CHCS - Perspectives - Summer/Fall 2014

PERSPECTIVES • SUMMER–FALL 2014 6 STUDENT AFFAIRS Since 1999, the Student Life Achievement Awards (STUEYS) have been presented to the university’s brightest students, faculty and staff members, and community members. Now, the College of Health Care Sciences has the great honor to name its brightest and most tal- ented Sharks. At the 15 th Annual STUEYS held April 2 in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center on cam- pus, our esteemed dean, Stanley Wilson, Ed.D., took home the Executive of the Year Award. In addition, from 25,670 students nominated, Shaazia Chanda, physician assistant class of 2014 student, received the Regional Campus Student of the Year Award. Chanda’s dedica- tion truly reflected her accomplishments as a Fort Myers physician assistant student who goes above and beyond, which was evidenced by her coordination of events such as the In- door Golf outing, Bowling Night Out, and Relay for Life. Another outstanding nominee was Valerie Fiordilino, class of 2014 student from the Fort Lauderdale Physician Assistant Program, who was nominated in the NSU Student of the Year category. Her community service leader- ship role included being part of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Kid Sanctuary Charity and serving as philanthropy chair for the Physician Assistant Program. Moreover, the college’s Graduate Organiza- tion of the Year nominee was the Jacksonville Physician Assistant Student Government, which was one of the top 5 finalists out of 216 clubs and organizations. The student leaders from this organization have dedicated their time to organize health fairs and raise funds for mission trips. In addition, our professors shape, encourage, and develop our students across the university. Another nominee was Kevin Kunkel, Ph.D., M.S.P.T., MLD-CDT, assistant professor of physical therapy, as NSU Professor of the Year. His passion to develop scholarships for students continues to be appreciated. All the collaboration in the college is the re- sult of each person’s hard work, dedication, and passion to see our students succeed. This ex- plains why Jonathon May, M.A., assistant direc- tor of student affairs, was nominated in the NSU Administrator of the Year category. May currently works closely with over 2,500 students while pursuing a Doctor of Education degree. CHCS Wins Two STUDENT LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS By Wendy Burrion, M.s. Program Coordinator of student Affairs 1. A smiling shaazia Chanda (second from left) holding her sTUeY. 2. Dr. stanley Wilson proudly displays his sTUeY (third from left). 1 2