Join us for the final Full-Time Faculty Caucus meeting of the spring semester today, May 6 at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Faculty Caucus Executive Committee and Steering Committee Meeting ID: 836 1421 7216 Passcode: 754392 Submitted by: Gillian Backus, LO-Science, GBackus@nvcc.edu
Hosted by the American Council on Education Women’s Network Virginia the Senior Leadership Seminar is a professional forum led by leaders from across the Commonwealth that unites emergent women leaders with established leaders in higher education and spans institutions statewide. “The Senior Leadership Seminar focuses on three core areas: personal development, professional development and trends in higher education. During each … Continued
A message from your campus cafeterias and bookstores regarding summer closures and summer hours: Surefire Café at Annandale – The last day of regular hours for the semester was May 5. They will re-open on May 16 for the summer session with the hours 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The summer menu … Continued
All students at NOVA are enrolled in the Student Resources Canvas Course. This important course contains instructions for students on how to use a variety of Canvas features and other Ed Tech tools, such as Zoom and Respondus LockDown browser. If a student asks you for help with Canvas or an Ed Tech tool, you … Continued
Every student at NOVA brings a different story and a different perspective on student success and achievement. Commencement brings to life their accomplishments. Jack Kent Cooke semifinalist, and graduating NOVA Nighthawk, Meelod Waheed talks about the importance of reaching out and recognizing yourself for your victories. Waheed is a rising future engineer with a focus … Continued
During Open Enrollment, May 2 through May 16, changes in health care coverage and flexible spending account (FSA) elections are permitted for the plan year that begins July 1, 2022 and ends June 30, 2023. Employees may submit Open Enrollment election requests beginning May 2 using EmployeeDirect or by using the Enrollment Form for Employees. … Continued
Is grade setup weighing on you? Come to the new Canvas in 20: Assignment Groups & Weighted Grading webinar. This session will discuss the differences between using total points vs. weighted grading in Canvas. We will then look at reasons to use assignment groups, how to create and manage them including setting rules for groups … Continued
In 2021, NOVA was awarded a five-year $1.3 million grant from the Department of Education to support Asian American Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPI) students. As part of the grant activities, NOVA will launch a peer mentoring program on the Annandale Campus for these students called AAPI Connect. AAPI Connect is a culturally based peer … Continued
NOVA has developed a new, three-step program to help orient new students and prepare them to enroll in their first semester of classes. Nighthawk Ready in 1-2-3 is designed to provide students with the information and resources they need to make a smooth transition to life at NOVA. To become Nighthawk Ready, new students should … Continued
On Sunday, May 15, NOVA will hold its 56th commencement ceremony to recognize our students’ hard work and achievement. Ms. Arfa Syed, an alumna who personifies NOVA’s commencement theme “Go Boldly” will serve as the 2022 spring commencement speaker. “My dream to obtain higher education wouldn’t have been possible without NOVA as my launchpad,” … Continued
