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Reminder: Zoom Security Settings

February 1, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

This is a reminder about the recommended Zoom security settings. The recommended settings provide the greatest security during your remote sessions. Any settings may be modified if they cause an issue with your session. However, please understand that any changes to these settings are at your own risk. You can find the Zoom Security Settings … Continued

Career Connection Events – Week of Jan. 31

February 1, 2022 / Events

Check out some of these upcoming career events in Career Connection and share with your students! Career Counseling Workshop – Undecided? Not a label…an opportunity! Workshop: Wednesday, February 2, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Information Session – Criminal Investigations Division Information Session: Thursday, February 3, from 12 p.m. until 1:15 … Continued

Office of Institutional Effectiveness Gets a New Name: Office of Strategic Insights

February 1, 2022 / General NOVA News

Steven Partridge, VP of Strategy, Research and Workforce Innovation, is pleased to announce that NOVA’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness has been reorganized and is now named the Office of Strategic Insights (OSI). This organizational change goes into effect this January and is reflected on NOVA’s website at http://www.nvcc.edu/osi. OSI aims to become the best in … Continued

Transfer VA Blog and Portal Training Opportunities

February 1, 2022 / General NOVA News

Check out Academic Affairs’ Transfer VA Blog to see all upcoming Transfer VA changes. Portal Trainings are still available for February. Learn about coming Transfer VA changes including: program changes, discontinued courses, new courses, course title changes and course credit changes.  Trainings are available: Feb. 9, 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 3:30 p.m. … Continued

Updates on Two Important Searches

February 1, 2022 / Tuesday Topics

Today’s topic is an update on two administrative searches, one at NOVA and one at VCCS. Annandale Provost The committee for the Annandale Provost search has been established. Chaired by Loudoun Provost Julie Leidig, the committee includes the following members from the Annandale Campus (in alpha order) in addition to Search Advocate Bruna Soria-Galvarro (HR): … Continued

Make Your Students Fall in Love With Your Course

February 1, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

It’s not too late to give your spring Canvas course a fresh new look. Schedule an appointment today with a NOVA Course Designer who will work with you to set up a custom home page, improve course navigation and add interactivity to your courses. Simply tell the designers your vision for your course, and they … Continued

Join the NOVA Women’s Network

February 1, 2022 / General NOVA News

NOVA Women’s Network, in connection with ACE Women’s Network Virginia, serves women in higher education by providing opportunities for leadership development, networking, and collaboration. NWN is interested in empowering all members regardless of role or title to serve as leaders, sponsors, educators, and advocates. During the Spring 2022 semester, we are pleased to continue Sips … Continued

Student Emergency Grants Available for Spring 2022

February 1, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

American Rescue Plan (ARP) Emergency Grants are available for Spring 2022!  Click here to learn more and to apply, if required. DACA, undocumented and F1 students are potentially eligible. Awards should start being posted for eligible students toward the end of February.  Students who were awarded financial aid for Spring 2022 based on an Expected … Continued

Help Completing Scholarship Apps Available! Info Session, Feb. 11

February 1, 2022 / Events

Faculty, please let your students know that it’s not too late to submit their Spring Scholarship applications! The Alexandria Campus LASS Scholarship Committee and ASC Writing Center are offering an information session via Zoom on Friday, Feb. 11 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. with expert tips and follow-up appointments for essay help. Faculty and … Continued