Typically the first year Physical Therapist Assistant students at our Medical Education Campus donate all of their leftover Clean Technique Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the incoming class. This spring, adjunct faculty Sydney Sawyer, lab manager Meghan Stone, and student Ted Compton all had the same idea: why not donate the PPE to INOVA Fairfax … Continued
I am pleased to announce Dr. Cynthia Pascal as the Interim Associate Vice-President for Student Support. Dr. Pascal will provide leadership and support to the campuses in key Student Services programs including disability services, academic success, NOVA Cares and Sexual Assault Services(SAS). In addition, she will ensure that compliance efforts are met for domicile appeals, … Continued
In Fall 2018, 67 percent of NOVA students came from an underrepresented student group based on residency, income, first-generation in college status, or race/ethnicity. For more information, read the full report here: Underrepresented Student Enrollment at NOVA: Fall 2014 to Fall 2018
Looking for something to read while practicing social distancing? On April 7, Untreed Reads will publish THE BEAT OF BLACK WINGS: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL, edited by Josh Pachter (LO). From her 1968 debut (SONG TO A SEAGULL) to her most recent release (SHINE, 2007), Mitchell put out 17 studio … Continued
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFA) sent the following message to its members. NOVA is a long-time member of this professional association that serves the vast majority of colleges across the country. “During this time of uncertainty, it is easy to misinterpret guidance and take actions that may not be reversible. Despite the … Continued
As you know, the NOVA Operations Daily email that goes out at the end of each day is now serving as my “nuts and bolts” message to the college community. So, I thought I’d make use of these Monday Messages to find ways to keep us from sliding into social isolation as we maintain the … Continued
If you are unclear about the differences between Canvas Studio and Zoom, check out this chart of features.
At this challenging time, there are students due to complete their academic programs this semester and preparing to enter the workforce. There are also continuing students currently seeking employment who have expressed losing their jobs due to the impact of COVID-19. Our response: The Virtual Career Fair. This event provides students an opportunity to learn … Continued
With mixed feelings, the Annandale Campus congratulates Scheduling Officer Barbara Divers on her retirement at the end of March. Provost Pam Hilbert says she has “very much appreciated the professional work and helpful attitude of Barbara and will miss her greatly!” Barbara began working at NOVA as a part time program support assistant for Speech … Continued
Dr. Kress is hosting her second round of campus wide Zoom meetings next week. These virtual “office hours” allow faculty/staff to ask questions, learn about any new happenings across the college or share concerns in an open forum. Please see specific campus dates/times below and check your email for log-in instructions from your specific provost. … Continued
