NOVA faculty and staff are invited to attend a Direct Enrollment Webinar following Convocation Today at 2 p.m. The VCCS has implemented a new Direct Enrollment placement process for students enrolling in English and Math courses. The goal of Direct Enrollment is to maximize the opportunity for success in college-level Math and English by allowing … Continued
Ivy Beringer, dean of math, sciences, technology and business at NOVA-Alexandria offers a word of welcome as we return to NOVA campuses and work sites!
Starting this summer, many VRS members will have the ability to retire online through their secure myVRS accounts, rather than filling out a paper application. If you’re planning to retire in the coming year, the first step is to register your myVRS account if you’ve not already done so. From your account, you can access retirement counseling information, … Continued
As recently announced, Joan Zanders, NOVA’s renowned director of financial aid will retire August 31, 2021 after 13 years of highly commendable service at the College and an impressive 34-year career at various institutions at the level of director or higher. Joan’s education and career in the financial aid community began in Nebraska. She is … Continued
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition for 2022-23 deadline is approaching! Visit the Catalog of Awards for details of over 400 awards offered across 130 countries. The deadline to apply is September 15, 2021. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required. Join a webinar this month to learn more about Fulbright opportunities around the world. Want … Continued
Human Resources is offering the following workshops via Zoom this week. Please click the title of the workshop(s) to go to the registration page. Your Zoom account is required to complete the registration. If you have any questions, please email hrlearn@nvcc.edu. We hope to see you there! Mastering Delegation* Thursday, August 12 1:30 p.m. until … Continued
The Office of Wellness and Mental Health is pleased to announce two Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training sessions for fall 2021 for NOVA staff and faculty. Mental Health First Aid is a certification course that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training … 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
MARCH-ON STEM (Mid-Atlantic Initiative on Racial Equity Challenges and Opportunities for the Next Generation in STEM) is a group of faculty and professionals from four institutions (NOVA, George Mason University, Edu-Futuro and Penn State University), whose goals are to establish a STEM-Ecosystem in Northern Virginia and to create programs in STEM with a focus on … Continued
Creating your Family Emergency Communication Plan starts with one simple question: “What if?”…“What if something happens and I’m not with my family?” “Will I be able to reach them?” “How will I know they are safe?” “How can I let them know I’m OK?” During a disaster, you will need to send and receive information … Continued
