A Recap of the President’s Activities, Week of May 16

May 20, 2022 / General NOVA News

Below are a few of the events and activities that President Kress participated in this week.

Sunday, May 15

  • On Sunday, Dr. Kress participated in the 56th Commencement ceremony for NOVA’s amazing Nighthawks.

 

Monday, May 16

  • Attended the signing of an affiliation agreement between NOVA, Medical Care for Children’s Partnership Foundation (MCCP) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). The event was held at NOVA’s Medical Education Campus. This agreement will enable NOVA, MCCP and Fairfax County Public Schools to expand the school dental health outreach program and support the oral health needs of uninsured students enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools.

 

Tuesday, May 17

  • Participated in Administrative Council Meeting

 

Wednesday, May 18

  • Participated on a Year-Up panel, “A Conversation on Creating Opportunity.” How can business, community and educational leaders work together to broaden access to meaningful employment and education pathways and collectively deliver a profound, long-lasting impact across our region?

 

Thursday, May 19

  • Alexandria-Bank of America Jobs Initiative Foundation grant update. In December 2020, NOVA was one of 21 colleges that received a $1M grant (over four years) from the Bank of America Foundation to help improve outcomes for students. Bank of America engaged the National Center for Inquiry & Improvement (NCII) consultants to help colleges further refine their proposals. Today’s meeting is an opportunity to thank Bank of America for their investment again and to provide an update on the status of the grant

Submitted by:
Tykesha Myrick, Acting Chief of Staff, TMyrick@nvc.edu