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The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement’s Core Covenant articulates the central values of our team which drives our expectations for action and interaction with our students and staff. Therefore, we commit to one another to aspire to the following: 

We uphold the mission and values of Nova Southeastern University, the Division of Student Affairs & the College of Undergraduate Studies, and the Office of Student Leadership & Civic Engagement. 

We expect our student leaders and professional staff to have an understanding of their roles and work to support the initiatives of others within the office, throughout the Division of Student Affairs & the College of Undergraduate Studies, and the wider university. 

We value: 

• Accountability 
• Collaboration 
• Flexibility 
• Intrinsic motivation 
• Optimism 
• Interpersonal Connections 

We demonstrate the ability to listen to others, think critically, and adapt our approach to create positive change while encouraging each other to learn from challenges and mistakes. 

We create an environment for students and staff that is developmental, student-centered and provides them with the tools to succeed. While emphasizing the value of relationship building and long-term connections.  

We utilize research, assessment, and creative thinking to provide intentional programs and opportunities for students to develop their leadership abilities, enhance networks, and become civic-minded individuals. 

We believe in a holistic view of success through transformative learning, investment in the NSU community, and outcome-driven initiatives. 

Our work is driven by student affairs theories, a commitment to professionalism, and a passion to help build leaders and change agents of the future investment in the NSU community.

Our work is driven by student affairs theories, a commitment to professionalism, and a passion to help build leaders of the future.