This week is about celebrating neurodiversity and focusing on the talents of those with neurodivergent brains. Neurodiversity is part of human diversity. Like fingerprints, no two brains are quite alike. Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March 13 through 19), founded in 2018 by Siena Castellon, became a movement to change how learning differences are perceived and to … Continued
NOVA’s Office of Emergency Management and Safety will offer the American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) course and Stop the Bleed training to any interested faculty and staff. OEMS is scheduled to provide the course April 14 at the Manassas Campus training center, MH-223. Over the past few months, … Continued
President Kress will host her March faculty/staff office hours on Tuesday, March 21, from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. via Zoom. She will use the most frequently asked questions that were submitted in advance to frame her initial comments. As always, you can also ask questions during the meeting via the chat box, which will … Continued
The Office of DEI is excited to welcome Kellie Blair Hardt back to the Manassas Campus for the Women’s History Month DEI Spotlight Event! Kellie graduated from NOVA in 1998 and is thrilled to return and share her inspiring story of overcoming homelessness, alcoholic parents, dropping out of high school and other challenges to later become … Continued
The Office of DEI has three important updates regarding Healing Circles at NOVA: We are planning Healing Circles for April! If you are interested in participating in a circle during the month of April, please share your availability and preferences by clicking here. New Facilitator Training available! Are you interested in becoming a Healing Circle … Continued
The Office of Academic Affairs will be hosting a Spring 2023 training series. Please see descriptions and registration links for these trainings below. If you have any questions about the trainings, please email academics@nvcc.edu. Transfer Wednesday, March 22, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. At this training, we will cover updates on the Passport and … Continued
The annual Vet Tech Club Dog Wash, Rabies Vaccine & Microchip Clinic is just around the corner. This year, it is being held on April 1 from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the NOVA Loudoun Campus LA Building. There will be dog washing, rabies vaccines, microchips, and nail trimming stations. There will also be … Continued
Do you need help with your Summer 2023 Canvas course setup? Make an appointment with a NOVA Course Designer to review: Design functionality Navigation setup Homepage Syllabus Gradebook Setup Calendar Events Attendance options Zoom in Canvas Accessibility Link validation Make an appointment today! Check out all our Faculty/Staff Technology Resources | Register for a Webinar … Continued
Facilitating online discussions and providing feedback on students’ coursework are two essential components of substantive interaction, the new regulation on distance education implemented by the U.S Department of Education. To help faculty and support NOVA’s compliance with the federal requirement, we will offer the following two workshops in the spring semester. Faculty who are teaching … Continued
Dr. Karah Sprouse, who presented a session about bridging the gap with Gen Z students at NOVA’s PUP in January, will hold a hands-on workshop that provides a deeper dive into specific strategies to engage Gen-Z students more effectively. Teaching and professional faculty are invited to this workshop which will be held Wednesday, March 22, … Continued
