Nick Carris Selected as GEICO Alumni of the Month
Nova Southeastern Athletics would like to recognize former baseball player Nick Carris as its March 2019 GEICO Alumni of the Month. FULL RELEASE
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Bounce For Autism
The NSU Autism Institute’s Baudhuin preschool, feeding clinic, speech clinic and research clinic to host Bounce for Autism on March 30, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Miami Dolphins Training Facility Dome. This event will benefit the children with autism that attend the program and around in the community.
Look forward to 10 bounce houses for all ages including adults, food trucks, entertainments, and information booths about autism and more! Admission tickets are $5 per person and ride tickets are $1 each. Hope to see you there!
For more information email bounceforautism@gmail.com.
Conflict Analysis and Resolution Alumnus Named Director of Programs at Colorado State University
Scott M. Woods, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is the Director of Programs at Colorado State University Online. Woods directs online programs in Business, Engineering, and Natural Sciences. He also teaches courses in the graduate certificate program in Conflict Resolution and Mediation, including Multi-Party Conflict Resolution, and Conflict Resolution in the Workplace. In addition to his doctoral degree, he earned his M.B.A. and his B.S. in Business from the University of the Redlands.
Woods said of his Conflict Analyses and Resolution degree from NSU, “Earning my Ph.D. from NSU has served me well in meeting the life goals I established in a time of transition and transformation in 2000. I have utilized my mediation skills in the courts and in a land dispute in Honduras, as well as every day in the workplace. I continue to grow academically as a lifelong learner utilizing the fantastic research skills gained in the program.”
Fischler College of Education Graduate Named Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s Vice President of Student Affairs
Saketha Adams, Ed.D., graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, School of Criminal Justice (FCE) was named Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s (OFTC) Vice President of Student Affairs. Adams has served as the Dean in Student Affairs since 2016. Prior to that position, she led the adult education division for many years. During her tenure in adult education, she was selected as a state finalist for the Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year.
Adams earned her doctorate degree in educational leadership from FCE in 2013. Additionally, she is pursuing another Ed.D. program focusing on student retention under the direction of Lisa Carbone, Ed.D, at the Fischler College of Education. Adams has a master’s degree in school guidance and counseling from Fort Valley State University and a bachelor’s degree in management from Savannah State University.
Halmos Alumna Presents Research to Current Students
On February 23, Halmos College biology alumna Veronica Akle ’03 met with biology students and gave a presentation on her research and career path since leaving NSU. Currently an associate professor at Universidad de los Andes, Dr. Akle shared her research with zebrafish and investigating their circadian responses to light in the environment.
2019’s Pi Day a Rousing Success!
On March 14th, the Halmos College Department of Mathematics hosted its annual Pi Day Celebration in conjunction with the Chemistry Club. Pi Day is an annual opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits of Pi, talk to their friends about math and eat Pie. The event was held on the patio of the flight deck, this special day hosted over 100 students, faculty, and staff. At the event, guests enjoyed pie sponsored NSU’s Office of Alumni Relations and pizza, sponsored by the chemistry club.
While enjoying apple, cherry, peach, and other pie flavors, . Everyone also had a chance to play Pi games and learn how important Pi is in chemical equations and space exploration.
Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159.
Performing and Visual Arts Faculty Presented at SETC the World’s Largest Theatre Conference
Bill J. Adams, D.M.A., and Mark Duncan, M.F.A., faculty in the Department of Performing and Visual Arts in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), presented a panel discussion at the 69th Annual Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 1, 2019. SETC is a nationwide organization promoting and supporting theatre professionals and the industry. In the past 20 years, over 50,000 students have auditioned for academic theatre programs and professional opportunities through SETC.
Adams and Duncan presented “Health Awareness: Grant-Funded Theatre Devised to Educate Audiences.” Using the knowledge and experience gained through creating a commissioned play about breast health with the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, the panel discussed details from the grant proposal to the final production hoping to inspire more cross-disciplinary collaborations as well as raise breast health awareness.
Fischler College of Education Hosts “What it Means to a be Shark” Tour for 5th Graders from Dillard Elementary
Dillard in the Knight Auditorium
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, School of Criminal Justice hosted 80 fifth graders from Dillard Elementary on Monday, March 18th for “What it Means to be a Shark” Tour.
The morning kicked off with a presentation from NSU’s Undergraduate Admissions Office, where the students learned about the different programs of study, as well as the various opportunities and amenities available to each NSU college student. Additionally, the students heard from two Admissions Ambassadors, who shared their personal NSU experience and why they are proud to be an NSU Shark.
The fun continued with a game of Shark Trivia, followed by a quick stop at the library and the Don Taft University. Yet, the highlight of the campus tour was a trip to the Leo Goodwin Senior Residence Hall, where the students were able to visit a dorm room and hear about living on NSU’s campus. Many students were impressed with how close the university is to their homes and are looking forward to coming to college here one day. The day culminated with a pizza lunch and a surprise visit from Razor.
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NSU Shepard Broad College of Law is Ranked Nationally in Heath Law and Legal Research and Writing by U.S. News & World Report
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Shepard Broad College of Law Health Law program has been ranked 56th nationally and the Legal Research and Writing program is ranked 20th nationally by U.S. News & World Report. Schools in the specialty rankings are ranked based solely on the number of nominations received from U.S. law school faculty who teach in that specialty.
These successes are due to the teaching, scholarship, and broad interdisciplinary engagement of the NSU Law faculty and staff and NSU leadership. “Our faculty have developed exemplary national programs in both these specialties,” said Jon M. Garon, Dean of the law school. “They bring their national expertise into the classroom and community on a daily basis.” As experts in their field, the faculty in these two programs continue to focus on student success through engaging research and national symposiums, conferences and publications.
The Health Law program at NSU emphasizes the main areas of the health law practice and offers a diverse and varied curriculum for students to become health law practitioners and policy makers. NSU Law continues its interprofessional collaboration with the NSU health professions colleges in providing engaging research between disciplines as well as commitment to community efforts to effect legislative issues.
NSU Law Legal Research and Writing offers a student-centered approach to legal writing instruction that integrates legal analysis with practical skills and professionalism. Our exceptional LRW faculty members have diverse practice expertise and are active leaders with the Legal Writing Institute and the Association of Legal Writing Directors. In addition to LRW, faculty members teach a wide array of courses, including experiential and doctrinal classes. Like all NSU Law faculty, they pride themselves on their commitment to student and community involvement.
For additional information, contact Kathleen Perez at Kperez1@nova.edu or 954 262-6295.
Writing and Communication Center Staff Present at 2019 Southeastern -Writing Center Association Conference
Students and faculty from NSU’s Write from the Start Writing and Communication Center (WCC) presented on nine panels at the 2019 Southeastern Writing Center Association (SWCA) Conference. The 2019 SWCA Conference was hosted by Coastal Carolina University in Myrtle Beach, SC, from February 21-23. This group included:
- faculty from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Department of Writing and Communication (DWC)
- graduate students and alumna from the CAHSS DWC M.A. in Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media (CRDM) program
- an undergraduate Communication major
- a graduate student from the CAHSS Department of Marriage and Family Therapy program
- a graduate student from the College of Psychology
NSU’s WCC offers writing and communication assistance to all NSU students, online and in-person.
The 2019 SWCA Conference had over 290 attendees and featured 135 presentations from 75 institutions.
About the Panels
Title: Why Do This and What Do I Need?: A Workshop for Preparing SWCA Certification Proposals
Presenters: Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D., professor and WCC executive director; with colleagues from Transylvania University, Eastern Kentucky University, and Athens State University
Summary: This workshop focused on the benefits of SWCA writing center certification and provided an overview of the application process.
Title: From Free-verse to Fiction: Addressing Creative Writing in the Writing Center
Presenters: Nicole Chavannes, CRDM student and WCC graduate assistant; and Monique Cole, communication major and WCC undergraduate peer consultant
Summary: This workshop focused on working with creative writers and providing tutors with effective strategies to address creative works.
Title: Online Fellows: Meaningful Experiences in an Online Classroom
Presenters: Ricky Finch, CRDM student and WCC graduate assistant; and Nikki Chasteen, CRDM student
Summary: This presentation discussed ways online, course-embedded tutors create meaningful experiences when working with students.
Title: Peer Writing Tutors and the Ongoing Conversation about Student Engagement
Presenters: Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D.; Jacqueline Lytle, CRDM alumna and WCC professional consultant; and Russell Carpenter, Ph.D., Eastern Kentucky University
Summary: Focused on how writing centers foster student engagement and retention.
Title: Just Brew It!: Coffee’s Impact on a Writing and Communication Center Space
Presenters: Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D.; Janine Morris, Ph.D., DWC assistant professor and WCC faculty coordinator; Jacqueline Lytle; and Emalee Shrewsbury, CRDM student and WCC graduate assistant
Summary: This presentation discussed results and implications of a semester-long study on the effects of coffee’s presence in the writing center.
Title: Launching a Strategic Social Media Presence for the NSU Write from the Start Writing and Communication Center
Presenters: Janine Morris, Ph.D.; Whitney Lehmann, Ph.D., DWC assistant professor; Nikki Chasteen; Monique Cole; Adam DeRoss, CRDM student and WCC graduate assistant; Petra Jurova, CRDM student; and Noemi Nunez, CRDM student and WCC graduate assistant
Summary: This presentation showcased the development and implementation of a full social media campaign for the WCC.
Title: The Marketing Strategies of Writing and Communication Centers
Presenters: Emalee Shrewsbury
Summary: This presentation showcased print and digital marketing strategies that are effective for writing and communication center branding.
Title: Multilingualism in the Writing Center
Presenters: Noemi Nunez; Jacob Weiers, CRDM student and WCC graduate assistant; Monique Scoggin, CRDM student
Summary: This workshop focused on developing strategies to work with multilingual students/assignments in the writing center.
Title: Emotional Intelligence in the Writing Center
Presenters: Sara M. Gorman, M.S. in Experimental Psychology student; and Cassandra Cacace, M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy student
Summary: This workshop focused on personal emotional intelligence skill-building activities to use in writing center sessions.