Session Three: Engaging Under-Resourced “ALICE” Students

As part of a NOVA’s commitment to addressing students basic needs in a holistic way, the Financial Stability and Advocacy Centers will host The ALICE* Series – Fall 2020: Engaging Our Under-Resourced Students. Being able to successfully serve under-resourced students is key to creating a culture of care, helping students academically succeed and helping to build a skilled workforce for our future.

“ALICE” stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed members of our community. NOVA will host five interactive workshops that will examine economic class and the implications for engaging under-resourced “ALICE” students and are intended for faculty and staff.

Please see the following information about each session along with ZOOM log-in. If you find you will be unable to attend every session, it is ideal to participate in at least the first two sessions. For more information, feel free to contact Keri Bowman, interim director of financial stability and advocacy centers at kbowman@nvcc.edu. Workshop lead: Dr. Laura Clark, VCCS:

ALICE Session 3: Relationships and Motivation: Building Bridges for Student Success
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
What does it take to build connections with students? How can relationships affect student success and improve motivation? We will explore strategies to connect with students and consider factors that can influence motivation both in an out of the classroom.
Meeting ID: 943 5414 4067
Passcode: 959674

ALICE Session 4: Building Cognitive Skills: Strategies to Improve Student Success
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
What skills are necessary to succeed in a college classroom? What can be done to assist students who are missing key skills? We will discover ways to help students create success strategies in the classroom and workplace.
Meeting ID: 956 5718 2533
Passcode: 829085

ALICE Session 5: Language and Communication: Missed Opportunities for Connection
Thursday, Oct. 15, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Communication is critical to our work as educators, but often we find our messages are not getting through to our students. We will review the role of language and communication in building positive relationships and connections.
Meeting ID: 919 5586 2238
Passcode: 999128