Shark Enhancement Program

Purpose: Assist students by improving their overall academic performance and engagement with the Nova Southeastern University community

Eligibility: Program is by invite only; students must complete an interest form to confirm participation

Geographic Scope: Nova Southeastern University (Florida)

Program Requirements: Participants must complete a minimum of four listed requirements and complete the required PowerPoint deck to be eligible to earn $100

Required Components:

1. Faculty Mentor Meeting
2. Peer Mentor Meeting
3. Tutoring & Testing / Communication Center Appointment
4. Career Related Event / Program

Faculty Mentors:

• Jason Gershman, Ph.D. (jgershma@nova.edu)
• Frank Mitropoulos, Ph.D. (mitrof@nova.edu)
• James Munoz, Ph.D. (jm2701@nova.edu)
• Jaime Tartar, Ph.D. (tartar@nova.edu)
• Maria Ballester, Ph.D. (mballest@nova.edu)
• Julie Torruellas Garcia, Ph.D. (jg1511@nova.edu)
• Victor Castro, Ph.D. (castvict@nova.edu)
• Greg Simco, Ph.D. (greg@nova.edu)
• Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D. (kdvorak@nova.edu)

Peer Mentors:

• Orian Demarco (od199@mynsu.nova.edu)
• Mena Harper (mh2874@mynsu.nova.edu)
• Brandon DeCelle (bd1026@mynsu.nova.edu)
• Arman Gasparyan (ag3565@mynsu.nova.edu)

Application Process

1. Complete Interest Form - Confirm participation in the program (by invitation)
2. Complete Four Requirements:
   • Faculty Mentor Meeting
   • Peer Mentor Meeting
   • Tutoring & Testing / Communication Center Appointment
   • Career Related Event / Program
3. Download and Complete PowerPoint Deck - Available on program page
4. Submit PowerPoint Deck - Email completed deck to cortexlabs@nova.edu by the submission deadline (December 8, 2024)
5. Receive Confirmation - Once staff reviews submission, you will receive confirmation email with details regarding the $100 earned