibility of each student. Student Identification Cards: The SharkCard NSU requires that students wear the NSU SharkCard (ID card) at all times. Students can complete and submit an NSU SharkCard application (available online) after which an email wil be sent so they can upload their photo. Students can also obtain the SharkCard if they go to the Fort Lauderdale/ Davie Campus at the SharkCard Services Desk located in the Horvitz Administration Building (open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.). The SharkCard provides access to all buildings, libraries, and the fitness center located in the Don Taft University Center. All students are given a print allocation toward printing costs associated with printing at the computer labs on campus. Academic Advising and Administrative Support The department has a policy and procedure in place for academic advising. The program director assigns an O.T.D. faculty member as the academic adviser to each student; an initial meeting between student advisees and their an academic adviser occurs at a dedicated session during orientation. The role of an academic adviser is to provide students with assistance and support to attain the most from their educational experiences; provide academic guidance, direction, and encouragement; monitor overall
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