2017 Fact Book

79 from choosing a major to conducting a competitive job search. The center also strives to explore career and/or graduate/professional school opportunities. Additional programs and services available include career assessments, internship and experiential learning opportunities, job fairs, career-related speakers, and soft skill development. Office of Undergraduate Student Success The Office of Undergraduate Student Success offers retention programs and services geared towards increasing student engagement and academic success. The office provides academic success coaching, a holistic approach to connecting students with supportive resources that promote academic growth and personal development. Students can meet one- on-one with an academic success coach to overcome challenges such as but not limited to time management, organizational skills, goal setting, study strategies, campus engagement, and academic recovery. The Office of Undergraduate Student Success also facilitates Tools for Success workshops, the Super Sharks program, Greek Academic Excellence, Early Alert, Faculty Mentoring, and the Student Success Fair. Office of Testing and Tutoring The Office of Testing and Tutoring supports the academic progress of all NSU students. The center provides supplemental learning assistance and an array of testing services. It assists students in meeting their academic goals with one-on-one tutoring across the disciplines, evening study labs, supplemental instruction, testing, and study resources. Office of Student Communication and Support The Office of Student Communication and Support facilitates and communicates academic progress standing to students on a trimester basis. The office also provides support to students experiencing academic and administrative challenges by acting as a liaison to other departments and resources university wide, and referrals are made to support student’s needs and inquiries. 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/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 seven 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 graduate students. Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement The Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement is home to the Student Events and Activities (SEA) Board, more than 100 registered undergraduate student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, the Undergraduate Student Government Association (SGA), and the President’s 64 (a group of selected campus student leaders who serve the NSU Community). The office plays a key role in assisting students to develop an affinity to NSU through engagement in organizations and activities related to their interests. The office also presents programs and events for the entire NSU community—including Sharkapalooza and Homecoming. Office of Special Events and Projects Housed within the Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement, the Office of Special Events and Projects coordinates, hosts, and sponsors university-wide events such as the Student Life Achievement Awards and CommunityFest. The office is also responsible for Weekend Programming and 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. Office of Recreation and Wellness The Office of Recreation andWellness (NSURecWell) strives to enhance transformative learning and quality of life for the NSU community through diverse programs and services in an inclusive environment. Programs and services include: Intramural and Club Sports, Fitness and Wellness Programming, Scuba and Rescue Certifications, and Outdoor Adventures.