Thank you to all who submitted their favorite stay-at-home recipes! They are linked to this message, and I look forward to trying a few in the next few weeks. We’ve shared poems and recipes, and now, how about some music? By Friday, send me the top five songs on your telework playlist, and I’ll make … Continued
On Monday, April 13, VCCS Chancellor Dr. Glenn DuBois announced a new COVID-19 task force to map out a plan for Virginia’s community colleges, now and into the future. He announced that Dr. Anne Kress will serve as co-chair, alongside Sharon Morrissey, sr. vice chancellor for academic and workforce programs. “It is becoming increasingly clear … Continued
NOVA is using institutional dollars from the Federal stimulus to launch a new summer schedule of tuition-free online classes for approximately 70,000 qualified Northern Virginia high school students. This is an opportunity for rising seniors through graduating seniors to JumpStart their summers and earn college credit by attending up to two online courses that will … Continued
TIP #5: Encourage Work/Life Balance Remote employees may have difficulty establishing a healthy work/life balance right now. Because there may not be a physical separation between their workspace and their personal space, employees may feel like they need to be available for work 24/7, which can lead to unnecessary stress and, eventually, burnout. Supervisors should … Continued
Sharon Tindall, evening administration office manager at the Annandale Campus, is putting time at home to good use! Sharon is well known for her history quilts and has shared them with people around the country. Currently, Sharon is using her excellent sewing skill to make masks for healthcare workers at the George Washington University Hospital. … Continued
On April 15, 2020, John Thomas Dever of Newport News, Virginia, loving husband, father, grandfather, and educator, passed away at the age of 74. He was born on November 10, 1945, in Lebanon, Kentucky. John was a graduate of St. Augustine High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Bellarmine College (University), his master’s degree … Continued
The purpose of this project was to renovate portions of the Alexandria cafeteria. The budget was smaller, and keyed on increasing the visual appeal of the areas, including the installment of new equipment inside the cafeteria. The project was finished in February and will be a welcome addition for the fall 2020 semester. The Cafeteria … Continued
The leaders and mentees of the Annandale Campus Man Up and WISE programs met for a ZOOM session yesterday to catch up and support one another. Our next meeting is scheduled for two weeks from now. To learn more, visit https://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/manup/index.html or https://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/wise/index.html If you know a student looking for a mentorship program or are … Continued
All NOVA faculty and staff are invited to a NOVA Cares Workshop on Diversity and Inclusion that will take place on April 22, 2020 at 3 p.m. This workshop will be presented by Margarita Martinez. Margarita Martinez, M.Ed is an academic success counselor and SDV chair at NOVA. They have been in higher Ed in … Continued
Watch for an email from your provost for the meeting code. Friday, April 17 12:00-1:00 – MEC 1:30-2:30 – Fairfax/Pender
