Author: Christie Williams

CAHSS invites you to “Love in a time of Pandemic” a virtual workshop, April 10

NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), invites you to a virtual workshop entitled, “Love in a Time of Pandemic,” on Friday, April 10 2020, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Lori and Rashawn Brewster, L.M.F.T. will facilitate the workshop. Both are graduates of the master’s program in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT). They are the co-founders and co-directors of Elevating Relationships, LLC in Plantation.

The interactive workshop will focus on becoming a family therapist. Please see the flyer for registration information. For more information, please contact Anne Rambo, Ph.D. at rambo@nova.edu.

CAHSS Faculty Publishes Article in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis

Douglas Flemons, Ph.D.

Douglas Flemons, Ph.D. professor in the Department of Family Therapy in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), has published an article in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, Volume 62 (2020). The article is entitled, “Toward a Relational Theory of Hypnosis.” Flemons draws on the ideas of Gregory Bateson, Daniel Siegel, and others, and articulates a relational characterization of mind and self as a vantage from which to reexamine common assumptions about hypnosis and to reconsider several questions still animating the field.

Flemons is the Co-Director of the NSU Office of Suicide and Violence Prevention. His research and teaching interests include suicide assessment, hypnosis and therapy, writing, and psychotherapy.

Halmos Faculty Invited to Digital Leadership Forum

This past winter, Pearson’s publications hosted the 2020 Digital Leadership Forum in Orlando, Florida. The Digital Leadership Forum is an opportunity for educational professionals to meet, interact, learn, and share insights and strategies with Pearson and each other. The goal of this two-day program is to explore how technology can support and even transform your teaching efforts, while enhancing students’ experiences and success.

Halmos biology faculty member Santanu De, Ph.D. was invited to attend and participated as part of a team of faculty invitees from institutions across the US in the breakout sessions and focus groups specializing in anatomy and physiology (A&P). There Dr. De learned and shared ideas about using media and technology for A&P lecture and lab courses to engage students and help them master course content.

Share Your Shark Pride on Zoom

Have you ever wished you had a shark over your shoulder? The wait is over!

As we continue to monitor news and information surrounding the coronavirus, it helps to know that we are all in this together as one NSU family.
One tool that has made the transition into the “new normal” just a little bit easier is Zoom. Aside from being a virtual meeting place and classroom, Zoom is helping us stay connected. NSU Sharks are using it to feel closer to their colleagues in meetings, virtual art exhibits and performances, even staff Zoom lunches and “meet your pets Zoom session.”

One dynamic feature of the Zoom app is that it offers you the opportunity to use a custom image in place of your real-life background, enabling you to design your own virtual work environment! NSU’s Division of Public Relations and Marketing Communications created a series of backgrounds to help you share your Shark Pride.

1. Visit nova.edu/brand/templates.html and click to download your favorite Zoom backgrounds.
2. On the “Home” screen of your Zoom app, click the Settings cog in the upper right corner.
3. Click on “Virtual Background” in the left menu.
4. Click on the “+” and “Add Image” in the upper right corner (below your video preview).
5. You can now use the image as a background in your next Zoom meeting!

NOTE: Your image will appear backwards or flipped to you, but Zoom mirrors it so that everyone else will see it correctly (there is an option to “flip it” in Settings).

We’re here to keep you as connected as possible to NSU during these ever-changing times. If you have any questions or ideas on other ways to share our Shark Pride, shoot us an email at: communications@nova.edu.

CAHSS Faculty Serves as Moderator and Panelist at ASPA Conference and Alum is a Coordinator

Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), served as moderator and panelist at the 14th Annual Best Practices Conference of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)-South Florida Chapter, held in Miramar. The theme of the conference was “Public Service and the Pursuit of Social Equity.”

The panel, entitled “Social Equity Roundtable,” discussed the role of social equity in organizations and communities. In addition to McKay, the other panelists were Siegfried Weiss, J.D., Dr.iur. professor at St. Thomas University, and Keisha Grey, Ed,D., Strategy Manager, Children’s Services Council of Broward County. Sharon McIntyre, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in Conflict Resolution was a conference coordinator.

CAHSS Music Alum and Students Performed at Hurricane Dorian Benefit

Jamie Smith, B.A., music graduate of NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), wrote and performed his original piece, “Stand Up Again”, a tribute to those whose lives were lost or impacted due to the devastating damages of Hurricane Dorian. Smith, a Bahamian vocalist and NSU PANSGA, organized a Bahamas benefit concert to raise much-needed funds. Smith headlined the event and music students Jessica Elalouf and Cassie Ortiz performed with their rock band, Exigent. Smith continues to perform his new song and other original work throughout the Bahamas.

NSU Tutoring and Testing Center partners with Tutor.com to Provide Online Services to Support undergraduate Students

The Tutoring and Testing Center (TTC) is providing online services to support undergraduate students in their coursework through a partnership with Tutor.com. Beginning on March 23, Sharks can access support 24/7 from professional tutors online via the TTC’s Canvas page.

Students can gain access to services by completing the intake request form at https://opinio.nova.edu:443/opinio/s?s=18635. Once a student is registered, specific instructions will be sent via email. Students can also contact our office at 954-262-8350 for more information.

Student Activity Fee Accounts Office is now Operating Fully Online

The students can still utilize their club/organization funds and see the resources offered at https://nova.edu/studentfeeacct.  Please reach out to studente@nova.edu with any questions.

The Student Activity Fee Accounts Office can assist student organizations with:

  • Request for Funds
    • Payments to Vendors
    • Reimbursements to students, faculty, and staff
  • Online Fundraisers
  • Contractual Agreements
  • Student Government Association Allocations/Sweeps
  • Pcard Purchases through our online appointment reservation system
  • Check Deposits
  • Travel Requests/Registration
  • Account Management
  • Account Reconciliation

Undergraduate Academic Advising Services are being Offered Fully Online via Zoom or Phone

The Undergraduate Academic Advising Center (UAAC) is committed to serving our students.  All academic advising services for undergraduate students are being provided remotely via phone and Zoom. Academic advisors are available as usual during normal business hours and appointments can be scheduled via GradesFirst or over the phone.

For all scheduled appointments, you must be in front of a computer with Internet access.

  • Phone appointments: Please call the main number (954-262-7990) at your appointment time
  • Zoom appointments: Please check your NSU email for the invitation link before your appointment time
  • Walk-in advising sessions are also being conducted remotely during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST). Please call the main number (954-262-7990) to be added to the walk-in queue.

For more information, contact ugadvising@nova.edu

NSU Academic Diving Program Leads the Dive Industry in Proper Equipment Disinfecting

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the way many businesses operate, one industry has been faced with raising new standards.  That industry is the diving industry.  With thousands of dive shops, dive resorts and dive vessels in the world, each one is now having to face whether their rental scuba equipment is being properly disinfected when issuing to multiple divers.  And the diving industry turned to the NSU Academic Diving Program (NSUAPD) for its legendary equipment disinfecting protocols.

“When the Coronavirus started to impact dive centers and resorts, we were asked by several groups in the dive industry to share what our disinfecting protocols were,” states Tec Clark, Associate Director for Aquatics and Scuba Diving.  “That’s because the NSUADP has equipment disinfecting protocols that are incredibly unique in the industry.  We have used these protocols since our inception, all with the desire to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our NSU community of divers and scuba students.”

In 2012 NSU President Dr. George Hanbury appointed diving industry expert Tec Clark to create the NSU Academic Diving Program. Today, the NSUADP is the Professional Association of Diving Instructors’ (PADI) third largest Educational Institution issuing over 350 certifications annually.

Clark continues, “The problem with the majority of scuba equipment rentals in the industry, is that they are fresh-water rinsed, then issued to another diver.  That’s not good enough because this is life-support equipment that engages with our respiratory tracts.  In fact, there are four mouthpieces on a regular set of scuba diving equipment.  And with a program as big as ours we ensure that no student could ever get sick from using our gear.”

As the requests from key players in the diving industry rolled in, Clark created a video to highlight the products and protocols used by the NSUADP.  The video entitled Disinfecting Rental Scuba Gear has been applauded by the dive industry and many are adopting the methods used by the NSUADP.

 

The NSU Academic Diving Program is one of the nation’s largest university dive training programs.  The NSUADP teaches courses from Snorkeling through Scuba Instructor at NSU’s Fort Lauderdale campus.  Founded in 2012, the NSUADP is a PADI Educational Institution and a DAN Training Facility.  Courses are available both recreationally and for academic credit.  For more information contact tclark@nova.edu.

 

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