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
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
Face Coverings Still Required Indoors–Free Face Coverings Are Available at NOVA This summer, Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Chancellor Glenn DuBois directed all VCCS institutions–including NOVA–to re-implement mandatory face coverings for all individuals indoors on our campuses or at our sites, regardless of vaccination status. In response, NOVA revised its COVID-19 Face Covering Policy, which … Continued
Thank You!! The Commencement Committee is so pleased to announce we have reached our goal for faculty marshals and staff and student volunteers for NOVA’s first ever Winter Commencement! We are excited to welcome our graduating Nighthawks on Tuesday, Dec. 14 for three commencement ceremonies to be held at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6:30 … Continued
After a lengthy search for a new Campus and Community Outreach Coordinator, Dr. Pamela Hilbert, provost of the Annandale Campus has announced that Matthew “Tank” McCarl will move into this role. Tank has worked for NOVA for the past 15 years in the Offices of Student Life at the Annandale and Woodbridge campuses, and he … 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
“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
The end of the semester can be a very stressful time! The NOVA Libraries invite NOVA students from all campuses to participate in the “ESCAPE! ANOTHER Ghost in the Library” virtual escape room challenge. Take a break from studying during finals week and have a chance to win one of thirteen NOVA Bookstore (Barnes & … Continued
Faculty and Staff, please alert your students to a great opportunity to hone their professional skills and network with industry professionals. Please point them to the Career and Leadership Readiness Institute (CLRI)! IET students may be eligible for a $500 stipend upon completion of the CLRI Requirements and a research study. CLRI gives NOVA students … 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
