Nursing Student Handbook 2012-2013

12 NSU Student Handbook 2012–2013 The RecPlex is available to all current fee-paying NSU students. Faculty and staff members, alumni, family members, and affiliates of NSU also may gain access by becoming members. Effective July 1, the office manages the Flight Deck, where students can hold events or just visit during the day and evening, relaxing and enjoying games and the large satellite TVs. For more information, contact the Office of Campus Recreation at (954) 262-7301 or visit the Web site at www.rec.nova.edu . Office of Student Activities The Office of Student Activities provides activities, events, student clubs, facilities, and services for the NSU community. The office encourages the formation of, and supports, student clubs and organizations and their events. The student-led activities board creates social, educational, and cultural events the entire campus enjoys. The office also manages meeting spaces in the Don Taft University Center and in the Rosenthal Building. Office of Student Disability Services The Office of Student Disability Services provides oversight and coordination for all services for students with disabilities enrolled at NSU, its student educational centers, and off-campus programs by collaborating with NSU academic center disability services representatives, the Office of Residence Life and Housing, and Facilities Management. The director’s office is located in the Rosenthal Building and may be reached at (954) 262-7280. Office of Student Media and Information The Office of Student Media and Information oversees the publication of The Current , Shark Fins , and the operation of WNSU and Sharks United Television (SUTV). The office also supports other offices in the division of student affairs in promoting campus events and programs and develops methods to inform students about activities at the university. Office of First-Year and Transitional Programs This office develops programs that assist in the first-year student’s transition into the university community and activities that provide support for senior-year students as they transition out of the university after graduation. The office also oversees New Student Orientation. Office of Student Affairs at the SECs The Office of Student Affairs at the Student Educational Centers (SECs) fosters student success and a university community at NSU’s student educational centers. This office serves as the liaison between the main campus and the SECs, in order to provide an array of services and opportunities for all SEC students. The office is responsible for Family Fin Day, NSU Nights Out, and class celebrations. The Student Affairs coordinators at each SEC advise the respective student government associations, and the director serves as the adviser to the SEC PANSGA. Office of Student Affairs Assessment and Student Engagement As part of the division’s ongoing efforts to continuously improve its programs, services, and operations, the Office of Student Affairs Assessment and Student Engagement assesses and benchmarks the effectiveness of each office’s programs. It also gathers information from students in regards to their impressions, experiences, and aspirations. The office is responsible for leading the Division of Student Affairs in an intentional strategic plan that is targeted to increase student engagement and connection to Nova Southeastern University.