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Please mark your calendar for the Authentic Assessment Institute at NOVA scheduled for August 4 and August 11. This paid professional development opportunity will examine the research, data and evidence supporting Authentic Assessment as a high impact practice for student success in college. In Part I, the presenters will illustrate the ways in which authentic … Continued
Through collaboration with the Office of Wellness and Mental Health, the Prince William County Community Services Behavioral Health and Wellness team is bringing a holistic coaching series known as 5 Bridges to Wellness to NOVA! This series is free to NOVA staff and faculty and aims to educate and offer techniques to strengthen 5 bridges … Continued
President Kress will hold July Zoom Office Hours by campus/location. See dates, times and Zoom links below. All employees who are based on a campus, regardless of reporting structure, are welcome to attend that campus’s zoom. Date Time Group Zoom Meeting ATTENDEE Details Tues., July 13 1 p.m. Alexandria When: Jul 13, 2021 01:00 PM … Continued
Over the past several years, NOVA has convened summits, working groups, task forces, and committees comprised of staff, faculty, and students with the goal of developing a seamless and meaningful student experience. Despite the best efforts of dedicated faculty and staff, however, technology infrastructure and system challenges continue, and they negatively impact both our students … Continued
Steve Lessner, associate professor of English at the Annandale Campus, was chosen by the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) to serve as a committee member for their newly formed Webinar Committee. The CCCC Webinar Committee runs a series of webinars each calendar year focusing on innovative pedagogical practices for teaching writing at the … Continued
Over the last year, the College has completed the transition from Xerox copiers and printers to all Canon copiers and printers on all campuses. On campus, this service allows a student, faculty, or staff to print from anywhere – to anywhere. This means that you can print from your computer (if you have the ACEPrint … Continued
With the fall 2021 session approaching quickly, NOVA is adding two additional Nighthawk Days on Thursday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 28. The additional open house and registration events will also give students and their families an opportunity to learn more about Governor Northam’s G3 Initiative, which makes it possible for Virginians with low or … Continued
NOVA’s Nighthawk Days–with vaccine clinics at select campuses–will continue next week. On Thursday, July 15 and Monday, July 19, students and their families can visit the campuses anytime during the day to tour the campus; receive help with registration and class selection; get assistance with Financial Aid, tuition payment and scholarships; and learn more about … Continued
Navigate has a great feature! “Appointment Campaigns” lets staff reach out to specific student populations and encourage them to schedule appointments. You can access Appointment Campaigns via the Quick Links section of the Staff Home page or by opening the Campaigns page by clicking the Campaigns icon on the blue navigation bar. Appointment Campaigns are … Continued
Annandale History Professor Dr. John E. Schmitz has released a new book. Published by University of Nebraska Press, Enemies Among Us: The Relocation, Internment, and Repatriation of German, Italian, and Japanese Americans during the Second World War is now available on Amazon. Schmitz has taught history at NOVA since 2010, and he has also taught … Continued