Many NOVA colleagues have been asking about the VCCS course repeat policy change that went into effect in fall 2021. This message is intended to provide both clarity and context for the policy. In the past, a student may repeat a course and the grade used for GPA calculation would come from the most recent … Continued
The President’s Office has posted its spring 2022 schedule of President’s Zoom Office Hours. You will find the full list of dates and times for faculty/staff and for students below. There will be reminders in the Daily Flyer in advance of each event; and you will be able to access the Zoom link on the … Continued
We want to hear from you. Committees are an essential part of NOVA’s shared governance structure, and it is important to review the committee structure periodically to ensure the health and wellbeing of decision making at NOVA. To that end, we will begin a review of our committee structure over the next few weeks, and … Continued
Our health, especially our mental health, is extremely important during these trying times. The Commonwealth’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers a wide variety of mental health and other support services through state health plans for benefits eligible employees. A detailed list of available services under the EAP for employees can be found here. Employees … Continued
Are you looking for a flexible course schedule without losing opportunities to interact with your students in person or live on Zoom? Are you hoping to gain new skills teaching hybrid courses for emergency situations or students’ different needs? Whether you want to blend in-person classroom teaching with online learning or blend synchronous Zoom sessions … Continued
If you or an immediate family member come down with COVID-19, you may be able to take Public Health Emergency Leave to recover and/or care for your family member. Effective January 10, 2022, eligible employees continue to have access of up to 40 hours of paid leave to attend to their own medical needs (and/or … Continued
NOVA police keep our campuses safe and secure through proactive patrol and effective response to concerning behaviors. We also conduct an active outreach program that empowers you to play a positive role in maintaining your own safety, both here on campus as well as in the community. These 30- to 60-minute classes provide life-skills and … Continued
Many NOVA colleagues have been asking about the VCCS course repeat policy change that went into effect in fall 2021. This message is intended to provide both clarity and context for the policy. In the past, a student may repeat a course and the grade used for GPA calculation would come from the most recent … Continued
Jan. 18-21: NOVA President Participated in First Week of DoE Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Earlier this month, NOVA President Anne M. Kress was selected by the U.S. Department of Education to represent all community colleges on the Institutional and Programmatic Eligibility Committee for negotiated rulemaking to review regulations related to student financial assistance. The first negotiated … Continued
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is excited to announce the next two events in our monthly Spotlight series! On Jan. 24, in partnership with the NOVA’s Medical Education Campus, Mariangela “M” Abeo will be speaking about mental health in the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond. And on Feb. 3, in an event aligned with … Continued
