Today marks the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale (born May 12th, 1820). In recognition of the birth of the mother of the nursing profession, the World Health Organization (WHO) has designated 2020 as the ‘Year of the Nurse.’ Nightingale, who established the foundations of modern-day nursing, medical sanitation and women’s rights was prominent during the … Continued
This presentation will focus on Netiquette (network etiquette) and ethics (academic integrity) in the online environment. Join us Monday, May 11, at 2 p.m. to learn how to: recognize that the online/remote environment is an extension of NOVA understand that the same standards of conduct are expected in the online/remote environment as in-person exchanges identify … Continued
The VCCS is embarking on a groundbreaking program and marketing campaign to encourage students, during the COVID-19 pandemic, to take classes at their local CC. It is called College Anywhere VA. Each VCCS school has crafted a team of College Navigators to be resources to students who indicate an interest in learning more about our … Continued
Romelia Belteton was a junior at Hayfield High School in Alexandria when she learned she was pregnant. It took three months before she got the nerve to tell her parents. She was just so afraid of letting them down. “Growing up, my parents always wanted the best for my siblings and me. They made sure … Continued
Throughout this spring, all of us have focused our energies on caring for and supporting our students. You have done extraordinary work to ensure that they made it through a very turbulent semester and gone many extra miles to keep them engaged in their academic work and with NOVA. Several of you have been kind … Continued
NOVA congratulates Dr. Tyson Beale who will become the next Chair of the Dean of Students Council effective July 1, 2020. Dean Beale is a passionate administrator with 20 years of experience in K-12 systems and higher education. He serves as Dean of Students for NOVA Alexandria where he oversees Student Life, Student Conduct, Enrollment … Continued
During this public health emergency, we invite you to register and view “Navigating Through an Economic Crisis.” This webinar will provide strategies to implement during an economic crisis. This includes developing a plan if income is reduced and effectively managing debt during a financial crisis. Register and View Here.
Congratulations to Dr. Kerith “Keri” Bowman who will lead and provide guidance to NOVA’s Adult Career Pathways and Financial Stability Program. Under Dr. Bowman’s leadership, both programs will utilize innovative strategies to maximize operational effectiveness, efficiency and reach. Specifically, her leadership will guide the Adult Career Pathways program to provide a holistic array of services … Continued
Beginning at 9 a.m. today (Friday, May 8), the application will open for NOVA students to apply for funds from the U.S. Department of Education’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This fund was established to assist financially-vulnerable students and families, with the unexpected financial expenses posed by the COVID-19 national crisis. These … Continued
IMPORTANT NOTE: On May 12, you will see a new update to your Canvas courses. The NEW Rich Content Editor will replace the current version in your Announcements, Syllabus, Assignments, Quizzes, Discussions and Pages. Here is a quick video tutorial of the NEW Rich Content Editor. Please refer to the document below to see a … Continued
