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Call for Emeritus Nominations Due Nov. 19

November 10, 2021 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The call for nominations for faculty and classified staff emeritus status is now open. To be eligible to be nominated for emeritus status this year, an employee must have retired from Northern Virginia Community College on or before Nov. 19, 2021 after a minimum of five years full-time service to the College and a minimum … Continued

Let Your Students Know About These Int’l Fellowship, Scholarship Opps

November 10, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

FAIT Fellowship – We’re pleased to announce the opening of the 2022 application cycle for the U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship program. Applications are being accepted through January 31, 2022 Funded by the State Department, this two-year prestigious fellowship program is a unique opportunity for individuals pursuing an IT-related bachelor’s or … Continued

Fall Grade Submission Deadline Extended

November 10, 2021 / Uncategorized

In order to support faculty participation in NOVA’s Winter Commencement exercises, the fall semester grade submission deadline is being extended to December 17. This includes grades entered into SIS and submission of Withdrawal (W) and Incomplete (I) forms. Please make sure to notify students of this change so they are aware of when to expect … Continued

NOVA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

November 10, 2021 / General NOVA News

NOVA formally acknowledges and celebrates the month of November as Indigenous Peoples/Native American History Month.   The endurance and resilience of all Native People deserve our attention far beyond one month alone. However, this month presents an opportunity to increase our awareness of indigenous cultures, the many obstacles these cultures and tribes have faced in … Continued

Women in Tech Coffee Chat to Discuss Perseverance Thru Adversity, Nov. 17

November 10, 2021 / Events

The Women in IET and Computer Science Group is hosting its third virtual Coffee Chat on Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m.. Join us as we discuss ways to advance in your career in IT and how to build your own personal toolkit to help you persevere in the face of adversity.  Register to attend at http://iet.novastem.us/TechWomen  Submitted by: … Continued

Important: Volunteers Still Needed for Winter Commencement

November 10, 2021 / Uncategorized

NOVA’s Commencement Committee, chaired by Dr. Syedur Rahman, interim VP for enrollment management and student success, is busy making plans for the inaugural Winter Commencement to be held Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the Schlesinger Center at the Alexandria Campus! Our theme will be “Go Boldly”! There will be three commencement ceremonies on Dec. 14 at … Continued

NEW HyFlex Video Tutorials

November 10, 2021 / General NOVA News

Are you interested in teaching a HyFlex course this spring? CETL has created a new series of short videos on HyFlex instruction. HyFlex courses use a hybrid-flexible format that allows students to attend class live in-person or online via Zoom, and access course content asynchronously. Why HyFlex What it is and Why (vod02.nvcc.edu) Getting Started(vod02.nvcc.edu) … Continued

AL Campus Vaccination Clinic to Run Thru Dec. 13–Boosters Available

November 10, 2021 / Uncategorized

The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) and its vaccinating partner Red Sea Homecare agency (RSHA) are currently offering open vaccine scheduling until Dec. 13.  NOVA is strongly encouraging everyone who is able to get vaccinated to do so. Schedule your appointment today.  Red Sea Homecare agency is now able to administer booster shots (all manufacturers) as well (see information below). Virginia Department … Continued

Transfer Virginia: Important Passport Update

November 10, 2021 / General NOVA News

Last week, the VCCS added the Passport blocks to student Advisement Reports. A number of good questions were raised and, in response, the VCCS provided the following important information: All students with a plan effective date that is on or after May 1, 2020 will now see the Passport displayed at the top of their … Continued

Get Involved with DEI! Events for the Week of Nov. 8

November 10, 2021 / Events

Make sure you check out the following DEI-related events this week: Thursday, November 11 Originally established in Nov. 1919 at the end of World War I, Veteran’s Day has been observed on Nov. 11 ever since, regardless of on which day it falls. To learn more about NOVA’s Commitment to and support of current and … Continued