Registration Open for April 15 VCCS Experiential Learning Conference. Submit Proposals by March 27

March 20, 2023 / Events

Registration for the upcoming Virginia Community College Experiential Learning Conference is now open! This day-long conference will take place at NOVA’s Annandale Campus on Saturday, April 15 and is open to students across the VCCS. The goal of this event is to highlight the transformative promise of experiential learning through student-produced projects and collaborative presentations conducted by faculty/staff and students. Of note, this event will feature a keynote address from Dr. Wayne Frederick, president of Howard University.

We are currently accepting proposals from you and your students highlighting experiential learning projects focused on themes related to study abroad, undergraduate research, service learning, internships, apprenticeships and leadership. This is a great way for students to build their resumes while also getting practical, hands-on experience! Proposal submissions are due by Monday, March 27, 2023. Click here to submit a proposal. 

Even if a student or faculty member does not wish to present, we still encourage participation! Faculty may consider offering extra credit for students who attend the event.

Virginia Community College Experiential Learning Conference
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Location: NOVA’s Annandale Campus

  • In person: In the Long Nguyen & Kimmy Duong Theater within the Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center (CE) and the Student Services Building (CA)
  • Virtual: In partnership with the Online Virginia Network (OVN), limited portions of this event will be available virtually so that online learners are able to participate.

Cost: This conference is free for students. Given that this event serves as a wonderful professional development opportunity, NOVA will also cover the cost of attendance for faculty and staff as well as for students.

Registration Information: Students, faculty and staff can register here. Participants planning to attend, should register by March 27, 2023. 

We are grateful for your support in making the Virginia Community College Experiential Learning Conference a point of pride for the Commonwealth—one that highlights and celebrates our students’ innovative achievements. Please contact Dr. Jen Rainey (jrainey@nvcc.edu) with questions.

Submitted by:
Jennifer Nelson, Academic Services Coord., JLNelson@nvcc.edu