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
NOVA will be closed for Winter Break from Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. Please refrain from entering college buildings, which will be locked, when the college is closed. Of course, if an emergency does arise and you must enter a building, please call NOVA Police Dispatch at 703-764-5000 to request entry. Please make all requests … Continued
During her time away from NOVA as a VCCS Chancellor’s Fellow, Sarah Bogdewiecz conducted research and co-authored an article with George Mason University Professor Dr. Kelly Schrum. The article appears in Volume 40, Issue 6 of Higher Education Research and Development, a peer-reviewed journal that publishes scholarly articles on the theory and practice of higher … Continued
NOVA is seeking an interim MSTB dean to serve the Manassas Campus while the dean serves in another interim role, starting Jan. 3. The interim dean must hold at least a master’s degree in a teaching field within the mathematics, science, technology and business division from a regionally-accredited institution. In addition, the interim dean must … Continued
The Spring Faculty Convocation will be 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 … Continued
Greetings NOVA Classified Staff: Dr. Felicia D. Blakeney, a 20-year Classified Staff member currently serving on the College Senate, invites you to attend the forthcoming Classified Staff Caucus Organizational Meeting. To provide some background on the purpose and structure of the Senate Constituent Caucuses, the senate approved the creation of constituent caucuses at its September … Continued
The first Professional Faculty Caucus meeting was delightful. The group decided we would reach out and make sure everyone felt included in the elections. To that end, we are soliciting nominations for the following positions: Chair Vice-Chair Secretary To be eligible, the nominee must hold a Professional Faculty classification. (Teaching Faculty are a different classification, … Continued
NOVA’s first ever Winter Commencement is just four days away! We are pleased we reached our goal for faculty marshals and staff and student volunteers for this huge undertaking. We will celebrate our graduating Nighthawks on Tuesday, Dec. 14 for three commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to be held at … Continued
Earlier this month, DHRM provided guidance to state agencies on Policy 4.10 – Annual Leave Usage and Carryover. An exception has been granted to eligible employees for the use of leave carryover. At NOVA, eligible employees include those on the “old leave plan”–i.e., all classified staff (regardless of hire date) as well as 12-month faculty … Continued
The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) and its vaccinating partner Red Sea Homecare agency (RSHA) have extended open vaccine scheduling through Dec. 22. 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 … Continued
