Horizons Fall 2016

7 NSU HORIZONS W hen Caitlin McCoy heard about therapy dogs visiting college campuses to give students a break from their books, face their home- sickness, or help them deal with missing their pets at home, she had an idea for a research project. Working with Jonathan Banks, Ph.D., associate professor at NSU’s College of Psychology, McCoy brought students together with certified therapy dogs during exam week to play on a grassy area BY KATHLEEN KERNICKY Continued on next page Project