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NOVA/Mason ADVANCE Declaration Process Update

February 21, 2020 / General NOVA News

On January 13, 2020, ADVANCE temporarily suspended the 2020-2021 ADVANCE Declaration form while ADVANCE staff determined the best approach to reopen the form considering (1) the recent VCCS change that students will not receive a VCCS email address if they are not registered in at least one NOVA credit (the form currently requires students to … Continued

Manassas 6th Annual Psychology Research Symposium

February 21, 2020 / Events

The 6th Annual Psychology Research Symposium and Topics in Forensic Psychology will take place Thursday, February 27th in Colgan Theater. Students will display their research results during a poster session from 2:15-3:00pm with a keynote discussion to follow on Forensic Psychology featuring Dr. Russ Carter, Administration of Justice faculty, Lt. Rust and Officer Shubert. Topics … Continued

Lasagna Class at Annandale a Hit with Students

February 21, 2020 / Our Nighthawks

On Monday, February 17, eight culinary students and one NOVA administrator participated in a lasagna making class in the CM kitchen at the Annandale Campus. Students Cole Van de Vijver, Jason Phillips, Mickey Holland, Thurreya Kent, Rick Cazares, Dominique Wahesh, Daniel Gonzalez, and Alexandra Mazea, along with NOVA Program Specialist Jeffrey Sager, spent their Monday … Continued

NOVA’s Financial Aid Team Represents in the Southern Region

February 21, 2020 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SASFAA) nine-member states held their 2020 Annual Conference this month in Norfolk, Virginia. NOVA’s Director of Financial Aid and Enrollment Support, Joan A. Zanders, served as this year’s Conference Chair! NOVA was well-represented by Tom Kinback (Associate Director, Campus Operations), Faith Owens, (Assistant Director, Pell Grants & … Continued

Pronouns Can Be Updated in Canvas

February 20, 2020 / General NOVA News

Some have inquired about the ability to change their pronoun in Canvas.  If you are an administrator, faculty or staff member using Canvas as your LMS (Learning Management System);  feel free to update your pronoun as you see fit.  If you need step by step instructions,  view the video below in the provided link. https://medium.com/@drjulsgilliam/update-your-pronoun-in-canvas-3546fa2e2083 … Continued

Drag Show Fundraiser This Friday at Loudoun!

February 20, 2020 / Events

This Friday evening, February 21, 2020, the Loudoun Campus will present a family friendly, Student Life Sponsored/LGBT & Friends Hosted Drag Show. NOVA students and professional local drag queens will take the stage for this cash only, tickets available at the door, event. The event will run from 6:00PM – 10:00PM in the Loudoun Waddell … Continued

Margarita M. Martinez named President Elect for Association

February 20, 2020 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Magarita M. Martinez elected President Elect  for the Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD), one of the largest subdivisions of the American Counseling Association (ACA).  ACA is the largest professional organization for counselors in the US. AMCD is the subdivision that works with Multicultural Competencies and is a home for counselors of various ethnic … Continued

Nighthawk’s Rugby Starts the Spring Season Strong

February 20, 2020 / Our Nighthawks

Rugby is back in a big way at NOVA! Monday, February 17th was the first practice of the Spring Season and with it, came a lot to be excited about. Rugby is the fastest growing sport in the United States and the D.C. region is a hotbed for high level rugby. Northern Virginia Community College … Continued

QEP Topic Identification & Feedback Needed by February 25th

February 20, 2020 / General NOVA News

Proposals to Improve Student Learning and / or Student Success During the fall, faculty and staff submitted the following proposals for the QEP: • Academic Coaching for First-Semester and Non-Traditional Learners • Accessibility Model for Inclusion and Student Success • Citizenship Across the Curriculum • Early Alert • Early, Often, and Everywhere (Library Instruction to … Continued

Dr. Kress’ Updated Campus Office Hours February and March

February 20, 2020 / Events

February Monday, Feb. 24 | IET Faculty and Students | Woodbridge Campus | 10:00 a.m. – Noon Wednesday, Feb. 26 | Tour of Pender.  From 9:30am – 11:30am in Pender 4 for anyone who wants to stop by and meet during her open office hours.  Additionally, a tour of Pitney Bowes will occur afterwards. Thursday, … Continued