NOVA’s Deans of Students will host three highly-anticipated book discussions aimed at heightening interactive discussion on inter-culturalism and diversity. As part of NOVA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, the deans of students have selected books to advance dialogue during meaningful morning chats. Three concurrent sessions will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, from 8 a.m. … Continued
We are excited to bring another event to your attention created by the Office of Workforce Engagement’s Anywhere Activities Team at DHRM. This time, there is a bit more competition involved. Individuals or groups can decorate a pumpkin (or other gourd) and submit a picture to CommonHealth via wellness@dhrm.virginia.gov. The rules and timeline are available … Continued
Whatever the outcome of the November 3rd presidential election–and the days or weeks that follow–it is safe to assume that there will be heightened tension and anxiety as we finish the fall semester. Drawing on work done in facilitating challenging conversations and trauma-informed teaching, here is a collection of resources that might be helpful in … Continued
In 2019-20, 18 percent of NOVA students were Pell Grant recipients, compared to 15 percent in 2018-19.
On October 13, more than 160 faculty and staff members from NOVA and George Mason University met for the Fourth Annual ADVANCE Faculty Summit. The event featured welcome remarks from President Anne Kress and Dr. Sheri Robertson from NOVA, as well as Provost Mark Ginsberg and Dr. Janette Muir from Mason. Also included was a … Continued
John Schmitz, professor of history at Annandale Campus, has authored a book, “Enemies among Us: The Relocation, Internment and Repatriation of German, Italian and Japanese Americans During the Second World War,” (University of Nebraska Press). The book will be available in August 2021 and is now available for pre-order. Schmitz also received initial acceptance for … Continued
In partnership with the Commonwealth’s Recruitment Management System and PeopleSoft, the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and Shared Services Center (SSC) are rolling out an upgraded and improved version of NOVA’s applicant tracking system (NATS). This improved version will allow us to request and fill full-time and part-time positions more effectively as well as achieve … Continued
Washing your hands regularly helps keep you and everyone around you healthy. Visit https://www.nvcc.edu/safe-campus/index.html for more.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please join us for an informative session with local community organizations as they provide valuable and possibly life-saving information for our students and staff. The event will be today, Oct. 21, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Advanced registration is required. Register here, https://v.ht/DVRF2020, or by using the QR … Continued
Students, Staff and Faculty are invited to join us for a critical conversation about race, the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution—the history and enduring legacy of slavery —and systemic issues surrounding criminal justice in America. This special presentation will be delivered by Dr. Louis Woods, associate professor of African American history and Africana studies … Continued
