NSU Horizons Fall 2018

2 NSU HORIZONS To the Friends and Family of NSU: Serving our community is woven into the foundation of this university. In fact, NSU received a “community engaged” designation from the prestigious Carnegie Foundation that acknowledges the university’s objective to make a difference with diverse service programs and resources. This winter issue of Horizons features three stories that illustrate NSU’s significant impact on our community in the form of counseling, therapy, and resources. Our first story discusses how trained professionals from NSU’s Trauma Resolution and Integration Program help first responders, a group deeply affected by the traumas they witness. We also share a story about the state of matrimony in this country and how the Family Therapy Clinic helps families and individuals who are struggling to handle life’s challenges. The third article illustrates how NSU helps adults with autism. Through the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities, we connect clients with numerous resources, chief among them, support to find employment. As in other issues, you will read stories about NSU’s talented students, exceptional faculty members, and successful alumni, each of whom is making an impact in their communities. Finally, this issue introduces you to NSU’s new brand promise: The NSU Edge. The premise is simple, yet profound: NSU gives students a competitive advantage in their careers, communities, and lives. To effectively communicate this promise, we are launching the “BE A SHARK” campaign. You will begin seeing examples of our brand on NSU campuses, on billboards, and online. Shark Nation, enjoy the magazine and get ready for what promises to be another great year at NSU. George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer Nova Southeastern University Horizons is produced by the Office of Public Relations and Marketing Communications at Nova Southeastern University 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796 ADVISORY BOARD George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer Ralph V. Rogers, Ph.D. Provost and Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs Harry K. Moon, M.D. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Kyle Fisher, B.A. Vice President, Public Relations and Marketing Communications Brandon L. Hensler, M.S., APR Executive Director, Public Relations and Marketing Communications Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D. Vice President, Advancement and Community Relations EDITOR IN CHIEF Brian Courtney Creative Director, Public Relations and Marketing Communications EXECUTIVE EDITOR Mara L. Kiffin Director, Public Relations and Marketing Communications CONTRIBUTING EDITORS AND WRITERS Joe Donzelli Associate Director/Senior Writer Sharn Kee Associate Director/Senior Designer Kathleen Kernicky Writer/Editor II Merly Mesa Writer/Editor II Elizabeth Serioux Coordinator Jacqueline Caponelli Freelance Photographer Wayne McKenzie Freelance Photographer Michelle Solomon Freelance Writer Send letters to the editor to mkiffin@nova.edu or use our online contact form. HORIZONS ON THE COVER NSU specialists (like the one pictured at top left) support countless constituents with myriad needs, including (clockwise from top, center) people on the autism scale looking for jobs, teens, first responders, and families. Thanks to our NSU coworkers and friends who helped us bring this idea to life.