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Each fall, most students enrolled in dual enrollment courses at area high schools are new students. However, in fall 2019, nearly 25 percent were returning dual enrollment students (an increase of 18 percent over fall 2015).
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Join the CSFC Open Meeting and Presentation on “Bias, Racism, Privilege and Fragility,” Dec. 3
The Classified Staff Forum Council will host its open meeting on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. Join us in welcoming Alexandria Pathway Counselor Brent Via, who will present on “Bias, Racism, Privilege and Fragility.” He will explore how to identify and combat implicit bias, how to better understand systemic racism, the ways in which … Continued
NOVA Provides Non-Traditional Approach for Two Teens Who Will Surely Change the World!
Three years ago, NOVA promoted the story of an outstanding student. Then 15 years old, Ryan Bhojwani was working on his second associate degree from NOVA, while also attending high school full time. Ryan was young for his grade, so for the 2016-17 school year, his parents decided to give him a “gap year” before … Continued
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Virtual Learning Option
The Office of Wellness and Mental Health is pleased to announce two MHFA trainings for NOVA staff and faculty for spring 2021. Mental Health First Aid is a certification course that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. The training gives participants the skills needed … Continued
This Week @ NOVA – Week of Nov. 30
This Week @ NOVA is your weekly source for information on NOVA Student Life, including events, student clubs, recreation and much more! Look for news and events listed Here. To access the full Student Life Calendar, including club meetings, check Here. If you are not enrolled in the Virtual Student Union on Canvas, click Here!
Chancellor Awards Applications Due Dec. 1
The NOVA Awards Committee invites eligible faculty to apply for consideration to represent NOVA as applicants for the Chancellor’s awards listed below. Chancellor’s Faculty Fellowship Program Provides paid leave and tuition assistance for doctoral degrees in leadership/higher education or discipline specific programs. The fellowship provides $7,500 in tuition assistance and a leave of absence of … Continued
Reminder: State Employee Email Signature Requirement
Recently, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam passed Item 83 M. of Chapter 56 of the Virginia Acts of Assembly. This was passed by the General Assembly in 2020 Special Session 1 and was approved by the governor on Nov. 18, 2020. This requirement mandates that all employees with state email addresses and state phone numbers include … Continued
Today Is the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Deadline
The deadline to submit documentation and claims for the plan year that ended on June 30, 2020 is November 30, 2020. Claims and documentation must be received by PayFlex on or before this date. This includes the HFSA and the DCFSA. All claims and documentation must be received by PayFlex on or before November 30, … Continued
GMU’s Center for Psych Services Offering Free Psychological Support
There are many stresses at this time of year–particularly this year! George Mason University’s Center for Psychological Services is offering free, confidential, call-in psychological support for essential workers (defined as those who work in healthcare, education, sanitation, transportation, hospitality, food and beverage industry, the postal service and the military). This includes teachers. This is a … Continued
You Can Help NOVA Students in Need on Giving Tuesday
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, an opportunity to give back as we enter the holiday season, and a new year, we are hoping you will join in NOVA’s inaugural food-raising campaign, Making Spirits Bright $20 at a Time. Each $20 donated will buy a grocery store gift card for our NOVA Nighthawks in need, enabling our … Continued