Perspectives Spring 2015

PERSPECTIVES • SPRING 2015 2 Universities have no more impor- tant goal than molding men and women to assume and face the re- sponsibilities that life will place upon them. The imprints left on them must go beyond the univer- sity’s insignia on their diplomas to ones that foster a legacy of service and engagement that positively im- pacts their communities and the lives of those with whom they come in contact. The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) in the College of Health Care Sciences (CHCS) wholeheart- edly embraces the opportunity to be a major contributor to that dic- tum. Accordingly, through the lead- ership of the OSA, this edition of Perspectives magazine will feature some of the varied activities in which our students are engaged. You will be given a view into the of- fice’s diverse undertakings that in- clude the Graduate Professional Series, the Effective Writing Center, and community engagement and leadership development pursuits such as the Interprofessional Dia- betes Education and Awareness Ini- tiative, all of which are geared to broadening and deepening the NSU student experience. Unquestionably, our students are the vehicles that drive our university, but it is an engaged student and fac- ulty body that is the engine that will propel us to preeminence. As such, we view our students as much more than just depositories for informa- tion. Our goal is to have them grad- uate not just with a degree—a goal attainable at any higher education institution—but to have them ac- quire a distinctive set of skills that will be cultivated into productive and influential life accomplishments. The partnership between the OSA and our students exemplifies the preparation and passion that should be brought to the college experience and underscores the dedication to NSU’s core values of student-cen- teredness, community engagement, academic excellence, and diversity. Their commitment cements their as- cription to these important edicts, for they have chosen one of the noblest pursuits in life—service to their fel- lowmen. They are our indispensable partners in shaping the direction of the college. This issue of Perspectives recognizes the OSA’s work in collaboration with our students and acknowledges their valuable contributions to the growth and image of the college. Thus, I ex- tend my congratulations to our CHCS students and the members of the OSA on the very important en- gagements in which they have im- mersed themselves. To those of you who have not yet taken up the man- tle, I implore you to participate, for involvement breeds life into your personal interests and adds substance to your visions as you help to shape a bright future for you and others. And so, to all our College of Health Care Sciences’ students and the members of the Office of Stu- dent Affairs, I want to thank you all for your significant efforts to the continued development of the col- lege on its never-ending march to excellence. May the words of Ralph Bunch, American winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, be our motto: “ Hearts are the strongest when they beat in response to noble ideals.” DEAN’S MESSAGE Stanley Wilson, Ed.D. “Unquestionably, our students are the vehicles that drive our university, but it is an engaged student and faculty body that is the engine that will propel us to preeminence.”