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Session Three: Engaging Under-Resourced “ALICE” Students

October 6, 2020 / Events

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 … Continued

Retired Detective Shares Policing Methods and Stats that Drive Them

October 6, 2020 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Prof. Robert Anderson who teaches Administration of Justice at the Manassas Campus invited retired Detective Daniel Seals to discuss how statistics are used to inform Policing Methods. Business statistics students from Prof. Aldous McCrory’s Manassas ADJ students also attended, and all four classes learned how statistics and community policing are used to keep communities safe. … Continued

This Week @ NOVA – Week of Oct. 5, 2020

October 6, 2020 / Events

Your weekly source for information on NOVA Student Life, including events, student clubs, recreation and much more! Look for news and events listed in the following Here. 

Students Can Access Career Connection on Canvas

October 6, 2020 / Tech Notes & Training

Did you know that students have direct access to Career Connection on Canvas? A link has been embedded in the navigation menu on all courses to help students find career development and job search resources. Students have direct access to: Explore career paths and research employers Find career events and programs hosted by NOVA and … Continued

Check Out Upcoming STEMinars and Fab Lab Activities

October 6, 2020 / Tech Notes & Training

Check out these virtual opportunities to explore STEM topics this fall. A variety of session offerings for NOVA faculty, staff, students, community members and kids. Click Here for details and to register.   Virtual Maker Club, Monday, Oct. 26th  Video Game Development Using Scratch, Wednesday, Oct. 28th VEX Robotics: The Engineering Notebook, Wednesday, Oct. 28th  Laser … Continued

Still Room in President’s First Coffee Chat, Oct. 7

October 6, 2020 / General NOVA News

Following up to last week’s Monday Message, the first coffee chat with President Kress will be this Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. Again, the first 24 employees to send an email to PresidentsOffice@nvcc.edu will be sent the link for the chat. Dr. Kress looks forward to this conversation!

2020 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign to Run Oct. 1 Thru Dec. 18

October 6, 2020 / HR News/Training

The 2020 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) began on Oct. 1, 2020 and will run through Dec. 18, 2020. Throughout the campaign, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to support a wide range of human service and support agencies throughout the region. Employees may support one or more agencies through payroll deduction or can … Continued

Classified Staff ACE Conference To Be Held Oct. 13

October 6, 2020 / HR News/Training

The annual ACE Conference for NOVA’s Classified Staff will be held Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 9:45 a.m. until 1 p.m. This is a long-awaited event each year and well worth the time to attend. Advanced registration is required. Register Here, and then you will receive a confirmation email with additional information.

Check Out NOVA Classes With Free Sneak Peek Series, Oct. 8

October 6, 2020 / Events

Take advantage of an opportunity to experience NOVA classes for free! Dr. Lisa Baker (WO) will offer Balancing Law and Order in America; and Prof. Alicia Tucker (MA) will offer 1619 Project: 2020 Implications. NOVA’s Sneak Peek Series will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Register Here.