Let Your Students Know About the Virtual Student Union and Join Them for Events!

Students are automatically enrolled in the Virtual Student Union (VSU) in Canvas when they enroll in a NOVA course. However, faculty and staff are encouraged to join in as well!

The self-enrollment link for the Virtual Student Union is now active for faculty and staff. To enroll in the space, enter your MyNOVA credentials Here.

Here are three ways YOU can get involved as a faculty or staff member:

1. Check into the VSU regularly and respond to discussion board topics. Students will appreciate the community building!
2. Post this sample announcement in your online course to encourage student involvement: “Looking to connect with other students outside of the virtual classroom setting? Check out the Virtual Student Union (VSU) and join the Student Life community online. Throughout the space, you have the opportunity to participate in online activities, discussion forums and more! Click the tile on your dashboard to get started.”
3. Collaborate with the Student Life Staff. If you have a virtual event proposal that would benefit our student body, please tell us about it! We created an Event Proposal Form to guide the process.

For questions about Student Life or the Virtual Student Union, please contact your campus designated Student Life Coordinator.