The Office of DEI is excited to announce its December Spotlight Event! In an exclusive webinar for NOVA students, faculty, and staff, guest speaker Shaleigh Howells will discuss cultural resource management of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe on Wednesday, December 8, at 2 p.m. Ms. Howells works as a non-Native representative of and advocate for the … Continued
Our 2021 mandatory training period has begun. There are eight online training modules that are mandated for employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Code of Virginia, Executive Order or DHRM policy. Ensuring that you are in compliance with these regulations reduces our risk and improves our working environment. Please read the mandatory training … Continued
Thank you! Over 200 NOVA practitioners have already attended the Student Success, Data, and Equity Summits. We are so glad that you were able to join us. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to complete the evaluation and share Feedback Here. Your input would be appreciated as we prepare for … Continued
Due to strong interest from faculty wanting to actively participate in the Spring 2022 Power Up your Pedagogy (PUP) conference, we have decided to expand PUP to an all-day virtual conference held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. In addition to the new date and extended schedule, we are seeking presentation proposals on our theme of … Continued
The Spring Faculty Convocation will on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Convocation will be held at the Woodbridge Campus and online via Zoom from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The PUP Summit has been extended as a day-long event and will be strictly virtual via Zoom on Jan. 11. The Theme for the Spring 2022 PUP … Continued
The College Senate recently approved providing constituent caucuses so that all voices of the NOVA community are heard, represented and included in discussions. The Professional Faculty Caucus is comprised of all professional faculty* at NOVA. You do not need to be on a Forum to be an active member of the Caucus. The Professional Faculty … Continued
Students and alumni are invited to the Business Virtual Employer Lobby on Tuesday, November 30 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. The Virtual Employer Lobby connects NOVA students and alumni with employers through group Zoom meetings to network and learn about career opportunities. This lobby is open to all students and alumni but will focus … Continued
The results are in! The following teaching faculty have received majority votes in the Ad Hoc Appointment Advisory Committee Special Election held November 4 through 16. Congratulations to Gillian Backus (Loudoun), Russell Carter (Manassas), Elizabeth Harlan (Annandale), Heather Jeddy (Loudoun) and Hong Nguyen (Alexandria) who will represent full-time teaching faculty. Melanie Medina (Annandale Librarian) and … Continued
As part of International Education Week, and in collaboration with the Loudoun Campus Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee, the NOVA Loudoun Campus hosted an event entitled: “Think Globally, Act Locally”- How Loudoun County is Preparing Students to Become Global Citizens, Future Leaders, and Lifelong Learners in a Diverse Society. The event featured Loudoun County Board … Continued
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion invites all NOVA faculty and staff to commemorate the following days of observance: November 28-December 6: Hanukkah. Hanukkah is “the Jewish eight-day, wintertime ‘festival of lights,’ celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, prayer and food.” December 1: World AIDS Day. Celebrated annually on December 1st and founded in … Continued
