This afternoon, we welcome Dr. David Tracy, the first candidate for the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success position. During this in-person, open-forum session, Dr. Tracy will give a presentation before taking questions from the audience. View his CV here: CV-David Tracy. All faculty and staff are invited to attend. Date: Today, Nov. 29 Time: … Continued
Beginning Monday, Nov. 29, NOVA will welcome to campus candidates for Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the in-person open-forum sessions. The forums will be held on the Annandale Campus in CA 302. The times for each of the open forum presentations is below: Monday, … Continued
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
As more NOVA Nighthawks graduate and soar to success each year, Northern Virginia Community College is holding its first-ever Winter Commencement to recognize its Summer and Fall 2021 graduates. The ceremonies will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the Alexandria Campus’ Rachel M. Schlesinger Center. The theme, “Go Boldly,” exemplifies the tenacity of our … Continued
The NOVA SRIC (Student Run Investment Club) won 2nd place in the George Mason University Alpha Challenge (Beta Tier) earlier this month. Student leaders in the club staved off elimination in early rounds to end up in the final competition. Their stock pitch and presentation resulted in their second place finish and a $500 cash … 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
Last Spring, a Prorating Workgroup consisting of faculty nominated by the Senate, Academic Deans, NOVA Online (NOL) leadership and selected administrators was established to provide recommendations related to proration practices. The group met for several months and found that the main frustrations with proration centered around three areas: The assumption that NOL courses are less … 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
“Community college students are widely underrepresented in the study abroad arena,” says Leeza Fernand, associate director of NOVA’s Office of International Education & Sponsored Programs. “Whereas 11 percent of university students take advantage of opportunities to study abroad, only 2 percent of community college students do.” What a shame! Studying abroad helps college students broaden … Continued
Feeding America® estimates that 17 million people (5.1%) may have experienced very low food security in 2020, and 15 million people (4.6%) may experience it in 2021. Seeing these projections, as we approach a time of year where many celebrate the holidays with a festive meal, we should also remember our students and their families … Continued
