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Information on Required Forms to Enter College Buildings

September 4, 2020 / General NOVA News

As we begin the fall semester, the Return to NOVA Advisory Group (RNAG) wants to update you on the two forms that allow faculty and staff to access college buildings. Form 105-211 (Access to NOVA Facilities During Remote Work) and 105-212 (Supervisor Notification to Employee of Return to On-Site Work). Approval through one of these … Continued

NOVA Fact

September 3, 2020 / General NOVA News

Pell grant recipients at NOVA consistently have a higher fall-to-spring retention rate than students who did not receive a Pell grant. Among the fall 2018 first-time to NOVA cohort, 86 percent of Pell recipients returned to NOVA for the spring semester, compared to only 79 percent of non-Pell recipients.

Accessing Spring and Summer 2020 Canvas Courses

September 3, 2020 / Tech Notes & Training

You may have noticed that your spring and summer 2020 courses have disappeared from your Dashboard. Here are a few things you need to know: You can still access your courses from the Courses icon on your Global Navigation Bar. Select All Courses and then locate the course under Past Enrollments. If you need to … Continued

President’s Zoom Office Hours to Begin Sept. 9

September 3, 2020 / Events

The first Zoom Office Hours of the new academic year are set for September. The president looks forward to hearing from you and sharing updates on the first few weeks of fall. Watch for an email from your campus provost with the Zoom link and password. Dr. Kress’ office is working on setting up campus … Continued

Catch Up on the Academic Tech Fall Faculty Summit

September 3, 2020 / General NOVA News

Below are links to the recordings from the Academic Technology Fall Faculty Summit. Special thanks to all of the presenters and moderators for participating in these engaging and informative sessions: Ready, Set, Engage! Strategies That Will Transform Your Remote Instruction Environment The Case for Authentic Assessment Question Design and Best Practices for Online Exams Online … Continued

NOVA Adjunct Wins NVTC Data Center Champion Award

September 3, 2020 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

NOVA Adjunct Faculty T.J. Ciccone has been named the “Data Center Community Champion” at the 2nd annual NVTC Virginia Data Center Awards for his leadership, support and contributions to NOVA’s Data Center Operations (DCO) program and its students. The virtual event was attended by more than 150 industry executives, economic development professionals and state elected … Continued

Campus Climate Survey to Begin Sept. 8

September 3, 2020 / General NOVA News

NOVA will begin a college-wide diversity climate study on Sept. 8. We have contracted with Viewfinder Campus Climate Surveys, LLC, to administer the surveys. Understanding our college climate is an important step toward ensuring NOVA is fulfilling its equity mission, and we are supporting our students and employees. The results of this survey will provide … Continued