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Share Enriching Student Opportunities from The Asia Society

July 15, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

A valued partner in internationalization initiatives, the Asia Society is offering the following opportunities for students for 2021: Virtual Internship Program –Fall 2021 Semester The Global Learning Collective is welcoming students around the world to participate in a virtual team-based internship contributing to a sustainable future for all. The main objective of the Global Internship … Continued

NEW! Crisis Protocol for Connecting Students with Emergency Personnel

July 15, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

Recognizing the need for clear, actionable steps for assisting students experiencing a medical or mental health crisis, the Office of Wellness and Mental Health and NOVA Police have developed a protocol for staff and faculty to use to expedite the process of connecting students with professional emergency personnel. This protocol was also shaped out of … Continued

Save the Dates for the Authentic Assessment Institute at NOVA

July 15, 2021 / Events

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

NOVA Student William Alexander Discusses Non-Traditional Tech Ed. Journey

July 15, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

William “Alex” Alexander is a student in NOVA’s Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Engineering and Technologies Data Center Operations Program, and he is excited to talk about all things technology and how much he has gained at NOVA traveling his non-traditional education path. Fun fact: Alex’s connections to NOVA are personal as well as educational … Continued

NOVA Police to Offer Back-to-College Safety Training

July 15, 2021 / General NOVA News

NOVA Police want to empower you and your loved ones to remain safe at college–whether you’re enrolled at NOVA or some other institution–and anytime you are out in public. Therefore, we are offering an in-person and virtual two-hour training session on active shooter response, conflict de-escalation, tourniquet application and staying safe on the street. In-person … Continued

Virtual Self-Care Kit for Students Available Now

July 15, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

Recognizing that student mental health and wellness needs have spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, NOVA’s Instructional and Student Services Committee has collaborated with The Office of Wellness and Mental Health to create a Virtual Self-Care Kit. This kit includes wellness strategies, e-resources and counseling referral information that students can access as needed. OWMH asks for … Continued

Telework Working Group Update on Expanded Telework Program for Employees

July 15, 2021 / HR News/Training

The Telework Working Group reconvened on July 6 to begin discussion on a second phase of NOVA’s expanded telework program. This second phase includes a review of additional positions to be considered for 100% telework eligibility. Vice presidents and provosts with oversight of campus-based positions have requested that telework eligibility for campus-based positions be put … Continued