NSU Initiatives and Services for Veterans

5 Students United for Returning Veterans (SURV) Stephen Messer, Ph.D., Faculty Adviser Phone (954) 262-5792 | Email stephen.messer@nova.edu Contact Courtney Gibson, M.S., Psychology Trainee Email cg1384@nova.edu SURV is an organization founded at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Psychology in 2008. Our mission is to serve the needs of veterans returning from service and to be a foundation of support for their families. We also serve as a liaison to NSU on behalf of all student-veterans and those students who continue serving our country. We conduct commu- nity outreach events, providing an organization where students can come together in a positive social setting. SURV creates awareness among pro- fessionals and students about veterans’ concerns. If or when needed, SURV intends to provide psychological services to veterans and their families. We hope to work with professors to conduct and disseminate research on related topics. Society for Military Psychology Student Chapter at Nova Southeastern University Contact Stephen Messer, Ph.D., Faculty Adviser Phone (954) 262-5792 | Email stephen.messer@nova.edu An American Psychological Association Division 19 student-run organiza- tion, the group is dedicated to the study and clinical practice of military psychology. The objective of the organization is to provide clinical psychol- ogy students—who are interested in a career working with the military— with related research projects, volunteer work, and educational and clinical training programs designed to provide education on the mental health needs of military personnel and their families. Nova Student Veterans Association (NSVA) Contact Susanne Marshall, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean, Director of Development Phone (954) 262-3014 | Email msusanne@nova.edu The NSVA is primarily an undergraduate organization focused on help- ing new student-veterans adjust to college life. The NSVA participates in student orientation, helps connect students to existing university support systems, and works to make veterans more visible on campus. STUDENT GROUPS