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NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

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Committee: American Democracy Project and Civic Engagement

Membership

Representatives across campus including faculty, staff, NSGA, Athletics, and Herb Rozell Scholars (Big Event), and other student members.  There is no term limit or limit to the number of members.  All members have voting privileges.  The chair is chosen by all members of the committee at the first meeting of the academic year.

Function

NSU’s goal is to graduate informed, engaged citizens.  This committee works to integrate civic engagement into all aspects of NSU life through the following:

  1. Organize events and activities to support Constitution Day, September 17
  2. Support NSU’s American Democracy Project by engaging faculty, staff, and students in civic engagement and social responsibility activities
  3. Initiate campus conversations about current political, social and university topics
  4. Identify university-wide goals related to student participation in civic engagement
  5. Work in collaboration with academic units to provide professional development support for faculty, staff, and students who engage with community
  6. Provide advice and input into institutional planning for community engagement
  7. Serve as a central communication hub for civic engagement activity occurring throughout campus, including voter registration efforts.

Meetings

The committee meets three to four (3-4) times per year or as called by the Chair.  Minutes are sent to the Office of Academic Affairs.

2023-2024 Committee Members

  • Dr Cheryl VanDenHandel, Chair, Faculty Member (COLA)
  • Christopher Weaver, Faculty Member (COLA)
  • Sarah Krein, Faculty Member (OPT)
  • Chris Adney, Athletics Representative
  • Catherine Courteau, Faculty Member (LIBR)
  • Fritz Laux, Faculty Member (CBT)
  • James Hicks, Faculty Member (CSHP)
  • Paula Schornick, Faculty Member (COE)
  • Stephan Sargent, Faculty Member (COE)
  • Alesha Baker, Faculty Member (COE)
  • Barbara Fuller, Faculty Member (COE)
  • TBD, Staff Member
  • Douglas Martin, Faculty Member (CBT)
  • Jeromy Miller, Faculty Member (COLA)
  • Gaelen Rose, Staff Member
  • Melody Proctor, Staff Member
  • Christopher Murphy, Faculty Member (COLA)
  • TBD, Staff Member
  • Justin McBride, Faculty Member (COLA)
  • TBD, NSGA Representative
  • TBD, NSGA Representative
  • TBD, NSGA Representative
  • TBD, NSGA Representative
  • TBD, NSGA Representative
  • TBD, Herb Rozell Scholar
  • TBD, Herb Rozell Scholar