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Webinar: Canvas in 20 Assignments, April 18

April 15, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

You understood the assignment. In this webinar, we’ll cover how to create assignments and adjust assignment options such as submission type and differentiated due dates. You’ll learn how to add and manage Assignment Groups and we’ll discuss additional options such as use of TurnItIn plagiarism checker, peer reviews and group assignments. We’ll wrap up by … Continued

Canvas Course of the Week: May Santiago

April 15, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

Professor Santiago teaches Art-150 online using Canvas as a platform to allow students to view and discuss film and animation. Her Art-150 course is organized in a way that engages students without creating additional confusion. Professor Santiago also leverages tools like Canvas Studio to add engagement to her course. View this week’s featured course.  Schedule an … Continued

A Recap of the President’s Activities, Week of April 11

April 15, 2022 / General NOVA News

Below are a few of the events and activities that President Kress participated in this week. Monday, April 11: ACE Board Meeting Tuesday, April 12: Dr. Kress participated as a panelist at an event at the 123 Club, Tyson’s Corner. The panelists also included the Irma Becerra, president of Marymount University and Julie Coons, president … Continued

Today at 2:15, CA-302: 2nd Finalist for AN Campus Provost to Present

April 15, 2022 / General NOVA News

This afternoon, we welcome Dr. Jerome Drain, our second finalist for the Annandale Provost position. During this in-person, open-forum session, Dr. Drain will give a presentation before taking questions from the audience. View his CV here: AN Provost Candidate 2-Jerome Drain CV All faculty and staff are invited to attend. Date:             Today, April 15 Time:      … Continued

Last Day to Nominate for Administrative Faculty Caucus!

April 15, 2022 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Today is the last day to nominate yourself or someone else to serve as an officer for the Administrative Faculty Caucus. The College Senate has created caucus groups “solely for the purpose of providing information to the Senate.” The Senate therefore established constituent groups “for the sole and exclusive purpose of providing information to the … Continued

NOVA’s Green Festival to be Virtual This Year, April 19 and 20

April 15, 2022 / Events

Northern Virginia Community College will host its 11th annual Green Festival virtually across two days on April 19 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and April 20 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is “The Greening of NoVA – What’s happening in the Northern Virginia region?” This annual event … Continued

Still Room in JumpStart2NOVA: Application Open thru April 29

April 15, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

There is still room in “JumpStart2NOVA” for summer 2022! Our award-winning JumpStart program returns this summer with a new focus–helping students get started on their NOVA journey. Qualified seniors graduating this spring who are considering coming to NOVA after high school may take one 3-credit course and our 1-credit College Success Skills course, SDV-100, with … Continued

We Need YOU for College Standing Committees and College Forum Committees!

April 14, 2022 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The College Senate Committee on Committees invites (and encourages) you to join in shared governance this upcoming academic year! There are multiple vacancies available on the College Standing Committees and on the College Forum Committees beginning in fall 2022. The College’s standing committees include the Budget Advisory Committee and the Curriculum Committee. The College Forum … Continued

TimelyCare Free Mental Health, Telehealth Services Available for Students

April 14, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

At the beginning of the spring 2022 semester, NOVA introduced TimelyCare, a new, free telehealth program for students! The service provides access to virtual mental health services, 24/7 from anywhere in the United States. Services are available by phone or video appointment via an app or web. Available services include TalkNow: 24/7, giving students on-demand … Continued