Support Our Students, Support Ourselves

As members of the Nova Southeastern University community, faculty and staff play a crucial role in student success. College life can be both rewarding and challenging, and students may face obstacles impacting their academic and personal lives. To effectively support our students, it's essential to prioritize our own well-being. By fostering a positive and caring environment for ourselves and our colleagues, we create a healthier campus community that benefits everyone.

From understanding how to recognize signs of distress to knowing how to report a concern, we offer guidance on creating a supportive and inclusive campus environment. By working together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of our students and our colleagues. 

If there is an immediate threat to yourself or others call 911. 

Other important telephone numbers:

  • 24/7 NSU Student Well-being Hotline: (954) 424-6911
  • 24/7 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
  • Crisis Text Line: Text "home" to 741-741
  • NSU Campus Public Safety: (954) 262-8999
  • NSU Employee Assistance: 877-398-5816

Preventing and Reporting Sexual Misconduct

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NSU is committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. As an employee, understanding your role in preventing and responding to sexual misconduct is crucial. All NSU employees are required to complete an online Title IX training course within their first 30 days of employment.

View the Frequently Asked Questions regarding employee training or contact titleix@nova.edu for more information.

NSU Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy Report Sexual Misconduct

See Something, Say Something

The well-being of our students is a top priority. If you have concerns about a student's emotional, physical, or academic well-being, your voice matters. By reporting your observations, you can help us provide timely support and intervention.

Whether you're a faculty member, staff member, parent, or concerned community member, your input is valuable. Sharing your observations can make a significant difference in a student's life.

Ready to take action? Report your concerns through our confidential online form. A dedicated team will review your information and take appropriate steps to assist the student.

Report a Concern  Downloadable Information

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Everyone in the NSU community is encouraged to report any students’ behavior that can be considered concerning, unsettling and uncharacteristic. It is important to note that a CARE Team referral is not intended for life threatening emergencies. In the event a student expresses intent to harm themselves or others, please call NSU Public Safety at (954) 262-8999 or local police at 911 immediately.
Any NSU student, faculty, staff, parent/ relative or community member can report any concern of non-imminent though troubling conduct they may have about a student to The NSU Student CARE Team. However, if the student is acting in a way that is threatening to themselves or others, contact NSU Public Safety immediately at (954) 262-8999 or local police at 911.
If possible, you should speak privately with the student to discuss your concerns. If the student is presenting threatening behavior to you, themselves or anyone else, contact NSU Public Safety immediately at (954) 262-8999 or local police at 911.
Any concern you may have is valid to report to the NSU Student Care Team. Once the CARE Team reviews your report, they will decide if action is necessary. It is recommended that you err on the side of caution by reporting, even if you are unsure.

First, a member from the NSU Student CARE Team will contact you within 48 business hours to gather any additional information needed and/or to let you know the report was received. The next steps may vary, depending on the situation.

Sometimes the student is contacted, sometimes more information is needed, but most often an informal "check-in" by someone who knows the student can be conducted without formal action.

If necessary, the information will then be brought to the entire NSU Student CARE Team to develop a plan which will be communicated back to the student of concern and any other appropriate persons involved.

Although the action/outcome will depend upon the situation, the NSU Student CARE Team will intervene in support of the person of concern, while adhering to all applicable university policies and procedures. At this time, any necessary action or assistance will be implemented to best support the student. In most cases and if appropriate under the circumstances, a phone call/email to the student of concern will occur as promptly as the circumstances may allow.
Within 48 business hours of a referral being submitted, a member of the NSU Student CARE Team will reach out to the referring party to let them know their concern was received and/or if more information is needed. Out of respect for all involved, information is only shared as needed.
All matters are handled as discreetly as possible. The reported student will be given specific information about the behaviors/actions that occurred so they can respond accordingly. Therefore, it is possible that a student may know who made the report through the circumstances described to them.
The Dean of Students is responsible for handling all referrals and the NSU Student CARE Team will also have access to the referral. Referrals to the NSU Student CARE Team are not disciplinary but may be subject to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which means the student can see the referral, as well as those NSU employees with a "legitimate educational interest" in the information.
A referral to the NSU Student CARE Team is designed to intervene before there is a violation of policy or a concern for safety. However, if information in a referral constitutes a student conduct violation, that may be addressed under the Student Code of Conduct. Ideally this is a way to help the student before a formal disciplinary response is needed.