64 Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook CAPS provides a variety of programs and services, including pre-health advising, career assess- ments, internship and experiential learning opportunities, job fairs, guest speakers, and soft skills development workshops. In addition, CAPS offers comprehensive academic support services to help undergraduate students achieve their academic goals. These services include academic planning, course sequencing, meeting prerequisites, preparing for graduate and professional school, and assistance with class registration. Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being The Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being (CSCW) offers student counseling services to the student body of NSU to help students maximize their best self academically, personally, and professionally. NSU’s clinical partner is Henderson Behavioral Health, a leader in behavioral healthcare providing comprehensive, recovery-focused services and is accredited at the highest level for student counseling services by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Services provided at the CSCW range from stress management and coping strategies to psychiatric assessment and crisis intervention. The center provides the student with an assessment, counseling, consultation, psychiatric services, wellness and recovery education, and when needed, case management services and linkage or referral. In addition, the CSCW provides various outreach programs and support groups on such topics as stress management, transitions to college and grad school, as well as coping with oneself and others. Individual, couples, family, and group counseling that utilizes a brief therapy model is provided in a welcoming office environment. The option for telehealth services is also an option when appropriate. 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, 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. Daily appointments available for new students. You can register at: nova.edu/studentcounseling. Center for Student Leadership and Global Engagement The Center for Student Leadership and Global Engagement provides NSU students with the opportunity to become involved in a variety of leadership development programs, as well as civic engagement and service learning activities in the community, in the state of Florida, nationally, and internationally. The Global Mosaic Student Council provides educational and social opportunities for cultural and international connections. Signature programs include service days, alternative breaks, LEAD Week, the Annual Leadership Conference, the Tool Kit Series for leadership development, and the facilitation of Experiential Education and Learning Units in leadership development and community engagement. The office also houses NSU’s premier leadership program, Hochberg-Miniaci Razor’s Edge Leadership, a dynamic leadership development program for high-performing student leaders who participate in a four-year curriculum that includes curricular and cocurricular elements. Students in the program graduate with a minor in Experiential Leadership. The Center for Student Leadership and Global Engagement is also the home to NSU’s Undergraduate Student Government Association. The Office of Study Abroad
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