In accordance with VCCS policy (Section 3.6.1.4.a.vii), all administrative/professional faculty will be receiving “360” formative feedback this year. This assessment is conducted every three years and serves to assist the faculty member in identifying the degree to which they are meeting expectations in each performance domain, as well as a broader perspective on their overall … Continued
All Barnes & Noble Bookstores and Nighthawk Cafés (cafeteria kitchens) will be closed for Spring Break, March 13 through March 17. We will return to normal business hours on Monday, March 20. Regular hours can be found here: Nighthawk Cafés – nvcc.edu/food Bookstores and Cafés – nvcc.edu/books NOVA Auxiliary Services hopes you have restful and restorative … Continued
The Fall 2023 ADVANCE Declaration is now open and available on the ADVANCE website. Reminders About the Process for Joining ADVANCE: Admission into ADVANCE requires two steps: Step 1 – Complete the ADVANCE Declaration Form: When students complete the ADVANCE Declaration form, they are no longer asked to identify their ADVANCE pathway. Instead, once students … Continued
The VCCS is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2023-2024 Chancellor’s Fellowship for Classified Staff for community college employees. The selected awardees will be named as Chancellor’s Fellows to pursue degree studies that will enhance their ability to contribute to the community college mission. The Chancellor’s Fellowship includes the following: Financial support … Continued
Hypothesis is a collaborative social annotation tool that encourages student engagement and active reading of course texts and resources. All NOVA faculty have access to Hypothesis as an external tool when setting up an assignment in Canvas. Students can annotate Hypothesis-enabled course readings collaboratively, as a whole class or in smaller groups, having conversations about … Continued
In kicking off Women’s History Month on March 1, NOVA’s Annandale Lyceum Committee welcomed Manda Zand-Ervin, author, historian and activist, to talk about her book, “The Ladies’ Secret Society: The History of the Courageous Women of Iran.” Remarks were kicked off by Dr. Manori Nadesalingam, Annandale-Physics, Dr. Diane Mucci, Annandale Campus Provost and Professor Jill … Continued
The College’s Auxiliary Services department is interested in what you want to see for food service on campus–from improved vending options, to cafeteria services, to bookstore cafés. As we evaluate needs and assess options for the future, we want to hear your thoughts, ideas and requests for food service on campus. What do you want … Continued
There is one more opportunity to participate in a Healing Circle this month, and it’s virtual! As a designated Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center (TRHT), NOVA is one of over 70 colleges and universities dedicated to pursuing narrative change, racial healing and relationship building. One practical tool that TRHT campus centers utilize is … Continued
Jonathan Kolm, an American composer and professor of music on the Alexandria Campus (Apologies for the misstatement of his campus yesterday!) will perform his own compositions as part of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra! The ASO will present Brandenburg and Blue on tonight, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Sunday, March 12 at … Continued
Paul Awad, assistant professor of cinema, and Kathryn O’Sullivan, professor emerita of theatre, will read and discuss their new co-written book, When Earth Shall Be No More. This event will be held on Thursday, March 23, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., in the Annandale Campus (CA Building, 2nd Floor) Barnes & Noble Bookstore. When … Continued
