Office of Residence Life

Area Coordinators

Brianne Miller

Leo Goodwin Hall

bmiller3@nova.edu

Darius Perkins

CLC FFV

dperkin1@nova.edu

Janelle Lora-DePalo

The Commons

jl3531@nova.edu

Yamiley Nestor

Rolling Hills

ynestor@nova.edu

Junn Morales

Mako Hall

jmorale2@nova.edu

Assistant Area Coordinators

Lara Aviles Matias

Mako Hall

la1318@nova.edu

Programming

The Residence Life Team provides students with programming designed to create community and provide support for academic and life goals. The Resident Assistant team, comprised of 62 RAs, supports each floor or area of our residence halls via resources and programming. The RA team provides one Purpose program a month that residents can attend on their floor to create community. The RA team also provides 2-3 Community Wide programs per month for the entire residence hall community to come together and have a dedicated event. The First Year Experience (FYE) and Second Year Experience (SYE) teams create Area Wide Programming for the respective first year and second year (upperclassman) areas. First Year areas focus on connecting residential engagement with the Univ 1000 academic classes where SYE creates space for students to learn about after college life & professional goals.

Signature Events

As part of our engagement and programming strategy the Office of Residence Life is introducing engagement opportunities called Residence Life Signature Events. This year there are several Signature Events that the entire residential and NSU community can attend:

Leadership Fair (Thursday, October 2, 2025)

The Leadership Fair is an event in collaboration with the Center for Student Leadership and Global Engagement where students can learn about different leadership opportunities on campus from on Campus Jobs to experiential learning opportunities!

Finals Week Event: Sharks Studying Strong (Monday, November 24^th 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.)

Get ready to thrive—not just survive—finals week! This program is designed to support you during one of the most challenging times of the semester by blending academic resources, wellness opportunities, and social connection to help reduce stress and promote academic success.

Explore our key zones:

• Study & Tutoring Zone – Focused study spaces with access to peer tutors.
• Academic Support Zone – Tools, tips, and strategies to help you succeed.
• Brain Fuel Station – Healthy snacks to power your mind and body.
• De-Stress & Recharge – Guided Puppy Place in collaboration with Positivity

Professional Pathways Event- SLCE Lead Week Event (March)

This event is in collaboration with the Center for Student Leadership and Global Engagement and the CAPS team during LEAD Week on campus! The students learn about different professional skills and needs for their internship or job process. The event allows students to do interview prep, CAPS Career Closet, Headshots and professional advising opportunities.

As part of the residential experience here at NSU we recognize that adjusting to shared living can be new and sometimes challenging transition for students. To support a positive and respectful living environment, we have established the following process:

Residential Living Agreement

At the start of the academic year, all Residential Students will meet with their Resident Assistant and Suitemates/Roommates to complete a Residential Living Agreement.  This agreement helps to set shared expectations for the residential space.

1. Revision to Living Agreement

Revisions can be made to the Residential Living Agreement as needed by students with their Resident Assistants

2. Conflict Resolution

If conflict arises, Residence Life staff will first engage in one facilitated conversation-based resolutions with students either at the Resident Assistant Level or Professional Staff Level (AC/AAC) to resolve the issue

3. Mediation Services

If conflict continues to arise and further support is needed the conversation or conflict situation will be sent over to NSU Student Mediation Services for mediation for all parties involved

If you would like to check out Student Mediation Services here at NSU you can check out their site as  well as see the Mediation Request Form

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) at NSU is the governing student body and voice of the on-campus student population. RHA works alongside the Office of Residence Life as well as Residential Engagement in fostering unity about the educational and social pursuit of a diverse student population at NSU and represents the community at large.

The RHA Executive Branch are student leaders who advocate and develop the community within the residential areas! These students are current residents who are creating events and attending meetings to get a better understanding of the residential leadership model and create long lasting change within the residential community. All students are welcome to join!

 

 

 

Perks of Joining RHA at NSU:

• Earn Hours Toward 1 ExEL Credit
• Leadership Development Series
• Be a Voice for Your Community
• Attend Regional & National Leadership Conferences
• Event Planning & Program Design
• Professional Growth & Skill Development
• Connect to Campus Resources & Opportunities

New this year we are introducing a Leadership Workshop in Collaboration with the Center of Student Leadership and Global Engagement on Tuesdays from 6-7 P.M. following with the RHA General Body Meetings at 7 P.M. This leadership workshop, if coupled with RHA General Body Meetings, will result in one unit of Exel credit that all students need to complete before graduating at NSU.

Date: September 2^nd- November 4^th

Location: Commons Residence Hall Classroom 123 A/B