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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
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
Tools in 20 is a professional development series focused on an assortment of Canvas and Educational Technology skills that you can integrate into your NOVA courses and use to streamline your daily workflow. All trainings are open to all NOVA faculty and staff. Each 20-minute Tools in 20 session focuses on one Canvas or technology skill, … Continued
Your financial wellness will remain one of our top priorities in 2021. Please check out this month’s financial wellness newsletter and the new items below to obtain the details of the financial education offerings and resources. New! CommonHealth Bite-sized Learning Videos. Click here to Learn How To Relieve Financial Stress! Virginia Credit Union (VACU). The … Continued
The Testing Centers will have limited on-site openings June 21 through July 31, 2021. The centers will be open only for select populations that need to take the VPT test. Testing for these populations will be by appointment only at the times listed below. This is a limited opening and does not include testing for … Continued
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
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 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
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
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