Author: Christie Williams

College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association Recognizes NSU for Academics

The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA) has named the NSU’s men’s and women’s swimming teams to its Scholar All-America team for the spring 2019 semester.  A record 480 institutions were named on the list.

In addition, the CSCAA has named 1,221 swimmers and divers to the Scholar All-American Team for the 2018-19 season. The award recognizes students that have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and competed at their respective NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.

As a team, the women finished with a 3.54 GPA, the highest GPA posted by the squad in program history, and back-to-back semesters with a 3.50 or higher. The men posted a 3.10, which marks the fifth-consecutive semester above a 3.0 GPA for both teams under head coach Ben Hewitt‘s tutelage.

CSCAA Executive Director Greg Earhart noted: “Coach Hewitt has built the type of program we want every team to have – one that competes for championships, produces quality graduates.”

A total of 16 NSU swimmers earned the CSCAA Scholar All-America distinction. From the men’s team, five were named to the First Team while on the women’s side, seven earned First Team honors and four earned Honorable Mention honors.

Below is a complete list of all NSU CSCAA Scholar All-Americans:

Women’s Team
Madison Allen (HM) — Exercise & Sport Science
Tyler Fell (HM) — Exercise & Sport Science
Laurel Fink — Biology
Caily Friel — Recreational Therapy
Molly Griswold (HM) — Marketing
Jenna Johns — Exercise & Sport Science
Sasha Maslova — Marketing
Amilia Nusbaum — Behavioral Neuroscience
Caroline Oster — Exercise & Sport Science
Hannah Trieschmann (HM) — Political Science
Elizabeth Zubero — Recreational Therapy

Men’s Team
Julian Coster — Management
Spencer Hohm — Exercise & Sport Science
Matteo Masiero — Management & Marketing
Alessandro Xella — Mathematics
Jonathan Yanello — Biomedical Engineering

Office of Human Resources Upcoming Wellness Seminars

During July, HCA Hospital will host three seminars: chronic back Pain, chat with a Podiatrist, and ER vs. Urgent Care.  The HCA sessions will be available in person and via GoToTraining.   All seminars will begin at 12 p.m.

July 25, 2019

Employee Wellness Seminar: Chat with a Podiatrist

July 30, 2019

Employee Wellness Seminar: ER vs. Urgent Care

 

$10 in Rally Rewards will be offered per seminar.  If you are attending the HCA seminar in person, please register via SharkTalent.  If you are attending via GoToTraining, you are required to complete a quiz at the end of the session for  Rally dollars. As a reminder, spouses and/or domestic partners covered under the medical plan can attend the sessions via GoToTraining for Rally credits.

 

Forbes Recognizes NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

Source: Forbes.com

Forbes recognizes NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale as an artistic haven full of vibrant expressions and eye-opening work.

Shake up your beach-focused itinerary by visiting NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, which presents a permanent collection of more than 7,000 works. Delight in the vibrant expressions at this 61-year-old artistic haven that became part of Nova Southeastern University approximately a decade ago. Director and chief curator Bonnie Clearwater is especially commended for her skill identifying and nurturing emerging artists. It displays the world’s largest collection of 19th- and early-20th-century paintings and drawings by American realist William Glackens.

To read more, click here.

NSU Human Resources to host Leadership Summit-June 28

Following in the tradition of the past 2 years, NSU will be hosting a full day Leadership Development conference this June 28.

Through pre-recorded lectures and cross-departmental application conversations, NSU leaders are invited to hear world-class speakers explore current topics, including:

  • Facing challenging times in higher education
  • What makes us feel good about our work
  • The power of vulnerability
  • Increasing focus and clarity in our work
  • Finite vs infinite leadership
  • Reducing complexity in the workplace

Attendees will walk away with action items for applying key learning and developing the environment in their own department, while enhancing contribution to Nova Southeastern University.

Lunch, coffee and refreshments will be provided.

Open to all people managers of NSU, please register in Shark Talent Management to reserve your spot – limited to 100 seats on a first come, first serve basis.

For any questions, please contact Jonathan Harrison, Learning & Organizational Development – x27869

NSU Leadership Summit 2019 FAQ

What is the NSU Leadership Summit?

A full day of learning, discussion, and networking with NSU leaders, that combines leading speakers, thought provoking application questions, and best practice sharing.

When is the event?

June 28 from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. and the first session will begin at 9:00 a.m. promptly.

Where will it take place?

The Sales Institute in the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship
3300 S. University Drive, Ft. Lauderdale Florida 33314

How do I register?

Due to limited availability, registration in Shark Talent Management is required and will be limited to the first 100.

This event is for faculty and NSU Employees only.

**If you are unable to attend for any reason, please notify Jonathan Harrison at 954-262-7869 as soon as possible, so that the seat may be provided to another leader – we expect these openings to go fast**

CAHSS Alumna is Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life at Lynn University

Hannah Link, M.S.

Hannah Link, M.S., graduate of the College Student Affairs master’s program in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), is the Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life at Lynn University. Link began her career as an Area Coordinator at Lynn University and her dedication led to her position as the Associate Director.

Link recalls her days at NSU with fondness. She attributes the staff, students, and fellow graduate assistants, as why she wanted to attend and work at work at NSU.  She especially recalls Dr. Gay Holliday and her enduring words “trust the process.”

CAHSS Faculty Presents Workshops on De-escalation and Having Difficult Conversations for Religious Education Directors and Teachers at the ADOM

Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), presented two workshops for Directors of Religious Education and Religion Teachers for the Archdiocese of Miami. McKay was one of two invited presenters at a Professional Development Day for over 100 attendees. At the request of the participants, she focused on “De-escalation Strategies and Techniques,” and “Having Difficult Conversations.”

McKay’s research and teaching interests include crisis intervention, family violence, public policy, conflict coaching, transformational narrative, conflict resolution applied processes, strategic community planning, and organizational conflict. She regularly trains law enforcement officers for Crisis Intervention Teams. She works with practicum students and student volunteers in Community Resolution Services (CRS), in the local communities. For more information, please contact McKay at mckayj@nova.edu.

CAHSS Announces New Internship Opportunity through Gift from Tír na mBláth

NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), is delighted to announce a new internship opportunity through the Department of History and Political Science (DHPS) for undergraduate students, supported by a generous gift from Tír na mBláth, the Irish Cultural Organization of South East Florida.  The Tír na mBláth Internship will be offered each Winter semester and is open to all undergraduate students who demonstrate a genuine interest in learning about and promoting Irish culture.  Preference will be given to students pursuing the Irish Studies Minor offered by DHPS.  Tír na mBláth is one of hundreds of branches around the world of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, the Irish cultural organization dedicated to the preservation of Irish music.  The successful applicant will receive a one-time $500 award and will intern with Tír na mBláth for the duration of the semester in which the award is granted.  The internship will be taken for 3 credits through DHPS and can be applied towards the 15 credits required for the Irish Studies minor.  The student intern will help manage the organization’s social media outreach, assist in editing and distributing its newsletter, and assist in planning and organizing its annual Fleadh Cheoil (Music Festival) and other cultural events.

According to David Kilroy, Ph.D., who teaches courses in the Irish Studies Minor, “The gift from Tír na mBláth represents another significant example of the rich relationship between the Irish Studies program and the Irish community in South Florida.  It builds on the significant role that NSU already plays in promoting Irish culture in the region, most notably through my own role in running CAHSS’s annual South Florida Irish Film Festival and Jim Doan’s (faculty in Department of Literature and Modern Languages) role as director of the South Florida Irish Theatre. Having one of our students intern with Tír na mBláth will not only allow that student to be immerse in the richness of Irish culture but it will also strengthen our already strong bond with this vibrant community in South Florida.”  For more information about the internship, please contact Kilroy at dkilroy@nova.edu

 

Human Resources to Host Coping with Change – June 2019

In today’s organizations, change is the rule rather than the exception. Reorganization, rapid growth and new technology are among the major changes. The purpose of this workshop is to highlight practical and proven methods for coping with organizational change.

We’ll discuss: Low- and high-magnitude organizational change, Personal impact of change, the
seven stages of change, and coping skills for work and home.

Dates Offered: 6/12/19 12:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Location: Knight Auditorium, Carl DeSantis Building

Don’t forget to check out upcoming sessions in the Employee Professional Development Catalog for FY2020 HERE: http://www.nova.edu/hr/training/index.html

NSU’s Online Health Science Program Named Among the Best In Nation

 

Nova Southeastern University recently announced it has been recognized as one of the 2019 Best Online Bachelor’s in Health Science programs in the nation by BestColleges, a leading provider of independent college rankings, college planning resources, and higher education research. The annual ranking highlights accredited, not-for-profit institutions who have developed quality online undergraduate-level health science programs that focus on student outcomes.

The BestColleges ranking methodology focuses on academics and learner support, affordability, and online programming with schools evaluated on several noteworthy data points aggregated from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and College Navigator, both of which are hosted by the National Center for Education Statistics. Additionally, BestColleges compiled institutional and program-level question responses from a proprietary survey circulated to schools offering online bachelor’s programs. From these responses, six additional ranking factors were incorporated into this year’s ranking methodology. These updated ranking factors are meant to further emphasize schools who strongly support their students while also offering a strong return on investment.

“After researching hundreds of health science programs, BestColleges identified 25 schools who rank among the Best Online Bachelor’s in Health Science programs in the nation. These programs reflect the best academic opportunities for students wishing to further their career goals,” says Stephanie Snider, Director of BestColleges. “We’re thrilled to have Nova Southeastern University be a part of this list, and we commend them for establishing this exceptional online program that focuses on academic success while remaining affordable and flexible.”

NSU’s Mailman Segal Center for Human Development Receives $500,000 Gift from the Kapila Family Foundation

Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Mailman Segal Center (MSC) has received a $500,000 gift from the Kapila Family Foundation. The gift will name both the Kapila Family Foundation Feeding Disorders Clinic and the Kapila Family Foundation Challenging Behaviors Clinic.

“We are honored and grateful to be the recipient of this endowed funding,” said Roni Cohen Leiderman, Ph.D., dean of NSU’s Mailman Segal Center for Human Development. “This generous donation allows us to offer scholarships to families who would otherwise not be able to receive evidence-based clinical treatments that positively impact children’s health and well-being.”

The Kapila Family Foundation Feeding Disorders Clinic, one of a handful of its kind in the U.S., works with an inter-professional team that treats children who refuse to eat an adequate volume of food or for those who eat an insufficient and limited variety of food. Without appropriate clinical treatment, many of these children may experience numerous hospital stays, life-threatening medical crises and surgically implanted feeding tubes to support their nutritional intake. With a professional team of behavioral psychologists, nutritionists and speech pathologists focusing on oral-motor concerns, the clinic provides comprehensive evaluation and intervention services with a 94% success rate.

Engaging in significant problem behaviors isolates children from peers, decreases children’s ability to learn, leads to elevated levels of stress in school, home and community settings and may develop into long term psycho-social challenges. The Kapila Family Foundation Challenging Behaviors Clinic addresses these concerns through individual therapeutic sessions for children and offers vitally important continuous trainings for caregivers and support for the professionals who work with the children in school settings.

This gift follows a $150,000 donation from the Kapila Family Foundation in 2014 that named MSC’s Starting Right Program.

Both intensive and outpatient services are available to best match each child’s specific concerns. For more information, please call 954-262-CARE.

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