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Parker Palmer’s book The Courage to Teach is, at its core, a volume about acceptance. It is about discovering “who is the self that teaches?” His central message, which he has spread to as many professionals outside the teaching profession as within it, is that exploring one’s inner landscape is the key to transforming one’s … Continued
While it might seem too early to start talking about summer, it is now time for designated department personnel (not “all faculty”) to submit Summer and Fall textbook and course materials’ information through the bookstore adoption portal on NOVA’s website (sign in with your VCCS username). (this is to clarify that materials’ selection is coordinated … Continued
All employees should check both their home and mailing addresses in HCM for accuracy. Please note that the mailing address in HCM is the one that will be used in Cardinal for all communications related to benefits and payroll. To check your address log into myNOVA and click on the HR (HCM) tile. In HCM … Continued
Join the NOVA-Woodbridge DEI Committee to learn about the history and potential future of Black American farmers during the second annual Black Farmers Symposium on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. This virtual event is a platform for African American agriculturalists to tell their stories, which intersect with culture, science, discrimination, agricultural … Continued
February is American Heart Month. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will promote the month with free, easily accessible activities for all Virginians interested in beginning the process of improving their overall health. VDH has partnered with The Arthritis Foundation to offer Walk with Ease (WWE), a six-week program that provides guided activities and resources … Continued
Quality Matters (QM) is a non-profit global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. The QM Rubric is a national quality standard for online and hybrid courses with a focus on quality course design and continuous improvement. NOVA and all other VCCS colleges have been using this standard. To … Continued
Based on data from the Fall 2022 semester, the campus bookstore regular hours are changing. Starting Feb. 20, all campus bookstore hours will be: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (bookstore cafés close at 4) Friday: 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday/Sunday: Closed As in previous years, the bookstore will be closed during … Continued
Career Up will be hosting its final institute to support first-generation students. The Spring Career Up Institute is available for both new and continuing students and will provide career exploration, career planning and life success skills. Upon completion of all program requirements, students will be awarded a $1,000 stipend on their NOVA account and a … Continued
The Office of DEI and Micron are proud to welcome the host of Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas (PBS)! This event will be held on Wednesday, February 22, from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at the Alexandria Campus Bisdorf Building (AA-196). Kim is the executive producer, host, and creator of Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas, … Continued
The Northern Virginia Community College Senate will have its regular monthly meeting today, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. Attendees can participate in person or virtually. The in-person will be held at the Brault Building at the Annandale Campus in Room 321, the Executive Board Room. To access the meeting virtually, click here: Zoom link: https://vccs.zoom.us/j/83299970211 … Continued