2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 63 Office of Residential Life and Housing The Office of Residential Life and Housing provides students with a total educational experience by facilitating an enjoyable campus-living experience. The residence halls are living and learning centers that provide an environment conducive to student success. Opportunities in a variety of academic, cultural, social, leadership, and recreational activities facilitate personal development. The office provides quality facilities for students who live on campus, and it coordinates the administrative processes of all on-campus housing including assignments, contracts, billing, facilities, and maintenance of the nine on-campus residence halls. On-campus housing consists of a traditional residence hall with private bath facilities for undergraduate students, as well as apartment-style housing for upper-division undergraduate students and limited graduate students. Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement The Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement (CLSE) is home to the Student Events and Activities (SEA) Board, more than 130 registered undergraduate student organizations, the Inter-Organizational Council (IOC), the Diversity Student Council (DSC), Fraternity and Sorority Life, and the Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA). This office hosts and sponsors university-wide events such as the Student Life Achievement Awards, Sharkapalooza, Homecoming, FinsFootball, and CommunityFest. CLSE is also responsible for our Sharks on the Scene (S.O.S.) Program, offering students exclusive discounted tickets to some of the largest events South Florida has to offer. Additionally, CLSE oversees the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Office. This office serves as a catalyst for the recognition and coordination of the celebration of our diverse student body and offers resources, support, and inclusive programing activities. CLSE plays a key role in assisting students to develop an affinity to NSU through engagement in organizations and activities related to their interests. Office of Recreation and Wellness The Office of Recreation and Wellness (NSU RecWell) strives to enhance the health and well-being of the NSU community through diverse and inclusive programs and services. The many vast opportunities include intramural and club sports, group fitness, wellness education, aquatic and scuba diving certifications, as well as instructional “how-to” recreation. The face of NSU RecWell is its recreational complex, known as the “RecPlex”. This 100,000-square-foot facility is located in the Don Taft University Center and houses a 15,000-square-foot cardiovascular and strength training area, two indoor basketball courts, three indoor racquetball courts, an indoor climbing wall, a leisure swimming pool, three multipurpose rooms, and men’s and women’s locker rooms—equipped with showers and saunas. RecWell also oversees all campus swimming pools, including the largest continuous volume competition pool in the state of Florida. Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement provides NSU students with the opportunity to become involved in a variety of leadership programs, and volunteer activities in the community. Programs include service days, alternative breaks, the Annual Leadership Conference, the Emerging Leaders Experience, and the facilitation of Experiential Education and Learning Units in leadership development and community engagement. The office also houses NSU’s premier leadership program, Razor’s Edge Leadership , a dynamic leadership development program for high-performing student