2019 NSU Fact book

2019 FACT BOOK 97 Student Activity Fee Accounts O¡ce The Student Activity Fee Accounts OŠce is respon- sible for providing eŒective financial accounts man- agement for NSU student clubs and organizations. Account services include reimbursements to students and faculty members aŠliated with a club or organiza- tion, payment to vendors, account deposits, manage- ment of student government (SGA) allocations, and fund reconciliation. O¡ce of Student A£airs at the Regional Campuses Student aŒairs at NSU’s regional campuses serves as the liaison with the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus to provide an array of programs, services, and oppor- tunities for all regional campus students. The oŠces are responsible for Family Fin Day, NSU Nights Out, and class celebrations. The oŠce’s directors at each regional campus advise the respective student government associations. Henderson Student Counseling Services Henderson Student Counseling Services (HSCS) is the primary behavioral health provider for the stu- dents and campus community at Nova Southeastern University. The program’s mission is to collaborate directly with students to reduce barriers to the definition, implementation, and accomplishment of their educational, personal, and career goals. StaŒ members at HSCS help students develop per- sonal insight, identify and solve problems, and imple- ment positive strategies to better manage their lives both academically and personally. HSCS is sensitive to issues of cultural diversity, including, but not limited to, age, race, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, and religion. In addition to working directly with students, HSCS’ mission is realized through outreach; partner- ships; and consultation initiatives with faculty and staŒ members, parents, and other university entities. Individual, couples, family, and group counseling using a brief therapy model are provided in a welcom- ing oŠce environment. Video counseling services are available for NSU’s regional campus students. 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 skills for positive behavioral change. Services are provided by licensed counselors, a licensed psychologist, and a psychiatrist. Full- and part-time students are eligible for 10 counseling sessions per year at no cost. Psychi- atric services are available and are covered by many commercial insurance plans or for a nominal fee. O¡ce of Veterans A£airs The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) was developed to provide a centralized location for resources and services designed for NSU’s veterans and military- aŠliated students. Its mission is multifaceted and includes facilitating academic success, providing transitional assistance, supporting university and community engagement, providing professional development opportunities, and ultimately, leading students to graduation and career attainment. The VRC provides students with lounge space, study areas, a refrigerator and microwave, and a computer lab. It also hosts the veteran student group Freedom Sharks.