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“360” Formative Feedback for Administrative/Professional Faculty

March 8, 2023 / HR News/Training

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

AN Music Prof. Jonathan Kolm to Perform His Work as Part of Alex. Symphony Orchestra

March 8, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Jonathan Kolm, an American composer and  professor of music on the Annandale Campus will perform his own compositions as part of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra! The ASO will present Brandenburg and Blue on Friday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Sunday, March 12 at 3 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Under the direction … Continued

Open Ed Week Continues, Today at 11

March 8, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Join the Office of Faculty Professional Development in celebrating OER throughout Open Ed Week, beginning with a session led by NOVA’s own Professor Christine Schull today at 4 p.m. Remaining Open Education Week Events: Today, 11 a.m.: AI in Higher Education Thursday, March 9, 4 p.m.: OER and Digital Accessibility Friday, March 10, 2 p.m.: Ed Tech … Continued

March Is National Nutrition Month: “Fuel for the Future”

March 8, 2023 / Get Well

Wondering about this increased attention on food? Well, March is National Nutrition Month! Build NOVA’s Healthy Recipe collection and Contribute to The Nighthawk Nest Food Pantry.  National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices, … Continued

Leave Sharing Request

March 8, 2023 / HR News/Training

A NOVA faculty member has requested to participate in the Leave Sharing Program. The state’s Leave Sharing Program permits eligible employees in a Leave Without Pay (LWOP) status due to a qualified Family Medical Leave (FML) event to receive income by using leave hours donated to them by other employees. Leave must be donated in … Continued

Prof. Nasser Maksoud to Present Best Practice Webinar, March 24

March 8, 2023 / Events

NOVA Online, in collaboration with amazing faculty across NOVA’s campuses and divisions, offers college-wide webinars to promote best practices in teaching on-line, hybrid and remote courses at NOVA. This on-going program continues to support faculty for teaching online through peer learning and community building after they complete the hybrid certification course and the NOL certification … Continued

LASS @ Lunch Book Reading and Signing, March 23

March 8, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

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

Virtual Library Orientation, March 9

March 8, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

With Spring Break just around the corner, finals will be here before you know it. Let NOVA Libraries help your students develop the research skills they need to succeed! On  Thursday at 3 p.m., the Office of Military and Veteran Students is partnering with NOVA Libraries to host a virtual library orientation where students will learn … Continued

NOVA Alumna Returns to Tell Her Inspiring Story for Women’s History Month!

March 8, 2023 / Events

The Office of DEI is overwhelmingly 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 … Continued